JEO Consulting Group

JEO Consulting Group

Engineering, architecture, surveying, planning for communities

Overview

JEO Consulting Group provides multidisciplinary services for communities, including engineering, architecture, surveying, planning, environmental sciences, community engagement, and funding. Their work translates broad expertise into practical projects for villages, cities, counties, and states, often pairing planning and design with funding strategies to help communities thrive. Their approach combines a broad, integrated service offering with a local, people-first mindset: they operate across ten Midwest offices with over 200 staff, delivering personalized attention while leveraging the resources of a large firm. They differentiate themselves through a long-standing, family-like culture, deep local presence, and a commitment to sustaining the places people call home. Their goal is to help communities succeed and prosper by solving problems wherever they are and supporting leaders, residents, and local institutions.

Significant Headcount Growth

About JEO Consulting Group

Simplify's Rating
Why JEO Consulting Group is rated
C+
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated C on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Consulting

Government & Public Sector

Design

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Wahoo, Nebraska

Founded

1937

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What believers are saying

  • Tim Adams became COO in December 2025, sharpening operational discipline.
  • JEO won 2026 ACEC recognition for North Fork Riverfront and I-635 bridge projects.
  • Brian Willham’s 2026 traffic leadership hire strengthens transportation work and master planning.

What critics are saying

  • Revelio shows 2026 postings fell 28.6%, signaling softer demand or tighter budgets.
  • JEO’s 516-person workforce barely declined in 2026, stalling after years of expansion.
  • Regional dependence on Nebraska, Iowa, and Kansas exposes JEO to local public-works cutbacks.

What makes JEO Consulting Group unique

  • JEO pairs civil engineering, architecture, surveying, planning, and funding under one Midwest shop.
  • JEO’s 1937 Nebraska roots anchor deep municipal relationships across Iowa, Kansas, and Nebraska.
  • Sand Creek Construction Company gives JEO design-build execution beyond pure consulting.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Flexible Work Hours

Wellness Program

Performance Bonus

Professional Development Budget

Company Equity

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

11%

1 year growth

11%

2 year growth

11%
JEO Consulting Group
Apr 2nd, 2025
Tim Adams joins JEO Consulting Group's Leadership Team as director of operations

Tim Adams joins JEO consulting group's leadership team as director of operations.

KSN-TV
Jan 15th, 2025
Engineering firm honored for new Amidon Ave. Bridge

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) - JEO Consulting Group, Inc., the engineering firm behind the new Amidon Avenue Bridge over the Arkansas River in north Wichita, has received the Engineering Excellence Award from the American Council of Engineering Companies of Kansas.

Rural Media Group
Jan 4th, 2024
Baker and Associates joins JEO Consulting Group

Established in 1937, JEO Consulting Group has a rich history of serving communities in Nebraska and has expanded its reach with 14 offices in Iowa, Kansas, and Nebraska.

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