ENGINEERING THE SUCCESS
OF OUR COMMUNITIES


SINCE 1965

CIVIL ENGINEERING | STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING | LAND SURVEYING | ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

Hampton, Lenzini and Renwick, Inc. is an employee-owned professional services firm, originating in Illinois, that specializes in providing high-quality transportation engineering, environmental, and surveying services. Our team has adopted a "your work is our work" philosophy since 1965, which allows us to offer innovative and practical solutions for every project.

HLR awarded 2024 Employer of Choice!

We're proud to be named a 2024 AEC Employer of Choice® by PSMJ Resources, Inc., the leading business management consultancy in the architecture and engineering industry worldwide. This award recognizes firms that have mastered workforce retention and productivity by achieving the highest level of employee engagement.

ISPE’s Best Place to Work for 2024

We are thrilled to be awarded the Illinois Society of Professional Engineers (ISPE) 2024 "Best Place to Work"! This recognition reflects our commitment to employee satisfaction and a supportive work environment. Discover what makes HLR stand out and experience our award-winning culture firsthand!

Featured Projects


From major-scale engineering projects to the beautified turn of a public street, HLR is known for delivering improved design and infrastructure solutions that create better-functioning communities and a healthier environment.

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Giving back to Our Communities


We work hard to give back.

HLR corporately and individually embrace the responsibility to make a positive difference in the communities in which we live and work by giving back our time and resources — and we are always actively seeking more ways we can help!

LATEST NEWS & INSIGHTS


By HLR April 11, 2025
The HLR Roadrunners were back in action on April 10, taking part in the 14th Annual R-Games for Chair-ity hosted by Rieke Interiors at their Elgin headquarters. This spirited event transforms traditional volleyball into a seated showdown, all in support of a great cause— Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley’s Positioning and Mobility Clinic . The clinic plays a critical role in helping children with disabilities gain greater independence through customized mobility solutions and adaptive equipment. The games were filled with energy, teamwork, and more than a few impressive chair maneuvers. While the trophy slipped through our fingers this time, the real win was contributing to a mission that changes lives. We’re grateful to Rieke Interiors for bringing the community together once again for a fun-filled day of friendly competition and charitable giving. Check them out at www.rieke.com —a 100% women-owned company designing spaces that inspire connection and creativity.
By HLR January 9, 2025
Hampton, Lenzini, and Renwick, Inc. (HLR) is proud to announce that the City of Elgin's Airport Road Detention Basin Retrofit project has been recognized with a 2025 Public Works Project of the Year Award by the American Public Works Association (APWA) Fox Valley Branch. This award celebrates excellence in the management, administration, and implementation of public works projects by recognizing the alliance between the managing agency, the engineer, and the contractor who work together to complete public works projects. The project, completed in partnership with the City of Elgin and contractor Martam Construction, Inc., transformed an outdated, concrete-lined detention basin into a naturalized stormwater facility that enhances water quality and supports ecological health. Innovative Green Infrastructure Historically, untreated stormwater runoff from the basin could carry pollutants directly into the Fox River, contributing to water quality challenges. The retrofit replaced the concrete channel with a meandering flow path and native vegetation designed to slow water flow, filter pollutants, and provide habitat for local wildlife. Additional features, such as sedimentation zones and a plunge pool, further optimize pollutant capture and water quality. Sustainability and Climate Resilience The project introduced over 60 species of drought- and flood-resistant native plants, creating a resilient ecosystem capable of withstanding extreme weather conditions and minimizing long-term maintenance. These improvements align with the City of Elgin’s Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit goals, demonstrating a forward-thinking approach to sustainable stormwater management. Collaboration, Success, and Community Benefits HLR worked closely with the City of Elgin and Martam Construction, Inc. to design, permit, and construct the retrofit. Rigorous planning and commitment to sustainability ensured the project’s success. The reconstructed basin has become a valuable asset for the local community, offering enhanced aesthetics, opportunities for wildlife observation, and the beauty of dynamic seasonal changes in the plant communities. Adjacent stakeholders have praised the project for its environmental stewardship, particularly with the removal of dense brush that previously limited visibility. The Airport Road Detention Basin Retrofit showcases how public works projects can address immediate environmental needs while preparing for future climate challenges. HLR is honored to have collaborated with the City of Elgin to deliver a solution that improves the detention basin, supports biodiversity, and benefits the community for years to come. The award will be officially presented during the 2025 Fox Valley Branch Awards Luncheon on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at the Bartlett Hills Golf Club & Banquets in Bartlett, IL.
DuPage Court Revitalization, Elgin, IL
By HLR December 11, 2024
We are thrilled to announce that the City of Elgin and Hampton, Lenzini and Renwick, Inc. (HLR) have been recognized with an ACEC Illinois 2025 Engineering Excellence Special Achievement Award for the DuPage Court Revitalization project. This prestigious award celebrates the innovative engineering solutions and collaborative efforts that transformed a vital community hub in Downtown Elgin.

AWARD-WINNING CLIENT SATISFACTION

We're proud to be a recipient of the 2022 Premier Award for Client Satisfaction by PSMJ Resources, Inc. This award is the only designation in the industry that highlights firms’ commitment to client experience.

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At HLR, we know that our employees are the key to our continued success. If you’re interested in a rewarding career at a firm that has repeatedly been voted AEC Employer of Choice® by its employees, we’d like to meet you! Whether you are an engineer, surveyor, environmental scientist, or business professional—you might be the missing piece to our growing HLR family.

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