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48 Years
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Engineering, Surveying & Drafting Services in Rock Springs, WY
Established in 1978, we have built a reputation as a trusted provider of engineering, land surveying, drafting, and mapping services to the oil and gas, pipeline, and utilities industries. Our firm has grown to meet evolving client needs while maintaining our commitment to quality, timeliness, and cost-effectiveness. With offices in Rock Springs, Wyoming, and Grand Junction, Colorado, we serve clients across the Western United States. Our team includes licensed Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors supported by experienced technicians, drafters, and field crews equipped with state-of-the-art technology. We specialize in end-to-end project execution, from initial planning and permitting to construction documentation and as-built surveys.

Our investment in modern equipment, including GPS systems and UAS (drone) technology, ensures precision and efficiency across all project phases. We prioritize client service, offering flexible pricing structures tailored to project scope, whether for small assignments or large-scale infrastructure developments. Our 48-member team maintains licenses in multiple western states, enabling seamless service delivery across diverse regulatory environments. We have executed projects ranging from localized well staking to 300-mile pipeline systems, demonstrating our capacity to handle projects of any scale. Our use of Microsoft Project software for scheduling and cost management ensures transparency and coordination throughout the project lifecycle.
Services
Engineering Land Surveying Drafting Drone Surveying Renewable Energy Mapping GIS Projects Pipeline Routing Facility Site Surveying As-Built Drawings Wildlife Stipulation Mapping
Details
  • Year established: 1978
Highlights and features
  • We have 45+ years of specialized experience in energy sector engineering
  • Our team includes licensed professionals in 10 western U.S. states
  • We utilize modern GPS and UAS (drone) surveying technology
  • We offer full project lifecycle support from permitting to as-built documentation
  • We maintain 24/7 field crews and subcontractor networks for urgent needs
Services
Engineering
Our engineering team specializes in pipeline systems, oil field road design, and facility planning for energy infrastructure projects. We provide complete civil engineering solutions from concept through construction, including APD acquisition support and compliance with BLM/Forest Service standards. Our expertise extends to water system modeling and small mine permitting documentation.
Land Surveying
We conduct precise gas well staking, pipeline route surveys, and as-built documentation using GPS and conventional equipment. Our services include lease road staking, aerial photo control, and geodetic control surveys with Thales and Trimble systems. We support projects from initial staking through construction monitoring.
Drafting
Our CAD specialists create detailed pipeline alignment sheets, plan of development maps, and FERC filing documents using AutoCAD and Carlson software. We produce fabrication designs, drainage plans, and crossing exhibits that meet regulatory requirements for permitting and construction phases.
Drone Surveying
We deploy FAA-certified UAS pilots to capture high-resolution topographic data for drainage analysis and expansion planning. Our drone services include 3D modeling, safety video production, and hard-to-reach area inspections, achieving vertical accuracies of 0.1 feet through photogrammetry techniques.
GIS Projects
Our GIS team creates geodatabases and mapping solutions for energy infrastructure projects. We integrate field data with spatial analysis tools to support environmental compliance, route selection, and NEPA documentation requirements across the Western United States.
Questions
What industries does D.R. Griffin & Associates serve?
We primarily serve the oil and gas, pipeline, and utilities industries with specialized engineering and surveying services.
In which states are you licensed to operate?
We hold professional licenses in Arizona, California, Colorado, Kansas, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming.
What types of projects do you handle?
Our expertise includes pipeline routing, facility design, well staking, renewable energy projects, and environmental compliance mapping.
Do you offer drone surveying services?
Yes, we provide aerial surveying using FAA-certified UAS operators and photogrammetry technology for topographic modeling.