Benton Engineering

Partnership. Commitment. Results.

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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

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Providing 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

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Planning, 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

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Managing 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

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Supporting 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

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Analyzing hydrology, hydraulics, and floodplain details to build resilient drainage, stormwater management, and flood control systems.

  • Hydrology
  • Hydraulics
  • Floodplain Engineering

Structural Engineering

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Designing 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

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Designing 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

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Developing 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

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Acquiring precise boundary, topographic, and subterranean utility data to guide design and prevent construction conflicts.

  • Land Surveying
  • Subsurface Utility Engineering

Pools and Recreation

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Creating 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

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Assisting 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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