Business Details
40 Years
experience
Trusted Civil Engineering Solutions in Columbia, IL
Founded in 1986, Heneghan & Associates PC has dedicated itself to advancing civil engineering and surveying practices while prioritizing client partnerships. Our firm combines technical expertise with a collaborative approach to address diverse infrastructure needs. With 39 years of regional experience, we offer tailored solutions across transportation systems, land development, and environmental engineering domains. Our team maintains 300+ years of collective engineering experience and 70+ years in surveying, ensuring rigorous project execution. We pioneered innovative funding strategies to transform client visions into actionable projects, operating through a leadership team deeply embedded in local communities.Our commitment to partnering philosophies and strategic alliances consistently yields practical designs aligned with budgetary constraints. Our workforce includes 10 licensed engineers, four surveyors, and 13 technical staff across five offices in Illinois and Missouri. This structure enables responsive service delivery while maintaining technical excellence in every project phase. We continue evolving through generational leadership transitions since 2013, reinforcing our position as trusted advisors in public and private infrastructure development.
Services
Civil Engineering
Land Surveying
Funding Assistance
Transportation Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Land Development
Water Systems
Stormwater Management
Design-Build Projects
Details
- Year established: 1986
Highlights and features
- We maintain 300+ years of combined engineering experience across diverse infrastructure projects
- Our proprietary funding assistance strategies transform constrained budgets into actionable projects
- Seven owner-engineers lead projects with proven success in alternative delivery methods
- We implement collaborative design processes validated by 2010-2024 industry recognition awards
- Regional offices in five locations ensure rapid response for Illinois and Missouri clients
Services
Civil Engineering
Heneghan & Associates PC provides comprehensive civil engineering services including roadway design, bridge assessments, and municipal infrastructure planning. Our engineers specialize in integrating traditional practices with modern sustainability requirements. The team delivers solutions meeting strict regulatory standards while optimizing cost efficiency for public agencies and private developers.
Land Surveying
Our surveying division conducts boundary determinations, topographic mapping, and construction staking with advanced GPS technology. Four seasoned surveyors lead crews across Illinois and Missouri, ensuring precise data collection for development projects. Services encompass ALTA/ACSM standards compliance and digital elevation modeling for complex engineering applications.
Funding Assistance
We navigate federal and state funding programs to secure project capital for water systems, transportation corridors, and community infrastructure. Our expertise includes USDA Rural Development applications and Clean Water State Revolving Fund proposals. This strategic support enables clients to implement critical projects despite budget limitations through proven grant acquisition methodologies.
Transportation Engineering
Our transportation group designs roadway improvements, traffic studies, and safety enhancements for municipal and rural corridors. We address pavement management systems and intersection optimization while adhering to AASHTO guidelines. Projects range from small-scale repairs to multi-million-dollar corridor redesigns integrating stormwater management solutions.
Environmental Engineering
We provide complete water and wastewater system design including treatment facilities, distribution networks, and collection systems. Services encompass both new construction and aging infrastructure rehabilitation. Our engineers address nitrification control plans and regulatory compliance while prioritizing long-term system sustainability for municipal clients throughout the Midwest.
People
Curt Westrich
Principal Engineer
Licensed engineer with 20+ years' experience in municipal infrastructure projects. Specializes in transportation design and alternative delivery methods. Leads Arnold office operations and contributes to firm-wide strategic planning initiatives.
Ronnie Paul
Senior Engineer
30-year veteran of civil engineering projects in Illinois. Expertise in water resource management and land development. Manages Jerseyville office operations while mentoring junior engineers in surveying and construction administration practices.
Josh Stumpe
Project Manager
Certified floodplain manager with specialization in drainage infrastructure and green engineering solutions. Coordinates multi-disciplinary teams for commercial and industrial developments. Serves as primary contact for Maryville office clients.
Lindsey Bowlin
Survey Department Head
Professional land surveyor overseeing four-person team across five offices. Implements technological advancements in GPS and digital mapping. Maintains 25+ years of experience in boundary disputes and construction layout services for Illinois clients.
Questions
What geographic areas do you serve?
We operate from five offices across Illinois and Missouri, serving municipal, commercial, and industrial clients throughout the Midwest region.
What makes your funding assistance unique?
Our engineers combine technical expertise with grant writing proficiency to secure project funding through federal and state programs like USDA Rural Development.
How do you handle complex engineering challenges?
Through collaborative design processes and alternative project delivery methods like Design-Build-Finance, ensuring practical solutions within budget constraints.
Can you assist with environmental compliance?
Yes, our environmental division specializes in water/wastewater systems, stormwater management, and regulatory compliance strategies for municipal clients.
What project delivery methods do you offer?
We provide traditional Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, and innovative funding-integrated delivery models tailored to client needs and budget requirements.
How is ownership structured?
Seven shareholder-engineers lead the firm following a successful 2013 internal transition, ensuring continuity of client relationships and technical excellence.
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