The month of October brings with it spooky traditions and there’s one ancient practice that adds a touch of magic to the season: water witching.
WSC’s Staff Engineer Cason Roberts graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo’s BioResource and Agricultural Engineering (BRAE) program in 2022 and obtained his MS in Agriculture with a specialization in Water Engineering in 2023.
While getting his master’s, Cason interned for WSC. He joined the team full-time in January 2024.

Cal Poly BRAE blends engineering principles with practical, hands-on coursework to instill in students the necessary critical thinking skills to be successful engineers.
With a focus on laboratory-intensive classes, the program exemplifies Cal Poly’s motto of “Learn by Doing.”
“I recognize the delicate balance between municipal and agricultural water use, and I believe BRAE has broadened my horizon to ask about the possibilities of sustainable water use rather than focus on the constraints. WSC gives me the opportunity to advocate for a better water future and optimize sustainable water use on the West Coast, but I would not be here without BRAE.”
Cason Roberts, Staff Engineer
The BRAE curriculum is widely diverse, including topics that span mechanical, electrical and structural engineering, control systems, water resources, and project management.
“My last year of BRAE I was calculating tractor tipping points and developing backwater curves for large-scale irrigation projects,” Cason said. “Today, I am involved in hydraulic modeling and long-term water planning projects dedicated to helping communities develop sustainable solutions to complex water problems.”
Cason now leads “WSC Rocks” an internal committee dedicated to promoting a healthy, fun, and cohesive workplace culture. The committee organizes an annual camping trip, plans spring and fall wellness challenges, hosts holiday parties, and schedules team bonding time.

Erika Sos, WSC’s former engineering intern, graduated from Cal Poly BRAE with the class of 2024 and spent the summer at WSC.
Erika said she appreciated the diversity of the BRAE program but is pleased with the experience in the municipal sector that WSC offered during her internship.
“I was able to assist WSC staff on a wide range of projects, including PLC control narratives, climate change adaptation plans, and preliminary engineering reports,” Erika said. “Being open to new concepts and learning diverse topics has made my time at WSC very beneficial as a growing young professional.”
At WSC, we take immense pride in our BRAE graduates who continuously bring both innovative and practical perspectives to the table. Their unique combination of technical expertise and hands-on experiences enrich our projects and allow us to deliver forward-thinking solutions for our clients.
Their contributions strengthen our commitment to excellence, and we are honored to have them as part of our team in the past, present, and into the future.