John McGrane is a Professional Engineer and Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) with technical and management experience in infrastructure operations and related capital projects. Having served in engineering and construction administration positions with both private and public-sector entities, John has a unique perspective on implementation of infrastructure projects. He has an extensive background in flood control and coastal protection systems, street and utility engineering, and municipal engineering and operations.

Prior to joining GEI, John held positions with the City of Hartford, CT Department of Public Works, most recently as its Assistant Director/City Engineer, and Director of the Greater Hartford Flood Commission. As City Engineer, John managed DPW’s Capital Improvement Program, which had a budget of up to $40 million annually. This included infrastructure design and construction, contract administration, and long-range capital planning for streets, drainage, bridges, and flood control projects. As lead technical professional in Connecticut’s capital city, John had a visible presence in the general public and achieved a sound reputation for integrity, accurate project representation, and effective public communications.