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Karpinski Engineering is pleased to announce Lee Hodkey’s promotion to Associate. Lee has demonstrated exceptional leadership, initiative, and dedication to the firm’s mission of “going beyond” for our clients, our colleagues, and our communities.

When challenges arise during construction, Lee is someone project teams know they can count on. With a deep understanding of engineering design and the construction process, Lee brings the experience, attention to detail, and collaborative approach needed to keep complex projects moving forward.

Lee joined Karpinski Engineering in 1999, spending his first 11 years in mechanical engineering design. For the past 16 years, he’s led our construction administration efforts, bringing both design and construction experience to some of our firm’s largest healthcare, higher education, and cultural projects. He works alongside owners, contractors, and design teams to navigate field challenges and find practical solutions.

Lee’s influence extends beyond the jobsite. He brings lessons learned during construction back to our design teams, helping improve the quality and constructability of our work. He’s also championed jobsite safety training, strengthened construction administration processes, and become a trusted resource across the firm.

Having been part of Karpinski Engineering for nearly two-thirds of the firm’s history, Lee has helped build the relationships and collaborative culture that define who we are today.

“You can’t tell the story of Karpinski Engineering without mentioning Lee,” said Karpinski Engineering President Jeremy Bowers.

Ask anyone who’s worked with Lee, and there’s a good chance they have a story to share. While his technical knowledge and attention to detail have earned him a reputation for quality, it’s his willingness to help others that has left a lasting impression.

“Lee genuinely cares. He wants everyone to succeed, and he is willing to help you get there,” Jeremy shared.

It’s a commitment Lee demonstrates regularly. During weekly production meetings, he’s known for reminding colleagues that while he’s busy, he’s never too busy to help. Whether he’s working through a construction issue, sharing his experience, or stepping in on another project, Lee makes time for the people around him.

Looking back on his career, Lee expressed appreciation for the people who have supported him and the opportunities he’s had to take on new responsibilities.

“I’ve had opportunities that are certainly beyond what I think I’d receive anywhere else,” Lee shared.

Lee’s promotion to Associate recognizes a career spent connecting design and construction, strengthening our work, and investing in the people around him.