Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Civil Engineering Services in Westchester, IL
Edwin Hancock Engineering has served Northeastern Illinois as a civil engineering firm since 1911, maintaining a reputation for responsiveness, reliability, and client-focused service. Our team specializes in addressing public sector infrastructure challenges, offering expertise in street and highway improvements, water distribution systems, sanitary sewerage, stormwater management, and municipal planning. With over a century of experience, we collaborate closely with clients to develop solutions that balance immediate needs with long-term municipal goals.Our commitment to transparency ensures clients receive all necessary information to make informed decisions. We assign dedicated engineers as client contacts, fostering continuity across projects while anticipating future demands through forward-thinking design.
Services
Street Improvements
Water Distribution
Sanitary Sewer Systems
Stormwater Management
Parks Development
Lighting Design
Computer Mapping
Municipal Engineering
Alley Improvements
Flood Plain Management
Details
- Year established: 1911
Highlights and features
- We offer over 100 years of municipal engineering experience in Northeastern Illinois
- Our dedicated engineer-client contact system ensures project continuity
- We integrate solutions with long-range municipal master plans
- We maintain transparency with no hidden fees or surprises
- Our team holds professional engineering certifications in multiple disciplines
Services
Street and Highway Improvements
Our team specializes in comprehensive roadway solutions including traffic design, pavement reconstruction, and federal aid program compliance. We address intersection optimization, parking lot design, and surface treatments while considering long-term maintenance requirements. Our approach balances safety needs with budget constraints for municipal clients.
Stormwater Management
We develop integrated stormwater solutions featuring detention facilities, conveyance systems, and flood plain modifications. Our services include hydrologic studies, overflow structure design, and wetlands planning to mitigate urban flooding while meeting regulatory requirements for Chicagoland municipalities.
Water Distribution Systems
From reservoir analysis to lead abatement programs, we design and upgrade municipal water networks. Our services cover pumping stations, transmission mains, and distribution system expansions to ensure reliable water delivery while addressing aging infrastructure challenges in suburban communities.
Sanitary Sewer Systems
We provide complete sewer system services including capacity analysis, infiltration abatement, and pipe lining rehabilitation. Our team designs new systems, extends existing networks, and implements separation solutions to prevent combined sewer overflows in Northeastern Illinois municipalities.
Parks Development
Our park planning services integrate site grading, stormwater management, and utility infrastructure for public spaces. We handle zoological park design, retaining walls, and special funding applications to create functional recreational areas that enhance community quality of life.
People
Derek Treichel
President
Leading Edwin Hancock Engineering as President, Derek Treichel oversees strategic operations and client relationships. With extensive civil engineering experience, he ensures the firm maintains its century-long commitment to municipal service excellence in the Chicagoland area.
Mark Lucas
Executive Vice President
As Executive Vice President, Mark Lucas manages major infrastructure projects and technical operations. His expertise in municipal engineering helps guide clients through complex development challenges while upholding the firm's standards of responsiveness and reliability.
Dan O'Malley
Principal Engineer
Principal Engineer Dan O'Malley specializes in municipal infrastructure solutions. With professional engineering certification, he leads design teams in delivering cost-effective projects that address both immediate needs and long-term community growth requirements across Northeastern Illinois.
Questions
What municipal engineering services does Hancock offer?
We provide street and highway improvements, water distribution systems, sanitary sewer design, stormwater management, parks development, and municipal mapping services.
How does Hancock Engineering support community infrastructure needs?
We combine technical expertise with community engagement to create sustainable solutions that address both current requirements and future growth projections.
Do you help municipalities access funding opportunities?
Yes, we identify and assist with federal aid programs and grant opportunities for infrastructure improvements including alley projects.
How do you ensure client communication throughout projects?
We assign dedicated engineers as primary contacts to maintain consistent communication and provide regular project updates.
What geographic areas do you serve?
Our primary focus is municipalities within the Chicagoland area and Northeastern Illinois region.
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