Our Team
Tim Dermody, E.I.
President & Principal Engineer
A native Portlander, Tim ran a carpentry business until he decided he wanted more of a challenge and went back to school at the Unversity of Maine for civil engineering. Before co-founding FDCE, Tim spent 10 years with a small firm specializing in railroad and marine engineering, performing structural analysis, design, inspection, environmental permitting, surveying, drafting, clearance requests, submittal reviews, construction observations, and project management. In that time, Tim has provided engineering services in 14 states and inspected bridges on more than 40 different railroads, in addition to numerous marine projects.
He lives in Gorham, Maine with his wife Megan and children Shay and Finn. Tim hikes, swims, fishes, and plays with his family and their dog, and occasionally sneaks away for trips with friends during deer hunting season.
Mobile: 207.317.0463
Office: 207.747.4651 x4
Email: tim@fdcengineers.com
LinkedIn: Tim Dermody, Fair Dermody Consulting Engineers
Drew Bessette, P.E.
Vice President & Principal Engineer
Drew is a Connecticut transplant with extensive experience working in the field of railroad engineering with a concentration in railroad bridges. An alumnus of the University of New Hampshire, he currently holds professional engineering registrations in sixteen states and is a member of AREMA Committee 10 - Structures Maintenance & Construction. His expertise includes railroad bridge design, inspection, load rating, and rehabilitation.
Drew lives in Portland with his wife, Lauren, and their dog, Bones. Outside of the office, Drew can be found hiking, snowboarding, skateboarding, and enjoying the local music scene.
Mobile: 860.671.0043
Office: 207.747.4651 x6
Email: drew@fdcengineers.com
LinkedIn: Drew Bessette, Fair Dermody Consulting Engineers
Matt Donovan, E.I.
Project Engineer
Matt began building things for work at age 15 as a local handyman in Maine. He developed that passion into an engineering career. He is known for his keen eye in the inspection field after climbing various bridges since acquiring his degree from the University of Maine. Matt loves inspecting almost as much as he loves playing basketball and spending time outdoors with his family, friends, and dog (a rescue mutt) named Hatchet.
Email: matt@fdcengineers.com
Bruce Carter
Senior CAD Manager
A native Mainer, Bruce has spent many years consulting with numerous engineering firms in the United States. Since graduating from SMCC, he has gained extensive experience with Civil 3D and teaches a CAD course at his local college. Throughout the years he has gained a wealth of knowledge pertaining to civil design, permitting, right-of way, and project management.
Outside of work, Bruce enjoys spending time with his family, surfing, and skiing.
Email: bruce@fdcengineers.com
Alan Tibbetts
CAD Technician Intern
From Poland, Maine, Alan is currently attending Central Maine Community College. He is excited to work with Fair Dermody to learn more about how CAD is used in a professional environment, as well as gain exposure to the different types of engineering he could pursue after his graduation in 2024.
Outside of work and school, Alan enjoys mountain biking and refereeing soccer on the weekends.
Email: intern@fdcengineers.com
Gabby Scott
Office Manager