Riley Root

Riley Root is a Mechanical Design Engineer at BranchPattern, where she designs plumbing and mechanical systems that support high-performing, efficient buildings. Working with tools such as Revit, CAD, Trace, and IES, she develops system designs, performs engineering calculations, and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to help deliver practical, sustainable solutions for clients.

As an early-career engineer, Riley is passionate about continuous learning and embraces every opportunity to expand her technical expertise. She recently earned her Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification and is a LEED Green Associate, reflecting her commitment to both engineering excellence and sustainable design. She particularly enjoys working alongside experienced colleagues, asking questions, and building the knowledge that will prepare her for future professional milestones, including earning her Professional Engineer (PE) license.

At BranchPattern, Riley is known for her positive attitude, collaborative spirit, and enthusiasm for supporting those around her. She believes strong relationships and an encouraging workplace are just as important as technical expertise, and she strives to make every project and every interaction a little better than she found it.

Outside of work, Riley enjoys spending time outdoors and is always ready for an adventure, whether it's water skiing, wake surfing, hiking, golfing, pickleball, or frisbee golf. During the colder months, she channels her creativity into scrapbooking, crocheting, and embroidery. Guided by the philosophy that "April showers bring May flowers," Riley approaches both her work and life with optimism, resilience, and a belief that growth comes from every challenge.