Business Details
33 Years
experience
Your Trusted Civil Engineering Partner in Michigan & Indiana
Fleis & Vandenbrink is an employee-owned, multi-disciplined civil engineering firm with ten offices serving Michigan and Indiana. Since our founding in 1993, we have prioritized hiring top talent, delivering exceptional work, and fostering strong client relationships. Our approach centers on collaborative communication to understand client needs, uncover potential challenges, and align expectations for successful project outcomes. We specialize in securing funding through grants and low-interest loans, having obtained over $1 billion for clients. Our executive leadership, rooted in long-term relationships and industry expertise, guides a team of nearly 300 professionals.Our unique structure, including wholly owned subsidiaries, enables us to design, build, and operate projects seamlessly. As an employee-owned firm, our staff shares in our success, ensuring a vested interest in client satisfaction. Our philosophy emphasizes listening to clients, delivering quality services at fair value, and maintaining a culture of accountability and camaraderie. With 90% of our work coming from repeat clients, we pride ourselves on technical expertise, responsiveness, and a commitment to turning project visions into reality on time and on budget.
Services
Civil Engineering
Water Systems
Environmental Consulting
Construction Engineering
Transportation Engineering
Brownfield Redevelopment
Asset Management
Underwater Diving Inspection
Landscape Architecture
Survey/GIS
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of experience in civil engineering and infrastructure projects.
- Our team provides full-service solutions from planning to construction oversight.
- We secure grants and low-interest loans to fund client projects effectively.
- Post-construction GIS support ensures accurate, up-to-date infrastructure records.
- Employee ownership drives accountability and client satisfaction.
What people say
Excellent work
Courtesy and professionalism
Great at helping small communities
Staff are quality human beings
Easy to work with
Services
Civil Engineering
We provide comprehensive civil engineering services for municipalities, including roadway design, utility systems, stormwater management, and site grading. Our team ensures projects meet regulatory standards while addressing community needs. With expertise in funding acquisition, we help clients secure grants and loans to support infrastructure development across Michigan and Indiana.
Water Systems
Our water and wastewater engineering services include designing treatment facilities, pump stations, and distribution systems. We prioritize environmental compliance and system longevity, offering modeling and capacity planning to ensure reliable service. Clients benefit from our experience in regulatory permitting and post-construction GIS integration for asset management.
Environmental Consulting
We assist clients with environmental assessments, brownfield redevelopment, and regulatory compliance. Services include Phase I/II site assessments, PFAS mitigation, and hazardous materials management. Our team collaborates with agencies like EGLE and EPA to streamline permitting and reduce liability for public and private sector projects.
Construction Engineering
Our construction engineering services include on-site inspection, quality control, and material testing to ensure adherence to design specifications. We offer resident project representation and post-construction documentation, supporting municipalities and DOTs in Michigan and Indiana with cost-effective, code-compliant infrastructure delivery.
Transportation Engineering
We design roadways, bridges, and traffic systems tailored to municipal needs, integrating pedestrian and bicycle facilities. Our team addresses funding, permitting, and public input to deliver safe, efficient transportation networks. Decades of experience support long-term infrastructure resilience in Michigan and Indiana communities.
People
John DeVol
President
John DeVol leads Fleis & Vandenbrink with a focus on strategic growth and client relationships. With decades of engineering experience, he emphasizes collaborative problem-solving and innovation. His leadership maintains the firm's commitment to employee ownership and community impact.
Bob Wilcox
Vice-President of Operations
Bob Wilcox oversees operations, ensuring project efficiency and technical excellence. He mentors staff and drives process improvements, leveraging 25+ years in civil engineering. His approach balances operational rigor with a supportive workplace culture.
Craig Shumaker
Senior Vice-President
Craig Shumaker focuses on business development and client engagement. With expertise in municipal projects, he strengthens partnerships and expands service offerings. His leadership reflects the firm's values of integrity and long-term client trust.
Jacob
Traffic Engineer
Jacob specializes in traffic engineering, delivering solutions that enhance safety and mobility. He values the firm's employee-owned culture and collaborative environment, contributing to projects that improve community transportation networks across the Midwest.
Corey
Process Engineer
Corey focuses on water and wastewater systems, providing technical expertise for treatment facilities. He highlights the firm's culture of teamwork and client-centric service, ensuring sustainable solutions for municipalities in Michigan and Indiana.
Questions
What civil engineering services do you offer?
We provide roadway design, utility systems, stormwater management, and site grading for municipalities, ensuring regulatory compliance and community-focused solutions.
How do you assist with project funding?
Our team helps secure grants and low-interest loans through programs like CDBG, TAP, and state-specific initiatives to support infrastructure projects.
Do you offer environmental compliance services?
Yes, we conduct Phase I/II assessments, PFAS mitigation, and hazardous materials management to ensure regulatory compliance for public and private clients.
Can you update GIS data after construction?
Yes, we collect GPS data post-construction and integrate it into client GIS systems for accurate asset management.
What transportation engineering solutions do you provide?
We design roadways, bridges, and multimodal systems, incorporating pedestrian and bicycle facilities to enhance community mobility and safety.
