V3 Companies
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We love our engineering team! For National Engineers Week, we’re digging into the talent, knowledge, and passion our engineers exhibit every day. Learn more about what drives these change-makers to transform communities and impact future generations. What is National Engineers Week? National Engineers Week is an annual celebration recognizing how engineers make a positive impact …
Congratulations Kurt Corrigan! We are pleased to announce that Kurt has been promoted to Vice President of Municipal Engineering. Since joining V3 in 2017, Kurt has become an integral member of our team, contributing his incredible insight and talent towards our growth and client success. Learn more about Kurt and our Municipal Consulting services. This …
Today marks the retirement of Rob Petroelje – V3’s Founder, CEO for 38 years, and current Board Chair. And as impressive as those roles are, Rob has meant so much more to V3. Rob has been the guiding light of the firm since its inception in 1983. Throughout his career, Rob displayed his gifts as …
Our people are at the heart of everything we do, so when one of us succeeds, we all do! Career development is a significant focus of our growth and we’re proud to help cultivate satisfaction and opportunity. See how we put this initiative into practice through one team member’s journey of becoming a burn boss. …
V3 welcomes Zaida Morillo, P.E., S.E. as Vice President of Structural Engineering. In this role, Zaida will lead the Chicago Region’s Structural Group and will be responsible for helping the team to grow and expand upon its existing strengths and reputation. She will also leverage her 20+ years of expertise in the design of highway, …
Our own Jennifer Maercklein has been named the ASCE IL Section’s 2023 Civil Engineer of the Year! This prestigious award is given to engineers who exemplify excellence in complex projects, dedication to professional organizations, and giving back through humanitarian activities, qualities which Jennifer demonstrates in all her work at V3 and beyond. Over her 25-year …
We are pleased to announce six new V3 shareholders: Brian Blahous, Rozanne Ferguson, Elora Hsu, Todd Long, Dennis Terry, and Mike Wallin. These individuals have made significant contributions to our firm’s growth and culture, imbuing their talents and passions into remarkable work. Extending ownership to our employees strengthens our culture and exemplifies our core values; …
National Intern Day recognizes the importance of creating entry-level career opportunities that build professional skills for the next generation of talent. At V3, our internship and co-op program provides meaningful, hands-on experiences to help students see what it’s really like to work in their chosen field. Career development is one of our firm’s primary focuses; …
International Women in Engineering Day recognizes the progress and achievements of female engineers across specialties. At V3, we’re proud to employ more female engineers than the industry average and love celebrating the diversity that helps make us a Best Firm to Work For! Engineering Stronger Communities Careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) provide …
We’re thrilled to announce three new members have been elected to V3 Companies’ Board of Directors. Jake Bauer, Amy Holmes, and Terry Neimeyer bring broad experience and diverse skillsets to help guide our company’s 370 employees across five regional offices. Jake’s 15-year V3 tenure has included design and management of large-scale projects in multiple sectors …
