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 expertise in multimodal transportation, electric vehicles, land use, and economic development. He earned his master’s degree in urban and regional planning from the University of Minnesota. He also holds a graduate certificate in GIS from Temple University and a bachelor’s degree in economic history from the University of Pennsylvania. 

Eli Powell, based out of St. Louis Park, Minn., has also earned the AICP certification. Powell is a transportation planner with experience in both the public and private sectors, focusing on bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure. They specialize in GIS mapping and public engagement and have contributed to long-range and multimodal transportation planning projects. Powell earned their master’s degree in city and regional planning from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a bachelor’s degree in geography from the University of Minnesota. 

Evan Wolf, based in KLJ’s Eagan, Minn. office, recently earned his Professional Engineer (PE) license in the state of Minnesota. Wolf is a civil engineer on the Transportation team; he has more than four years of experience specializing in highway design for the Minnesota and South Dakota Departments of Transportation. He holds multiple construction inspection certifications from the South Dakota Department of Transportation and earned his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from North Dakota State University. 

These certifications reflect KLJ’s continued commitment to professional growth and excellence in delivering innovative infrastructure solutions across the communities it serves. 

ince the 1930s, KLJ has worked alongside communities and clients of all sizes; partnering with cities, counties, and developers — just to name a few. At KLJ, we plan, design, and support infrastructure across the country such as roads, runways, pipelines, and parks. We create solutions that turn visions into reality and improve the lives of people and communities across the nation. KLJ has office locations that span several states and cities, but that doesn’t mean we only work from those locations. We’re proud to say we work in various geographies and markets across the nation and with the right people, in the right place, at the right time, we’re helping communities move forward and grow. For more information about KLJ, visit www.kljeng.com