The path to a successful Parks, Trails, and Recreation (PTR) project is built on dedication, teamwork, and connection. From owners and engineers to contractors and community members, every project is the result of people working together toward a shared goal. Sometimes, that means connecting existing trails. Other times, it means creating safer, more accessible routes […]
Please join us in welcoming Angela Meiners to KL Engineering! Angela joined our Madison office on July 14 as an Engineer I on our Infrastructure Services Traffic team. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville and brings internship experience in traffic engineering, transportation planning, and site design. We
Let’s celebrate a career milestone for Graham Kothbauer: passing his Professional Engineering (PE) exam! Once Graham has 4 years of experience as an engineer, he can officially use his PE title. He is an Engineer I in our Madison office. He started as an intern with us in 2022 and joined our team officially upon
July is Parks and Recreation Month, and we are highlighting some recent Parks, Trails, and Recreation projects that exemplify #ThePowerOf park patronage. Badger Prairie County Park, which recently celebrated a ribbon cutting at the end of June, shows us #ThePowerOf Belonging. Whether walking on the winding concrete paths, rolling on the playground, or biking on
Ella Wirtz joined us on July 7 as an Engineer I on our Infrastructure Services team, based out of our Madison office. Ella recently earned her Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, with an emphasis in Transportation Engineering. Through multiple transportation design and construction internships, she gained experience with roadway
Nothing says summer quite like a day on the golf course! At the end of June, Jared Baltes and Jack Hafemann represented KL Engineering at the Fitchburg Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing. They teamed up with David and Nicola Porto of Blue Plate Catering for a great day of friendly competition, networking, and fun on
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The June issue of North Star Engineer, published by the Minnesota Transportation Conference Executive (MTCE), is out, and you might spot a familiar logo on page 18! KL Engineering recently became a member of ACEC Minnesota. While we have been building relationships throughout the state for years, we proudly opened our first Minnesota office in
This July marks the 41st annual Park and Recreation Month, organized by the National Recreation and Park Association. This year’s theme, #ThePowerOf, celebrates the many ways parks and recreation strengthen our communities and enrich everyday life. At KL Engineering, we are grateful for opportunities to contribute to projects that reflect that mission. One example is
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WisDOT is accepting applications for the Wisconsin Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (WEVI) Connecting Corridors Program, with approximately $40 million in funding available to support new fast-charging stations along designated highway corridors. Applications are due July 24, 2026. Whether you’re business owner, or private developer, now is the time to evaluate opportunities to bring EV charging to
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The Vernon Reporter highlighted our award winning project in a recent article. We appreciate when local news covers the work we do! Check out what they shared about the work we did on the U.S. Highway 14 project in the City of Westby within Vernon County here: https://vernonreporter.com/engineering-firm-wins-design-award-for-westby-street-and-roundabout-project/
Tim Held has been part of our Design Support Services team for 10 years! He is a Senior Surveyor IV in our Madison office. We congratulate Tim on this milestone anniversary and we asked him what he has found most impactful about his time with us. Tim shared this: “My experience at KL has been
On June 23, Dane County Parks celebrated the ribbon cutting of the recently completed Badger Prairie County Park in Verona. The event highlighted the project’s commitment to accessibility, with Tom Thoresen noting in his remarks that it reflects Dane County Parks “walking the walk” when it comes to creating inclusive spaces. KL was proud to
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