
Benton Engineering
Partnership. Commitment. Results.
About the firm
Benton Engineering (formerly Benton & Associates, Inc.) is a multi-discipline consulting engineering practice founded in 1970 and headquartered in Jacksonville, Illinois. Serving public and private clients across Illinois, Missouri, Indiana, and beyond for more than 55 years, it offers civil, structural, electrical, water/wastewater, transportation, and land surveying services. Five regional locations in the Midwest support municipalities, rural water districts, and local governments with cost-effective infrastructure solutions and grant administration assistance.
- Established
- 1970
- Team
- Midsize
- Firm type
- Civil Engineering · Structural Engineering · Electrical Engineering · Transportation Engineering · Water / Wastewater Engineering · Land Surveying
People
Jamie L. HeadenPresident
Reginald H. BentonChairman of Board
Douglas J. EricksonVice-President
Matthew B. HardySecretary
Stefanie J. BallingerPrincipal
William J. SleemanPrincipal
Kenneth E. SturgeonPrincipal
Benjamin M. SpreenPrincipal
C. Cameron JonesPrincipal
Capabilities
Civil / Site Development
Service websiteProviding civil and site development support for public and private infrastructure projects, helping clients navigate the complete development cycle from early concept to final realization.
- Feasibility Studies and Planning Reports
- Preliminary and Final Design
- Construction Observation
- Operational Assistance
Drinking Water
Service websitePlanning, designing, and overseeing construction for municipal and rural drinking water networks, from complex treatment plants to reliable distribution systems.
- Water Treatment Planning
- Distribution System Design
- Municipal Water Construction Oversight
- Rural Drinking Water Systems
Wastewater
Service websiteManaging the design, expansion, and implementation of collections networks and treatment facilities to protect public health and local ecosystems.
- Wastewater Collection Systems
- Wastewater Treatment Facilities
- Utility Construction Observation
Rural Water
Service websiteSupporting cooperative water districts, regional water cooperatives, and smaller municipalities with specialized planning, funding alignment, and robust engineering.
- Rural Water District Planning
- Water System Design
- Construction Oversight
- Operational Assistance
Water Resources
Service websiteAnalyzing hydrology, hydraulics, and floodplain details to build resilient drainage, stormwater management, and flood control systems.
- Hydrology
- Hydraulics
- Floodplain Engineering
Structural Engineering
Service websiteDesigning and inspecting critical public structures including bridges, utility facilities, retaining walls, and municipal buildings.
- Structural Analysis
- Bridge Inspection and Design
- Municipal Building Structures
- Water Infrastructure Facilities
Transportation
Service websiteDesigning roadway and corridor infrastructure for local governments to improve regional mobility, safety, and long-term transit durability.
- Roadway Design
- Transportation Infrastructure Design
- Preliminary Design
- Final Design
- Construction Observation
Electrical and Controls
Service websiteDeveloping integrated electrical systems and automated control architectures tailored specifically for water, wastewater, and municipal treatment facilities.
- Electrical Design
- Control Systems
- Water and Wastewater Controls
Surveying and Geomatics
Service websiteAcquiring precise boundary, topographic, and subterranean utility data to guide design and prevent construction conflicts.
- Land Surveying
- Subsurface Utility Engineering
Pools and Recreation
Service websiteCreating community aquatic and recreational facilities that focus on durability, modern safety standards, and efficient daily operation.
- Community Pools
- Recreation Facilities
- Operator-Focused Facility Layouts
Funding Assistance
Service websiteAssisting local communities in identifying, applying for, and administering state and federal grants to make public works projects viable.
- DCEO/CDAP Grant Administration
Industries
Government · Utilities · Wastewater · Water Supply · Transportation · Sports & Recreation · Bridges
Projects
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