New Leader for Design Alaska’s Civil Engineering Department
Design Alaska
Design Alaska, a Fairbanks-based multidisciplinary architecture and engineering firm, promoted Cutter Degerlund to become its Civil Engineering Department Leader.
Degerlund graduated from UAF with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering. He is a licensed professional civil engineer with fourteen years of experience designing civil infrastructure in Alaska.
The company says Degerlund’s expertise in surveying, site design, utilities, transportation systems, and other civil infrastructure will be invaluable to the team. He is described as an experienced professional engineer who shares the firm’s commitment to providing innovative and sustainable design solutions that meet clients’ needs.
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May 2026
Our May 2026 construction content covers multiple exiting projects around the state, from the new planetarium in Fairbanks to the cruise terminal in Seward to a pedestrian lightings project on Kodiak to an education and science center at Portage. The construction special section also explores the significant impact the industry has on Alaska, looking at efforts to rebuild in Western Alaska and workforce development. May also features the 2026 entrants into the Alaska Innovators Hall of Fame, insight on the 529 Program, and coordinating emergency preparedness. Enjoy!