Palmer Engineering earned top honors at the 2026 Engineering Excellence Awards, receiving the Grand Conceptor Award from the American Council of Engineering Companies of Kentucky (ACEC Kentucky) on March 26, 2026, for its work on “Moving Mountains, Connecting Appalachia.”

Congratulations to Grayson Maddox on being awarded the Ron & Linda Spradling, Benchmark Construction Scholarship!

Recently, Maci Moore, a civil engineering student at Marshall University and an intern in Palmer’s West Virginia office, returned to her alma mater, East Carter High School, to speak with students about “Is Engineering For You?”

Palmer Engineering is excited to be an exhibitor at the West Virginia Construction & Design Expo, taking place March 25-26, 2026 at the Coliseum & Convention Center in Charleston.

This recognition celebrates Palmer’s work on the US Route 460 Relocation Project in Pike County, Kentucky—a transformative infrastructure initiative that is reshaping regional connectivity and economic opportunity in Eastern Kentucky.

In Lexington, Kentucky, the Wolf Run Watershed stands as a strong example of how long-term planning, collaboration, and data-driven decision-making can lead to meaningful environmental progress.

Surveying standards play a critical role in ensuring consistency, accuracy, and reliability across projects. For the first time in more than a decade, Kentucky’s Standards of Practice for surveying are being updated—reflecting changes in technology, workflows, and the evolving needs of the industry.

At Palmer Engineering, surveying has been at the heart of our work since the firm was founded in 1969. Today, our survey team provides a wide range of services to support transportation projects across Kentucky, helping agencies and communities make informed decisions from the earliest stages of project development.

At Palmer Engineering, surveying has been at the heart of our work since the firm was founded in 1969. Today, our survey team provides a wide range of services to support transportation projects across Kentucky, helping agencies and communities make informed decisions from the earliest stages of project development.

As part of our celebration of National Surveyors Week, we’re excited to share resources that help students learn more about the important role surveyors play in planning and building our communities.

As we gear up for National Surveyors Week next week, we’re working on some fun and educational materials to share. Here’s a sneak peek at one of them — a coloring and activity sheet inspired by the time a curious horse decided to check out a surveyor’s total station in the field.

Palmer Engineering recently welcomed local high school students to its Lexington office for its first-ever Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day, offering a behind-the-scenes look at civil engineering in action during National Engineers Week.

As Palmer Engineering celebrates 57 years, we reflect on the history, growth, and values that continue to guide our work today.

Palmer Engineering is proud to recognize Ryan Steffen, PE, Project Manager in our Northern Kentucky office, for his participation in the Leadership PE Class.

As part of National Engineers Week, Palmer Engineering is excited to share a new Exploring Engineering webpage featuring a collection of free, classroom-friendly engineering activities designed for preschool through elementary students.

Every engineer starts somewhere. For many on our team, that journey began with curiosity — a desire to build, to solve problems, and to make a difference. From early inspiration to professional responsibility, they’re sharing what shaped their path — and the advice they’d offer the next generation stepping into the field.

Recently, members of the Palmer Engineering team visited the Mt. Parkway construction site in Eastern Kentucky to see firsthand the significant progress being made on this transformative infrastructure project.

Last week, Natalie Willett, an intern in Palmer Engineering’s Lexington office and Secretary of the University of Kentucky ASABE Student Branch, represented UK at the Midwest Regional Rally (MRR) hosted by Purdue University.

Palmer Engineering is excited to connect with students at the Western Kentucky University School of Applied Engineering & Sciences Construction Fair on February 18, 2026.

As Palmer Engineering prepares to celebrate 57 years in business, we’re looking back at a milestone moment from our history. This article, originally published in 1994 in The Winchester Sun, highlights the firm’s 25th anniversary and the foundation that helped shape where we are today.