Tyler Manahan Wins CSE 2026 40 Under 40

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Alvine Project Manager Tyler Manahan P.E., has been selected to be a part of Consulting-Specifying Engineer’s 40 Under 40 class of 2026. This annual program recognizes 40 outstanding professionals 40 or younger who are making significant contributions to the nonresidential building industry through their leadership, dedication, and innovation — both professionally and personally.

Tyler Manahan brings nearly two decades of experience as an electrical engineer, delivering energy-efficient, cost-effective electrical and lighting designs. Currently serving as a project manager and resource manager at Alvine, he has demonstrated strong technical leadership by supervising more than 50 projects and mentoring junior engineers to strengthen their professional development. His approach combines technical precision with clear communication, enabling him to guide clients and teams through complex design challenges while keeping project goals and end-user needs at the forefront.

It is an honor to have received this reward. I am humbled and grateful knowing that I couldn’t have gotten to this point in my career on my own. The mentors I have had along the way are the ones to thank for getting me here. -Tyler Manahan P.E.

Manahan’s diverse project portfolio spans government, health care, higher education, commercial, and large-scale mixed-use developments. He played a key role in completing the electrical design for the Waterline tower in Austin — the tallest building in Texas — stepping into the project mid-design and leading final coordination and construction administration. Most recently, his portfolio has included the renovation of the Jim Thorpe Memorial Building in Oklahoma City, and he has taken on a career-defining role as lead electrical engineer for the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center’s Oklahoma Children’s Hospital Pediatric Heart Center.

Beyond project work, Manahan contributes to the advancement of the profession as president of the Illuminating Engineering Society’s Oklahoma City chapter and through mentoring and judging student lighting design competitions. Manahan is deeply engaged in community service and family life. He volunteers with organizations such as the Oklahoma Humane Society and Myriad Gardens’ Pumpkinville event, supports ministry outreach through his church, and spends much of his personal time cheering on his daughter’s competitive softball team.

The biggest piece of advice I would give to the future generations of engineers is to continue learning. Find a mentor who can help you along the way and continue to soak in that knowledge. -Tyler Manahan P.E.

For the full list of award winners, please view the feature here: Consulting-Specifying Engineer 40 Under 40 Winners