Business Details
50 Years
experience
Engineering, Ecology & Landscape Architecture Solutions in Chicago, IL
Founded in 1976, Hey & Associates has dedicated nearly five decades to delivering comprehensive solutions for water resources and natural resource challenges. Our multidisciplinary team of engineers, ecologists, and landscape architects collaborates to design innovative, sustainable projects grounded in environmental science and engineering principles. With expertise in stormwater management, ecological restoration, and resilient landscape design, we serve institutional, public, and private sector clients across the Midwest. Our engineers specialize in civil, ecological, and water resources disciplines, offering planning, design, and construction phase services for infrastructure projects. Our ecologists lead wetland delineation, mitigation, and restoration efforts, navigating complex regulatory frameworks to achieve client goals.Landscape architects focus on parks, green infrastructure, and transportation projects that balance functionality with environmental stewardship. Prequalified by the Illinois Department of Transportation in multiple categories, we combine technical excellence with a commitment to sustainability. Our staff includes certified professionals in floodplain management, arboriculture, and ecological restoration, ensuring projects meet rigorous standards. We emphasize client collaboration, tailoring solutions to site-specific constraints, budgets, and schedules while maintaining transparency throughout the process. This enduring focus on quality, innovation, and client satisfaction has established us as regional leaders in integrated environmental engineering.
Services
Civil Engineering
Stormwater Management
Ecological Restoration
Landscape Architecture
Wetland Mitigation
Construction Engineering
Drainage Solutions
Green Infrastructure
Regulatory Permitting
Natural Area Design
Details
- Year established: 1976
Highlights and features
- We offer 48 years of specialized experience in water resources engineering.
- Our multidisciplinary team combines engineering, ecology, and landscape architecture expertise.
- We are prequalified by the Illinois Department of Transportation in six categories.
- Our staff includes certified floodplain managers and professional engineers.
- We provide comprehensive services from planning through construction management.
Associations and certifications
- Illinois Department of Transportation (Roads and Streets)
- Illinois Department of Transportation (Location Drainage Studies)
- Illinois Department of Transportation (Waterways Typical)
- Illinois Department of Transportation (Waterways Complex)
- Illinois Department of Transportation (Pump Stations)
- Illinois Department of Transportation (Landscape Architecture)
- Illinois Department of Transportation (Construction Inspection)
Services
Civil Engineering
Our civil engineering team provides comprehensive planning, design, and construction phase services for water resources projects. We specialize in stormwater management systems, sanitary and storm sewer infrastructure, and site development improvements. With expertise in hydraulic structure design and streambank stabilization, we deliver solutions that integrate environmental considerations with functional infrastructure needs for municipal and private clients.
Ecological Restoration
We develop customized ecological restoration plans addressing wetlands, prairies, and aquatic ecosystems. Our services include wetland delineation, mitigation design, and invasive species management using integrated pest management principles. By combining flood control with habitat restoration, we create sustainable ecosystems that improve water quality while meeting regulatory requirements and client-specific project goals across urban and rural landscapes.
Landscape Architecture
Our landscape architects create sustainable designs for parks, transportation corridors, and green infrastructure projects. We specialize in native plant integration, hardscape design, and resilient site solutions that enhance community spaces. Services include trail systems, stormwater management landscapes, and context-sensitive transportation corridor improvements that balance aesthetics with environmental functionality for public and private sector clients.
Stormwater Management
As regional leaders in stormwater management, we provide watershed planning, drainage improvements, and green infrastructure solutions. Our services include hydraulic modeling, floodplain management, and detention basin design to mitigate urban flooding. We help municipalities and developers comply with regulatory requirements while implementing cost-effective systems that reduce runoff and improve water quality in urban environments.
Regulatory Permitting
We navigate complex federal, state, and local environmental regulations for wetland and water resource projects. Our team prepares permit applications, conducts environmental impact assessments, and ensures compliance with endangered species protections. With decades of experience in regulatory frameworks, we streamline approval processes for clients while maintaining environmental stewardship and project feasibility.
People
Jeff Wickenkamp
President
30-year engineering veteran specializing in stormwater management and flood mitigation. Holds multiple professional certifications including Diplomate Water Resources Engineer. Led major drainage improvement projects and stormwater master plans across the Midwest while serving on industry association boards.
Vincent J. Mosca
Vice President
30-year ecological expert with extensive wetland regulatory permitting experience. Specializes in endangered species compliance and green infrastructure design. Provides technical leadership for ecological restoration projects and frequently presents on water quality improvement strategies to professional audiences.
Patrick Lach
Principal Civil Engineer
19-year water resources engineering leader with expertise in hydrologic modeling and green infrastructure. Manages Chicago office engineering team and holds professional licenses in four states. Former president of the Illinois ASCE section with extensive public sector project management experience.
Dave Kraft
Principal Civil Engineer
19-year engineering professional specializing in streambank stabilization and water resources permitting. Leads Volo office engineering operations with expertise in construction management and hydraulic modeling. Holds multiple professional certifications including Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control.
Tim Pollowy
Senior Landscape Architect
30-year landscape architecture expert focusing on natural area restoration and sustainable design. Registered in Illinois and Wisconsin with specialized training in context-sensitive transportation solutions. Oversees implementation of complex projects combining ecological principles with functional site design requirements.
Questions
What engineering services do you offer?
We provide civil engineering services including stormwater management, drainage design, site development, and infrastructure planning for public and private sector clients.
Do you handle ecological restoration projects?
Yes, we specialize in wetland restoration, prairie reconstruction, and aquatic ecosystem management using science-based approaches tailored to site-specific conditions.
Are you licensed in multiple states?
Our professionals hold licenses in Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Michigan with regional expertise across the Midwest.
How do you approach green infrastructure?
We integrate green infrastructure solutions that manage stormwater while providing environmental and community benefits through parks, bioswales, and permeable pavement systems.
Can you assist with regulatory permitting?
Our team navigates federal, state, and local environmental regulations, preparing permit applications and ensuring compliance for wetland and water resource projects.
What transportation projects do you handle?
We design landscape improvements and green infrastructure for roadways, integrating sustainable solutions with transportation infrastructure requirements for municipal and state agencies.
