Education

• BS in Civil Engineering from the University of Dayton
• MS in Water and Environmental Engineering from the University of South Carolina

Background

Sean Higgins is a professional track instructor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of South Carolina, bringing extensive practical and academic experience to his role. He holds a BS in Civil Engineering from the University of Dayton and an MS in Water and Environmental Engineering from the University of South Carolina. He has been a Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the state of South Carolina since 1999.

Prior to entering higher education in 2006, Sean worked as a professional engineering consultant, specializing in site design and stormwater management. He currently serves as Principal in Charge of Keefer Engineering, maintaining a direct connection to current industry practices.

Sean teaches foundational courses, including ECIV 111 Introduction to Engineering Graphics and Visualization, ECIV 200 Statics, and ECIV 220 Solids. Drawing from his diverse background and ongoing professional engagement, he focuses on innovative teaching approaches that create engaging and effective learning environments, directly preparing students for their careers.