Community Corner
Harford DPW Director Joe Siemek Named 2024 Engineer of the Year
The award from the County Engineers Association Maryland honors a member for outstanding service to their county and the association.

Harford County Director of Public Works Joe Siemek was recently honored as the 2024 Engineer of the Year by the County Engineers Association of Maryland (CEAM). The award is presented to a CEAM member for outstanding service to their county and the association.
Since 2016, Siemek has served as Director of the Harford County Department of Public Works. In this role, he oversees the planning, engineering, construction, operation, and maintenance of roads, bridges, water, sewer, solid waste, and stormwater facilities. He is also responsible for the construction management of all Harford County capital projects.
“I congratulate Joe on being honored with this award,” County Executive Bob Cassilly said. “His professionalism, steady leadership and depth of knowledge have made him a valued member of the Harford County team.”