Why we do it
What we do
Engage Civil Incorporated is a professional services firm specializing in civil site design and consulting services in support of civic, municipal, and commercial development sites in the Chicago region.
Building a relationship based bridge between site development goals and Chicago’s big-shoulder permitting requirements, we deliver a risk-managed, permit-ready, budget-conscious site design package conveying to prospective bidders a clarity and level of engagement that inspires more responsive bids and heightened construction quality.
Recent Work
Well-versed in the backbone of Chicago development, Engage stays immersed in the spirit of advancement until your project rises to completion
Meet the Lead Design Team
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President, Kelsey Taylor, P.E.
Licenses
Professional Engineer Illinois (#062-057215), 2004Certifications
LEED AP, U.S. Green Building Council, 2008Education
B.S., Civil Engineering University of Illinois - Chicago, 1998Graduate Certificate in Construction ManagementIllinois Institute, 2011
Experience
Kelsey has been Principal of Engage since its founding in 2013. An accomplished, team-oriented civil engineering and site development project manager, Kelsey brings to bear a broad expanse of civil-site knowledge, from 150-acre mass grading of power plants, to detailed sewer and grading work of complex commercial, industrial, and municipal projects on storied sites in Chicago. The ability to produce quality deliverables that anticipate and respond to the needs of both the contractor tasked to build and the developer posited with paying for a project are hallmarks of his work. The belief that a clean and elegant design on paper is more likely to translate to faster permitting time and better construction results drive his passion in the service of development in his hometown of Chicago. -
Staff Engineer, Brett Wielgos
Education
B.S., Civil Engineering University of Illinois at Chicago, 2015Experience
Brett began his engineering career designing natural gas infrastructure for a significant portion of Illinois and the greater Chicagoland area with Nicor Gas (Southern Company). While there, he led the department’s CAD team, developing his skills further, executing real-world applications. Brett uses his CAD acumen to streamline Engage’s technical workflow using AutoCAD, Vehicle Tracking, and Civil 3D programs. Combined with his design and project management skills, he helps Engage Civil meet their clients’ high standards and aggressive timelines. -
Staff Engineer, Fitsum Hailu, M. Sc.
Education
M.S., Civil Engineering and Management University of Twente, the Netherlands, 2017B.S., Civil Engineering
Jimma University, Ethiopia, 2012Experience
Having received a full scholarship from the University of Twente, Fitsum went to the Netherlands to do a master’s study in Civil Engineering and Management. He majored in Water Engineering and Management with a specialization in River and Coastal Engineering.With a concentration in City of Chicago infrastructure, Fitsum prepares and modifies reports, specifications, permits, and site designs for various Engage projects in (and around) the City of Big Shoulders.
Qualifications
We possess the following formal qualifications:
Licensed Professional Design Firm with the State of Illinois
Certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) with the City of Chicago
Certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) with the City of Chicago
Prequalified Civil Engineering Firm with State of Illinois Capital Development Board
Prequalified Civil Engineering Firm with the Chicago Public Schools
Certified MBE with the State of Illinois Central Management System (CMS/BEP)
Certified DBE with Illinois Department of Transportation Unified Certification