Celebrating Staff

What makes being an engineer so rewarding? According to Katie Kirkendall, “The excitement comes from finding creative solutions. It can be a challenge, since each site is unique, but we can meet those challenges to turn a client’s vision into reality.” Katie is an Engineer I on the Infrastructure Services team in our Pewaukee office. […]

For EWeek 2026, we are excited to spotlight some of our engineers and celebrate how we #TransformYourFuture in our work at KL Engineering. Today we’re featuring Jack Hafemann. Jack was promoted to Engineer IV this year and is on our Infrastructure Services team. He works out of our Madison office. We asked Jack about a

“A career in engineering is for anyone who is curious about the combination of solving meaningful problems and turning creative ideas into real world solutions.” That’s what Kaylee Villacrez had to share when we asked her about the work she does every day. For EWeek, we are highlighting a few of the engineers at KL

Gabrielle Jones has officially passed her Professional Engineering (PE) exam! She has been part of the Infrastructure Services team as an Engineer I since November of 2024. In 2022, she earned her BS in Environmental Engineering from UW–Platteville. Once she completes four years of professional experience, she’ll be able to formally use the PE title.

When remote work challenges appeared at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, KL Engineering rose to the challenge! KL’s John Goltz and Paul Lenerz implemented Egnyte — a project-centric, cloud-based platform that provided the performance needed for complex AEC workloads, while preserving the familiar experience of a traditional network drive. “Egnyte acts and feels like

The KL Construction team got together in late January for the KL Engineering Construction Summit! This is an opportunity to do some team building across all of our offices. It was great to see everyone come together, share ideas, and build stronger relationships outside of the usual workday. Chris Ehlert, our Director of Construction Services,

Last week, KL Engineering gathered for the KL Honors and Awards Banquet! Despite the cold temperatures, our hearts were warmed by great food, company, and time to celebrate our wins in 2025. Thanks to all who made the event possible!

Brad Cunningham is a Senior Engineer IV on our Infrastructure Services team. This year, he is celebrating a milestone anniversary of 25 years! His dedication to KL and his hard work throughout the years have made an impact. When asked about his time with us, Brad said, “I take pride in being part of a

As of January 25th, Karen Richardson celebrated ten years at KL Engineering. Karen is part of our Infrastructure Services team as a Senior Specialist III. When asked about her time with us, Karen had this to share: “Feeling thankful today! I really appreciate the KL Engineering culture—where colleagues at every career stage collaborate, genuinely enjoy

Cindy Morel, an Administrative Assistant on our Opperations team in our Madison Office, is celebrating 10 years with KL Engineering this year. We asked how she feels about this milestone, and she said: “I can’t believe it’s been 10 years. Working at KL Engineering has been a genuinely rewarding experience for me. I really appreciate

Ella Imhoff has passed her Professional Engineering (PE) exam! Ella is an Engineer I Infrastructure Services team since May of 2025 after graduating from UW-Platteville with a BS in Civil Engineering. Once she has 4 years of experience, she can officially use her credentials. Congrats on this milestone in your career, Ella!

“Over the past 10 years, KL Engineering’s culture of collaboration and innovation has made my experience truly meaningful. I’ve grown professionally from a design engineer into a discipline leader, thanks to the support and trust of the people around me. I’ve had the opportunity to work on some incredible projects alongside some truly amazing colleagues.