Based in Detroit, Patrick is a principal in the Municipal Group, where he provides executive oversight for municipal infrastructure programs across Southeast Michigan. He also serves as Program Manager for the City of Detroit’s Stormwater Infrastructure Program, a role he has held since 2019, and leads a team of nearly 70 multidisciplinary professionals.
Patrick began his career with OHM Advisors in 2006 and has since developed deep expertise in stormwater management and resiliency planning. His current work with communities facing infrastructure and flooding challenges is grounded in his early experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, streambank stabilization, and drainage system analysis.
During his career, Patrick has played a key role in growing OHM’s Detroit office from a small engineering-focused presence into a 50-person multidisciplinary team. He is known for his strong leadership and ability to plan, coordinate, and implement engineering solutions of considerable complexity and diversity.
Beyond his professional work, Patrick is active in civic leadership. He spent a decade with Preservation Detroit, leading historic building tours and promoting the city’s architectural heritage. Since 2024, he has served on the City of Livonia Planning Commission, advocating for thoughtful land use. He is also a former President of the ASCE Southeast Michigan Branch and a former board member of Transportation Riders United.
As Featured In
October 2023 - The Revitalization of Roosevelt Park
In this nine-page article about the history and rebirth of Roosevelt Park at Detroit's Central Station, Patrick Droze, Project Manager, discusses how community engagement was a foundational element of park redesign.
August 2023 - Inside the turnaround of Detroit's Roosevelt Park (Audio)
OHM Advisors President Jon Kramer and Principal Patrick Droze discuss how this city park renewal came about, the thought behind its design, and more.