Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Midwest Engineering Partner Since 1966
HMG Engineers has been delivering professional engineering solutions since 1966, specializing in transportation and water infrastructure across the Midwest. As a 100% employee-owned firm since 2019, we combine over five decades of experience with a culture of ownership that empowers every team member to contribute to our clients' success. Our eight offices support public and private clients through custom engineering services spanning roadway improvements, bridge design, water supply systems, and wastewater management. With a focus on cost-effective, sustainable solutions, we maintain a hands-on approach that blends technical expertise with personalized service. Our team of licensed professionals holds deep expertise in civil, municipal, and structural engineering, ensuring projects meet both functional requirements and community needs.From small-town infrastructure to regional transportation networks, we prioritize long-term reliability and environmental stewardship in every project. Our employee ownership model fosters accountability and innovation, as demonstrated by our work on critical infrastructure like the Interstate 57 Reconstruction and OFallon Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements. We maintain advanced technical capabilities in hydraulic modeling, geomatics, and asset management to address complex engineering challenges. Our commitment to quality is reflected in repeat client relationships and successful project delivery across three states. By integrating surveying, design, and construction management under one roof, we streamline project execution while maintaining rigorous standards of excellence.
Services
Transportation Engineering
Water Supply Systems
Wastewater Management
Civil Engineering
Municipal Infrastructure
Structural Engineering
Surveying Services
Bridge Design
Stormwater Management
Asset Management
Details
- Year established: 1966
Highlights and features
- We offer 59+ years of specialized transportation and water infrastructure expertise
- Our employee-owned structure ensures direct accountability and innovation
- We provide full-service engineering from concept through construction management
- We maintain advanced technical capabilities in hydraulic modeling and geomatics
- Our Midwest focus enables deep understanding of regional infrastructure needs
Services
Transportation Engineering
Our transportation engineering services deliver safe, efficient infrastructure solutions for highways, bridges, and traffic systems. We specialize in interstate reconstruction, bridge inspections, and multimodal trail design. With hydraulic modeling capabilities, we ensure resilient drainage solutions for long-term performance.
Water Supply Systems
We design comprehensive water supply systems including source development, treatment facilities, and distribution networks. Our expertise covers chemical feed stations, corrosion control, and lead service line replacement programs to ensure safe, sustainable water delivery for communities.
Wastewater Management
Our wastewater solutions address collection systems, treatment plants, and industrial pretreatment programs. We implement infiltration control measures and effluent reuse strategies to optimize system performance while meeting environmental regulations for municipal clients.
Civil Engineering
We provide full-cycle civil engineering for site infrastructure including grading, stormwater management, and utility design. Our ALTA survey capabilities support accurate project planning for commercial developments, educational facilities, and recreational spaces.
Municipal Infrastructure
Specializing in municipal engineering, we deliver sidewalk improvements, street resurfacing, and utility upgrades tailored to small communities. Our services include asset management and funding acquisition assistance to support sustainable local infrastructure development.
People
Bradley Hummert
Chairman of the Board
Licensed Professional Engineer and Structural Engineer with extensive leadership experience guiding infrastructure projects across the Midwest region.
Brian Buchheit
Chief Executive Officer
Senior Principal Water Engineer leading strategic direction while maintaining technical expertise in critical water infrastructure projects.
Brandon Ratermann
President & Principal
Transportation engineering specialist with Professional Traffic Operations Engineer certification, overseeing major transportation infrastructure developments.
Brett Benhoff
Senior VP & Principal
Project management expert ensuring timely delivery of complex engineering solutions while maintaining quality control standards.
Christopher Bouchard
Senior VP & Principal
Northern Illinois market leader with technical expertise in civil engineering solutions for regional development projects.
Questions
What engineering services does HMG Engineers specialize in?
We specialize in transportation infrastructure, water/wastewater systems, municipal projects, civil engineering, and structural design across the Midwest region.
How long has HMG Engineers been in business?
Our firm has provided engineering solutions since 1966, with our employee-owned structure established in 2019.
What makes HMG Engineers different from other firms?
Our employee ownership model creates direct accountability while our regional focus enables specialized understanding of Midwest infrastructure challenges.
What types of projects does HMG Engineers handle?
We manage projects ranging from interstate highway reconstruction to municipal wastewater treatment plant upgrades and local community infrastructure improvements.
