Cristopher Sheppard

LA County Public Works

Christopher Sheppard is a public infrastructure and sustainability leader serving as Principal Engineer with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works, where he oversees major engineering, environmental, and infrastructure initiatives supporting one of the nation’s largest county public works agencies. In this role, Sheppard helps lead planning and implementation efforts related to transportation systems, stormwater management, climate resilience, sustainable infrastructure, and public facility modernization across Los Angeles County.With extensive experience in civil and environmental engineering, Sheppard has contributed to a wide range of large-scale public infrastructure projects involving watershed management, flood control, green infrastructure, water quality improvement, and resilient urban design. His work frequently focuses on integrating sustainability principles into long-term infrastructure planning while balancing operational reliability, regulatory compliance, and community needs. At Los Angeles County Public Works, Sheppard has been involved in regional initiatives addressing climate adaptation, low-impact development, stormwater capture, and environmental restoration. He has also supported collaborative projects involving municipalities, regulatory agencies, utilities, and community stakeholders aimed at improving infrastructure resilience and advancing environmental stewardship throughout the region.