This year marks a special milestone for Urban – our 65th anniversary. Founded in 1960 by seven engineers in the heart of Philadelphia, we have remained true to our roots while growing into a nationally recognized leader in engineering, design, and construction services. As we celebrate this anniversary, we reaffirm our commitment to technical excellence, a client-centered focus, and a people-first approach.

We are also thrilled to announce the appointment of our new Interim President & CEO, Jim Bilella, PE. With more than 32 years of experience at Urban, Jim has witnessed firsthand the evolution of our firm and its impact. He has progressed through a variety of different positions and roles during his career at Urban. He has seen how the firm operates from several different perspectives, positioning him perfectly to guide us into the future.

People are the foundation of Urban’s success. Without our talented professionals’ technical skills, relationships, work ethic, and drive, we would not be the firm we are today.

During the past 12 months, we have welcomed several key hires, adding new talent with fresh perspectives and extensive experience in their respective market sectors. This continued growth has led to exciting opportunities (including some currently unfilled) for passionate professionals seeking to make a lasting impact.

Our work continues to earn industry recognition. Among our recent awards are:

• Project of the Year - Over $100 million project for U.S. 1 Improvements Section RC2 from the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) Mid-Atlantic Chapter
• Overall Project of the Year Award for U.S. 1 Improvements Section RC2 from the CMAA Mid-Atlantic Chapter
• Project of the Year Award - Projects over $20 million for the Betsy Ross Interchange Section BR2 from the American Society of Highway Engineers (ASHE) Delaware Valley Section
• Project of the Year Award - Projects under $20 million for SR 2006, Section 476 - MacDade Boulevard Interchange by ASHE Delaware Valley Section
• National Recognition Award for the Elizabeth Station Reconstruction from the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC)
• Diamond Award for the Easton Road Roundabouts Safety Improvement Project from ACEC/PA

Urban’s impact is expanding through significant infrastructure initiatives. This includes billion-dollar Program Management Oversight projects with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and collaborations with various Departments of Transportation (DOT), toll road authorities, international and regional airports, and rail and transit authorities, among others.

"We are excited to celebrate our 65-year legacy. Reaching this milestone is about our commitment to continuous improvement and the passion of our team,” said Jim Bilella, President & CEO of Urban Engineers. “I would like to thank our clients, partners, and employees for their support and dedication.”

Above all, our 65th anniversary reflects the values we have upheld since day one: integrity, innovation, and a commitment to investing in our people, clients, and performance.

Thank you to our clients, partners, and employees for being part of a remarkable 65-year journey. Here’s to the next 65 years of progress, purpose, and possibilities.

Learn more about open positions at www.urbanengineers.com/careers