At Keller, we are committed to fostering a culture that values every individual’s uniqueness. Our Core Values are central to how we approach both our projects and our employees. We understand that Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) is not just a metric or the latest buzzword—that real and true progress requires dismantling barriers, forging relationships, and reshaping our business practices. We also know that achieving our DE&I goals requires paying attention to our daily activities and interactions, and we are striving to shift the paradigm to a mature program that is incorporated into everything we do.
Women’s Forum
Internal Mentoring
Professional Organizations for Minorities
Professional Development
DE&I Committee
At Keller, our DE&I Committee serves as the driving force behind Keller’s efforts to enhance DE&I, keeping us connected to our employees and the communities we engage with. Some of the Committee's strategic goals include the following:
Be intentional with employee development so that underrepresented populations have an equitable process for continuous development and promotion within the company.
Create a culture of continuous DE&I learning and training so that our people are familiar and comfortable with a variety of perspectives.
Create a culture of inclusivity which will foster a sense of belonging, encouraging team members to grow their careers at Keller.
Women’s Forum
In early 2023, we launched a companywide Women’s Forum to offer mentorship and a forum for addressing the unique challenges and opportunities women in the engineering industry face. Our goal is to empower women at Keller by cultivating an inclusive environment that supports their professional growth and leadership aspirations.
Internal Mentoring
In 2022, we rolled out our first mentoring program. The program facilitates connections between staff members across roles, locations, and experience levels. It is a funded program that provides opportunities for leadership and professional development throughout the company. Check out TJ's story to find out about the role internal mentoring played in his career development.
Professional Organizations for Minorities
We support employee’s involvement in professional organizations and committees, including groups geared toward women and minorities such as Women’s Transportation Seminar, Women Leading Water, and Women in Environment. Women in leadership positions in industry organizations are an integral part of the Keller team and have active roles in the National American Public Works Association, American Council of Engineering Companies, American Society of Civil Engineers, and various local and regional professional organizations.
Professional Development
We offer internal and external technical and career development to all staff. Our internal training covers a range of topics, including seminars and lunch-and-learns conducted by external consultants. We prioritize sending staff to project management and design-related training sessions to enhance their skills and capabilities.
Moreover, we believe in the importance of continuous learning for all staff members. Throughout the year, we provide internal and external opportunities for both technical and non-technical staff to attend training sessions, workshops, and educational programs to broaden their skills. Our annual performance appraisal process, intentional goal setting, and career path development means that we continuously provide avenues for growth.