At Ruekert & Mielke, Inc. (R/M), our civil engineers, environmental specialists, and technical staff provide our clients with unparalleled planning, design, and construction management services while focusing on building a more sustainable future.
Our dedication and commitment to excellent customer service is directly linked to the fact that R/M is 100% Employee Owned. Each one of our employee-owners understands and values the fact that their individual success is directly linked to our clients’ success.
We’ve spent more than 80 years building lasting relationships with the organizations and municipalities we serve. Our clients are our friends, family, and neighbors, and we are committed to providing them with unparalleled customer service because we live, work, and play in their communities.
Our experts are at the forefront of industry-wide technological innovation. From state of the art data collection devices and drone survey, to our GIS-driven asset management software, we offer our clients the best solutions available in order to keep their projects streamlined and efficient.
Beneath downtown Kenosha, aging stormwater infrastructure posed a growing risk to public safety and the community it serves. Partnering with the City of Kenosha, Ruekert & Mielke helped deliver an award-winning solution that replaced a failing section of Pike Creek's 70-year-old storm sewer with a modern, resilient box culvert system. Through innovative engineering, careful construction planning, and a custom harbor cofferdam, the project protected critical infrastructure, minimized disruption to downtown businesses, and strengthened the City's stormwater system for decades to come.
Aging infrastructure, limited budgets, and increasing public expectations can make infrastructure decisions challenging. Discover seven ways Capital Improvement Planning helps communities prioritize projects, maximize funding opportunities, and make every infrastructure investment count.
As service expectations grow and resources remain limited, many municipalities are turning to GIS to better manage service requests and maintenance activities. By tracking work, documenting completed tasks, and connecting information to specific assets and locations, GIS helps communities improve coordination, maintain more complete records, and gain better visibility into infrastructure operations.
R/M purchased RidgeView Office Center IV, a 25,700-square-foot Class A office building in Pewaukee, Wisconsin. Located at located at N25W23645 Watertown Road, the facility will serve as R/M's new headquarters and as the hub for the firm's next chapter of growth across the region.
Ruekert & Mielke is pleased to welcome McKenzie Masiak as Director of Human Resources. In this role, she will help attract, develop, and retain top talent while supporting the firm's culture of ownership and employee engagement. She will also lead strategic HR initiatives that align with current and future business goals.
This project highlights how smart, targeted design can solve multiple challenges at once. By focusing on practical solutions, the team reduced cost, avoided property impacts, and delivered a more efficient path to update a busy road in Davenport.
Environmental constraints can significantly impact what land is truly buildable, even if it appears suitable at first glance. Proactive environmental screening helps identify these risks early, allowing project teams to make informed decisions and avoid costly surprises.
Communities are increasingly shaped by the spaces where people spend their time outside. Learn how thoughtful investments in parks and trails support health, connection, and economic strength.
In partnership with R/M, the City of Kenosha was recognized as a 2026 Engineering Excellence Award winner by the American Council of Engineering Companies of Wisconsin (ACEC WI).
The American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) of Wisconsin honored Stan Sugden, PE with its Lifetime Achievement Award at their Annual Awards Banquet.
Has your community ever considered using a stream to solve flooding and water quality issues? Discover how stream restoration can provide communities with water quality credits, stabilize eroding streams, increase flood storage, and enhance recreational opportunities.
Access to grant funding can make or break important municipal projects. However, the variety of grants and different application processes can be complex and time-consuming. Watch this webinar to learn our experts' tips and best practices for giving your community the best opportunity to secure grant funding.
Facing PFAS contamination in your groundwater drinking water system presents a daunting challenge for municipalities, threatening public health and presenting compliance issues. Attend this webinar where experts from R/M and Water Surplus will explore strategies and technologies for mitigating PFAS to meet regulatory compliance and community needs. Register now to discover how your municipality can transform your PFAS obstacles into a success story for a healthier future.
Topics Include:
• Compliance Options
• Considerations & Planning
• Treatment Methods & Technologies
• Funding Options
Surprises can be the kiss of death for developers, builders, and architects. Unforeseen complications cost you valuable time, financial resources, and lead to unhappy clients. By using due diligence to understand and plan for environmental concerns, permitting requirements, and municipal/agency coordination, you can safeguard your project from these threats to your project schedule. Watch this webinar where experts from civil engineering firm, Ruekert & Mielke, Inc., will share best practices for site selection and project management that minimize surprises, get your project constructed, and get you paid faster!
Could there be an easier way to solve your challenges using GIS? Want to learn how similar municipalities are using GIS in creative ways?
Watch this on-demand webinar where our industry experts will showcase how local municipalities are utilizing GIS strategies and technologies to tackle common infrastructure challenges. We’ll share how communities can map out a successful GIS strategy at various levels - from simple, single-use applications to comprehensive asset management systems.
It’s been more than 20 years since the first TMDL was approved in Wisconsin and more than 10 years since TMDL compliance provisions started appearing in MS4 & WPDES permits. TMDL provisions in municipal storm water permits are driving significant changes to municipal storm water and water quality programs throughout the state. Without an in-depth understanding of all the potential compliance tools available, the cost for municipalities to meet the permit stipulations can be extreme.
Watch this on-demand webinar to learn proactive, creative TMDL compliance techniques which could reduce your future cost of compliance. Attendees will also get insight into what’s coming next for Wisconsin MS4 permits, compliance practices, and enforcement.
With the cost of debt so high, below-market interest rates and grants can save communities a lot of money. Learn about how to fund water and sewer projects through low-interest loans and grants through the state's environmental loan program. Watch this on-demand webinar to learn whether your projects are good candidates for one of these loans and whether you might qualify for a grant/principal forgiveness.
Learn how to transform your 2023 PASER ratings into a powerful communication tool to get support for additional funding for your road program. Our experts share how to evaluate your current pavement conditions, identify the cause of existing inadequacies, and review maintenance methods. We also explore funding solutions and ways to minimize costs and effectively plan your budget.