Raising the Grade: Keller’s Commitment to Improving Idaho’s Infrastructure

The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) is the nation’s leading authority on infrastructure. They recently released their 2025 report card and gave Idaho a “C” rating.  That’s up from a “C-” last time and is notably better than the national average of “D.” This progress tells a story of steady improvement—and civil engineering firms…

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Employee Spotlight: Ashley Wolgast, Project Coordinator

Not everyone at a civil engineering firm is all about formulas and math. It takes a mix of minds to keep things structurally sound. Take Ashley Wolgast, for example. As a recent addition to our Project Coordinator team, her role is key to keeping our people on task and the project on schedule and on…

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Civil Engineering That Goes Beyond Design

When it comes to great engineering, a quality design is just the beginning. A lot of the heavy lifting actually starts when the plans leave an engineer’s hands. Whether it’s a sprawling infrastructure project or a small site upgrade, our goal at Keller is to see that our designs are built right. Because when engineers stay…

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Keller’s PNCWA 2025 Annual Conference Roundup

What happens when the region’s leading water and environmental professionals get together to tackle the industry’s most pressing issues? Keller found out last week as our team attended the PNCWA 2025 Annual Conference hosted in Portland, Oregon. It was a special opportunity to connect with colleagues, exchange ideas, and learn from some of the best…

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KELLER VOICES: WHERE PEOPLE EXPLORE, LEARN, AND GROW

When was the last time you felt encouraged to try something new? To take a risk? Or embrace challenges that matter to you? At Keller, you can do it all. Here, we create the space, tools, and support for people to follow their passions and build a meaningful career. Check out the following stories of…

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Keller Voices: How We Grow from Within

At Keller, people don’t just build careers—they thrive. Our team members are supported, empowered, and given opportunities to make a real difference in their careers, communities, and daily lives. The stories below exemplify what growth from within looks like at Keller. Morgan Cushing: From Administrative Assistant to Manager Morgan first joined Keller as an Administrative…

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When Necessity Drives Innovation

Turning Gooding’s upgrade challenges into a treatment plant success Faced with aging infrastructure and tightening environmental regulations, the City of Gooding (City) knew it was overdue to modernize its Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP). Long equipment lead times and the risk of operational disruption during construction raised the stakes and demanded a bold, strategic approach. But…

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Shaping Our Company, Our Culture, and Our Impact

Shannon Williams Named Principal Engineer at Keller Associates “Find what makes your heart sing, and everything else will fall into place.” That’s the advice Shannon Williams gives her colleagues. And it’s exactly how she approaches her work. Today, Keller Associates is proud to announce her well-earned promotion to Principal Engineer. This accomplishment recognizes her dedication…

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Leadership by Example

Justin Walker Steps into New Role at Keller Associates as Principal Engineer Keller Associates has had the privilege and good fortune of working with Justin Walker for 22+ years. And now, we’re proud to announce his promotion to the new senior leadership role of Principal Engineer. During his tenure, Justin has made a positive impact…

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New Leadership Role, A New Path to Success

Keller Associates Names Jim Pex Principal Engineer and Business Development Lead We recently announced that Jim Pex is stepping into the newly expanded senior leadership role of Principal Engineer and Business Development Lead. Based in Bend, OR, Jim will continue supporting clients across the region while mentoring the next generation of professionals. Since joining Keller,…

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