We proudly serve the greater Illinois and Northwest Indiana communities to improve quality of life. We give property owners and developers peace of mind with creative engineering solutions.
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Innovative Engineering Solutions for
Changing Needs
At Piggush Engineering, we’re constantly looking for ways to do things better. We solve problems for our clients, our communities, and our environment. In addition, not only do we provide the most innovative civil engineering solutions, we’re also dedicated to protecting our natural resources. Sometimes, it’s a public infrastructure designed to reduce travel times and encourage pedestrian traffic. Other times it’s an environmentally friendly system to manage stormwater runoff. No matter what, we ensure that your site development minimizes its impact on the surrounding environment.
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A Client-First Approach
Whether you’re a city mayor, a private developer, or a new homeowner, we’re devoted to reducing your stress and giving you a long-lasting solution. What does that look like? Unwavering quality in our designs. Speedy responses to your requests. Respect for your bottom line. We’re grateful to be a part of your process and take your project seriously.
Our Story
When Neil Piggush and Mike Gall started Piggush Engineering in 2013, they were working at a small card table and a couple of laptops with a big vision. After almost a combined 25 years in the industry, Neil and Mike knew that they wanted to make an impact with their work.
Since then, Piggush Engineering has blossomed into a company of experts with a unified vision and a passion for solving problems.
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Our firm is made up of forward thinkers who always look at the big picture. As innovative engineers, the work we do improves the quality of life for the communities we serve and helps the end user in a big way.
Neil Piggush
PE, CFM
President, Engineering Department Manager
Education: Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Purdue University, Bachelor of Science in Turf Science, Purdue University
Certification: Professional Engineer License in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Iowa & Illinois
Certified Flood manager by Association of State Floodplain Managers (IAFSM)
Why he started the company: To build something that I could be proud of. I saw the need for a new local firm that brought new ideas and outside of the box thinking to our area.
Why he loves it here: We pride ourselves on our responsiveness, technological efficiency, great teamwork and high quality and accuracy of our final product to our clients.
Family: Wife Courtney, kids Grayson, Avery and Brooks
Favorite local eats: Iroquois Cafe
Favorite local spot: Riverfront Park
Mike Gall
CAD Department Manager
Years at Piggush Engineering: 7
Education: Studied CADD Drafting and Design Technology at Kankakee Community College
Why he co-founded the team: I’ve led the drafting department in the development and delivery of Piggush Engineering’s CAD standards, creative content, and construction documentation.
Why he loves it here: I enjoy working at Piggush Engineering because it allows me to utilize and share my 20+ years of experience with my colleagues and to find new technology and methods to move our profession in a forward thinking and creative direction and to be impactful and creative with our designs for the communities and clients we serve.
Family: Wife Stacy, daughters Madeline and Sophia, and their maltipoo Lulu
Favorite local eats: Tamales at Isidros
Favorite local spot: Hanging with his family and community at Cobb Park
Deanna Kleber
Accounting Manager
Joined Piggush Engineering: June 2015
Education: Governors State University Bachelor in Business Management
Why she joined the team: Piggush Engineering was a young and upcoming company that did not have administrative support, so it was an exciting opportunity to develop that department.
Why she loves it here: Our dedication to providing unmatched client service and continuous improvement.
Family: Husband Tim, twins on the way, and pug Sadie
Favorite local eats: Brickstone Brewery
Favorite local spot: Kankakee State Park
Timothy LaRocque
Project Engineer II
Joined Piggush Engineering: June 2017
Education: Kankakee Community College Associates in Engineering
University of Illinois Urbana Champaign Bachelors Civil Engineering
Certification: Illinois Licensed Professional Engineer, Certified Floodplain Manager, OSHA 30-hour Certification
Why he joined the team: I wanted to assist in making a positive impact on the communities that I grew up in.
Why he loves it here: I enjoy being part of a small team that accomplishes big things that makes an everyday impact on my fellow citizens.
Family: His wife Samantha and daughter Cecilia, plus their two dogs – Tanner and Bueller
Favorite local spot: Kankakee State Park
Who he roots for: Bears, Bulls, Cubs
Jackie Liebermann
Office Manager
Joined Piggush Engineering: February 2021
Relevant Education/Degree/Certifications: 13 years of administrative and management experience
Why you joined Piggush: This was an opportunity to further develop my career while being able to impact the local community and surrounding areas in a positive way.
Family members and pets: Husband Matt, Daughter Harlie, Dog Cheyenne
Favorite local restaurant or food: Brickstone, Hoppy Pig
Favorite local outdoor spot: Fishing the Kankakee River State Park
Clinton Buchmeier
Construction Observer III
Joined Piggush Engineering: October 2019
Relevant Education/Degree/Certifications: Associates of Applied Science in Computer Aided Drafting Technology; Certified in IDOT Documentation
Why you joined Piggush: For the fresh outlook on our industry.
Why you like to work for Piggush: I enjoy the team atmosphere.
Family members and pets: 1 Brother, 1 Dog, 1 Cat
Favorite local restaurant or food: Mexican food at La Siesta in Bradley
Favorite local outdoor spot: Riverview Historic District in Kankakee
Who he roots for: Cubs
LeAnne Mazur
CAD Technician II
Joined Piggush Engineering: May 2017
Education: Kankakee Community College, Associates Degree in Applied Science
Certification: Kankakee Community College, Advanced Certificate Specializing in Computer Graphic Technology
Why she joined the team: I started as an intern in the drafting department per recommendation from my CADD professor at KCC. After finding a passion for helping the community with our design work, I accepted a full-time position later that year.
Why she loves it here: It is great being part of a company that is always getting creative with the best and most efficient ways to serve our clients in a community in which I live.
Pets: Cats, Boo & Oliver
Favorite local eats: Burgers & Beer
Favorite local spot: Riverfront Park trail along the Kankakee River
Michael Hildebrand
Construction Observer II
Joined Piggush Engineering: 2014
Education: Bradley Bourbonnais Community High School
Why he joined the team: It was exciting to be with new company just starting and to be part of it’s success.
Why he loves it here: I like to work for Piggush Engineering and being part of the community as well as taking part in new projects.
Family: Wife, Sue, three children, four grandchildren, one dog
Favorite local spot: Love walking along the river trails in the Bourbonnais Township Park District.
Marc Mayotte
Construction Observer III
Years at Piggush Engineering: 1
Education: Morrison Institute of Technology, Associates Degree
Why he loves it here: It’s a place where everybody knows your name.
Family: Wife Nena and dogs, Finn and Izzy
Favorite local eats: Princess Cafe
Favorite local spot: The Kankakee Elks golf course is my second home.
Matt Kyrouac
Survey Crew Chief
Joined Piggush Engineering: May 2019
Education: Bachelor’s Degree from University of Illinois in Applied Health and Sciences and Parkland Surveying Program
Why he joined the team: I enjoy working outside and like working for a growing company.
Why he loves it here: I get to go somewhere different each day and spend my days outside.
Family: Parents Steve and Di and brother Zach
Favorite local eats: Brickstone
Who he roots for: White Sox, Bears, Blackhawks, and Fighting Illini
John Wells
CAD Technician I
Years at Piggush Engineering: 2
Education: Kankakee Community College, Associate in Applied Science Computer Graphic Technology
Why he joined the team: I wanted to utilize the CAD knowledge I have acquired in my studies to good, reliable effect in a challenging field of work.
Why he loves it here: I enjoy cooperating with a knowledgeable, effective team to achieve great things throughout a broad and demanding field in which there is always something new to learn.
Favorite local eats: Koi Asian Bistro
Favorite local spot: Rock Creek and Chief Shaw Trails
Matt Hildebrand
Survey Technician
Joined Piggush Engineering: February 2022
Why he joined the team: Piggush Engineering seemed like a great company to be a part of.
Family: Mom, dad, two sisters, and dog, Gracie
Favorite local spot: Loves spending time on his boat on the Kankakee River
Who he roots for: Chicago Cubs
Steven Weber
CAD Technician I
Joined Piggush Engineering: February 2022
Education: Kankakee Community College
Why he joined the team: I wanted to work with a company that makes a real difference in our community.
Family: Dog, Ginger
Favorite local spot: Kankakee State Park
Who he roots for: Bears and White Sox
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