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HRG Moves Up 29 Spots on ENR’s Top 500 Design Firms List
Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc. (HRG) is listed at number 406 in a national ranking of the top revenue-producing design firms published this month by Engineering News-Record magazine. The firm increased its ranking significantly thanks to strong sales and sound financial management.
In 2019, HRG’s revenue grew 17%, continuing a trend of consistent growth over the past five years. Company president Jason Fralick attributes the firm’s success to its strong ESOP culture and a loyal base of clients who trust HRG with expanding opportunity year-after-year.
“Our business is about people: the people on our team and the communities we serve. Our employee-owners have a shared stake in the company’s growth, and they continually enhance quality, productivity and innovation for our joint benefit and the benefit of our clients. We would not be able to sustain the growth we’ve experienced without the trust of our clients, and we wouldn’t have that trust without the dedication of our team.”
-Jason Fralick, HRG president
Engineering News-Record (ENR) is a leading trade journal for architects, engineers, and contractors. It compiles its Top 500 Design Firms list annually based on the revenue that firms earned in the preceding year.
ABOUT HRG
Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc. (HRG) is a nationally ranked design firm providing civil engineering, surveying, and environmental services to public and private sector clients throughout Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia. The firm was founded in Harrisburg in 1962 and has grown to employ more than 200 people across the tri-state region. For more information, please visit the website at www.hrg-inc.com.
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WEBINAR: How to Cut Stormwater Costs with Partnerships & Collaboration
Communities report increased flooding in recent years – even outside the flood zone.
Aging infrastructure is at or near the end of its useful life, and signs of failure are appearing.
Regulatory agencies are requiring communities to do more to manage stormwater, but additional funding is not being provided.
These are big problems, and most communities can’t solve them alone. Collaboration is the key to keeping the cost of stormwater improvements manageable, and this webinar will show you how to make collaboration work for your community.
Our financial services practice area leader Adrienne Vicari joined Jim Cosgrove of Kleinfelder, Inc. and the New Jersey League of Conservation Voters to discuss the benefits of collaboration and offer tips communities can use to form effective partnerships. She identifies specific entities for partnership (including other municipalities, state and federal agencies, property owners, and a variety of non-profit organizations) and shows real world examples of how partnerships are saving municipalities millions of dollars on stormwater management and MS4 compliance.
Watch this free webinar below and contact Adrienne Vicari to discuss partnership opportunities for your community.
Liz Lackey Introduces Girls to Engineering
Today is Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day (or #GirlDay, for short), and we’re happy to support any initiative that encourages young women to enter the engineering field. We have many talented women on our team, and they are always happy to answer questions from young girls considering an engineering career. One of them is Liz Lackey, a staff professional in our water/wastewater group. Here are her answers to some of the most common questions she is asked.
What inspired you to become an engineer?
In high school, I helped sample streams to monitor acid mine drainage in my local area. I also loved math. I asked my teacher how I can do both someday, and he said “environmental engineering”. I went into Penn State with that major, and I never looked back!
How do you think your job makes a difference in the community or makes the world a better place?
My job gives me a chance to feel like I’m helping to protect the environment and people’s health. I design wastewater systems that treat sewage before going into waterways, which protects the water, animals, and community. I also help to design and optimize drinking water plants, which directly protects people’s health.
What is your daily routine at work like?
In a day, I am balancing a number of different projects. A typical week involves performing calculations for chemistry and mechanical equipment, talking with clients to make sure we are meeting their needs, and lots of writing.
What are your favorite parts of the job?
I love the variety of projects I get to work on and seeing all the different technologies and techniques. I also enjoy talking to people and getting to know our clients and my coworkers.
What are you most proud of as an engineer?
I am proud of the small accomplishments, specifically thinking of a solution to a problem that saves a client time and money. You gain their trust and develop a good relationship that way, too.
Do you have a message you’d like to send to girls about why to consider becoming an engineer?
If you are someone who loves math, science, and problem solving, engineering is a really fun job. There’s all kinds of engineering, too, including chemical, computer, mechanical, and electrical. Don’t let any of it intimidate you!
Why do you think it’s important to encourage young girls to consider engineering as a career choice?
I think having diversity in the workplace is always good because people from different walks of life bring different perspectives to the job. Diversity allows for new ideas and makes stronger teams and projects, and not enough women (and minorities!) are in engineering – although that is rapidly changing!
Since we published this feature in 2019, Liz has been promoted to team leader and recognized as a rising star in the industry by Water & Wastes Digest and ENR MidAtlantic. We’re grateful to have such a talented and committed engineer on our team and glad to be able to support her continued growth in this profession.