A Growing Trend in Minnesota: Selling Engineering Firms to Employees
A Growing Trend in Minnesota: Selling Engineering Firms to Employees Ownership transition is increasingly a key strategic decision for Minnesota engineering firms. As founders near retirement, many are exploring alternatives to traditional sales, especially those that safeguard their people, culture, and client relationships. Researchers at Harvard Business School have described this wave of retiring business owners as the “Silver Tsunami,” highlighting the growing number of privately held companies
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
Stauber Reintroduces the Parity in Engineering Act
May 13, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) recently reintroduced the Parity in Engineering Act, legislation that will make it easier for engineering firms in our state to do business by eliminating Minnesota’s exemption from common federal procurement requirements. Of his legislation, Congressman Stauber said, “For too long, an arbitrary cap on the cost of doing business has put engineering firms in Minnesota at a disadvantage. I am proud to reintroduce the Parity in Engineering
KLJ Promotes Two Employees to Team Leaders in Minnesota
KLJ Promotes Two Employees to Team Leaders in Minnesota Bismarck, ND – May 9, 2025 KLJ Engineering LLC (KLJ) is pleased to announce the promotion of two employees in the Transportation group. Joshua Clark and Caitlin Wotruba have been promoted to Team Leaders in Minnesota. Joshua Clark has been promoted to Roadway Team Leader in Eagan, Minn. He is an engineer with seven years of civil engineering experience in transportation, utility coordination, heavy civil design, and flood protection for both


