Chapman joins Bartlett & West to develop Power Delivery team

TOPEKA, KANSAS – Neal Chapman recently joined Bartlett & West as senior project manager on the Power Delivery team. He brings nearly 30 years of industry experience working for electric utilities, project developers and engineering firms.

Chapman will be a resource to support power delivery projects of all sizes throughout the company. In this position, he will be at the forefront of leading the growth of Bartlett & West’s presence in the design and delivery of electrical transmission, distribution and substation projects. “We are excited to have Neal join our team to expand upon the exceptional civil and survey services we have provided electric utilities for many years. We are now able to offer our power clients a full suite of services,” said Steve Schultz, Emerging Markets team.

Chapman is a registered Professional Engineer in Texas, Missouri, Kansas and Nevada. He holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology in Rolla. His specialty and main career focus has been in overhead line design and has managed numerous projects that vary in size, voltage and scale up to 250 miles and $400 million.

Chapman said, “I'm excited to join Bartlett & West and be part of a team that offers such a unique blend of size, geography, and a strong clientele. The expansive reach across various regions provides an incredible opportunity to work on diverse projects and leverage the company's extensive resources and established relationships. With Bartlett & West's strong client base, I'm looking forward to making a significant impact from day one and contributing to innovative solutions.”

Currently, Bartlett & West provides clients in Kansas and Missouri with surveying and civil site design on electrical infrastructure projects. Casey Colbern, senior project manager on the Planning-Civil-Site team, said, “With the addition of a power delivery focus to the company, we can expand our experience and build on the quality service our clients have trusted us to deliver for years.”