Progressive Companies
Janelle Rai is a Graduate Structural Engineer at Progressive Companies since September 2024, having previously worked as a Structural Designer at TowerPinkster from June 2021 to August 2024. Janelle's experience also includes a position as an Architektur-Praktikantin at punkt4 architekten in early 2020 and serving as a U.S. Ambassador and Fellow for the U.S. Department of State from July 2019 to March 2020, representing the United States in Germany. Prior to these roles, Janelle interned as a Structural Engineer at TowerPinkster and AECOM. Academic qualifications include a Master of Science in Civil Engineering, specializing in Structural Engineering from Purdue University, and a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Calvin University, along with exchange semesters at the University of Kassel and Technische Universität Berlin.
Progressive Companies
We are designers of a bold new future, creating high-performance structures and pathways that deliver what clients need today and preparing them for what’s to come. Our portfolio is broad and deep, representing many industries and communities throughout the nation. Employee owners bring an entrepreneurial spirit to our work because when our projects and partners succeed, so do we. The firm is dedicated to giving back to the communities we serve through volunteer opportunities, corporate sponsorships, and a commitment to sustainable and inclusive design. We have offices in Charlotte, NC, Detroit, MI, and Grand Rapids, MI.