Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Civil Engineering and Municipal Consulting Services
Founded in 1948, Novotny Engineering has dedicated over seven decades to delivering professional civil engineering and municipal consulting services across Northeastern Illinois. Our firm was established by Frank Novotny with a vision to improve public infrastructure and enhance community quality of life through technical excellence and integrity. We have cultivated long-term relationships with municipal clients, some of whom have relied on our expertise since the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s. Our team combines hundreds of years of collective experience in municipal infrastructure design and construction, ensuring projects meet rigorous standards for safety, functionality, and sustainability. We specialize in municipal consulting, roadway improvements, waterworks systems, wastewater collection, outdoor lighting, and green infrastructure solutions.Our approach emphasizes collaboration with clients, functioning as an extension of their staff to address unique challenges effectively. We maintain a strong commitment to technical innovation while upholding the values of honesty and dedication established by our founder. Our expertise in securing funding assistance and navigating regulatory requirements enables clients to achieve successful project outcomes efficiently. We serve both public and private sector clients throughout the Chicagoland metropolitan area, providing tailored solutions that address evolving infrastructure demands. Through decades of service, we have built a reputation as a trusted partner in shaping the region's infrastructure while maintaining a focus on improving community well-being.
Services
Municipal Consulting
Roadway Improvements
Waterworks Systems
Wastewater Collection
Outdoor Lighting
Sidewalk Facilities
Parks Development
Green Infrastructure
GIS Mapping
Details
- Year established: 1948
Highlights and features
- We offer over 75 years of civil engineering expertise since 1948
- Our team has hundreds of years of combined municipal infrastructure experience
- We function as an extension of client staff for personalized solutions
- We specialize in securing funding assistance for municipal projects
- We maintain long-term client relationships dating back to the 1940s
Services
Municipal Consulting
We provide comprehensive municipal consulting services including capital improvement planning, infrastructure assessment, and regulatory compliance. Our team offers technical expertise in funding assistance, surveying, and construction engineering to support local governments. With decades of experience serving Chicagoland municipalities, we deliver tailored solutions that address unique community needs while ensuring project success.
Roadway Improvements
Our roadway improvement services cover all project phases from development to construction observation. We handle projects of varying scales including resurfacing and major reconstructions. Our engineers apply technical expertise to ensure safe, efficient transportation solutions that meet evolving infrastructure demands while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.
Waterworks Systems
We specialize in water distribution system planning, design, and operation including pumping stations, reservoirs, and transmission mains. Our team addresses SCADA system challenges and delivers comprehensive solutions for municipal water supply challenges. Our expertise ensures reliable, safe water delivery systems that meet community needs.
Wastewater Collection
Our wastewater services include system evaluation, capacity analysis, and design of collection infrastructure. We implement inflow/infiltration abatement strategies and lift station solutions. Our team provides comprehensive sewer system rehabilitation and modernization to support growing communities while maintaining environmental compliance.
Outdoor Lighting
We offer specialized outdoor lighting solutions including roadway, pedestrian, and sports field lighting. Our services cover photometric analysis, voltage calculations, and decorative streetscape lighting design. Our engineers ensure optimal visibility and safety while meeting energy efficiency standards for municipal and private projects.
Questions
What engineering services does Novotny Engineering offer?
We provide municipal consulting, roadway improvements, waterworks systems, wastewater collection, outdoor lighting, green infrastructure, and GIS mapping services.
Which areas do you serve?
We primarily serve municipalities and clients throughout Northeastern Illinois and the Chicagoland metropolitan area.
How long has Novotny Engineering been in business?
Our firm has provided civil engineering services since 1948, with over 75 years of continuous operation.
What makes your firm different from other engineering companies?
We combine decades of municipal project experience with personalized service, functioning as an extension of client staff to deliver tailored infrastructure solutions.
