Ryan Kallies
Principal
“What drives my passion, day in and day out, are the problems we’ve solved, the people we’ve helped, and the relationships we’ve built through the engineering services we provide.”
Ryan Kallies is a principal and project manager in AEI’s Madison office, focusing on data centers, research and development, and healthcare facilities. An experienced electrical engineer and project manager, Ryan brings a practical, constructability-driven approach to designing complex engineered systems for both new and renovated facilities.
Ryan joined AEI in 2007 as an intern and began his professional career after earning a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin–Platteville. His early experience working as an electrician shaped his technical perspective, strengthening his understanding of electrical construction, system coordination, and the value of strong contractor relationships. This foundation enabled him to quickly grow into an externally focused discipline leader known for thoughtful collaboration and reliable project delivery.
Throughout his career, Ryan has contributed to a wide range of complex projects for clients including Methodist Hospital, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, the University of Texas, Baxter, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, the U.S. Geological Survey, and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. He continues to support key clients in the science and technology and mission critical markets, including the U.S. Geological Survey, Microsoft, Nebius, and SoftBank Group.
In addition to project leadership, Ryan provides mentorship and guidance as a project and discipline leader and contributes to AEI’s quality program. His technical expertise includes project management, power system modeling, load flow and short-circuit analysis, breaker coordination, harmonic analysis, and fire alarm system design, ensuring resilient, well-coordinated electrical solutions across AEI’s portfolio.