Bartlett & West is a prominent employee-owned engineering firm headquartered in Topeka, Kansas. Founded in 1951 by Charlie West and Harry "Bus" Bartlett as a small, entrepreneurial partnership, the company began with land development projects, including contributions to the Kansas Turnpike. Over the decades, it has grown steadily into a nationally recognized multi-disciplinary leader, celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2026.
Today, Bartlett & West employs more than 475 employee-owners and operates offices across the Midwest and beyond. As a 100% employee-owned company (ESOP), it emphasizes a client-focused culture, community involvement, and innovative solutions. The firm has earned accolades such as repeated rankings among the nation's Top 500 Design Firms by Engineering News-Record (ENR)—most recently for an 18th consecutive year—and recognition as one of the best places to work.
Specializing in building stronger, smarter, more connected infrastructure, Bartlett & West offers a wide range of services, including:
- Civil and structural engineering
- Transportation (roads, highways, rail)
- Water supply, wastewater, and stormwater management
- Energy and renewable energy solutions (including biogas)
- Site development, landscape architecture
- Surveying, construction management, and GIS
- Strategic planning and asset management
The firm's work supports communities and industries nationwide, from rural water systems to transmission lines and industrial parks. With a commitment to sustainability, technology integration, and giving back through volunteerism and philanthropy, Bartlett & West continues to lead communities toward a better tomorrow.
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