Profile

Mr. De La Parra is a seasoned Transportation Engineer with over 33 years of experience specializing in roadway design, traffic control, and ADA improvements. He is responsible for delivering innovative and reliable transportation solutions, leveraging his extensive expertise in supervising project design and execution, ensuring quality assurance, and coordinating across multiple divisions for seamless project delivery.

Ricardo’s career includes significant roles at TxDOT, where he served as a Transportation Engineer Supervisor IV/Bridge Engineer. He managed major projects such as the US 83 Widening and Rehabilitation in Webb County, Texas, overseeing the transformation of a 7-mile segment from a two-lane to a four-lane divided highway with an overpass and frontage roads. Other notable projects include the reconstruction of FM 1720, FM 1785, and FM 846 in Haskell County, the SL 79 rehabilitation in Val Verde County, and the FM 1905 widening in the El Paso District, where he implemented bicycle lanes and pedestrian improvements.

With licenses as a Professional Engineer in Texas, Ricardo combines technical expertise with leadership in schematic development, PS&E review, and utility adjustment coordination. His focus on quality and precision ensures successful outcomes for transportation projects across the state.