Fehr Graham, a leading Midwest engineering and environmental firm, announced the promotion of McKennon Escatel to Associate Engineering Technician.

Escatel, who works in the firm's Rochelle office, uses AutoCAD, Geographic Information Systems and other programs to complete engineering designs and plans. As he grows professionally, he will use MicroStation and learn how to work on Illinois Department of Transportation projects.

Escatel joined the team in 2020. He earned a bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Technology from Northern Illinois University in DeKalb. He also has an associate degree in Applied Sciences in Computer-Aided Design from Illinois Valley Community College.