Our Culture

Our Culture

Empowering Employees

Own Your Impact. Shape What’s Next.

At Kleinschmidt, ownership goes beyond equity—it’s about having an authentic voice in shaping the future. As an employee-owned firm, we’re a community of passionate people who care deeply about rivers, renewable energy, and one another. Here, ideas flow across disciplines, teams collaborate on meaningful work, and careers are shaped by purpose and curiosity.

A Culture That Works for Life

We believe work should support your whole life, not compete with it. Our flexible, hybrid work model empowers employees to show up fully for clients, their families, and themselves. It’s a culture where professionalism doesn’t mean rigidity and where camaraderie, trust, and balance come naturally. That’s why we’ve consistently earned “Best Firm to Work For” recognition.

Grow Expertise. Lead the Future.

At Kleinschmidt, we believe great leaders build great companies at every level. That’s why we invest intentionally in cultivating leadership across our entire organization. Whether you’re a technical expert, project manager, client relationship builder, or aspiring member of firm leadership, there’s a clear and supported path to grow.

We’ve defined four key leadership tracks that align with how we operate and serve our clients:

  • Technical Specialists – Deep subject matter experts who drive innovation.

  • Project Delivery Leaders – Skilled managers who keep complex projects on track.

  • Client & Business Development Leaders – Trusted advisors who build lasting partnerships.

  • Firm Management – Visionary professionals who shape the future of our company.

To keep our leadership pipeline strong and our people supported, we offer development programs that help employees discover their leadership style, build essential skills, and apply them in real time. These programs are designed to meet you where you are in your career journey—and prepare you for what’s next.

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Internal Programs

  • Principal Consultants, Technical Discipline Leaders, and Technical Advisor Roles
  • Formal Mentoring Program
  • Brown Bag Educational Sessions
  • Industry Association and Conference Participation
  • Management Development Training

External Programs

The Ken Blanchard SLII® Self Leadership and Situational Leadership Programs – teaching leaders how to lead situationally and unleash the power of their people

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The Leadership Pipeline Institute and Specialist Pipeline Institute

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“Do good work and make a living at it. Enjoy what you are doing. And the rest will take care of itself.”
– R. Stevens Kleinschmidt