ROCKFORD — Fehr Graham, a leading Midwest engineering and environmental firm in the Midwest, recently announced its debut on the Engineering News-Record (ENR) Midwest Top Design Firm list, securing the No. 60 position. The list highlights the largest Midwestern-based design firms, ranking them based on design-specific revenue.

While Fehr Graham has consistently appeared on the ENR Top 500 Design Firms List, this marks the firm’s first recognition within the Midwest-specific category. 

This underscores Fehr Graham’s expanding influence and dedication to excellence in engineering, said Fehr Graham President Mick Gronewold, who added he is proud of the firm’s continuous recognition. 

“Our team’s commitment to solving our clients’ challenges is at the heart of everything we do,” Gronewold said. “Being listed on the ENR Midwest Top Design Firms shows our technical proficiency and the meaningful impact we have on the communities we serve.” 

Founded in Freeport on Sept. 15, 1973, by Al Fehr and Joe Graham, the firm has grown from a modest office with five employees to 15 offices across three states with 250 people. Growth has come organically and by acquisition. On April 1, Fehr Graham acquired Midwest Engineering Associates. In May 2023, Fehr Graham joined Trilon Group. 

ENR conducts annual surveys and ranks companies within general contracting, specialty contracting, engineering, architecture and environmental services based on annual revenue. These rankings are categorized into specific markets.

Fehr Graham partners with private and public clients on projects ranging from water and wastewater treatment facilities to roads, bridges and highways. Their team also designs stormwater solutions, sanitary sewer collection systems, water distribution, production and storage facilities, parking lots, residential and commercial developments, parks and more.