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Cardinal brings you a multitude of civil engineering services. From plats & boundary maps to site, grading, stormwater & road planning, Cardinal is here for all of your engineering needs.

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At Cardinal,

we believe engineering is about people.

Whether it’s surveying an undeveloped property, managing an innovative site design, or planning sustainable stormwater management, we work together to ensure your needs are being met.

-Ryan Cardinal, PE / Owner

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PLAN

We help real estate agents, lawyers, local governments, and others plan their projects for the best results possible.

SURVEY

From Alta Surveys and subdivision plats, to construction staking and certified survey maps, Cardinal makes surveying make sense. We also offer individual property boundaries.

DRONE SURVEY

Using state-of-the-art drone and LiDAR technology, we deliver fast, highly accurate aerial surveys for land development, engineering, and environmental projects.

ENGINEER

Civil engineering is an art, blending the natural world around us with our technical expertise. Cardinal works with you to create grading, storm water management, and utility plans that work together.

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Our Recent Projects

Ryan and his teams expertise is far superior than the rest. Very responsive, wealth of knowledge and a great track recorded with getting the job done quickly and effectively.

Joey B.

Cardinal engineering did a fantastic job surveying our property. Highly recommend them.

Caleb T.

As a registered Architect my expectations are high. I recommend Cardinal for services to my clients. Architect approved !

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Meet Our Team

Get to know the faces behind the quality work at Cardinal! We specialize in civil engineering, from homes to commercial properties, with a commitment to keeping you informed every step of the way.

We’re not just professionals; we’re accessible, here to educate, and dedicated to lasting partnerships.

Ryan Cardinal

President, Professional Engineer

Ryan Cardinal is our Owner and President of Cardinal. He opened his business in 2016 with over 17 years of past engineering experience.

Ryan graduated from Purdue University with a Bachelor in Science. His broad project experiences include coal power, wind power, and commercial to single residential lots. He has worked on varying projects such as municipal, utility, residential, industrial and land development design in civil engineering and construction.

Ryan lives in Walworth County with his wife, Sarah, three children, Trey, Zeke and Vera, and their two dogs, Sully and Daisy!

Lawrence Hachmeister

Operations Manager

Lawrence is our Operations Manager. He has been with Cardinal since 2020. Previous to this position, he was in the US Army for twelve years.

Lawrence graduated from Carthage College with a Bachelor in Classics with an emphasis in Archeology. He has gone on several archeological excavations to Israel and France where he acted from excavator to Director’s Assistant Archeologist.

Throughout his time in the military, he was in different leadership positions and earned several awards including the Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal and the Order of St. Maurice.

Lawrence resides in Walworth with his wife, three children, three dogs and one cat. He loves to do anything outdoors – hunting, fishing, camping or hiking!

Brad Pearson

Private Development Project Manager

Brad is our Private Development Project Manager. He has been with Cardinal since its first few days in business beginning in 2016 alongside Cardinal’s President, Ryan Cardinal.

Brad brings several years of expertise with his college, past work history and on-the-job experiences. His areas of expertise include engineering, construction and development for residential and other private development.

Brad and his wife, Paige reside in Genoa City. They love to go on hikes, bike rides, go to the movies and travel!

Michael J Martin

Professional Engineer, Professional Land Surveyor
Mike is our dual Wisconsin-licensed Professional Engineer and Professional Land Surveyor. He brings over 40 years of diverse, comprehensive, and progressive experience in the fields of engineering, surveying, and public works to our team.

Mike received his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee. Before joining Cardinal Engineering, he spent 23 years as the Director of Public Works and Village Engineer for the Village of Hales Corners. Throughout his career, Mike has been involved in a wide array of land surveying, municipal engineering and public works projects in Southeast Wisconsin including the construction or remodeling of municipal facilities.

He is a lifelong fan of the Packers, Badgers, Bucks, and Brewers and when not watching sports you will find him hunting, fishing, or shooting clay targets. Mike and his wife, Cheryl, reside in Waukesha County.

Ryan Bock

Drone Services Director

Ryan is our Drone Services Director. He has been with Cardinal since 2022. He brings several years of experience as a Commercial Rated Pilot.

Ryan graduated from Gateway Technical College with an Associate in Applied Science/Aeronautics. He also has a Commercial Pilot Certificate AMEL/ASEL and Instrument Rating.

Ryan resides in Fontana with his wife and two boys. He loves spending time with his family and friends and visiting new places!

Natalie Aulds

Administrative Manager
Natalie is our Administrative Manager, bringing more than 20 years of comprehensive administrative experience to the team. She is a graduate of Gateway Technical College, where she earned her Associate degree.

Throughout her career, Natalie has developed a strong foundation in finance and corporate travel, giving her a well-rounded perspective and the ability to support a wide range of organizational needs.

Natalie resides in Twin Lakes with her husband and two children. In her free time, Natalie loves to travel and spend time with her family—embracing every opportunity to “find joy in the journey.”

Erik Oldenburger

Drafting Manager

Erik is our Drafting Manager and has been with Cardinal since 2020. In his role, he works closely with Cardinal’s Drafting Technicians, assisting with project questions and job scope while utilizing Civil 3D. His professional experience includes work on commercial projects.

Erik attended the Divers Institute of Technology.

Erik resides in Walworth with his wife and two children. In his free time, he enjoys fishing and biking.

Luke Lilla

Survey Technician
Luke is a Survey Technician and has been with Cardinal since 2025. In his role, he conducts field work for surveying and engineering projects. His professional background includes extensive experience working outdoors and in the construction industry.

Luke attended Gateway Technical College, where he studied Civil Engineering.

Luke resides in Genoa City with his wife, daughter, dog and two cats. He also lives and works on an apple orchard and enjoys working with trees, gardening and outdoor recreation.

Garrick Olejnik

Survey Manager
Garrick is our Survey Manager and has been with Cardinal since 2023. He oversees the day-to-day scheduling and coordination of our field crews and survey projects, working closely with both field and office teams to keep projects moving efficiently. He also assists with construction skating, field data collection, project deliverables, and troubleshooting in the field.

Garrick’s background is primarily in land surveying, with experience in construction skating, topographic and boundary surveying, and site development. His time in the Army also helped build a strong foundation in discipline, attention to detail, accountability, and working effectively in demanding conditions.

Garrick resides in Delavan with his wife, Payton, and their dog. Outside of work, he enjoys hunting, fishing, motorcycle rides, golfing, and spending time with family and friends.