Discover how Palmer Engineering’s GIS team uses mapping, data analysis and drone technology to support engineering projects and help clients make informed decisions.

In honor of Professional Engineers Day, some of Palmer's licensed Professional Engineers share what earning a PE license means to them—and the responsibility, public trust, and lasting impact behind the profession.

National Intern Day, which is on July 30, 2026, gives us an opportunity to recognize the students who spend their summers learning, growing, and making meaningful contributions to our team. Meet Palmer Engineering's 2026 summer interns and learn about their hands-on experiences, mentorship, and professional growth.

Behind every mile of the Mountain Parkway Expansion in Eastern Kentucky is a team of dedicated professionals working to turn complex designs into reality. Among them is Chelsea DeWitt, PE, a transportation engineer whose expertise in 3D modeling is helping move the project from concept to construction.

The work behind every transportation project starts long before construction begins. During National Right-of-Way Professionals Week, Palmer Engineering celebrates the professionals who help make progress possible.

Palmer Engineering celebrates the Class of 2026, recognizing recent graduates and interns who gained valuable hands-on experience, mentorship, and professional development through the company’s internship program.

When most people drive across a bridge, they don’t think twice about what’s holding them up. But behind the scenes, bridge inspections play a critical role in keeping our infrastructure safe and reliable.

We asked members of our team to share what goes into a bridge inspection—and what they’re looking for along the way.

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.

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.

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.

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.