TERRA Engineering, Ltd. (TERRA) is a woman-owned, full-service engineering firm that also offers Landscape Architecture and Land Surveying services. We provide quality services for client-specific solutions within scope, budget, and schedule.
MISSION
Enhance communities.
VALUES
Excellence
Deliver outstanding quality and performance, while striving for continuous improvement and innovation.
Integrity
Commit to honest, transparent and ethical conduct.
Stewardship
Protect resources by responsibly managing what has been entrusted to our care.
Collaboration
Value the unique contribution people bring.
VISION
Empower our team to be industry leaders and the partner of choice.
History
TERRA Engineering, Ltd. was started by Karen Steingraber and Jamil Bou-Saab in 1992, beginning their journey building strong relationships with clients. In 2000, Senior Vice President George Ghareeb was added to the team and appointed to manage operations in a then newly opened office in Peoria, Illinois. This has since encouraged TERRA to expand our reach to greater communities and to broaden our markets. TERRA continues to open new doors, having added an office in St. Louis in 2011 and an office in Milwaukee in 2013.
Today there are over 100 employees with a wide variety of specialties. As the company continues to grow, we emphasize the importance of mentorship and presence. By focusing on the continuous growth of each of our experts, we continue to refine our skills to remain on the frontier of engineering and design to serve our communities to the best of our ability.
Culture
Continuous learning, innovation, and collaboration are at the core of TERRA’s culture. We strive to create an environment in which all can comfortably and authentically express their thoughts and ideas and effectively engage with the organization. Each member of our team is an important part of TERRA’s success and the success of its people.
Giving Back
As an involved member of the community, TERRA and its employees contribute to the common good of our communities by helping those less fortunate. Our employees give back in many ways, such as serving as board members for local not-for-profit organizations, organizing group outings to support charities, and fundraising for a variety of causes.
Careers
Join our talented team at TERRA and help shape the future of professional services. If you’re looking for an opportunity to challenge yourself, be innovative, and collaborate with other smart and talented people, apply now!
Our LEADERSHIP Team
KAREN STEINGRABER
President
JAMIL BOU-SAAB, PE
Executive Vice President
GEORGE GHAREEB, PE
Senior Vice President
Awards
2022 - Present
2017 - 2021
2011-2016
2006-2010
2001-2005