COURTESY OF KLEINSCHMIDT
For six decades, Kleinschmidt has helped shape the hydropower landscape across North America, delivering engineering, regulatory, and environmental solutions that balance technical excellence with environmental responsibility. Founded in 1966, the firm has grown alongside an industry defined by complexity and change. As Engineers Week celebrates the engineers shaping our world, Kleinschmidt reflects on a legacy of 60 years defined not only by expertise but by people, innovation, and purpose.
Hydropower projects demand far more than technical accuracy alone. Aging infrastructure, evolving regulations, environmental constraints, and community expectations require engineers to think creatively and adapt continuously. Built on six decades of experience, Kleinschmidt meets those challenges head-on—combining thoughtful problem-solving with practical ingenuity to deliver durable, sustainable solutions that stand the test of time.
Today, that legacy is carried forward by a team of nearly 100 engineers spanning disciplines including civil, mechanical, electrical, and dam safety engineering. With professionals located across North America, including more than 25 engineers in Maine, the firm brings an average of 22 years of specialized hydropower experience to every project. This depth of expertise translates into meticulous technical drawings, specifications, and reports developed to meet the industry’s most stringent engineering and regulatory legal standards.
Kleinschmidt’s comprehensive engineering services reflect both versatility and longevity. From rehabilitating aging dams and modernizing hydropower facilities to designing new infrastructure, performing condition assessments, and supporting construction, the firm is trusted to navigate complexity with clarity. Many client relationships span decades, underscoring a reputation built on consistency, accountability, and results.
At its core, Kleinschmidt is driven by its people. As an employee-owned firm, it places a strong emphasis on mentorship, professional growth, and continuous learning—ensuring the next generation of engineers is equipped to lead with both technical excellence and environmental stewardship. As Kleinschmidt marks 60 years, the firm looks ahead with the same commitment that has guided it since 1966: empowering engineers, honoring the past, and advancing sustainable hydropower for the future.
