Bodwe WBK Engineering

We are problem solvers with sustainable solutions to complex challenges

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About the firm

Bodwe WBK Engineering provides civil engineering, planning, and environmental consulting services across Michigan, Illinois, and Oklahoma. Founded in 1998 and operating within the Bodwe Group, its practice areas encompass transportation and roadways, bridges and structures, municipal and civil engineering, planning and development, and water and environmental resources. It serves both public and private sector clients and was recognized as the 2025 Medium Firm of the Year by ACEC-Illinois.

Established
1998
Team
Midsize
Firm type
Civil Engineering · Environmental Engineering · Structural Engineering · Transportation Engineering · Water / Wastewater Engineering

Credentials

IDOT recognized · Illinois Tollway recognized · Metra recognized · CDOT (Chicago Department of Transportation) recognized · CTA (Chicago Transit Authority) recognized

People

Renee GaipaChair

Joanne Zuo, PE, SE, PhDStructural Practice Manager

Yemi Oyewole, PETransportation Practice Manager

Capabilities

Transportation and Roadways

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Provides roadway design, traffic engineering, and transportation planning for public agencies and private developers.

  • Roadway Design and Corridor Improvement
  • Traffic Engineering and Impact Studies
  • Pedestrian and Bicycle Infrastructure Design
  • Transportation Planning and Feasibility Studies

Bridges and Structures

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Delivers structural engineering services including design, inspection, and replacement of bridge and culvert assets for municipal and transportation clients.

  • Bridge Engineering and Replacement
  • Structural Inspection and Safety Assessment
  • Pedestrian Bridge Structural Design

Municipal and Civil Engineering

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Supports local agencies through civil infrastructure planning, site development, and construction phase services.

  • Site Development Engineering
  • Municipal Infrastructure Design and Utility Engineering
  • Construction Observation and Engineering Services

Planning and Development

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Offers master planning and urban design strategies to assist communities and developers with sustainable site growth.

  • Comprehensive Land Planning
  • Urban Design and Community Planning
  • Site Development Planning and Feasibility

Water and Environmental Resources

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Focuses on ecological stewardship through waterway restoration, stormwater management, and environmental compliance.

  • Stream Corridor and Ecological Restoration
  • Stormwater Management and Flood Control
  • Environmental Permitting and Agency Compliance
  • Water Resources Planning and Hydrologic Modeling

Industries

Government · Federal · Transportation · Education · Healthcare · Residential

Projects

Springinsguth Stream Corridor Restoration

Stormwater & Flood Control · 2025

Project details

An ecological stream corridor restoration that received the 2025 APWA Public Works Project of the Year award in the environment category.

Clearmont Drive Pedestrian Bridge Replacement

Bridges · 2025

Project details

A pedestrian bridge replacement recognized as the 2025 APWA Public Works Project of the Year in the transportation category.