Scott Wright

Scott Wright is a Senior Lecturer in the Biological and Ecological Engineering Department at Oregon State University, with over 30 years of industry experience in river restoration, fish passage, and dam removal projects. He holds professional certifications including Professional Engineer (PE) in multiple states, Project Management Professional (PMP), and Board Certified Water Resources Engineer (BC.WRE). His teaching roles include guest lectures at Washington State University, Boise State University, and Portland State University.

• Employment: Project Manager/Engineer of Record for over 25 dam removals, 50 culvert replacements, and hundreds of river restoration projects
• Certifications: PE (OR/WA/ID/CA), PMP, BC.WRE

Research focuses on river engineering restoration techniques, project management methodologies, and fostering industry partnerships to advance practical applications in ecological engineering. Notable projects include the Gold Hill Dam removal on the Rogue River, recognized with APWA Oregon Special Project of the Year 2008.

• Awards: Spirit of the Oregon Plan Award for watershed restoration, multiple NRCS performance awards

Advising and grants: While not explicitly mentoring students, Scott bridges academic and industrial practices through project collaborations and technical note development like Oregon NRCS Stream Barb Engineering Technical Note 23. His work emphasizes real-world application of engineering solutions in natural systems.