Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Engineering Partner Since 1970
Benton & Associates has been a trusted provider of engineering and infrastructure solutions since 1970. Our firm combines decades of experience with a client-focused approach, delivering tailored services across civil, water, structural, and transportation sectors. We prioritize accessibility, ensuring our clients receive personalized attention from project inception to completion. Our multi-disciplinary team leverages technical expertise to address complex challenges while maintaining cost-effectiveness. With offices across Illinois, Missouri, and Indiana, we serve public and private clients through comprehensive engineering, surveying, and project management services.Our commitment to continuous improvement drives innovative solutions that enhance community infrastructure. We emphasize collaboration, working closely with stakeholders to align projects with operational needs and regulatory standards. Our legacy of reliability and technical excellence has made us a preferred partner for infrastructure development. By integrating modern technologies with proven methodologies, we deliver durable, sustainable outcomes that exceed expectations. Our teams dedication to growth and client satisfaction remains central to our mission of building better communities.
Services
Civil/Site Development
Drinking Water
Electrical Controls
Rural Water
Structural Engineering
Subsurface Utility Engineering
Transportation
Wastewater
Water Resources
Pools & Recreation
Details
- Year established: 1970
Highlights and features
- We offer 55 years of engineering expertise across diverse infrastructure sectors.
- Our team provides personalized attention from licensed engineers and surveyors.
- We combine multi-disciplinary capabilities with small-firm accessibility.
- Our solutions prioritize operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.
- We maintain long-term client relationships through transparent communication.
What people say
Reliable service
Technical expertise
Effective grant assistance
Timely communication
Long-term partnerships
Services
Civil/Site Development
We design residential, commercial, and industrial sites with sustainable infrastructure and aesthetic considerations. Our services include storm drainage, utility easements, and land use planning. Projects range from schools to urban streetscapes, ensuring functional spaces that enhance community living.
Drinking Water
Our team specializes in water treatment plant design, distribution system upgrades, and regulatory compliance. Services include hydraulic modeling, facility planning, and operational support. We help clients address aging infrastructure and emerging contaminants through cost-effective, resilient solutions.
Structural Engineering
We provide structural assessments and designs for buildings, bridges, and water infrastructure. Our expertise includes 3D modeling, ADA compliance, and retrofitting historic structures. Projects emphasize durability, safety, and aesthetic integration with surrounding environments.
Subsurface Utility Engineering
Our IDOT-qualified SUE services reduce construction risks through precise utility locating and conflict analysis. We deliver GIS mapping and asset inventories to prevent delays. This service ensures safe, efficient project execution for transportation and infrastructure projects.
Transportation
We design rural roads, urban streetscapes, and multimodal transit systems. Services include traffic studies, ROW surveys, and funding assistance. Our solutions integrate with water resources and structural engineering to create connected, accessible transportation networks.
People
Jamie Headen
President
Jamie Headen, PE, has led Benton & Associates since 2022 with 28 years of experience. He specializes in water resources and operational efficiency, maintaining the firms client-centric approach established in 1970.
Reggie Benton
Chairman of the Board
Reggie Benton, PE, SE, joined in 1990 and served as President until 2022. His structural engineering expertise and leadership continue to shape the firms commitment to technical excellence and community impact.
Stefanie Ballinger
Engineer
Stefanie Ballinger, PE, specializes in civil development and transportation projects. With expertise in site design and roadway planning, she contributes to infrastructure solutions that balance functionality and sustainability.
Todd Dablemont
Engineer
Todd Dablemont, PE, leads Missouri operations with a focus on client collaboration. His work spans structural and transportation projects, emphasizing practical solutions for rural and urban communities.
Cameron Jones
Engineer
Cameron Jones, PE, PLS, manages wastewater projects with emphasis on regulatory compliance and system resilience. His dual expertise in engineering and surveying supports comprehensive infrastructure planning.
Questions
What engineering services does Benton Engineering offer?
We provide civil, water, structural, transportation, and subsurface utility engineering services for public and private clients.
Which regions does Benton Engineering serve?
We operate primarily in Illinois, Missouri, and Indiana, with project experience across the United States.
How does Benton Engineering handle project funding?
We assist clients with grant applications and funding strategies for infrastructure projects through federal and state programs.
Can Benton Engineering support rural infrastructure projects?
Yes, we specialize in rural water systems with over 1,000 miles of water main installed in rural communities.