CGC, Inc.: Geotechnical Engineering and Construction Materials Testing in Wisconsin

Construction Testing & Oversight
Geotechnical Engineering Services

CGC, Inc. Professional Engineers (PE) and our professionally certified staff of field technicians, laboratory analysts and project managers are committed to work with you cooperatively.

Contact us for assistance with all of your projects large or small from one-story additions to high rise buildings and facilities, lakes and retention ponds, wastewater treatment plants, landfills, highways, bridges and other structures requiring professional engineering services.

For accessibility assistance or to request an accommodation using our website software please call our Madison office: (608) 288-4100 CST.

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About Us


Core Services

Our services are actively sought by those seeking value. Our construction industry colleagues who depend on us consists of architects, engineers, real estate developers, general contractors, sub-contractors, attorneys, residential builders, facility owners, the State of Wisconsin Department of Transporatation (WisDOT) and quite frankly anybody that needs us to play in the dirt to help build safe sturdy buildings resting upon our Mother Earth.

CGC, Inc. is especially skilled with the provision of Quality Management Program (QMP) compliant geotechnical engineering and testing services required by the State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) and the State of Wisconsin Department of Administration Division of Facilities Development (DFD).

  •   Construction Testing & Oversight
  •   Geotechnical Engineering
  •   Geotechnical Consultation
  •   Geotechnical Laboratory Testing
  •   Materials Laboratory Testing
  •   Quality Management Plan Compliance

Our Project Commitment

CGC, Inc. remains focused and committed to our cooperative team effort philosophy. Our commitment remains forthright...

 On every project large or small each of us at CGC, Inc. will provide each client and all colleagues with the highest quality services in an amicable and cost-effective manner. 

— Michael N. Schultz, P.E.
   President, CGC, Inc.

Services and Qualifications


CGC services, with details on each page
ServiceWhat it covers
Geotechnical Engineering ServicesSubsurface investigation, foundation recommendations, earthwork and slope stability by licensed professional engineers.
Construction Testing ServicesConcrete, earthwork, foundation, pavement and structural frame testing and observation, to WisDOT methods.
Geotechnical & Materials Laboratory TestingSoils, aggregate, asphalt, concrete and masonry laboratory testing with a methods and standards table.
Asphalt Mixture Design & TestingSuperpave mix design and WisDOT QMP asphalt testing; Madison laboratory AMRL-accredited for HMA testing.
WisDOT Construction Testing & Quality AssuranceConstruction testing, observation and quality assurance for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.
Management Team & Licensed Professional EngineersThe people behind CGC, with Wisconsin DSPS professional engineer license numbers.
Qualifications at a glance
Laboratory accreditationThe Madison laboratory is accredited for HMA testing by the AASHTO Materials Reference Laboratory (AMRL) and WisDOT.
State programsQuality Management Program (QMP) compliant geotechnical engineering and testing for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and the Department of Administration Division of Facilities Development.
Licensed engineersWisconsin professional engineers with DSPS license numbers listed on the management team page.
OfficesMadison (Dane County) and West Allis (Milwaukee County), open Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Contact Us


 Madison Office
CGC, Inc.
2921 Perry Street
Madison, WI 53713 USA

    Mon. - Fri. 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

     (608) 288-4100 CST

   (608) 288-7887 Fax

  

 

 Milwaukee Office 
CGC, Inc.
336 South Curtis Road
West Allis, WI 53214

    Mon. - Fri. 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

     (414) 443-2000 CST

   (414) 443-2099 Fax

  

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Frequently Asked Questions


What does CGC do?

CGC, Inc. is a Wisconsin geotechnical engineering and construction materials testing firm. Its services include geotechnical engineering, construction testing and observation, geotechnical and materials laboratory testing, asphalt mixture design and testing, and quality management program (QMP) compliant testing for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, delivered from offices in Madison and West Allis.

Where are CGC's offices and when are they open?

The Madison office is at 2921 Perry Street, Madison, WI 53713, telephone (608) 288-4100. The West Allis office is at 336 South Curtis Road, West Allis, WI 53214, telephone (414) 443-2000. Both offices are open Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Central time.

Who uses CGC's services?

CGC's clients include architects, engineers, real estate developers, general contractors, sub-contractors, attorneys, residential builders, facility owners, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) and the Wisconsin Department of Administration Division of Facilities Development (DFD).

What is a WisDOT quality management program (QMP)?

WisDOT's Standard Specifications, section 701, set the general requirements for quality management programs on state highway work. Contractor quality control sampling and testing must be performed by technicians certified through the Highway Technician Certification Program, and the department performs verification testing against the contractor's results.

How can I verify that CGC's engineers are licensed?

CGC's management team includes professional engineers licensed in Wisconsin, and their Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) license numbers are listed on the management team page. Current license status can be checked on the DSPS LicensE portal.

WisDOT reference: 2025 Standard Specifications, section 701.

Work With Us


CGC, Inc. accepts employment inquiries for the following positions in their Milwaukee County (West Allis) and Dane County (Madison) Offices...

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Our firm is seeking a full-time Senior Geotechnical Engineer to provide oversight, review and management of geotechnical projects of varying complexity; perform and supervise geotechnical analyses and development of recommendations in written reports; provide technical review of reports and proposals prepared by geotechnical staff. Supervise and develop technical skills of less experienced engineers and technicians. Candidate would be located in either our Madison or Milwaukee office, although periodic travel between locations may be necessary.

Required Qualifications & Experience

  • Minimum 10 years of work experience practicing geotechnical engineering, preferably within southern Wisconsin.
  • Graduate of an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited university with a bachelor's degree in civil, geotechnical or geological engineering.
  • Possess a Wisconsin Professional Engineer's License in good standing or if licensed by another state apply and be approved by the State of Wisconsin's Reciprocity Program.
  • Must have valid WI driver's license, with a good driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Extensive experience with developing, coordinating and managing geotechnical subsurface exploration scopes and programs.
  • Knowledge and experience with American Association of State Transportation and Highway Officials Load and Resistance Factor Design (AASHTO LRFD) for bridge, box culvert and retaining walls, slope stability analyses, building foundations/deep foundations, soil improvement, and familiarity with geotechnical testing and exploration methods.
  • Prior experience with construction materials testing, particularly foundation subgrade evaluations, subgrade proof-rolling, and deep foundation installations.
  • Master's Degree in geotechnical engineering

Work Week

  • Monday – Friday, typically 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Minimum 40 hrs/week

Pay & Benefits

  • Pay is based on level of prior experience; $80,000+.
  • Bonus opportunities
  • 401(k), with employer match
  • Health/dental/vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off/Sick leave
Engineering Technicians

Working knowledge in the field and/or laboratory testing. Quality Management Program (QMP) compliance a plus.

  • Asphalt
  • Concrete
  • Highway construction inspections
  • Soils
Field Service Engineers

Minimum 2-4 years civil and/or geotechnical experience. Quality Management Program (QMP) compliance a plus.

  • Client contact
  • Field engineering services
  • Quality assurance testing
  • Subsurface investigations
  • WisDOT highway & bridge inspections
Field Engineers

A minimum three years State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) transportation project management experience is required.

A mastery of the State of Wisconsin WisDOT Specifications is mandatory.

  • Erosion Control
  • Grading
  • Landscaping
  • Paving
  • Structures
  • Traffic Control
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CGC, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. A valid driver license and motor vehicle insurance is required for all positions. If you believe you are qualified and interested in working for CGC, Inc. please fill out and submit this form.

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