NEWS

May 6th marked a major milestone for MJ as we officially opened our new office in Saranac Lake with a ribbon cutting ceremony. “We are not new here”, said Michael Panichelli, president of MJ. “We have been working in the North Country for a long time, and it has taken a lot hard work to get where we are.” MJ has been working throughout North Country communities for decades, completing hundreds of projects throughout the region. With team members who live and work here, and no

We’re proud to announce that Mike Panichelli has been named the Times Union Top Workplaces Leadership Award winner for midsize employers. This recognition is especially meaningful because it is based on employee feedback, reflecting the culture Mike has helped build across our organization. His leadership is rooted in open communication, transparency, and trust. “There is a trust factor. The staff trusts the management and we trust the staff,” Mike said, reflecting the mutual

Join us in congratulating Briana Fitzgerald as MJ’s newest Professional Engineer! Briana is a project engineer in MJ’s Water/Wastewater Group and has been a valued member of the team since 2021. In her time at MJ, she has supported and led a wide range of drinking water and wastewater projects, including distribution system improvements, treatment plant upgrades, hydraulic modeling, and utility master planning. Her work spans municipal, state, and federal clients, with experi

This summer, MJ welcomed a talented and enthusiastic group of 12 interns, each bringing curiosity, new perspectives, and a willingness to learn across several departments, including Site/Civil, Building Systems, Water/Wastewater, Highway and Bridge Engineering, IT, Planning, and Marketing. We’re proud to recognize the contributions of this year’s interns: Gemma Baldwin, Broderic Bianchi, Jacquelyn Durant, Kerry Gibson, Stefan Knezevic, Thomas Kotkoskie, Brendan Laster, Emil

This award reflects our continued dedication to creating a workplace where people feel supported, inspired, and connected. A defining element of what sets MJ apart was the launch of the MJ Clubhouse, an inviting space that encourages collaboration and gives employees with a place to connect, focus, recharge, exchange ideas, or simply grab a coffee. Kordell Costin, William Guida and Ben Dixon holding the BPTW poster. What makes this recognition especially meaningful is that it

We’re proud to congratulate Aneisha Samuels on earning her American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification, an important professional milestone and a reflection of her dedication to the planning profession. Aneisha is a senior planner at MJ with more than a decade of experience in both the public and private sectors. She specializes in land use planning, zoning, environmental policy, and sustainable community development, working closely with municipalities to d