ABOUT SERVICES MARKETS EXPERIENCE TOOLKIT RESOURCES CAREERS CONTACT Home > Newsletters > Why There is a Giffels Webster Why There is a Giffels Webster September 7th, 2021 A common question heard by our team is “What is Giffels Webster?”. The more important question is, “Why is there a Giffels Webster in the first place?” The talented people who make up Giffels Webster come together every day to improve quality of life and make communities better. They do so collaboratively as civil and traffic engineers, landscape architects, planners, surveyors and GIS specialists. You may not know all of our faces, but you’ve likely experienced our impact. While we all work every day to make communities better, we really feel the impact here at Giffels Webster. If you’re wondering what it’s like to work at Giffels Webster, here’s a closer look at our company. Fun Facts about Giffels Webster The Giffels Engineering Company was founded in 1952 by Elmer Giffels and became Giffels-Webster Engineers, Inc. when Frank Webster joined the firm in 1956. In 2012, our current name Giffels Webster was chosen to reflect our broader offering of services. Our 90+ person team resides across three offices in Southeastern Michigan – Detroit, Birmingham, and Washington. We have team members registered in nearly every state! Giffels Webster has been recognized as a Detroit Free Press Top Workplace for four years in a row. Meet the GW Fam At Giffels Webster, our team is family. Here’s a quick introduction to a few members. “Being able to manipulate the lay of the land, create meaningful environments with my team, and experience them personally is what drives me. The view of Detroit from the 12th floor doesn’t hurt either.” – Stacey Tobar, landscape architect, Giffels Webster “Working at Giffels Webster means producing lasting results for real people. Seeing the projects I work on bring new life into our communities is the most rewarding part of my day.” – Brent Kraft, senior engineer, Giffels Webster “I love working in the construction industry because I get to figure out a real life-size puzzle every day. I get to come to work and use my imagination and creativity to help others put their dreams into a format that everyone can visualize and experience.” – Andy Wakeland, senior project manager, Giffels Webster “I really enjoy working on the variety of challenging projects that we see here at Giffels Webster. I feel like I learn something new every day! I enjoy sharing this knowledge with my client communities to help them achieve their goals.” – Jill Bahm, partner, Giffels Webster Our Sweet Digs We thrive off collaboration! It’s one of our core values (read more on Giffels Webster values). Whether the day starts in the field or in our Detroit, Birmingham, or Washington offices, we know great workplaces are a direct result of great people. We attribute our culture to our team creating the best ‘workspaces’ around! Some days our office looks more like this. When it comes to making communities better, we don’t observe from behind a desk. Being on-location at project sites, rolling up our sleeves and volunteering, or exploring the city on two wheels, is how our team takes in all aspects of this philosophy. Why We Show Up Each morning we wake up as civil and traffic engineers, landscape architects, planners, surveyors and GIS specialists. Each day, we are dedicated to making communities better and we choose to do so at Giffels Webster. At Giffels Webster, our daily drive is fueled by the passion we have for the communities in which we work, live, and play. We experience first-hand what’s working, what needs improvement, and where we can lend a hand and make a difference. We’re always looking for individuals who share the same passion. Browse our opportunities and introduce yourself. Our communities are waiting! Sign up for our newsletter Suggested Articles Sustainability & Resiliency Tiny Homes Changing Winter Attitudes Flood Mitigation on Detroit’s Lower East Side NEWS RELEASES Giffels Webster Garners Michigan Top Workplaces Award for Fifth Year in a Row November 15th, 2021 Read More City of Horace Taps Giffels Webster to Align City Ordinances with the Horace 2045 Comprehensive Plan May 10th, 2021 Read More Nancy McClain, PE Appointed to Michigan Board of Professional Engineers March 29th, 2021 Read More The City of Coldwater and the Village of Cass City Adopt Giffels Webster’s Clearzoning February 22nd, 2021 Read More Read Full Archive SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER © 1995 – 2021 Giffels Webster. All Rights Reserved. | Site Map | Privacy Policy