Company: West Point Engineers PLLC          

Founded In:  2006

Number of Employees:  15

Describe what your organization does in two sentences.  

At WPE, our team of decorated combat veterans and civilians is to leverage our expertise in Engineering to contribute to the betterment of society’s infrastructure. As the Commonwealth of Kentucky’s only State and Federally classified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, we are driven by a commitment to excellence and innovation, aiming to provide top-tier design, project management, and engineering solutions across various sectors.

Who do you serve?  

Our primary client is the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense, providing engineering services to VA Medical Centers across the country. However, we also have many civilian clients and currently hold contracts with the City of Louisville and University of Kentucky, providing a wide range of engineering and architectural services.

One fact you may not know about my organization is… 

West Point Engineers is the only Kentucky AND Federal Certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Engineering Firm.

In addition to traditional engineering expertise, we are proud to employee several certified ASIS certified Physical Security Professionals and also specialize in Physical Security improvements and design. We are currently providing this Physical Security design and assessment for the Space Force at a US radar site in North Dakota.

Our westernmost client is in Oregon.  Our southernmost client is Puerto Rico.  Our most eastern client is in North Carolina.  Our northernmost client is in Maine.  We work nationwide.

What sets your business apart from others in the way you attract and retain talent? 

In addition to a very relaxed culture, West Point Engineers provides 100% paid employee benefits including health, dental, and vision, 401K match up to 4%, STD, LTD, and Life Insurance. We understand the need for flexibility, and offer excellent benefits, which include professional development and growth opportunities as well as unlimited paid vacation/PTO for exempt positions. All benefits provided by West Point Engineers begin on date of hire.

What do you like about being an investor in Greater Louisville Inc.?  As a small business, we greatly appreciate the budget solutions offered which allow for discounts that include healthcare. In addition to having access to top leadership and business consulting services, GLI has also informed and coached WPE on how to take advantage of tax credits. We appreciate the support provided by GLI.

How does your organization engage in the community? WPE invests time and resources into UofL Speed School of Engineering and the Cardinal Career program. As a growing company it is important that we invest in our local junior engineers offering mentorship and professional advancement. WPE is also a proud supporter and contributor to the Kids Cancer Alliance which offers programs for children with cancer,  allowing reprieves from their cancer battle, providing countless smiles, and instilling hope for the future.

West Point Engineers has retired Navy and Air Force veterans on staff along with multiple Military Academy graduates of the United States Military Academy and the United States Air Force Academy who stay engaged in Veteran events nationwide.

How can people engage with your organization? WPE is located at 1941 Bishop Lane Suite 400 Louisville, KY 40218.  You can find us on LinkedIn, our website, or give us a call at 502-890-2210.