Engel Excavating | Full-Service Heavy Civil Contractor

WHO WE ARE

Engel Excavating is a sitework contractor servicing commercial, industrial, and municipal projects across the Midwest. We blend field-proven experience with modern technology to turn complex sitework into solid foundations.

Meet the Team

By the numbers

Engel at a Glance

120+

pieces of equipment

98%

customer return rate

2,600

annual safety training hours

WHAT WE DO

Delivering End-to-End Sitework Solutions

Specializing in total sitework packages, Engel offers sitework, wet utilities, demolition, and landfill services.

Yellow excavator lifts soil under partly cloudy sky.

Sitework

We handle every phase of sitework, from excavation to bio retention, erosion control, and final grading.

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Worker guides concrete pipe lifted by excavator on site.

Wet Utilities

Our in-house utility crews are experienced in installing water mains, sewer, and stormwater systems.

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Four excavators parked in sunlight at a construction site.

Demolition

We execute interior, specialty, and total building demolition with precision and safety.

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Landfill

We bring expertise to landfill cell construction, capping, piping, and fitting installations.

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Affiliations and Memberships

AEM Associated Earth Movers Inc. in black on white.

Yellow oval badge: ENGINEERS LOCAL 139, union seal, equipment.

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Safety Initiatives

Safety is Our Culture

From pre-job planning to daily accountability meetings, we prioritize safety on every project, for every person.

Safety Software

We use safety management software to track inspections, JHAs, and employee training to fix issues before they become incidents.

PPE

Proper PPE is required on all of our jobsites, including hard hats, high-vis vests, and additional protective equipment to meet OSHA requirements.

Daily Operations

We hold daily safety discussions to maintain a safe workplace. Everyone on our crew has the authority to stop work, talk it out, and resolve the problem.

Accountability

We prioritize safety with trench protection systems, ongoing training, equipment inspections, and compliance with OSHA, HAZWOPER, and MSHA.

Working with Engel

Hear from Our Clients

“Having dependable subcontractors is critical, and the Engel team has been great to work with. They show up on time, communicate, and consistently deliver quality work.”

Adam Gerondale

Director of Specialty Services, Lunda Construction

“From Engel’s management to their field crew, everyone understands the importance of conducting themselves in a safe, professional manner. We don’t always get to pick our earthwork contractor, but I know our team rests easier when we see Engel’s name on the ‘bid awarded to:’ line!”

Brandon Blank

Director of Risk Management, Miron Construction

“I have worked with Engel on several landfill projects, each with its own set of unique challenges. The success of these projects was largely due to the experience, dedication, and conscientious efforts of the Engel crew. It was a pleasure working with them.”

Mark Powers

Geologist and Field Manager, Tetra Tech