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About SKS Engineers LLC

Our History

Established in 2011, SKS Engineers, LLC office was in Decatur, Illinois with Jerrel L. Shaffer as President. Out team of licensed professionals has been providing quality engineering services to central Illinois for over 50 years. Our services include civil engineering, geotechnical, mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineering, structural engineering, land development, and land surveying services and material testing and quality control services.

In 2011 we acquired Land Engineers LLC, a civil engineering firm in of Bloomington, Illinois.  With this Bloomington office, we are able to better serve our Clients in northern parts of the state.

Our Clients

The diverse scope of services we offer allows us to serve a wide range of clients, including architects and engineers, contractors and construction managers, federal, state and local governments, educational and financial institutions, realtors, land developers, industrial firms, agribusinesses, waste management facilities and  others.

Our Qualifications

SKS Engineers LLC has one of the most complete and versatile engineering and technical staffs in downstate Illinois. We have the in-house capability and equipment, expertise and experience to offer a multitude of engineering and technical services. We can provide geotechnical investigations, boundary and topographic surveys, feasibility studies, economic analysis, preliminary and final designs, construction plans and specifications, estimates of probable costs and construction quality control testing and inspections.

We are licensed to provide engineering services in Illinois and 26 other states which include Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana,  Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and Wisconsin.  Our staff also includes licensed structural engineers and professional land surveyors.

SKS Engineers LLC is prequalified with the Illinois Capital Development Board in the areas of civil engineering, land surveying, structural engineering, mechanical and electrical engineering.

SKS Engineers LLC is prequalified with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)  in the categories of Special Services-Surveying and Highways-Roads and Streets.

We have experienced engineering technicians and the necessary field equipment and laboratory facilities to provide subsurface investigations and construction quality control services required on many projects.   Most of our field staff hold IDOT certificates for testing soils, concrete and asphalt.

Whether it is a small project or a large project, new construction or renovations, SKS Engineers LLC has experienced and qualified staff ready to work with you.

Please give us a call and we will be happy to discuss your project.