According to the most recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC), women now comprise 11.3% to 11.5% of the total construction workforce in the U.S. Approximately 1.36 million women are currently working in the industry – an all-time high.
This representation continues to grow. In 2025 alone, roughly 22,000 women joined the construction sector, representing a 2% year-over-year increase. New data shows that participation from Gen Z women in construction trades has more than doubled since 2019, as younger workers seek out high-paying careers that don’t necessarily require a four-year degree.
Energy Transfer is proud to employ women in roles ranging from design and engineering to safety and environmental permitting – essential positions that drive our infrastructure projects forward.
In recognition of Women in Construction Week 2026 (March 1-7), we are highlighting some of the women who help make our energy infrastructure projects possible. We champion our female employees and celebrate their achievements and contributions to our industry.
Pictured (L-R): Sarah Cieslak, Amanda LeeMasci, Hailee Smith, Monica Styles, Lauren Tilley
Sarah Cieslak – Industrial Hygiene Safety Specialist:
“I am one of two industrial hygienists working to enhance Energy Transfer’s industrial hygiene programs and policies. I assist in conducting assessments to identify potential chemical, physical, biological and ergonomic hazards and write reports on my findings from assessments and make recommendations on corrective actions for any issues found. I also aid in ensuring compliance with OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration), NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health), EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) and other regulatory guidelines.”
Amanda LeeMasci – Capital Projects Staff Engineer:
“As a project manager, my duties focus on project engineering and development, bidding and awarding work to contractors, and material procurement. Additionally, I provide site coordination with the field crews and operations until a project is fully commissioned to the operations team. I’m responsible for making sure we do our jobs safely, on schedule, and within budget so we can meet the identified needs of the business. Overall, it’s a lot of communication and coordination.”
Hailee Smith – Senior Engineer:
“I’ve supported large-scale construction projects from the ground up, including leading start-ups, commissioning support and coordinating with operations during major facility expansions and new constructions. Now, as a project manager, I oversee one of our larger active projects, ensuring that engineering, construction and operations remain aligned on safety, schedule and quality. My career in construction has allowed me to stay hands-on in the field while helping deliver infrastructure that our teams and communities rely on.”
Monica Styles – Director, Environmental Compliance:
“My responsibilities include support of the planning, coordination and execution of projects while ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. I oversee the permitting process for projects which may involve wetland and waterway assessments, cultural resource evaluations, and threatened/endangered species valuations. This requires communicating with stakeholders and regulatory agencies and understanding multi-level laws and standards. I also monitor project progress –including site inspections– according to our applicable permits with the goal of maintaining the projected schedule and budget while adhering to legal and environmental values.”
Lauren Tilley – Senior Manager, Integrity Projects:
“I lead a team that executes projects that support the integrity of our pipelines including repair digs, relocations, hydrotests and purges. My father and both grandfathers were engineers, so I was certainly pushed to follow in their footsteps. I was inspired when I discovered project management not only utilizes your technical abilities, but also gives the opportunity to lead teams, solve problems, and see projects built from start to finish.”
Pictured: Hailee Smith
