Business Details
Trusted Civil Engineering Solutions in Wisconsin
Kunkel Engineering has served Wisconsin communities for over 40 years, specializing in municipal engineering, infrastructure planning, and construction management. Our team of civil engineers, construction inspectors, and funding specialists deliver tailored solutions for water/wastewater systems, stormwater management, and municipal facilities. With a focus on long-term relationships, we combine technical expertise with deep local knowledge to support sustainable community growth. As a subsidiary of Geo-Logic Associates, we leverage a network of 300+ professionals across 29 offices to provide multidisciplinary expertise.Our commitment to quality is reflected in our Wisconsin Department of Transportation licensing and decades-long partnerships with municipalities. We prioritize innovation in design, strict adherence to regulatory standards, and comprehensive project oversight from planning to completion. This approach ensures infrastructure solutions that balance immediate needs with future resilience, enhancing the communities we serve.
Services
Municipal Engineering
Water/Wastewater Infrastructure
Stormwater Management
Dam Inspections
Construction Management
Funding Procurement
Municipal Facilities Design
Building Inspection
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of specialized municipal engineering experience in Wisconsin.
- Our team includes licensed professionals with expertise in water/wastewater and stormwater systems.
- We provide comprehensive project oversight from planning to construction completion.
- Available 7am-7pm daily for critical municipal inspection needs.
- Leverage GLA's nationwide network of 300+ engineering professionals for complex projects.
Associations and certifications
- Wisconsin Department of Transportation Licensed Consulting Firm
Services
Municipal Engineering
Kunkel Engineering provides comprehensive municipal engineering services including capital improvement planning, funding applications, and infrastructure design. Our team assists with Tax Incremental Financing Districts and state highway projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. With decades of experience serving Wisconsin municipalities, we deliver solutions that balance community needs with technical requirements.
Water/Wastewater Infrastructure
We design and manage water storage, distribution, and wastewater treatment systems tailored to community growth patterns. Our engineers utilize EPA-compliant modeling software and address inflow/infiltration challenges. Services include facility planning, regulatory compliance, and system upgrades to prevent failures during heavy rainfall events, ensuring long-term sustainability.
Stormwater Management
Our stormwater services cover hydraulic modeling, ordinance development, and retention pond design. We help municipalities adapt to evolving regulations through proactive planning and site drainage plan reviews. The team specializes in creating systems that mitigate flooding risks while maintaining compliance with state and federal permitting requirements.
Construction Management
We provide full-cycle construction management from contractor selection to project closeout. Services include bid evaluation, quality control inspections, and budget adherence monitoring. Our inspectors maintain daily logs with photographic documentation, ensuring transparency and compliance with design specifications throughout the construction process.
Dam Inspections
Kunkel Engineering conducts detailed dam safety inspections and risk assessments. Our engineers evaluate structural integrity, spillway capacity, and regulatory compliance. We provide remediation recommendations and maintenance plans to ensure long-term safety while adhering to Wisconsin DNR guidelines for municipal dam infrastructure.
People
Don Neitzel
General Manager
Overseeing daily operations, Don Neitzel brings extensive municipal engineering experience to Kunkel Engineering's leadership team.
Basil Orechwa
Senior Design Engineer
Licensed Professional Engineer Basil Orechwa specializes in municipal infrastructure design and project-specific technical solutions for Wisconsin communities.
Tammy Hampton
Funding Specialist
As funding specialist, Tammy Hampton helps municipalities navigate complex grant applications and financing options for infrastructure projects.
Nicholas Chikowski
Engineering Technician
Engineering Technician Nicholas Chikowski supports project teams with technical documentation and field data collection activities.
Joseph Standiford
Civil Engineer
Civil Engineer Joseph Standiford contributes to municipal project design and regulatory compliance efforts across Wisconsin communities.
Questions
What municipal engineering services do you offer?
We provide capital planning, infrastructure design, funding applications, and construction oversight for water systems, roads, and municipal buildings.
Do you work with small communities?
Yes, we specialize in serving small and growing Wisconsin municipalities with tailored engineering solutions.
Are you licensed in Wisconsin?
We're a Wisconsin Department of Transportation Licensed Consulting Firm with 40+ years of local experience.
How do you handle stormwater regulations?
Our team proactively tracks regulatory changes and provides ordinance assistance, drainage planning, and compliance solutions.
Can you help with funding applications?
Yes, our specialists assist with grant writing and funding procurement for municipal infrastructure projects.
Where are you located?
Our main office is in Beaver Dam, WI, with a satellite office in West Bend City Hall.
