Robinson Engineering, Ltd.

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About the firm

Robinson Engineering, Ltd. is a full-service civil and municipal engineering practice. Founded in 1937, it specializes in municipal engineering, transportation systems, potable water, wastewater infrastructure, stormwater management, construction management, land surveying, environmental services, and geographic information systems. Operating across Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin, it serves over 100 municipalities, counties, and local districts with tailored public works solutions.

Established
1937
Team
Midsize
Firm type
Civil Engineering · Water / Wastewater Engineering · Transportation Engineering · Land Surveying

Capabilities

Municipal Engineering

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Practical, cost-effective infrastructure master planning, funding assistance, and ordinance compliance services.

  • Infrastructure Master Planning

    Collaborative, results-focused planning to help community leaders achieve long-term public works goals.

  • Financing & Grant Assistance

    Securing local, state, and federal funding through comprehensive program research, applications, and administration.

  • Ordinance Updates & Compliance

    Ensuring local standards stay updated to satisfy state and federal regulatory frameworks.

  • Capital Improvement Plans

    Prioritizing municipal capital needs to balance public demands with available budgets.

Transportation Engineering

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Comprehensive highway, complete street, trail, and traffic engineering design and engineering oversight.

  • Phase I Preliminary Design

    Preliminary engineering, stakeholder engagements, and environmental impact studies under NEPA guidelines.

  • Phase II Contract Plans & Estimates

    Detailing contract plans, technical specifications, and project construction cost estimates.

  • Right Of Way (ROW) Engineering

    Preparation of land plats and detailed legal descriptions for necessary real estate and corridor acquisitions.

  • Construction Observation & Documentation

    Rigorous oversight to ensure compliance with strict design specifications and funding regulations.

  • Annual MFT Maintenance Programs

    Design and oversight for local street resurfacing, roadway reconstruction, and Motor Fuel Tax funded initiatives.

  • Traffic Signals & Roundabout Design

    Safe, high-efficiency intersection design, signalization studies, and modern roundabout engineering.

Potable Water Engineering

Comprehensive engineering of drinking water systems including distribution pipelines, treatment, and storage facilities.

  • Water Transmission & Pipelines

    Design and alignment of critical trunk mains, water distribution systems, and interconnecting pipelines.

  • Elevated Storage Tank Rehabilitation

    Structural engineering, painting, corrosion mitigation, and upgrades for municipal storage tanks.

  • Water Well Design

    Drilling, development, testing, and engineering for high-capacity municipal water supply wells.

Wastewater Engineering

Wastewater collection, treatment system design, lift station improvements, and collection network assessments.

  • Inflow & Infiltration Studies

    Comprehensive flow monitoring, manhole inspections, and smoke testing to identify and address system infiltration.

  • Sanitary Sewer Pipe Bursting

    Trenchless pipeline rehabilitation and replacement of aging sewer lines.

  • Lift Station Improvements

    Upgrades, mechanical engineering, and rehabilitation for municipal sewage lift stations.

Stormwater Management

Resilient neighborhood flood control, local stormwater routing, and protective park levee improvements.

  • Stormwater and Roadway Improvements

    Integrated designs combining roadway rehabilitation with structural stormwater capacity enhancements.

  • Levee Design

    Flood protection embankments and stormwater barrier engineering to safeguard local communities.

Construction Management

Provides construction-phase support for municipal utility, roadway, and public works projects.

  • Construction Observation

    Observes construction work against project requirements and municipal infrastructure needs.

  • Construction Documentation

    Maintains project documentation for construction-phase oversight.

  • Construction Coordination

    Coordinates construction-phase activity for municipal utility and roadway work.

Land Surveying

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Detailed professional land surveying for municipal infrastructure, utility corridors, and transportation rights-of-way.

  • Roadway Surveying

    Topographic, corridor, and boundary surveys to support state and local roadway improvements.

  • Utility Corridor Surveys

    Mapping and boundary verification to support water line and sanitary sewer pipeline extensions.

Environmental Services

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Specialized geological and environmental consulting to evaluate, manage, and resolve site risks.

  • Phase I & II Environmental Site Assessments

    Rigorous preliminary assessments and subsurface investigations to detect potential soil and groundwater contamination.

  • Underground Storage Tank Management & Removal

    Abandonment assessments, site reviews, and removal administration under state LUST regulations.

  • Site Remediation Program (SRP)

    Remediation planning, corrective action design, and voluntary cleanup management to restore compromised properties.

  • Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasure Plans

    Customized SPCC and SWPPP document creation to ensure regulatory compliance and protect local ecosystems.

Geographic Information Systems and Mapping

Geospatial mapping and data visualization to support local government utility mapping and asset tracking.

Water and Wastewater Operations

Certified operations support, system protection, and corrosion mitigation for public utilities.

  • Corrosion Mitigation and Tank Painting

    Corrosion monitoring and protective coatings to preserve water storage tanks and metal infrastructure.

Development Review and Planning

Comprehensive municipal development reviews, zoning analysis, and structural planning reviews.

  • Planning & Zoning

    Consultation, comprehensive plans, and local zoning code evaluation.

Drone Services

Provides UAV-based support for municipal mapping and site review.

  • Aerial Data Capture

    Captures aerial site data for municipal and infrastructure projects.

  • Topographical Mapping

    Supports topographic mapping workflows with drone-collected data.

  • Visual Site Inspections

    Supports visual site inspection using UAV imagery.

Industries

Government · Transportation · Water Supply · Wastewater · Stormwater & Flood Control · Environmental & Remediation · Infrastructure · Sports & Recreation

Projects

Downtown Streetscape

Peotone, IL · Transportation · Client: Peotone, IL

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Urban revitalization and pedestrian streetscape improvements in downtown Peotone.

Public Works Building

South Holland, IL · Government · Client: South Holland, IL

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Engineering design and municipal site services for the South Holland public works facility.

Fox Pointe Development

Lansing, IL · Sports & Recreation · Client: Lansing, IL

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Civil design and development oversight for the premier Fox Pointe multi-use civic venue.

Pfeiffer Roadway Extension

Frankfort, IL · Transportation · Client: Frankfort, IL

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Transportation engineering and corridor expansion services for the Pfeiffer Roadway extension project.