We had the good fortune of connecting with Annie Pilz and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Annie, is your business focused on helping the community? If so, how?
Safety!! Enigma Engineering specializes in work zone traffic control, so our design plans ensure that all the people working on the side of roadways to create and improve our infrastructure remain safe, and all of us as members of the motoring public can safely traverse through the work zone.

What should our readers know about your business?
Enigma Engineering is a civil engineering firm located in Raleigh, NC, that specializes in Traffic Control/Maintenance of Traffic, Signing, and Delineation. With over 20 years of experience in the transportation industry, our work resume encompasses interstate design builds, conventional infrastructure projects with the NC Department of Transportation, designs for municipalities, projects for private developers, and bicycle and pedestrian facilities.

One thing we’re most proud of is the number of repeat clients we have. Our clients use Enigma because of our expertise, our focus on safety, and our approachable and adaptable professional demeanor.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
If my best friend were visiting for the weekend, our itinerary would most likely look something like this:

Lasagna at Amedeo’s followed by an NC State sporting event – either tailgating and a football game at Carter-Finley Stadium or hitting Reynolds Coliseum for a women’s basketball game or men’s wrestling match.

Breakfast would be bacon, egg & cheese sandwiches at Barry’s Cafe, followed by a trip to the NC Museum of Art or the CAM Raleigh. Lunch at Serendipity and a walk around Downtown Cary Park. We’d pop over to Bond Brothers Beer Company for a beverage in the hopes that a jigsaw puzzling competition was happening.

After swinging by Swagger for a bit of shopping, we’d either pick up a pie from Brothers of New York Pizza or hit Chef’s Palette for some arancini bites and live music.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
This shoutout is dedicated to all the amazing people who have supported the creation of Enigma Engineering!!

First up: my awesome parents. A lifetime of unwavering love. They always encouraged me to take on challenging tasks. Thank you for preparing me!

Next: my wonderful siblings. When I shared that I was considering opening an engineering firm, they all believed in me. Thank you for the faith!

Must mention: my esteemed engineering colleagues. From discussing how to open a firm, to sending emails just to check in on me, sharing meals to talk shop, and hiring Enigma to be a part of their project teams, I’ve been surrounded by a community of peers who are wise, willing to help, & wish me well. Thank you!

Last but not least: my beloved husband & sons. Your support is what enabled my dream to become a reality. Thank you for being my foundation and my greatest source of pride!

Website: https://www.enigmaengineeringpllc.com

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