The Peoria, Illinois Office

Leading the IEI Team in Peoria

Thu Truitt, P.E., Peoria Operations Manager

“An IEI strength is providing more personal attention to our clients,” says Operations Manager Thu Truitt. “Whenever called, we’re available to focus on a customer need.”

Thu has 20 years of experience with federal, state, municipal and private sector clients, leading site, road and bridge projects from conception through design, permitting and construction completion.

Meeting needs comes naturally to Thu. In Peoria, she is a mentor for local high school students, working with the Economic Development Council to encourage high school internships. On the world stage, she’s served as a Peace Corps volunteer and is now a member of Engineers Without Borders and the Society of Women Engineers.

Capabilities

IEI Peoria’s design and inspection engineers have worked with numerous city and state agencies throughout Illinois. The team has support from 60+ professionals in IEI’s New York, Chicago, Indianapolis and Springfield, Illinois offices, most of whom are licensed Professional or Structural Engineers.

From streetscapes to massive roadway reconstruction projects, IEI provides a diverse range of civil engineering services for roadways, highways, traffic engineering, structural facilities and bridges.

IEI can serve public and private organizations as the prime consultant or as a DBE.

IEI & Peoria

The IEI Peoria team has worked closely with the City of Chicago Department of Water Management, the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Indianapolis Department of Public Works and several other organizations on large and small projects.

Highlighted Projects:

• MacArthur Bridge Replacement Phase 1 and 2; City of Peoria, Peoria, IL
• Bishop Erosion Control and Grand View Erosion Control; Peoria Park District; Peoria, IL
• Southtown Projects; City of Peoria; Peoria, IL
• IDOT PTB 151-035, Various-Various Phase I & II Engineering Services; Illinois Department of Transportation; Peoria, IL
• Smithville Road Bridge over Copperas Creek; Peoria County; Peoria County, IL
• Citywide Bike Masterplan; ALTA Planning & Design; Peoria, IL

Commitment to Growth within the City of Peoria.

Since 2009, IEI has shown excellent resolve and has positioned itself to continue to grow its portfolio of projects within the City of Peoria. Through corporate responsibility, IEI has become a part of the Peoria community, from active involvement with local boards, committees and events to providing summer internships and mentoring Peoria students.