Top Employer AE2S is a 100% employee-owned civil and environmental engineering firm recently recognized as a Top 10 Best Firms to Work For nationwide, indicating strong retention, culture, and employee engagement that can be leveraged in client teams and referrals.

National Recognition The firm has been repeatedly named a Top 10 national AEC firm and a top national firm, suggesting credibility and prestige that can help open doors with municipal and utility clients seeking reputable partners for large water and environmental projects.

Water Expertise Core focus on drinking water, wastewater, and water resources, with end-to-end services from master planning to construction administration, creating cross-selling opportunities for utilities seeking integrated design, asset management, and funding assistance.

Regional Growth Active in the upper Midwest and Rocky Mountain region with recent partnerships and projects (including lead testing and water infrastructure assessments), signaling expansion potential into new municipalities and districts facing aging water systems and funding needs.

Funding and IT Proficiency Value-added services in state and federal funding programs, asset management, modeling, and IT/systems support align with municipal finance and digital transformation efforts, presenting opportunities to upsell funding advisory, risk assessments, and GIS/SCADA integrations.