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Early Career to Expert: Meet Nathan Boepple

Nathan’s journey with WSP stems from his proactive approach to seizing opportunities, volunteering for diverse projects and pushing beyond his comfort zone.
map marker United States | Tuesday, March 4, 2025
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Nathan Boepple began his career with WSP in June 2005, starting as an electrical designer in the Dallas office, which was then part of ccrd partners. With a degree in architectural engineering from Kansas State University, Nathan quickly immersed himself in significant projects, including the long-term MD Anderson Pavilion project in Houston.

In 2017, Nathan moved to Orlando to help establish and grow WSP’s Property and Buildings practice in Central Florida. Nathan values the supportive and community-focused culture at WSP, which has been key to his professional growth. He continues to mentor staff and work closely with clients, embodying the company’s commitment to excellence and innovation.

 

Can you describe a pivotal moment or project that significantly advanced your expertise?

One pivotal moment in my career was working on a project for MD Anderson, a premier medical facility in Houston. It was a new facility called The Pavilion, and it came at an interesting time in my career. I had mostly worked on projects for HCA Healthcare in Dallas, but this project was different. I had a week of free time before my next project started, so I helped with some drawings. What was supposed to be a week’s worth of filler work before the next assignment turned into six years of leading the design, managing the project and overseeing construction administration. It was a challenging design-build project, but it gave me the opportunity to really run and work with the client directly and hone my skills.

On a personal note, this project became even more significant when my uncle was diagnosed with stage four prostate cancer six months after we finished. Despite the challenging environment of building in the Houston Medical Center, the care my uncle received at the facility we built was incredible. He lived for seven more years after his diagnosis, which really underscored the importance of what we do. Designing and building environments that provide world-class healthcare made me realize the impact of our work on the community and on people who matter to me.

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Nathan Boepple
SVP, Southeast District Property and Buildings Sector Lead
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What opportunities has WSP provided that have been instrumental in your growth?

In 2017, April Woods (mechanical engineer) and I had the chance to move from Dallas to Orlando, which was a pivotal moment in my career. This move was about building a Property and Buildings presence in Central Florida. It felt like a startup because we had to establish ourselves from scratch, hiring our first local employee straight out of the University of Central Florida and networking to build a client base in the buildings space. WSP trusted and supported us, allowing us to grow and merge with other offices, which gave me the opportunity to lead and develop something from the ground up.

This experience was instrumental in my growth, as it allowed me to take charge and further my career in ways I hadn’t before. In Dallas, I was part of a large team, but in Orlando, I had the chance to truly own the process and make significant strides in building our practice with April. This opportunity was a major catalyst for my current role and continued career development.

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Nathan Boepple, pictured with WSP’s April Woods and Erika Duran, at the 38th Annual Agency for Health Care Administration expo. The trio presented on the electrification of healthcare.

Designing and building environments that provide world-class healthcare made me realize the impact of our work on the community and on people who matter to me.

What about WSP’s culture or our guiding principles resonates with you?

What resonates with me most about WSP’s culture is their genuine commitment to taking care of their people. Recently, we had an exercise with the Florida buildings team, where we discussed our goals and vision for the next few years. What stood out to me was how closely our aspirations aligned with WSP’s guiding principles. Our pillars might seem complex and bold, but at their core, they emphasize the importance of our people. Without our people, we can’t deliver our products or maintain our intellectual property.

I’ve witnessed countless examples of senior leaders, HR, operations and IT stepping in to provide support, whether it’s emotional or technical. This level of care and investment in our people is something you don’t find everywhere. Our commitment to our people is what makes WSP a place where I want to continue growing my career.

 

Looking back, what advice would you give your intern or early career self?

It’s cliché, but looking back, I’d tell my early career self to never say no to opportunities. Much of my career involved projects outside of town, like in California or Houston, which required sacrifices but opened incredible experiences. A lot of my opportunities really were things that came to me, but it's also times where I went up and said, “Hey, I really liked being involved in that,” or “Hey, that looks like a cool project, what's going on with this?” Volunteering for projects and stepping out of my comfort zone were key to my growth.

  

Our commitment to our people is what makes WSP a place where I want to continue growing my career.

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