CIVIL ENGINEERING AND DESIGN FOR MUNICIPAL AND PUBLIC PROJECTS 

Full service civil engineering firm

Trotter and Associates, Inc. Consulting Engineers is a full service civil engineering firm structured to meet the growing needs of our municipal clients. TAI’s staff has the experience to resolve the complex issues brought on by increased development, a changing regulatory environment and aging infrastructure.

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OUR SERVICES

Wastewater Engineering

Trotter and Associates, Inc. provides a complete range of wastewater engineering services including planning, design and construction supervision. The TAI Team is able to look beyond text book answers and develop project specific solutions to meet our client’s current and future needs.

Civil Engineering Design

Trotter and Associates, Inc. Consulting Engineers is a full service civil engineering firm structured to meet the growing needs of our municipal clients. TAI’s staff has the experience to resolve the complex issues brought on by increased development, a changing regulatory environment and aging infrastructure.

Municipal Engineering Design

Development and building permit review require the involvement of a municipal engineer that has a strong understanding of the governmental ordinances and procedures, the necessity for proactive guidance, an eye for detail, and the ability to ensure the resulting improvements meet the end users needs.

Water Engineering

Trotter and Associates, Inc. has become highly respected for successfully planning, designing and implementing a wide range of water and wastewater infrastructure solutions. The potable water system is one of the most important services a community can provide as it protects public health, enhances quality of life, is instrumental in fire protection, and supports economic growth within the community. As such, systems must be designed and operated such that interruption of service is an unusual event.

Watershed, Stormwater Management & Drainage Engineering

Trotter and Associates, Inc. staff is highly skilled in the technical and non-technical aspects of stormwater engineering and floodplain management. Our staff has obtained numerous certifications, including Certified Floodplain Manager credentials by the Association of State Floodplain Managers for work in our region’s flood-prone areas. In addition, TAI’s staff is certified in Kane County as stormwater Review Specialists. TAI has completed all facets of planning, design, permitting and construction oversight of stormwater projects ranging from simple parcel-scale stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs) to large scale watershed planning projects such those completed for Tyler Creek and Nippersink Creek in Northern Illinois.

Transportation Engineering

Trotter and Associates, Inc. has an excellent resume of transportation related projects. These projects include roadway reconstruction, annual maintenance and rehabilitation programs, and parking lot design. Our team has extensive experience with designing/permitting/constructing new or improved access locations with IDOT and the various county DOT’s.

Planning & Mapping (GIS)

Trotter and Associates, Inc. provides multiple services in the GIS field including infrastructure mapping (water, sewer, storm sewer, roads, etc.); utility master planning; parcel, natural resource and boundary mapping; asset management; geodatabase development; water and sanitary sewer modeling; and hydrologic and hydraulic analysis.

Subdivision & Development Review

TAI retains staff that has municipal work experience as both a consultant and a municipal employee. TAI can provide effective and efficient development review. TAI knows the importance of maintaining clear and meticulous lines of communication between all parties and during all phases of the project.

Parks & Recreation

Trotter and Associates Inc. has worked with several park districts in the design of active and passive recreation facilities. TAI has extensive experience in the planning, design and construction of athletic fields including tennis courts, softball and baseball diamonds, as well as soccer and multi-use fields. These facilities commonly incorporate several uses within the same area in a campus style layout. It is our preference to outline the proposed use of a parcel through a comprehensive plan to provide the best and most efficient use of the property.

Construction Administration

Trotter and Associates, Inc. provides construction engineering services for all aspects of public improvements from roadway to wastewater treatment facility construction. We also provide inspection services to certify that public improvements completed by private developers are in accordance with the municipalities ordinances.

Electrical Engineering

Trotter and Associates, Inc. (TAI) offers electrical engineering and consulting services for our clients. TAI’s team is experienced with power system design, replacement of electrical components and systems, implementation of backup power solutions, enhancements to improve power quality, and other power system enhancements.

Structural Engineering

Trotter and Associates, Inc. (TAI) has the expertise to meet all your structural engineering needs. Our dedicated staff can assist you with structural repairs, building restoration, and repurposing of your existing facilities as well as designing plant expansion and new structures.

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COMPANY NEWS  

By Mark Dupree 18 Mar, 2024
Scott Trotter, P.E., and Jerry Ruth, P.E., are attending the Illinois Wastewater Professionals Conference from March 18 to 20, 2024, in East Peoria, Illinois. The conference is organized by the Illinois Water Environment Association, a community of dedicated professionals who work to advance knowledge of the Illinois water environment. Its members are engineers, scientists, plant operators, manufacturer’s representatives, and students.  Scott and Jerry will be at Booth 20, connecting with colleagues and clients, gaining insights into emerging technologies, and exploring innovative and sustainable solutions to address aging infrastructure and other evolving challenges in the field. TAI is committed to enhancing the expertise of its team and reinforcing our position as a trusted partner for excellence in consulting services.
By Mark Dupree 20 Feb, 2024
After two summers as an intern for TAI, we are excited to welcome Will Wisniewski back as a full-time Staff Engineer in our Lake Geneva, WI office! Will grew up in Lake Bluff, Illinois, and graduated from UIUC, where he studied civil engineering, focusing on construction management, with secondary studies of water resources and structural engineering. Will was also a member of the fraternity Delta Upsilon and served as chapter Vice President in 2020 and President in 2021. During his time with Delta Upsilon, Will was responsible for recruitment and steering an Alzheimer’s philanthropy initiative. During Will’s time as a TAI intern, he worked on wastewater treatment plants, specifically Phase II of the St. Charles plant, during the summer of 2022. During the summer of 2023, Will assisted with preparations for the North Chicago 2023 MFT project, which included marking, estimating, and designing roadway sections marked for improvement. He also aided in marking and estimating for the City of Woodstock’s 2023 roadway improvement project. Will’s technical skills and willingness to take on new challenges make him a great addition to our TAI Team. We look forward to introducing Will to our clients and cannot wait to see what the future holds for him at TAI.
By Mark Dupree 19 Feb, 2024
Trotter and Associates, Inc. (TAI) is expanding and seeking highly motivated engineering students to join our team. TAI is a full-service civil engineering firm with offices in Lake Geneva, WI., St. Charles, IL, and Fox Lake, IL. TAI is looking to fill entry-level positions and internships across all three locations. If you are a self-motivated and hardworking engineering student at Marquette University, please stop by and say hi to TAI team members Gary Randle and Eric Davenport at the Engineering Job Fair this Wednesday, February 21, from 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. They’ll be on hand to answer any questions you may have and share some of the exciting opportunities that await at Trotter and Associates, Inc. Don’t forget to bring your resume! Candidates are evaluated based on their previous experience, community service, academic accomplishments, work ethic, communication skills, and ability to contribute to the future of TAI. In return, we are committed to supporting our team members' personal and professional development and offering clear pathways for long-term advancement. If you are interested in making an impact and joining the TAI team, stop by TAI's booth this Wednesday, February 21 st , check us out on Instagram @trotterandassociates or visit our website at www.trotter-inc.com/careers for more information and to access our online applications.
By Mark Dupree 14 Feb, 2024
Steve Cieslica, P.E., and Eric Davenport of Trotter and Associates, Inc., will attend the Milwaukee School of Engineering Spring 2024 Career Fair on February 15, 2024, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on the 2 nd floor of the Kern Center. TAI is a full-service civil engineering firm with offices in St. Charles, IL, Fox Lake, IL, and Lake Geneva, WI. Trotter and Associates, Inc. is looking to hire individuals and summer interns who can immediately impact our team and are looking to become leaders as we continue to expand. As a new graduate from a top engineering university like Milwaukee School of Engineering, you could be one of the new hires we seek. At Trotter and Associates, Inc., new staff engineers are mentored by project managers to develop engineering leaders. TAI also offers several internship positions, which could lead to full-time employment opportunities. Interns work with experienced professionals to gain practical experience and advance their education and training. We evaluate candidates based on their previous experience, community service, academic accomplishments, work ethic, communication skills, and ability to contribute to the future of TAI. In return, we are committed to supporting our team members' personal and professional development and offering clear pathways for long-term advancement. If you are motivated, have a strong work ethic, and are interested in making an impact, stop by TAI's booth and introduce yourself to Steve Cieslica and Eric Davenport on February 15. Check us out on Instagram @trotterandassociates or our website at trotter-inc.com/careers for more information or to access our online application. We are excited to have the opportunity to speak with you about the opportunity to become part of our team at TAI.
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