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January 2016
CEC moves!
CEC is excited to announce our new office location. We have outgrown our downtown Springfield location and relocated to:
August 2015
CEC acquires Michael E. Rapier Surveying, Inc. (RSI)
CEC proudly announces the addition of our new Professional
Land Surveying (PLS) Department. CEC has acquired Michael E. Rapier
Surveying, Inc. (RSI). Both CEC and RSI were founded in 1998 by
Michael D. Cummins, and Michael E. Rapier, respectively, and both
‘Mikes’ have enjoyed over 28 years of working together. For over 16
years, RSI has completed many surveying projects for various IDOT
districts, county and municipal highway departments, and various
private clients. Call on CEC for your next surveying need!
June 2015
Expanding Department… Right-of-Way Negotiation and Relocation
Robert Vonachen, P.L.S. has recently joined CEC and is ready
to assist agencies with right-of-way negotiating and relocation
needs. Mr. Vonachen retired earlier this year from IDOT, District 6
as the Plat Supervisor. He is on the IDOT approved list for
Negotiator and Relocation Agent. Mr. Vonachen also negotiated for
IDOT for while working as plat supervisor. His vast experience and
thorough understanding of plats and plans make him an excellent
choice for negotiator on your next project.
June 2015
CEC announces Kimberly S. Cummins, P.E. as the C.E.O.
Effective June 1, 2015, Kimberly S. Cummins, P.E. has become
majority owner of Cummins Engineering Corporation and is announced
as the C.E.O. Michael D. Cummins, P.E., S.E., founder of CEC, will
maintain his role as President of the firm. August 21, 2013 Cummins Engineering announces Kim Cummins to join CEC as Vice President. CEC proudly announces that Ms. Kimberly S. Cummins will join the firm in September, 2013 as Vice President. Kim joins CEC following a 15- year career with the Illinois Department of Transportation, bringing excellent experience and strong management skills to the firm. Ms. Cummins will manage the operations of the company, including business development as CEC expands and grows. Ms. Cummins began her career at IDOT in June of 1998 in the Bureau of Highways at District 6 in Springfield, Illinois, working in both construction and design. In 2005, Kim joined the Bureau of local Roads as a Field Engineer for several counties and municipalities within the District, including the City of Springfield, Cass, Christian, Macoupin, Mason, Menard, and Sangamon Counties. Ms. Cummins worked with these local agencies over the last (8) years helping them accomplish their local roads, streets and bridge programs. More recently, Ms. Cummins has been involved in Statewide Programs including Public Private Partnerships (3P) and Design Build Legislation. Kim has a Bachelors of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign and was one of the first graduates to complete the Technology Management Program, which is now a Masters Degree.
CEC celebrates (15) fifteen years of
business on August 27, 2013. Steadily expanding since it was
established in 1998, CEC employs a strong and experienced
professional staff providing civil engineering services for roads,
bridges and other structures. Some notable CEC projects include
Veterans Parkway in Springfield, the Sangamon Valley Bike Trail on
the west side of Springfield, renovation of the Vachel Lindsay
Bridge over lake Springfield, East Lake Drive at Spaulding Dam,
temporary shoring of the Hy-Vee building and structural services on
bridges for High Speed Rail. CEC is a growing company, striving to
be one of the best places to work in Springfield. Visit our website
at
www.cumminsengineering.com for more information on our company,
or contact our office at 217-726-8570.
November 1, 2012
Lindsay Bridge reopens Tuesday
The rehabilitation work on the Vachel
Lindsay bridge is now complete. The project involved structural
repairs to the concrete deck, sidewalks, beams, balusters,
stonework, and new expansion joints. New drains were installed along
with new lighting and an epoxy polymer deck overlay. Follow the
links below for more information and photos of the work: July 5, 2011
Lindsay Bridge closing for Rehabilitation
The Vachel Lindsay Bridge will be closed for
four months for rehabilitation of the historic bridge carrying Long
Bay Drive over Lake Springfield. July 26, 2011
Sangamon Valley Trail officially opens
The first phase of the Sangamon Valley Trail has officially opened along 5.5 miles of former railroad right-of-way on the west side of Springfield in Sangamon County. The State Journal Register story for this opening is linked below.
Monday August 30, 2010
Cummins Engineering announces Albert A. Niemerg as a Professional Engineer.
Cummins Engineering Corporation (CEC), Civil & Structural Consulting Engineers in Springfield, announces that Albert A. Niemerg has passed the Illinois Professional Engineering Exam and received his Professional Engineering License. Albert has also recently been qualified as a Program Manager to perform bridge inspections as required by the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) of the Code of Federal Regulations. Albert has 4 years experience with CEC as a hydraulic and bridge engineer. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale in 2006.
Cummins Engineering announces Timothy S. Howard as Head of the Hydraulic Engineering and Environmental Services Department.
Cummins Engineering Corporation (CEC), Civil & Structural Consulting Engineers in Springfield, announces that Timothy S. Howard has been promoted to the Head of the Hydraulic Engineering and Environmental Services Department. Tim received his Professional Engineering License in June and has ten (10) years experience with CEC as a hydraulic and bridge engineer. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from Cedarville University in Ohio in 2000.
Monday June 21, 2010
Cummins Engineering announces Timothy S. Howard as a Professional
Engineer. Cummins Engineering Corporation (CEC), Civil & Structural Consulting
Engineers in Springfield, announces that Timothy S. Howard has
passed the Illinois Professional Engineering Exam and received his
Professional Engineering License. Tim has ten (10) years experience
with CEC as a hydraulic and bridge engineer. He received his
Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from Cedarville University
in Ohio in 2000. |
