Stephanie Winkelhake is the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) Chief
Engineer, appointed November 2023. She manages the NYSDOT Engineering Division and
ensuring the delivery of NYSDOT’s multi-billion-dollar capital program. Prior to this, Stephanie
served as Deputy Chief Engineer. As Deputy Chief Engineer, Stephanie has overseen Priority
Projects around the State.

Stephanie joined NYSDOT in 2005 in the Office of Design as a junior engineer. She later
transitioned to the Office of Structures where she spent 10 years in bridge design.  She
continued in various roles such as Special Assistant to the Chief Engineer and Engineer in
Charge.

Stephanie holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Technology and is a licensed
Professional Engineer in the state of New York.