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✨ Intern Week 2026 ✨

This week is Intern Week at AET, and we are excited to welcome 45 interns to our St. Paul office. Intern Week is a dedicated experience designed to introduce interns to AET, our people, and the impactful work we do.

This incredible group represents locations across our footprint and brings a wide range of perspectives and areas of study, including civil and geotechnical engineering, chemistry, human resources, marketing, and more.

Throughout the week, interns are connecting with leaders, exploring AET’s work in the field, building new skills, and getting to know one another. From hands-on experiences to team bonding, it has shaped up to be a memorable week.

We are proud to have such a talented group joining Team AET and cannot wait to share more highlights! 🚧🦺🔬👷🎉

This , we honor, remember, and celebrate the courageous individuals who gave their lives in service to our nation. May we never forget their sacrifice, bravery, and unwavering dedication. We are deeply grateful for their selflessness and heroism.

Wherever and however you are observing Memorial Day, wishes you a safe and meaningful holiday!

The ACEC Annual Convention and Legislative Summit wraps up this week in Washington, D.C., bringing together engineering leaders from across the country to shape the future of our profession and champion the communities we serve.

This year’s event is especially meaningful for AET, as our CEO, Dan Larson, steps into national leadership as ACEC’s incoming Chair. At a pivotal moment for our industry, Dan is helping drive important conversations on policy, progress, and the path forward—grounded in service, innovation, and lasting impact.

We are proud to have a strong AET presence at the convention, with Kate Marcotte, Brian Arman, Nick Berglund, and Andy Walters actively engaging in discussions that strengthen our industry and advance our mission of Working Together to Build a More Certain World.

Dan, Brian, and Kate also had the honor of accepting an award on behalf of Dr. Jussara Tanesi for her project, Empowering Agencies: Framework for Accepting New Materials in Concrete Pavement Specifications, recognizing her enduring contributions and meaningful impact on the profession.

We leave this week energized by the connections made and conversations sparked, and we are excited to keep this important work moving forward together.

Happy Administrative Professionals Day! Today, we thank our project administrators for the great work they do and the support they provide every day to teams across AET.

As employee‑owners, they bring our principles to life by putting people first through care and professionalism, embracing excellence through attention to detail and follow‑through, and helping us succeed together by keeping projects moving and teams connected.

Their work allows our project managers, engineers, and field teams to focus on serving our clients and communities, strengthening both our culture and our results. They are an essential part of what makes AET successful.

As part of the ACI Spring 2026 Convention, ACI committee members took to the ice on March 30 at Rosemont Ice Arena for the Richard Stehly Memorial Hockey Throwdown, blending friendly competition with a meaningful cause. The event raised funds for the Richard Stehly Memorial Scholarship, honoring Richard Stehly—former ACI president, one of AET’s founders, and an avid hockey player whose passion and leadership left a lasting impact on the industry.

The evening highlighted the strength of the ACI community and its shared commitment to supporting undergraduate students studying concrete and related fields. A special thank-you to the referees, Gerard Moulzolf and Megan Huberty, along with emcee Patrick Barnhouse, for helping make the event a success.

On March 19, VP of IT Brian Zwart represented AET as he joined Nick Talsma of Ludia Consulting for the Microsoft Fabric Masterclass at the .

Together, they delivered a real-world customer and partner perspective on what it truly takes to move from a strong data foundation to meaningful AI activation. Their conversation walked attendees through the early stages of the AI journey, highlighting practical ways organizations can build momentum, create early wins, and prepare for long-term impact.

We are proud to contribute to the conversations shaping the future of AI adoption and innovation.

Vote for People’s Choice! The 2026 American Council of Engineering Companies of Minnesota Engineering Excellence Awards are here! Visit the online gallery to explore 25 impressive entries from Minnesota firms.

Our project, “Framework for Accepting New Materials in Concrete Pavement Specifications,” was a concrete research study contracted by WisDOT to accelerate the agency’s acceptance of new “alternative” supplementary cementitious materials (ASCM) proposed for use in concrete pavement mixes.

Cast your vote now: https://tinyurl.com/nhbnbeev! Voting ends on Friday, February 6.

Happy ! Today, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. His vision of justice, equality, and unity continues to inspire us all. As we reflect on his impact, we reaffirm our commitment to a people‑first culture grounded in respect, compassion, and care.

Let’s carry his spirit forward by choosing courage and kindness in the way we collaborate, support one another, and work together to build a more certain world.