CIVIL ENGINEERING AND DESIGN FOR MUNICIPAL AND PUBLIC PROJECTS 

The Village of Roselle has begun construction of the Biological Nutrient Removal Upgrade Project at its Jerry A. Botterman Sanitary Treatment Plant. The project incorporates recommendations outlined in the Village’s 2022 Wastewater Facility Plan, which ensure compliance with future wastewater effluent regulations and improve the facility's reliability by replacing aging equipment. The improvements include converting the existing Oxidation Ditch to a Biological Nutrient Removal process for phosphorus and nitrogen removal, construction of a Chemical Feed Building to allow Alum to be used to aid in the phosphorus removal process, and replacement of the Influent Screens and Final Clarifier equipment. John Burns Construction Company began construction of the Chemical Feed Building in the fall of 2025, work is progressing as scheduled. Over the next year, Trotter and Associates will continue to work closely with the Village and John Burns Construction Company to help ensure the project’s success. 

Trotter and Associates, Inc. is partnering with the Village of Sussex, Wisconsin, on the 2025 WPCF Improvements Project, which aims to modernize critical systems at the wastewater treatment facility. Upgrades to screening, filtration, and aeration equipment are being implemented to enhance facility operations and maintenance.  With the hard work and coordinated efforts of Sabel Mechanical LLC and Pieper Electric, Inc., the project is expected to be completed on time.

The $1.36 million Village of Algonquin Braewood Lift Station Rehabilitation project is complete. Delivered in collaboration with the Village of Algonquin and Dahme Mechanical Industries, Inc., the project was completed on schedule and within 1.4% of the original construction contract amount. Following a 2022 condition assessment by Trotter and Associates, Inc. (TAI), improvements were identified to increase lift station and force main capacity. The force main replacement was completed in 2024, followed by lift station rehabilitation and system integration. Improvements included upsized pumps, VFDs, and piping; replacement of the grinder, flow meter, and odor-control equipment; electrical and HVAC upgrades; and connection to the new 16-inch force main. Station capacity increased from 1,500 GPM to 5,000 GPM, supporting future Village development. 

The City of Saint Charles has completed Sequence #1 of the Ohio Avenue and Kautz Road Raw Water Main Installation Project, advancing critical water infrastructure improvements. The work included installing a new raw water main between Well No. 8 and the future Well No. 14, along with other key infrastructure components and roadway restoration. Most of the water main was installed using horizontal directional drilling to minimize surface impacts and limit disruption, and hydrants were installed by open-cutting. Trotter and Associates supported the City by securing EPA funding, designing the water main alignment, assisting with the bidding process, and observing construction in cooperation with City staff. 

The $42.6 Million Phase 2A Rehabilitation project at the City of Batavia's WWTF is nearing completion, several months ahead of schedule and with less than 0.5% in change orders. After completing off-site utility and roadway replacement, bike path realignment, replacement of the process flow disinfection system, and rehabilitation of the final clarifiers, wastewater was completely transferred over to the brand-new Headworks and Primary Clarifiers in October 2025. This project’s success is a result of the outstanding dedication and collaboration of the General Contractor IHC, the City of Batavia Public Works staff, and our Trotter project representatives. We sincerely thank everyone for making this achievement possible!

The City of Saint Charles has completed Sequence #1 of the Ohio Avenue and Kautz Road Raw Water Main Installation Project, advancing critical water infrastructure improvements. The work included installing a new raw water main between Well No. 8 and the future Well No. 14, along with other key infrastructure components and roadway restoration. Most of the water main was installed using horizontal directional drilling to minimize surface impacts and limit disruption, and hydrants were installed by open-cutting. Trotter and Associates supported the City by securing EPA funding, designing the water main alignment, assisting with the bidding process, and observing construction in cooperation with City staff. 

Trotter and Associates, Inc. provided start-to-finish engineering services to the Village of Fox Lake for their 2025 Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) Roadway Improvement Project, delivering support from initial conceptual design through final construction closeout. The project rehabilitated over one mile of Village roads using a strategic mix of reconstruction and resurfacing techniques. The team’s expertise allowed the Village to make the most of its MFT funds while meeting critical infrastructure needs. By utilizing full-depth pavement reclamation with cement in conjunction with conventional milling and resurfacing operations, the Village successfully addressed underlying subgrade deficiencies in critical areas while extending roadway rehabilitation across multiple streets throughout the community, within the established project budget. Trotter and Associates, Inc.'s comprehensive approach ensured efficient project delivery, regulatory compliance, and optimal utilization of available funding resources for this essential infrastructure investment.

Madeline Tiedt joined Trotter and Associates, Inc. in January as a full-time Staff Engineer working with the Civil Team in the St. Charles office. Madeline, a Purdue University graduate in Environmental and Natural Resource Engineering, brings experience in environmental site assessments, field sampling, hydrologic modeling, and watershed analysis. Her academic work included international projects focused on sustainable agricultural systems, and she served as a mentor in Purdue’s Women in Engineering organization.  We’re proud that Madeline is building her career at TAI and contributing to the firm’s growing Civil Team!

Erika Salisbury returns to Trotter and Associates, Inc. as a full-time staff engineer in our St. Charles, IL office. After interning with TAI’s Water/Wastewater Team last summer — where she assisted with force main profiles, IL EPA permit submittals, and construction specification updates — Erika earned her Environmental and Ecological Engineering degree from Purdue University. In September, just before graduation, she passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, earning her Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T.) certification.  It is no surprise that Erika has already re-engaged in active projects, bringing both continuity and technical discipline to the team. We are proud to welcome her back to TAI, where she will advance her career while supporting our projects and valued clients.

After two internships with TAI, Annette Winterland joined the firm full-time following her graduation from Purdue University with a degree in Environmental and Ecological Engineering. While in college, Annette was active in Engineers Without Borders and in WEFTEC student programs and competitions. Upon graduation, she earned her Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T.) designation, marking an early milestone in her professional development! With prior project and field experience at TAI, Annette has seamlessly transitioned into her role, bringing familiarity and strong momentum! We are delighted she is back and with us full-time!