We Welcome Seven Members Joining HEI as Full-Time Staff!
Welcome Jonathon Andresen
Congratulations to Jonathon Andresen on transitioning from an intern to a full-time civil engineer! Jonathon began working as an engineering intern in the Fargo office and continues to be located there on the transportation team.
Originally from Foley, MN, he attended North Dakota State University where he earned a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
Fun Facts:
- What drew you to HEI, and what excites you most about joining our team? Ideal location in Fargo and I’ve heard nothing but good things about HEI from people that work here.
- What do you enjoy doing outside of work? Hunting, fishing, and snowmobiling.
- What is your favorite way to relax and unwind after a busy day? Cook a nice dinner and relax outside on the patio.
- What’s your favorite snack? Doritos.
- What is your favorite fuel for staying energized? Celsius or iced coffee.
Welcome Trever Austin
Congratulations to Trever Austin on transitioning from an intern to a full-time civil engineer! Trever began working as an engineering intern in the Grand Forks office and is now part of the water resources team in the Bismarck office.
Originally from Minot, ND, he attended the University of North Dakota where he earned a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
Fun Facts:
- What drew you to HEI, and what excites you most about joining our team? The team at Houston, getting to know the business and to better understand processes unique to the company.
- What do you enjoy doing outside of work? Working out, hunting, working on motorcycles/cars.
- What is your favorite way to relax and unwind after a busy day? Work on a personal project at home.
- What’s your favorite snack? Jerky.
- What is your favorite fuel for staying energized? Coffee.
Welcome Michael Bautch
Originally from Watkins, MN, he attended North Dakota State University where he earned a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
Fun Facts:
- What drew you to HEI, and what excites you most about joining our team? I enjoy the culture, the good work-life balance, and look forward to working with a company with a good reputation.
- What do you enjoy doing outside of work? Hiking, biking, and being outdoors.
Welcome Taylor Bunton
Originally from Burlington, IA, he attended Drake University where he earned a bachelor’s degree in environmental science.
Fun Facts:
- What drew you to HEI, and what excites you most about joining our team? I enjoyed the atmosphere and the people throughout my time as an intern. I also believe it’s a great place for me to grow and learn! It is exciting to work as a scientist while also being able to do design work/modeling!
- What do you enjoy doing outside of work? I enjoy hunting, golfing (any sports really), traveling, and being with family.
- Do you have any pets? Back home with my family I do! We have a Boston Terrier and a Boston Terrier/Pug.
- Random fact about you? I have a twin sister.
- What is your top bucket list destination? I would really like to visit Greece.
Welcome Jude Kraft
Congratulations to Jude Kraft on transitioning from an intern to a full-time civil engineer! Jude began working as an environmental engineering intern in the Omaha office and is now part of the water resources team in that office.
Originally from Omaha, NE, he attended the University of Nebraska Omaha where he earned a bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering.
Fun Facts:
- What are some of your hobbies? Pickleball, guitar, cooking, and hiking.
- What is your most memorable vacation? Ireland, France, and Sicily for graduation.
- What is your most memorable concert? King Gizz or Sturgill Simpson.
- What are your favorite sports? Soccer and tennis.
- What are you currently watching? Just finished Severance, working on Tires second season.
- What inspired you about this career? I knew the projects I saw were something I wanted to be a part of, and the people I met were people I wanted to work with.
Welcome Gabi Schmoll
Congratulations to Gabi Schmoll on transitioning from an intern to a full-time civil engineer! Gabi began working as an engineering intern in the Fargo office and is now part of the structures team in that office.
Originally from Northfield, MN, she attended North Dakota State University where she earned a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
Fun Facts:
- What are some of your hobbies? Working out, reading, and camping.
- What is your most memorable vacation? Traveling to Germany, Austria, and Croatia for my post-graduation trip!
- What is your top bucket list destination? Iceland or Spain.
- What inspired you about this career? Being able to make a difference in the community around me and seeing how it can improve the quality of life.
Welcome Jacob Schwab
Congratulations to Jacob Schwab on transitioning from an intern to a full-time civil engineer! Jacob began working as an engineering intern in the Fargo office and is now part of the transportation team in that office.
Originally from Sioux Falls, SD, he attended the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology where he earned a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
Fun Facts:
- What are some of your hobbies? Guitar, reading, hunting, sports, hiking, biking.
- What is your most memorable vacation? Skiing trip to Snowy Range, CO.
- Do you have a favorite food? Chori Pollo.
- What is your favorite podcast? Pints with Aquinas.
- What are your favorite sports? Baseball, football, and volleyball.
- What is currently on your playlist? Caamp, Avett Brothers, Billy Joel, The Backseat Lovers, and Johnny Cash.
- What is your work fuel? Black Coffee.
- What inspired you about this career? Learning about all the intricacies that go into designing and the purpose for each of those parts.
