2025 40 Under 40: Romeo Michael, PE, CEM, 35

Senior Associate, BR+A Consulting Engineers; MS, Energy Management and Sustainability, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology

Described as a great leader, problem solver and thoughtful communicator, Michael’s skill set and passion for sustainability have led him to manage several of his firm’s largest higher education decarbonization projects. These plans consisted of energy efficiency strategies teamed with institutional environmentally friendly goals, while addressing campuswide transition challenges, such as construction costs and space requirements. Michael takes a holistic approach while working on plans for Boston College, the University of Rhode Island and Harvard’s School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. A multilingual communicator, Michael has strong analytical capabilities with expertise in data analysis, large-scale data manipulation and project management, which allow him to bridge the gap between technical analysis and strategic implementation. He is described as a wizard with large data sets and has built custom tools that his firm uses companywide for large insight analysis and presentation. Outside of work, Michael is dedicated to fostering the next generation of engineers through weekly meetings with ACE high school mentees in Boston. Through this program, he works with students who may not otherwise have been exposed to the industry and guides them through hands-on projects, culminating in designing a high school. Michael also contributes to the Built Environment Plus Carbon and Energy roundtable, which brings professionals together to advance decarbonization strategies in the built environment. In his free time, Michael finds joy in cooking and experimenting with blending different influences and adjusting recipes to his taste. He enjoys cycling around Boston as a sustainable method of transit. Michael also likes to travel and experience different cultures firsthand, including trying local foods.