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Chase earned his B.S. in Environmental Engineering from UW–Platteville and passed the FE exam right after graduation, earning his Engineer in Training (E.I.T.) certification. He also brings two years of environmental field experience, supporting on-site soil monitoring with a PID, SDA sampling, groundwater testing, and CCDD reporting knowledge. His strong academic preparation, professional drive, and hands-on field background position him well as he begins his engineering career at Trotter and Associates, Inc. Please join us in welcoming Chase to the Trotter Team! We look forward to the steady impact he will have on our projects and the communities we serve.
Last summer, Sam Severson participated in Trotter and Associates, Inc.’s internship program. In January, he came back as a full-time Staff Engineer. A graduate of UW–Platteville, Sam passed the FE exam and earned his Engineer in Training (E.I.T.) designation — an important professional milestone early in his engineering career. Through several internships, including at WisDOT’s Railroad Division and here at TAI, he gained valuable hands-on experience supporting roadway and infrastructure projects, construction observation, underground utilities, and field coordination. We’re proud to see strong internship experiences develop into meaningful careers at TAI — and we’re confident Sam is just getting started. Join us in officially welcoming this great addition to the TAI Team!
Students from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, the University of Wisconsin–Madison, Iowa State University, and Purdue University participated in the Trotter and Associates, Inc. Shadow Day Program on Monday, and we got their Boots on the Ground! The day was centered around real-world experiences. Engaging with TAI engineers, visiting project sites, learning about the work involved in those projects, and gaining insights into various career paths. Thank you to the City of St. Charles, Illinois , and their team for allowing us to showcase your facilities, making this experience possible. The Trotter Team enjoyed meeting these students and looks forward to what’s next for them!
Trotter and Associates, Inc. was proud to be a Diamond Sponsor this year and is committed to supporting the CEE Alumni Association, University of Illinois community, and the connections that drive it forward. Joining Scott Trotter at the CEE Alumni Dinner were TAI team members and University of Illinois alumni: Matt Colbert, P.E., Allison Nguyen, E.I.T., Lindsay Muth, E.I.T., Sam Severson, P.E., and Cody Hansen, P.E.
The City of North Chicago City-wide Emergency Water Main Repairs Project received the 2026 APWA Chicago Metro Chapter Project of the Year Award in the Disaster or Emergency Repair category. After a critical transmission main ruptured in September 2025, city crews and partners coordinated rapid repairs across the system while maintaining continuous water service. Trotter and Associates, Inc. was part of the broader project team supporting the City of North Chicago Public Works, alongside Campanella and Sons Inc., and Thompson Pipe Group, whose combined efforts made the response possible. Photo L to R: Christina Betz, MPA, TAI Project Manager, Chris Merino, GISP, TAI Engineering Technician, Adam Marciniak, City of North Chicago Water & Sewer Foreman, Clarence “Tommy” Johnson, City of North Chicago, Superintendent of Streets, and Jeremie Lukowicz, P.E., President of APWA Chicago Metro Chapter.