Sambatek Welcomes Mike Zillgitt as a Municipal Practice Leader
Minnetonka, MN – Sambatek is proud to welcome Mike Zillgitt, PE, as Municipal Practice Leader for the Public Team. Mike brings more than 18 years of experience in municipal, highway, and land development projects, blending public-sector expertise with extensive private consulting experience. Before joining Sambatek full-time, Mike supported the team as a contractor, helping to deliver high-quality municipal projects across Minnesota. His diverse career includes engineering roles with Rice County and
KLJ Welcomes Three Employees in Minnesota
Bismarck, ND –​ September 11, 2025 – KLJ Engineering LLC (KLJ) welcomes three employees to their Minnesota team. Will Arendt, Natalie VanNurden, and Bryan Zhang are the latest new hires Arendt joins the Transportation team as a civil engineer based out of Eagan, Minn. He has three years of experience in the construction and engineering fields. His experience includes field inspections, utility construction, and municipal infrastructure projects. Arendt earned his bachelor’s degree in civil
Three KLJ Professionals Achieve New Certifications
Bismarck, ND –​July 17, 2025– KLJ Engineering LLC (KLJ) is proud to recognize the recent professional achievements of three team members who have earned industry-leading certifications in their respective fields. Greg Olberding, based out of St. Louis Park, Minn., has earned the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) credential through the American Planning Association. Olberding is a transportation planner with more than six years of experience supporting public-sector clients, with
Sambatek Welcomes Frank Brodeen as Water Resources Group Lead for the Public Sector
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 25, 2025Sambatek Welcomes Frank Brodeen asWater Resources Group Lead for the Public Sector Minnetonka, MN – Sambatek is excited to announce that Frank Brodeen, PE, has joined the company as Water Resources Group Lead for the Public Sector. Frank brings over a decade of civil engineering experience, with a strong background in water resources, stormwater management, and project delivery for public-sector infrastructure improvements. Frank will oversee water resources projects
Isthmus Engineering Welcomes John Doan to Lead Transportation Planning Practice
SAINT PAUL, MN (February 11, 2025) – Isthmus Engineering, Inc. (Isthmus) is excited to announce the hiring of John Doan, PE (MN) as a Senior Transportation Planner and Lead of the Isthmus Transportation Planning practice area. In addition to providing project management and expertise on planning projects, he will oversee the development and activities of the growing Isthmus team of planners, engineers, data scientists, and specialists. Over his 25-year career, John has worked in both the public and



