Karen Gupta
Professor of Practice, Construction Engineering

Contact
Room 310A Coolbaugh Hall
303-384-2126
karen.gupta@mines.edu
Experiential teaching approaches to educate CSM students in construction engineering topics. Research in sustainable construction methodology to reduce water impacts and construction law topics.
Education
- MS, Civil Engineering, University of Illinois, 2020
- BS, Civil Engineering, University of Illinois, 1994
Professional Experience
- Professor of Practice, Civil & Environmental Eng., Colorado School of Mines, August 2023-present
- Teaching Assistant, Construction Management, Colorado State University, 2021-2022
- Civil Engineering Designer, Prairie Engineers, 2020-2021
- Teaching Assistant, Civil Engineering, University of Illinois, 2019-2020
- Pre-Construction Manager, Arellano Construction, 2007-2018
- Project Manager, Special Projects Division, Turner Construction, 2000-2002
- Engineer, Exxon Company USA, 1994-1999
Honors, Recognition & Achievements
- Licensed Professional Engineer in Illinois, #062.073757
- Licensed Professional Engineer in Colorado, #0060628
- USGBC LEED AP® Building Design + Construction
- Infrastructure Sustainability Professional, ENV SP
- Member of Tau Beta Pi Honor Society
- Member of Chi Epsilon Honor Society
- Associate Member of American Society of Civil Engineers
- Reviewer for Journal of Legal Affairs and Dispute Resolution
- Associated General Contractors Scholarship Recipient
- Construction Management Association of America Scholarship Recipient
- InTERFEWS PhD Candidate, Colorado State University