ENGINEERING THE SUCCESS
OF OUR COMMUNITIES


SINCE 1965

CIVIL ENGINEERING | STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING | LAND SURVEYING | ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

Hampton, Lenzini and Renwick, Inc. is an employee-owned professional services firm, originating in Illinois, that specializes in providing high-quality transportation engineering, environmental, and surveying services. Our team has adopted a "your work is our work" philosophy since 1965, which allows us to offer innovative and practical solutions for every project.

HLR named #1 2025 Employer of Choice!

Hampton, Lenzini and Renwick, Inc. (HLR) is proud to be named the #1 2025 AEC Employer of Choice® by PSMJ Resources, Inc., the leading global business management consultancy for the architecture and engineering industry. This award recognizes firms that excel in workforce retention and productivity by achieving the highest levels of employee engagement.

ISPE’s Best Place to Work for 2024

We are thrilled to be awarded the Illinois Society of Professional Engineers (ISPE) 2024 "Best Place to Work"! This recognition reflects our commitment to employee satisfaction and a supportive work environment. Discover what makes HLR stand out and experience our award-winning culture firsthand!

Featured Projects


From major-scale engineering projects to the beautified turn of a public street, HLR is known for delivering improved design and infrastructure solutions that create better-functioning communities and a healthier environment.

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Giving back to Our Communities


We work hard to give back.

HLR corporately and individually embrace the responsibility to make a positive difference in the communities in which we live and work by giving back our time and resources — and we are always actively seeking more ways we can help!

LATEST NEWS & INSIGHTS


By HLR July 22, 2025
PSMJ Resources, Inc., the global leader in business management data and guidance for architects and engineers, has named Hampton Lenzini and Renwick, Inc. (HLR) 2025 AEC Employer of Choice®, the industry’s premier recognition of firms that have mastered workforce retention and productivity by achieving the highest le
By HLR May 13, 2025
We’re excited to share that HLR’s own Nick Halan, PE, PTOE, Project Engineer, has been named a 2025 Rising Star in the AEC Industry by Zweig Group —a national recognition that celebrates emerging leaders who are making a lasting impact in the architecture, engineering, and construction industry. This award honors professionals who demonstrate exceptional technical expertise, leadership, community involvement, and a forward-thinking approach to the future of our industry—and Nick checks all those boxes and more. At HLR, Nick leads with innovation and purpose. His work spans traffic studies, signal design, and Signal Coordination and Timing (SCAT) plans, as well as advancing our Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) design capabilities. He’s also been instrumental in sustainability efforts at HLR, including the implementation of an EV charging station and solar panels at our former headquarters—now home to our survey and environmental garage/office—initiatives that helped HLR earn a 2024 Engineering Excellence Award from the American Council of Engineering Companies of Illinois. But it’s not just what Nick does—it’s how he does it. He’s a founding member of both HLR’s Young Professionals Group and the Young Professionals Group at the Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce, a mentor to interns, an advocate for STEM outreach, and a dedicated volunteer in the local community. Whether he’s mentoring scouts on their path to Eagle rank or inspiring students at a career expo with his interactive augmented reality sandbox, Nick is all in—investing in people, education, and the future of our industry. Nick also plays a strategic role in shaping the future of HLR by bringing insight and energy to key initiatives and conversations that move our company forward. Please join us in congratulating Nick on this well-deserved recognition. We’re proud to work alongside emerging leaders like him who are not only shaping infrastructure—but shaping what it means to lead. Read more about Nick in his profile on Civil + Structural Engineer Media — click here .
By HLR April 11, 2025
The HLR Roadrunners were back in action on April 10, taking part in the 14th Annual R-Games for Chair-ity hosted by Rieke Interiors at their Elgin headquarters. This spirited event transforms traditional volleyball into a seated showdown, all in support of a great cause— Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley’s Positioning and Mobility Clinic . The clinic plays a critical role in helping children with disabilities gain greater independence through customized mobility solutions and adaptive equipment. The games were filled with energy, teamwork, and more than a few impressive chair maneuvers. While the trophy slipped through our fingers this time, the real win was contributing to a mission that changes lives. We’re grateful to Rieke Interiors for bringing the community together once again for a fun-filled day of friendly competition and charitable giving. Check them out at www.rieke.com —a 100% women-owned company designing spaces that inspire connection and creativity.

AWARD-WINNING CLIENT SATISFACTION

We're proud to be a recipient of the 2022 Premier Award for Client Satisfaction by PSMJ Resources, Inc. This award is the only designation in the industry that highlights firms’ commitment to client experience.

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At HLR, our people are the key to our success. If you’re looking for a rewarding career at a firm repeatedly named an AEC Employer of Choice®, we’d love to meet you. Whether you're an engineer, surveyor, environmental specialist, or business professional—you might be the missing piece of our growing team.

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