Keicha Muriel-Barreto, ’09

Civil & Environmental Engineering

Keicha Muriel-Barreto graduated in 2009 from Rowan University with a Bachelor of Science in civil and environmental engineering and later earned a Master of Science in civil engineering from Drexel University, with a concentration in structural engineering. She began her full-time career with Pepco Holdings, Inc. in 2009 after completing internships there in 2007 and 2008. Over 10 years at Pepco Holdings, she became a licensed professional engineer in Delaware, Maryland and Washington, D.C. and led several key projects in transmission and distribution engineering, including transmission line and substation expansions.

In 2017, Muriel-Barreto transitioned to ExecuPOWER, a startup consulting firm specializing in energy sector project management. She served as manager of the project management office, overseeing distributed energy resources interconnections and the integration of renewable energy into utility networks. During her tenure, she led a multidisciplinary team and developed comprehensive project scopes, estimates and processes for successful utility interconnections. 

In 2021, she founded Integrid Project Solutions (IPS), where she serves as managing member and CEO. IPS is a women- and minority-owned consulting firm focused on delivering tailored energy solutions to address the evolving needs of the energy and utility industries. IPS specializes in transmission and distribution utility programs and projects with a strong focus on renewable energy interconnection, process development and project execution. The company’s services include high-voltage transmission and distribution design, grid modernization and strategic project management, ensuring precise and efficient energy delivery. One of IPS’s notable projects is the development and construction planning for the House of Restoration and Healing Church in Camden, N.J.

Muriel-Barreto’s career reflects her leadership in strategic project management, regulatory compliance and the optimization of engineering processes for renewable energy integration. She has contributed to advancing the industry through published works and continues to drive innovation at IPS, working with major utilities and energy developers to deliver sustainable energy solutions. 

During her college tenure, she was an active member of Engineers Without Borders, where she worked on international engineering projects, including trips to El Salvador. Though no longer active in the organization, her experience with EWB helped shape her commitment to impactful engineering solutions.