Palmer Engineering Co

Designing Infrastructure. Building Character.

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About the firm

Founded in 1969, Palmer Engineering provides civil engineering, structural engineering, and land surveying services. With a track record of more than 3,500 projects for public agencies and private clients, it specializes in infrastructure design, including transportation, water resources, and environmental solutions. Operating with a team of more than 120 professionals, it serves communities across the Southeast and Midwest.

Established
1969
Team
Midsize
Firm type
Civil Engineering · Structural Engineering · Environmental Engineering · Transportation Engineering · Water / Wastewater Engineering · Land Surveying

People

Stephen SewellPresident

David LindemanVice President

Brad RobsonVice President

David DeitzVice President

Brian WardVice President

Brian LeeVice President

Stephanie BlainVice President

William ConkinVice President

Capabilities

Transportation Infrastructure and Roadway Engineering

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Comprehensive roadway design, traffic engineering, and transportation planning solutions for urban and rural networks.

  • Advanced Traffic Engineering Design and Modeling

    Advanced traffic modeling, microsimulation, and design services to optimize corridor performance.

  • Bicycle Facilities and Enhancement Design

    Planning and design of dedicated bicycle paths, lanes, and integrated community enhancements.

  • Congestion Management

    Analysis and implementation of operational strategies to mitigate traffic congestion.

  • Highway Lighting Design

    Design of efficient lighting systems for highways, interchanges, and municipal roadways to enhance nighttime visibility.

  • Major and Minor Highway Design

    Full-service geometric design and construction planning for local, state, and interstate highways.

  • Pedestrian Facility Planning and Design

    Sidewalk, crosswalk, and multi-use trail design to support safe, walkable communities.

  • Right-of-Way Plan Development

    Detailed mapping, property boundary identification, and plan preparation for utility and roadway expansion.

  • Rural and Urban Roadway Design

    Tailored roadway designs addressing distinct environmental, spatial, and community needs in rural and urban contexts.

  • Signing, Pavement Marking, and Channelization

    Design of traffic control devices, horizontal markings, and physical guidance elements to organize traffic flow.

  • Traffic Data Collection

    Field data collection, including volume counts and speed studies, to inform planning decisions.

  • Traffic Forecasting

    Projection of future traffic demand based on regional growth patterns and development models.

  • Traffic Operations Design

    Design of traffic signals, intersection layouts, and coordination systems for optimal flow.

  • Travel Demand and Simulation Modeling

    Mathematical simulation of traffic networks to evaluate proposed improvements and operational shifts.

Water Resources Engineering

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Expert engineering solutions for safe drinking water, wastewater collection, and resilient stormwater management systems.

  • Drinking Water Systems

    Designing and upgrading water supply and distribution networks for safe, dependable drinking water.

  • Wastewater Management

    Developing treatment and collection systems that prevent contamination, protect natural resources, and meet regulatory requirements.

  • Stormwater Management

    Implementing effective stormwater solutions that reduce flooding, improve water quality, and promote resilient, sustainable communities.

Structural Engineering and Bridge Design

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Engineering solutions for complex structures and bridge crossings, including inspection and replacement design.

  • Bridge Design and Replacement

    Preparation of structural plans for new and replacement bridges, accommodating complex skew angles and multi-line rail crossings.

  • Structural Inspection and Evaluation

    Condition assessments and bridge inspections to verify safety, load capacity, and maintenance priorities.

Land Surveying

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Professional surveying services to measure and map land for roads, bridges, parks, and community developments.

  • Boundary and Land Surveys

    Accurate establishment and mapping of property lines and topographic features.

Industries

Government · Transportation · Highways & Roads · Bridges · Infrastructure · Water Supply · Wastewater · Stormwater & Flood Control · Water Resources

Projects

US 641 Reconstruction (Calloway County)

Calloway County, KY · Transportation

Project details

Reconstructed and relocated more than five miles of a rural corridor from the Tennessee state line to south of Murray into a four-lane divided highway. The design incorporated Reduced Conflict U-Turn (RCUT) intersections, reducing total and injury crashes by approximately 80% within two years of completion.

Ashland Downtown Revitalization Urban Planning Study

Ashland, KY · Transportation · 2025

Project details

Led the conceptual design for the revitalization of downtown Ashland, transforming Winchester Avenue into a walkable and business-friendly corridor. The design featured a "Trifecta of Safety" approach, incorporating mini-roundabouts, a road diet, and back-in angled parking.

US 20 Bridge Replacement

Ohio · Bridges

Project details

Prepared plans for the replacement of a 1930s-era, 27-span continuous concrete slab bridge carrying US 20 over two lines of Norfolk Southern railroad tracks, featuring a high degree of skew and accommodating potential future rail lines.

I-264 at US 42 Interchange Improvements

Jefferson County, KY · Transportation · 2011

Project details

Designed a Single Point Urban Interchange (SPUI) coordinated with a new VA Hospital, alongside interstate widening and sound wall installation.