Since our founding in 2002, we have focused our practice on providing structural and forensic engineering to a variety of clients. On the structural side, we are committed to ensuring that our designs satisfy a given "design intent", are predicated on safety, and deliver solid, reliable serviceability. We strive to offer creative solutions while making efficient use of funds and materials to achieve these goals. Within the forensics realm, we thoroughly investigate the scene and surroundings of the catastrophic event or product failure to determine the cause and origin as well as the complete scope of damage and liability. By combining extensive hands-on technical experience with strong scientific analysis, Highland Engineering provides customers with a comprehensive investigation as well as forensic inspection reports that are thorough and accurate. Clients can be assured that their projects are given the attention they deserve.

Highland Engineering is a hands-on, service based firm. We offer distinctive solutions and personalized service to each client based on an in-depth understanding of their goals and needs. Each client we work with is assigned a project team with one point of contact and we pride ourselves on seeing the work through from start to finish. From the highest level of our firm, leadership plays a proactive role in every project ensuring the best outcome possible.

Highland Engineering embraces a number of commonly shared values: collaboration, clear communication, competent engineering, integrity, and accountability. These values allow us to focus on our strong bias toward action and results, entrepreneurial spirit and, at all times, the highest ethical standards. These values represent the behavior our firm is expected to exhibit. In our view, fostering a culture that embodies these values will lead to success and growth for our employees, our business, and most importantly, our clients.

• Collaboration works when everyone participates. That's why we place a high value on collaborating with our clients. We believe creating a partnership helps us not only gain a greater understanding of our client's needs, it allows us the ability to provide thorough results. We don't stop at meeting expectations – we believe in exceeding them.
• Clear Communication makes a difference in many ways. Highland Engineering believes in openly sharing information, insight, and advice frequently and constructively and managing our client's expectations every step of the way.
• Competent Engineering is about never settling for anything less than excellence in the services we provide. Our commitment to professional excellence ensures that our clients receive the highest quality of service. Our staff is well qualified, has expertise in a wide variety of materials and how they work together, and continuously strives to remain on the cutting-edge of the latest advancements and trends within our industry. Based on our reputation, our clients have come to expect consistency in performing to high values – we refuse to deliver anything less.
• Integrity describes the high standards that Highland Engineering sets for ourselves in the conduct of our work. We emphasize integrity in every aspect of our business, resulting in a firm that is trusted by our clients and other professionals with whom we work.
• Accountability results in the willingness to take responsibility for action and outcome. We commit to delivering what we promise; honoring obligations, expectations, and requirements; and implementing projects according to expectations to ensure the process operates smoothly, accurately, and on time.
  

A licensed Professional Engineer in Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, Indiana, and Minnesota and a licensed Structural Engineer in Illinois, Todd has over 16 years of experience in the construction and forensic markets. He has served a host of industries from educational to commercial to healthcare as well as the insurance industry and legal professions.

 

Prior to establishing his own firm, Highland Engineering, P.C., Todd worked as a project engineer for a consulting engineering firm in the suburbs of Chicago, as well as with the Illinois Department of Transportation as a Civil Engineer. In these capacities, he was involved in managing small to large design teams as well as designing small to large projects ranging from single family homes to major roadway reconstruction and 17 story buildings.  Since launching his own business in 2002, he has also performed forensic investigations ranging from cause and origin and product liability to construction defect investigations.  With this experience, Todd has developed exceptional technical skills; the ability to understand the needs of the client; and a keen ability to comprehend the facts and make critical decisions in order to better serve his current and future clients.

 

A native Midwesterner, Todd received a Bachelor's of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Michigan Technological University in 1992. He is also a member of the International Code Council, Investigative Engineers Association, American Society of Civil Engineers, Structural Engineers Association of Illinois, American Concrete Institute, and American Institute of Architects.

 

In his decision to launch his own engineering firm, Todd had a desire to bring a level of client service to his projects that he felt would be unparalleled.  Our philosophy at Highland Engineering is that client satisfaction is at the heart of everything we do. We are more than just a service provider. We strive to build strong, lasting relationships with our clients. We are open in our communication, responsive to our clients' needs and timely in our work.