Poland’s New Energy Future: Bringing Bechtel’s Nuclear Power Expertise to the Pomeranian Region

The Kosciuszko Foundation is delighted to invite you to a special event featuring a presentation on Poland’s New Energy Future by distinguished experts from Bechtel, a global leader in engineering, construction, and project management:

Poland’s New Energy Future: Bringing Bechtel’s Nuclear Power Expertise to the Pomeranian Region.

At this event, we are also proud to announce the launch of the KF Next-Gen Association — an exciting new initiative dedicated to fostering the next generation of KF members and leaders.

Date: Thursday, September 4, 2025, 6 PM

Location: The Kosciuszko Foundation DC

A wine-and-cheese reception and networking will follow the presentation.

Registration: Please RSVP by August 31 to KFDC@thekf.org. The space is limited.

Speakers:

John Palmer, P.E. – Director of Strategic Partnerships and Operations, Bechtel Manufacturing; Technology

Jared DeMeritt – Poland AP1000 Project Manager, Bechtel

Join us for this inspiring evening as we explore Poland’s energy future and celebrate the launch of KF Next-Gen Association — building community, fostering leadership, and shaping the next century of the Kosciuszko Foundation.

About the Speakers

John Palmer, P.E. Director of Strategic Partnerships and Operations, Manufacturing & Technology.

John Palmer is the Director of Strategic Partnerships and Operations for Bechtel’s Manufacturing & Technology Global Business Unit.

He is responsible for leading the advancement of M&T’s strategy, leading customer engagement, and identifying opportunities that continue to shape the future.
Before that, John was the President of the Industrial & Advanced Technology Business Unit of CH2M where he was responsible for leading the global business unit that served the electronics (semiconductor, flat panel display, photovoltaics, electric vehicles and batteries), life sciences, advanced facilities (data centers, research labs and universities), and manufacturing (consumer products, automotive, metals, heavy manufacturing) markets.
John was with CH2M for 20+ years holding other positions including Sr. Vice President – Advanced Technology; Vice President – Asia; and several project leadership positions around the world.

He served on the Board of Directors of three international joint ventures based in Japan, China, and the USA and operating globally to provide services to multinational companies.

John has a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Texas and is a registered Professional Engineer.

Jared DeMeritt, Poland AP1000 Project Manager

Jared DeMeritt is the Project Manager for Poland’s AP1000 Nuclear Power Plant project. He is responsible for planning and managing the delivery of three units to our customer, Polskie Elektrownie Jądrowe.
He has been a member of project and commercial management teams in the Nuclear, Security and Environmental (NS&E), Power, and Energy global business units, and supported the corporate team as head of Financial Planning and Analysis.

Jared has over 20 years of experience with nuclear power plant technologies and, prior to joining Bechtel, supported the U.S. Navy nuclear program as a lead test and systems engineering for Northrop Grumman’s Reactor Plant Planning team.

Prior to joining the Poland AP1000 Project, Jared served as the Operations Manager for the Nuclear Power business line. In this role, he was the lead negotiator for the consortium team that made the Poland project possible and solidified the partnership between Bechtel, Westinghouse, and Polskie Elektrownie Jądrowe.

Jared has a Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering Systems with a focus in Nuclear Energy from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, a master’s in engineering management from Penn State University, and is a registered Professional Engineer.

About Bechtel by Bechtel:
Bechtel is a trusted engineering, construction and project management partner to industry and government. Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers’ objectives to create a lasting positive impact. Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world’s infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Bechtel serves the Energy; Infrastructure; Manufacturing & Technology; Mining & Metals; and Nuclear, Security & Environmental markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. www.bechtel.com

Bechtel has been leading the nuclear industry for over 70 years, designing and constructing critical projects worldwide. We have contributed to 150 nuclear plants, bringing over 76,000 megawatts of new nuclear power online. With a proven track record, we work with our customers to deploy a full range of reactor designs, including gigawatt-scale, small modular reactors, and advanced reactors, making the latest technologies a reality.

Bechtel offers integrated, full-service solutions from initial site selection through start-up, using the latest digital tools and processes. We prioritize local suppliers to boost economies and invest in local professionals to meet the high standards of nuclear design and construction.