Celebrating Staff

KL’s Surveyor team brings deep expertise, steady leadership, and a commitment to quality that shows in every project. Dependable and reliable, they consistently meet the demands of challenging field conditions and complex deliverables. “The quality of our work starts with the survey crew. Their accuracy, consistency, and attention to detail form the foundation of every […]

KL’s Kim Rymer is an experienced, enthusiastic marketing professional with an attention to detail that is tough to match. This weekend was the 115th annual International Women’s Day, and this year’s theme was “Give to Gain.” Today, we would like to highlight Kim as a valued member of our team. When we asked what she

Women in Construction Week, powered by National Association of Women in Construction, is an opportunity to spotlight the accomplishments of women in the build industry and highlight their value. Hope Archer is an Engineering Tech based in our Madison office. Hope said that her strengths in problem solving inspired her to choose this career path.

This week, Chad Halverson was recognized as Engineer of the Year by the Southwest Chapter of WSPE. This honor highlights Chad’s exceptional leadership, technical expertise, and commitment to elevating the engineering profession. Chad’s impact is felt through the mentorship, curiosity, and dedication he brings to our team every day. Seeing him honored among peers in the engineering

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