About John Pierson, P.E., F. ASCE

John Pierson is a licensed professional engineer with over 30 years of experience designing and troubleshooting water, wastewater, and stormwater systems. After 29 years at the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) including 15 years as a Principal Research Engineer, he launched Pierson Enterprises LLC to provide focused, field-tested consulting for clients facing complex treatment and permitting challenges.  John’s work is defined by deep technical rigor, collaborative partnerships, and a commitment to translating lab results into real-world results.

Recognized Leadership & Credentials

• Licensed Professional Engineer in Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Florida, and Wyoming;

• Principal Research Engineer, GTRI – 15 years;

• Recipient, ACEC-GA | GSPE Engineer of the Year for Industry (2020);

• President, ASCE Georgia Section (2023–2024);

• Recipient, USPOULTRY Lamplighter Award (2025);

• Co-inventor of a patented UV disinfection system and principal inventor of a cyclic filtration technology;

• Judge, USPOULTRY Clean Water and Family Farm Environmental Awards - 12 years;

• Lead investigator and contributor to multiple pilot-scale studies and peer-reviewed publications.

John is frequently asked to speak at engineering and environmental conferences and continues to serve as a trusted advisor to clients and partners navigating regulatory, technical, and operational transitions.