DRIVEN BY EXCELLENCE, BUILT ON COMMUNITY

BUILDING A BETTER FUTURE...TOGETHER

Since 1965, our team of engineers, environmental specialists, surveyors, and technicians have gained extensive experience working on a diverse range of projects from conception and planning to implementation. Our reputation is built on our commitment to providing personalized client service, exceptional project management, and an unwavering dedication to realizing our clients' vision. Our culture, values, and sense of community form the foundation of our organization and serve as a constant source of inspiration, motivating us to strive for continuous improvement every day.

our values

At HLR, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity, excellence, and innovation in all that we do, and strive to build lasting relationships with our clients based on trust, transparency, and collaboration.

We reach for amazing.

We act with honesty and integrity.

We communicate openly and effectively.

We are active in the communities we serve.

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Team Members

Office Locations  in Illinois

Years of Service

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Firm to Work

A JOURNEY THROUGH TIME...

  1. 1965
  2. 1975
  3. 1977
  4. 1987
  5. 1997
  6. 2006
  7. 2007
  8. 2009
  9. 2010
  10. 2015
  11. 2018
  12. 2019
  13. 2021
  14. 2022
  15. 2023
  16. 2024
  1. 1965

    S.W. Knetsch and Associates forms and incorporates its office in DeKalb, Illinois.

  2. 1975

    Herbert Renwick joins firm and the name is changed to Knetsch, Renwick and Associates, Inc.

  3. 1977

    Group including Richard Hampton, Robert Lenzini, Herbert Renwick, and David Newkirk purchase Knetsch, Renwick and Associates, Inc. Name changes to Hampton, Lenzini and Renwick, Inc. The Elgin, Illinois office opens with Herbert Renwick serving as President.

  4. 1987

    DeKalb and Elgin offices are consolidated upon purchase of building at 380 Shepard Drive, Elgin, Illinois. Herbert Renwick retires and Robert Lenzini becomes CEO.

  5. 1997

    Robert Lenzini and Richard Hampton retire; David Newkirk becomes CEO.

  6. 2006

    HLR transitions into third generation of management and David Hinkston becomes CEO. Springfield office is relocated to 3085 Stevenson Drive and the name is changed to Hampton, Lenzini and Renwick, Inc.

  7. 2007

    Dave Newkirk retires.

  8. 2009

    HLR starts offering environmental services.

  9. 2010

    HLR starts offering land acquisition services.

  10. 2015

    HLR acquires Lamac Engineering in Mt. Carmel, Illinois.

  11. 2018

    HLR transitions into fourth generation of management and ReJena Lyon becomes President/CEO with Erica Spolar as Executive Vice President. Lamac Engineering, Inc. becomes known as Hampton, Lenzini and Renwick, Inc.

  12. 2019

    HLR is named “Employer of Choice” by PSMJ for achieving a superior level of employee engagement, workforce retention, and productivity.

  13. 2021

    HLR is named an AEC Employer of Choice by PSMJ for achieving a superior level of employee engagement, workforce retention, and productivity. Office is opened in Crystal Lake, Illinois.

  14. 2022

    HLR is named the number one AEC Employer of Choice by PSMJ for achieving a superior level of employee engagement, workforce retention, and productivity. HLR wins 2022 Premier Award for Client Satisfaction, which honors architecture and engineering firms that deliver a truly exceptional client experience.

  15. 2023

    HLR is named the number one AEC Employer of Choice by PSMJ for achieving a superior level of employee engagement, workforce retention, and productivity. HLR's corporate headquarters move to a new office located at 1707 N. Randall Road in Elgin, IL to facilitate our continued expansion and commitment to meeting the evolving needs of our clients.

  16. 2024

    HLR is awarded a 2024 AEC Employer of Choice by PSMJ Resources, Inc. for achieving a superior level of employee engagement, workforce retention, and productivity. HLR also receives the 2024 Best Places to Work award by the Illinois Society of Professional Engineers (ISPE).

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

Together, with our clients, partners, and employees, we celebrate our successes and achievements.

We work hard to make a measurable impact in all that we do from our professional services to our charitable contributions. 

SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITIES

"HLR has long played an important role in the development of our community."

"HLR is such a good friend, and when we talk with their team, it's fun to know what the firm stands for — working hard, having fun, and giving back is the culture of the organization, and you can see that when you go out and visit HLR and get to know their team members."

CAROL GIESKE

Chief Executive Officer

Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce

"THEY'RE ALWAYS ENGAGED IN OUR PROJECTS AND FEEL AS STRONGLY AS WE DO ABOUT WHAT WE'RE TRYING TO ACCOMPLISH."

"If you’re considering reaching out to HLR about a project or working with your agency, I can’t stress enough that you will change your approach on how you view consultants, how you view professional services. They’re able to understand what type of needs, staffing, resources, and may offer a different solution for an area you may not have thought of.”

JOHN KRAMER

Director of Operations (Former)

Fox Valley Park District

"they've always gone above and beyond to solve any challenge we've ever presented them with."

"HLR stands out in my mind, and in our experience, because of their reliability, responsiveness, professionalism, and attention to detail. They’ve got a deep understanding of our needs at Plote Construction and they’ve demonstrated an ability to accommodate our most demanding schedules on our biggest projects."

TERRY MADDEN

Vice President of Project Management

Plote Construction, Inc.

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Prequalification CATEGORIES

Airports - Construction Inspection

Environmental Reports - Environmental Assessment

Highways - Freeways

Highways - Roads and Streets

Hydraulic Reports - Pump Stations

Hydraulic Reports - Waterways: Complex

Hydraulic Reports - Waterways: Typical

Location Design Studies - New Construction/Major Reconstruction

Location Design Studies - Reconstruction/Major Rehabilitation

Location Design Studies - Rehabilitation

Special Plans - Traffic Signals

Special Services - Aerial Mapping/LiDAR

Special Services - Construction Inspection

Special Services - Electrical Engineering

Special Services - Landscape Architecture

Special Services - Mobile LiDAR

Special Services - Sanitary

Special Services - Surveying

Special Studies - Feasibility

Special Studies - Safety

Special Studies - Signal Coordination & Timing (SCAT)

Special Studies - Traffic Studies

Special Studies - Location Drainage

Structures - Highway: Advanced Typical

Structures - Highway: Simple

Structures - Highway: Typical 

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Our team of experienced engineers, surveyors, and environmental scientists is ready to help you turn your project vision into reality with unique, innovative, and practical solutions — delivering every project with an award-winning client experience.

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