Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Engineering Partner Since 1933
Founded in 1933, Horner & Shifrin has established itself as a leader in multidisciplinary engineering and professional services. Our firm combines decades of experience with cutting-edge technology to deliver innovative solutions for clients across diverse markets including government, healthcare, education, and utilities. As a 100% employee-owned company, we maintain a culture of accountability and excellence, ensuring every project benefits from senior-level oversight and technical expertise. Our commitment to quality is evidenced by our receipt of numerous professional awards and an 80% client retention rate. We specialize in full-cycle project delivery from initial planning and surveying to construction administration, with particular strengths in transportation infrastructure, water resources, and geospatial technologies.Our team of certified professionals brings deep technical knowledge and practical problem-solving skills to every engagement, maintaining rigorous compliance with industry standards. With offices across the Midwest and South, we serve clients nationwide while preserving the personal attention that has defined our approach since our founding. Our leadership team includes recognized experts in their fields, many with decades of experience in both public and private sector projects. Through continuous investment in emerging technologies like LiDAR scanning and UAS aerial mapping, we ensure our clients receive the most advanced solutions available. This combination of experience, ownership culture, and technological innovation makes Horner & Shifrin the right choice for complex engineering challenges.
Services
Transportation Engineering
Building Services
Water Resources
Geospatial Solutions
Construction Management
Environmental Permitting
Site Development
Surveying
Wastewater Systems
Public Involvement
Details
- Year established: 1933
Highlights and features
- We have 90+ years of continuous engineering expertise since 1933
- Our 100% employee-owned structure ensures exceptional accountability and quality
- Award-winning transportation infrastructure design-build specialists with MoDOT
- Advanced geospatial technology capabilities including LiDAR and UAS mapping
- Senior-level staff oversight on every project regardless of size
What people say
Award-winning innovation
Senior-level staff oversight
Employee-owned accountability
Repeat client satisfaction
Advanced technology adoption
Services
Transportation Engineering
Our transportation engineering services deliver comprehensive solutions for roadway and bridge projects, including design-build methodologies that save time and costs. With eight MoDOT design-build projects completed since 2006, we specialize in optimizing infrastructure for safety and efficiency. Our team provides complete project lifecycle management from initial planning through construction administration, utilizing advanced modeling and traffic analysis tools to create sustainable transportation systems.
Geospatial Solutions
We offer cutting-edge geospatial services combining aerial acquisition, LiDAR scanning, and traditional surveying techniques. Our UAS drone technology captures high-resolution data for topographic mapping and infrastructure planning, while handheld LiDAR systems provide precise 3D modeling for complex structures. These solutions support informed decision-making across industries, with seamless integration into GIS platforms for ongoing project management and analysis.
Water Resources
Our water resources engineering addresses stormwater, flood protection, and watershed management challenges through innovative design solutions. We provide comprehensive services from initial environmental assessments to final construction, incorporating sustainable practices that balance regulatory requirements with community needs. Our expertise includes hydraulic modeling, drainage system design, and floodplain management to protect communities and infrastructure from water-related risks.
Building Services
We deliver complete building systems engineering including MEP/FP design for commercial, healthcare, and educational facilities. Our approach integrates mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems with energy-efficient solutions that meet modern building codes. From initial concept through construction documentation, our team ensures optimal functionality, sustainability, and compliance for both new construction and renovation projects across multiple market sectors.
Construction Management
Our construction management services provide continuous oversight and technical expertise throughout project execution. We offer inspection, quality control, and schedule coordination to ensure adherence to design specifications and budget parameters. With experienced professionals monitoring every phase, we maintain strict compliance with safety standards while facilitating communication between stakeholders to guarantee successful project delivery.
People
Steve Donahue
President
With extensive engineering experience, Steve Donahue leads Horner & Shifrin's strategic direction while maintaining active involvement in major client relationships and project oversight.
Mike Banashek
Executive Vice President, Technical Operations
Mike Banashek oversees technical operations, ensuring engineering excellence across all projects while leveraging his structural engineering expertise to mentor technical staff.
Jarrett Jasper
Senior Vice President, Business Unit Leader, Transportation
Jarrett Jasper directs transportation initiatives with deep expertise in MoDOT projects, bringing innovative solutions to complex infrastructure challenges across multiple states.
John Gilmore
Business Unit Leader, Geomatics
John Gilmore leads geospatial services, combining technical proficiency with strategic vision to advance the firm's mapping and surveying capabilities through emerging technologies.
Cindy Baumann
Associate Vice President, Human Resources Director
Cindy Baumann shapes Horner & Shifrin's employee-centric culture, overseeing talent development and HR strategies that support the firm's 100% employee-owned structure.
Questions
What engineering services does Horner & Shifrin offer?
We provide transportation, water resources, building systems, geospatial solutions, environmental permitting, and construction management services across multiple market sectors.
How long has Horner & Shifrin been in business?
Founded in 1933 in St. Louis, we have delivered engineering solutions for over 90 years with continuous family of ownership.
What makes Horner & Shifrin different from other engineering firms?
As a 100% employee-owned firm, we combine ownership accountability with technical expertise and innovative technology adoption across all projects.
Do you work on public and private sector projects?
Yes, we serve both public agencies and private clients with customized engineering solutions tailored to each project's unique requirements.
What geographic areas do you serve?
While headquartered in St. Louis, we operate across Missouri, Illinois, Arkansas, and throughout the United States for major infrastructure projects.
How do you handle complex infrastructure projects?
We employ design-build methodologies and advanced technologies like LiDAR scanning to efficiently manage complex projects while maintaining strict quality control.
Videos
