Awards and Accomplishments

For decades, the CTH D Buffalo Lake Causeway created ongoing challenges for the Marquette County community. Frequent flooding made the roadway unreliable, cutting off access and forcing long detours for residents, farmers, school buses, and emergency responders. What was once a persistent problem is now a dependable, year round connection that supports daily life and […]

KL’s Jake Joyal recently presented our Becher Street String Lighting project to the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) Milwaukee Chapter. This West Allis, WI project was submitted for an Illumination Award in Outdoor Lighting Design and has advanced from chapter-level review to national award evaluation. Designed and constructed by KL’s Jared Baltes, Tony Steinert, and Jake

Reconstruction in a historic downtown requires more than technical expertise. It requires an understanding of the community and its identity. On the USH 14 Reconstruction in Westby, Wisconsin, KL Engineering worked closely with the State Historic Preservation Office, the City, local businesses, and residents to ensure the project respected and enhanced the Downtown Historic District.

We are proud to share that KL Engineering was honored at the APWA Wisconsin Awards Ceremony with two Project of the Year Awards. The CTH M project in Dane County received recognition in the Transportation category for projects between $5M and $25M. The award was accepted by KL’s Gerry Schmitt and Brad Cunningham. We were

We had a great time celebrating at the ACEC Wisconsin Engineering Excellence Awards Ceremony. It was an honor for Brad Domasky and Bill Biesmann to accept a 2026 Best of State Award on behalf of the CTH D Buffalo Lake Causeway Reconstruction Project in Marquette County. This unique project was recognized in the Transportation category,

Delivering value does not stop at construction. It continues throughout the life of a project. The USH 14 Reconstruction in The City of Westby, Wisconsin received a 2026 Wisconsin Department of Transportation Excellence in Highway Design Award in the Best Urban Design by a Consultant category. The project shows how thoughtful design can create long-term

We’re proud to share that the USH 14 Reconstruction Project in Westby, Wisconsin was recognized at the WisDOT and ACEC WI Transportation Improvement Conference, earning top honors in the Best Urban Design by a Consultant category. Delivering this project required thoughtful coordination across a wide range of stakeholders, design priorities, and community needs. The team

KL is grateful to collaborate closely with the Forest County Potawatomi Community (FCPC) on past projects, including a recently completed portion of the USH 8 Reconstruction & Pathway to Wellness Project. This project was recently recognized with a 2026 WisDOT Excellence in Highway Design award for Best Rural Design at the WisDOT and ACEC Wisconsin

We are honored to have the USH 14 Reconstruction Project in the City of Westby, Wisconsin recognized at this year’s WisDOT and ACEC‑WI Transportation Improvement Conference, where it was selected as the winner in the Best Urban Design by a Consultant category. The project featured a new roundabout at the USH 14/STH 27 intersection and

In honor of #EWeek, ACEC Wisconsin has announced this year’s Engineering Excellence Award winners. KL Engineering is proud to receive a Best of State Award for the CTH D Buffalo Lake Causeway Reconstruction Project in Marquette County. Following the official awards ceremony in April, we will share a series of posts highlighting the innovation and

At this year’s WTBA / WisDOT Conference, a project managed by KL’s Chris Ehlert received the 2025 Excellence in Construction Award in the Small Structure category. The STH 35 Retaining Wall Project in Pierce County was selected for this honor due to exceptional workmanship, strong quality control, and environmental protection measures implemented throughout the project.

KL Engineering is committed to providing spaces that everyone can enjoy. Recently, we were honored with the 2025 Engineering Achievement Award in Category B for projects costing between $5M-$15M to construct from ASCE for the Lower Yahara River Trail Phase 2 and Fish Camp County Park Improvement Project. A key highlight of the project was