Business Details
21 Years
experience
Your Trusted Civil Engineering Partner in Sandy, Utah
Benchmark Engineering and Land Surveying has been delivering quality, innovative, and responsive service since our founding in 2005 by Dale K. Bennett, PLS, PE. Our team includes licensed civil engineers, licensed land surveyors, and dedicated support staff who combine decades of expertise to provide cost-effective designs from project inception to completion. We prioritize client communication, implementing structured plans to ensure clarity and timely responses throughout the project lifecycle. Our commitment to quality is reinforced through rigorous Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) programs tailored to each project. With over 40 years of combined experience, we specialize in land development engineering, subdivision planning, surveying services, and infrastructure design for residential, commercial, and industrial clients.Our team actively participates in professional organizations, maintaining industry leadership through standards development and ethical practices. We approach every project with technical precision and a focus on client needs, ensuring solutions that balance innovation with practical execution. Our track record includes complex developments such as master-planned communities, multi-lot subdivisions, and commercial infrastructure projects across Utah. We maintain active involvement in continuing education and professional development to stay at the forefront of engineering and surveying advancements. Our office operations are supported by experienced administrative professionals who ensure seamless project coordination and client service.
Services
Land Development Engineering
Subdivision Planning
Land Surveying
Infrastructure Design
Permitting Services
Drainage Systems
Water & Sewer Design
Commercial Site Development
Residential Subdivisions
ALTA Surveys
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We offer over 40 years of combined experience in civil engineering and land surveying
- Our team includes licensed professionals with specialized expertise in land development
- We implement structured QA/QC programs for every project
- Our staff maintains active involvement in industry standards development
- We provide comprehensive solutions from project inception to final permitting
What people say
Magnificent job
Beautiful project
Challenging issues resolved
Services
Land Development Engineering
We provide comprehensive land development engineering services including master-planned community design, subdivision engineering, and infrastructure planning. Our team handles rezoning applications, annexation plats, and variances while ensuring compliance with local regulations. With experience in both residential and commercial projects, we deliver site-specific solutions that balance development needs with environmental considerations.
Subdivision Planning
Our subdivision planning expertise covers residential developments from single lots to large-scale communities exceeding 300 lots. We prepare preliminary and final plats for condominiums, planned unit developments, and commercial subdivisions while addressing drainage, utility integration, and access requirements. Our team coordinates with municipal agencies to streamline the approval process for developers.
Land Surveying
We offer ALTA/NSPS land title surveys, boundary determination, and topographic mapping services. Our surveyors prepare legal descriptions, construction staking, and lot line adjustments while maintaining strict accuracy standards. The team utilizes modern technology to support engineering projects and property transactions across Utah.
Infrastructure Design
Our infrastructure design services include water distribution systems, sanitary sewer networks, and irrigation planning. We develop drainage solutions and stormwater management plans while integrating road design elements like profiles and cross-sections. These services support both private developments and municipal improvement projects throughout Northern Utah.
Permitting Services
We manage the permitting process for land development projects, preparing technical submittals for local jurisdictions. Our team handles stormwater pollution prevention plans, erosion control measures, and development cost estimates. We maintain strong relationships with regulatory agencies to facilitate timely approvals for our clients.
People
Dale K. Bennett
CEO/Founder
Founder with over 40 years of experience in civil engineering and land surveying. Served as President of ACEC-Utah and chaired multiple professional committees. Recognized as Surveyor of the Year in 2003.
Chris Poulsen
President
Licensed engineer with expertise in construction management and land development. Graduated from Utah State University with advanced engineering degrees. Brings technical leadership to complex development projects.
Allison Albert
Vice-President
Civil engineering specialist with extensive experience in commercial and residential development projects. Holds advanced engineering credentials from the University of Utah and Utah State University.
Kyle Ogilvie
Survey Scheduler
Land surveying professional with over 10 years of field experience. Specializes in boundary resolution and construction staking. Holds an associate degree in land surveying from Salt Lake Community College.
Hyrum Osguthorpe
Project Manager
Civil engineering graduate from Utah State University with project management experience since 2019. Progressed from drafter to project manager role, handling diverse engineering assignments.
Questions
What engineering services do you specialize in?
We specialize in land development engineering, subdivision planning, infrastructure design, drainage systems, and water/sewer utility design for residential and commercial projects.
Do you handle large-scale development projects?
Yes, we manage projects ranging from single lots to master-planned communities exceeding 300 lots, including commercial and industrial developments.
What surveying services do you offer?
Our surveying services include ALTA/NSPS land title surveys, boundary and topographic surveys, subdivision plats, and construction staking for various development types.
How experienced is your engineering team?
Our licensed engineers and surveyors have over 40 years of combined experience, with specialized expertise in Utah's land development regulations and standards.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Salt Lake County, Utah County, and surrounding areas in Northern Utah, with project experience across the state.
How do you ensure project quality?
We implement customized QA/QC programs for each project, with structured communication plans and technical reviews at every development stage.
