Melanie Jollett Joins Lamp Rynearson’s Kansas City Office

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The Lamp Rynearson Kansas City office welcomes new Senior Project Manager, Melanie Jollett, PE, to the Water Services Group. She brings with her over 20 years of experience in water and wastewater engineering, primarily focused on potable distribution systems. Most know Melanie from her leadership at the City of Kansas City, Missouri Water Services Department … Read more

Lamp Rynearson Announces Key Financial Team Leadership Transitions

Lamp Rynearson continues a legacy of leadership and announces the transition of its long-standing Chief Financial Officer, Brett Wawers. Wawers will retire at the end of 2023, after 40 years of dedicated service. With Mr. Wawers’ retirement, the company is excited to announce its incoming CFO, Robin Matthes, and Controller, April Will. Together, they carry … Read more

Chris Schulte, PLS is Promoted to 3D Practice Lead

With 20 years of experience as a surveyor and an understanding of where the industry is headed, Chris Schulte chose to make a mid-career shift and accept the role of 3D Practice Lead at Lamp Rynearson. Previously using 3D scanning technology in the field and providing deliverables to clients as a survey project manager, Chris … Read more

Special Announcement: Water Services Group

Our core values and purpose guide our decisions. As we continue to leave a legacy within our communities, we are excited to announce the combining of our Kansas City Water and Wastewater Groups into the Water Services Group. Under the foundational leadership of Tony O’Malley, Group Leader and Office Manager, Tony will be supported by … Read more

International Women in Engineering Day 2023

When I was younger, STEM-based opportunities were not readily available to me. Nevertheless, I had a passion for STEM and a tenacity for problem-solving, so when it came time to select a college tract – the answer was simple – I wanted to pursue civil engineering. In 2015, I graduated with my Bachelor of Science … Read more

Work Here Grow Here Sarah Merza

Congratulations to Marketing Coordinator Sarah Merza for one year of service at Lamp Rynearson! For Sarah, it was the amazing people she met during the interview process that drew her to the company; their energy was magnetic. Not only were they passionate, but it was clear they truly cared about the work they were doing. … Read more

Work Here Grow Here Treasure Ballard

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Treasure came to Lamp Rynearson one year ago after being initially attracted to Lamp Rynearson by the work. She was looking for a company that works with projects and gave her the opportunity to learn through various responsibilities. Lamp Rynearson checked all her boxes. Treasure had also heard great things about the company and our … Read more

Work Here Grow Here Marc Marean

Congratulations to Marc Marean, GIS Specialist, for one year at Lamp Rynearson. After working in state government, Marc felt he was missing the variety of tasks within projects that come with working for a private business. He was looking for a change of pace and immediately recognized the communal feel of the staff and was … Read more

Work Here Grow Here Joel Smith

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Joel Smith first heard about Lamp Rynearson when our President and CEO, Nancy Pridal, spoke to his engineering class at UNL. Nancy discussed finding purpose as an engineer, and how your role can create positive and equitable impacts in the community. Joel was impacted by this talk, finding what Nancy was saying to align with … Read more

Day in the Life of a Civil Engineer: Site Visits with Andrew Conard

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Growing up in the 90s, Wastewater Project Manager Andrew Conard was surrounded by the rapid changes and growth in technology. At a young age, he became fascinated with technology and how it worked. This interest eventually led him to a career as a civil engineer. “I love just how, being in engineering, things are always … Read more