Building Infrastructure, Mentoring, and Making a Difference in Saskatchewan
Olagoke Rufai,P.Eng., M.Eng., PMP.
For Olagoke Rufai, engineering is about more than designing infrastructure—it is about solving problems, building relationships, and creating opportunities for others to succeed.
A Municipal Engineer with AECOM in Regina, Olagoke has spent the past twelve years contributing to critical infrastructure projects across Saskatchewan while developing a reputation as a mentor, leader, and advocate for the engineering profession.
Olagoke earned his Bachelor of Applied Science in Industrial Systems Engineering from the University of Regina in 2014. Through the university’s co-op program, he gained valuable industry experience that helped shape his understanding of engineering in practice. Seeking to expand his knowledge and explore new opportunities, he later completed a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Toronto in 2018.
Prior to joining consulting, Olagoke worked with SaskWater, where he collaborated with consulting engineers on infrastructure projects. While he enjoyed working from the owner’s perspective, he was looking for a career that offered greater variety, continuous learning, and exposure to a broader range of projects. An opportunity with AECOM provided exactly that.
What began as a career opportunity quickly became a profession that aligned with his interests and strengths. Consulting engineering exposed him to project delivery, client relationships, business development, technical problem-solving, and leadership opportunities that continue to shape his career today.
One of the aspects Olagoke enjoys most about consulting engineering is the variety it offers. Every project presents new challenges, new stakeholders, and new opportunities to learn. Working in Saskatchewan has allowed him to contribute to projects across multiple sectors while building relationships with professionals from diverse backgrounds.
Among the most memorable projects of his career was serving as Resident Engineer during major resiliency upgrades at the Buffalo Pound Water Treatment Plant. The project focused on installing backup power systems to improve the reliability of a facility that serves Regina, Moose Jaw, and surrounding communities. Although electrical infrastructure was outside his primary area of expertise, the experience reinforced the importance of continuous learning, collaboration, and adaptability.
When discussing the qualities needed to succeed in consulting engineering, Olagoke points to adaptability, relationship-building, communication, and emotional intelligence. He believes that while technical knowledge is essential, success often depends on the ability to work effectively with people, understand different perspectives, and continuously learn from new experiences.
One of Olagoke’s proudest accomplishments is mentoring students, young professionals, and junior engineers. Seeing others grow in confidence and build successful careers has been one of the most rewarding aspects of his professional journey. He credits much of his own development to mentors who provided guidance and opportunities early in his career, inspiring him to do the same for others.
Outside of his professional responsibilities, Olagoke is deeply involved in the engineering community. He serves as President of the Regina Engineering Society and actively participates in ACEC-SK initiatives. Through these roles, he works to strengthen connections between students and industry professionals, helping future engineers better understand the opportunities available within Saskatchewan’s engineering sector.
Away from work, Olagoke enjoys spending time with his family and staying active through sports. A passionate soccer enthusiast, he also enjoys tennis, pickleball, and table tennis. He remains active in his church community and values opportunities to contribute through volunteerism and service.
When asked to summarize his approach to leadership and professional growth, Olagoke offers a simple but powerful philosophy: “Listen more and try to understand where people are coming from before offering advice, recommendations, or opinions.”
Through his commitment to professional excellence, mentorship, and community involvement, Olagoke Rufai continues to make a meaningful impact on Saskatchewan’s consulting engineering industry and the people who work within it.
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