Business Details
45 Years
experience
Alaska Civil Engineering & Land Surveying Experts
VEI Consultants is a civil and environmental engineering and land surveying firm with over 40 years of experience serving Alaska. Founded in 1981, we specialize in transportation, water and wastewater systems, site development, and surveying projects across diverse terrains from urban centers to remote communities. Our team of licensed engineers, surveyors, and technical professionals delivers comprehensive services including feasibility studies, design, construction administration, and environmental permitting. With a focus on technical excellence and client collaboration, we have completed over 50 transportation projects and engineered critical infrastructure for public and private clients statewide. Our long-standing relationships with agencies like the State of Alaska Department of Transportation and the Municipality of Anchorage reflect our commitment to quality and reliability.We maintain a stable workforce with minimal turnover, ensuring continuity and deep institutional knowledge. Our use of advanced technology and field equipment enables precise execution of projects ranging from multi-million-dollar installations to small community facilities. Recognized with awards for urban design and construction excellence, we combine innovation with practical solutions tailored to Alaska's unique challenges. Our leadership team, including third-generation Alaskans, brings decades of localized expertise to every project. We prioritize transparent communication and community engagement to shepherd complex projects through completion successfully.
Services
Transportation Engineering
Water Treatment Systems
Wastewater Management
Site Development
Land Surveying
Environmental Permitting
Construction Administration
Project Management
Arctic Engineering
Public Involvement Programs
Details
- Year established: 1981
Highlights and features
- 40 years of Alaska-specific engineering experience since 1981
- Licensed engineers and surveyors with Arctic project expertise
- Proven track record with state and municipal agencies
- Comprehensive services from concept to construction completion
- Award-winning designs for complex urban and remote projects
Services
Transportation Engineering
We design transportation infrastructure including highways, rural roads, pedestrian pathways, and railroad crossings. Our services cover feasibility studies, traffic control plans, and construction administration. With over 50 completed projects, we address urban congestion and rural accessibility challenges while ensuring regulatory compliance. Our work incorporates public involvement programs to address community concerns.
Water Treatment Systems
We engineer water treatment and distribution systems using conventional and membrane technologies. Our expertise includes source evaluation, arsenic removal, and trenchless pipeline installation. We coordinate with regulatory agencies to ensure safe potable water delivery. Projects range from municipal treatment plants to remote community systems with unique logistical challenges.
Wastewater Management
We provide comprehensive wastewater solutions including collection system studies, treatment plant upgrades, and environmental permitting. Our work addresses infiltration/inflow issues and incorporates sustainable disposal methods. We've designed systems for both large municipalities and remote lodges, utilizing technologies like membrane bioreactors and vacuum sewer systems.
Site Development
We offer end-to-end site development services from initial evaluation to final construction. Our capabilities include soil analysis, drainage solutions, and regulatory permitting. We've engineered sports complexes, commercial facilities, and religious institutions while addressing environmental constraints like wetlands and permafrost conditions.
Land Surveying
We conduct precise land surveys for infrastructure projects using modern equipment and techniques. Our services support boundary determination, topographic mapping, and construction layout. We integrate survey data with engineering designs to ensure accurate project execution across Alaska's challenging terrains.
People
Vernon L. Roelfs
Senior Civil Engineer
With over 40 years of experience, Vern holds a master's in civil engineering and specializes in sanitary engineering. He oversees all firm projects and has been an Alaskan resident for 39 years. His expertise includes Arctic engineering challenges and complex infrastructure projects.
Scott T. Roelfs
President
A licensed civil and environmental engineer with 20 years of experience, Scott leads project management efforts. He returned to Alaska in 2007 after working in California's land development sector. He specializes in integrating environmental considerations into engineering solutions.
Eric V. Roelfs
Vice President
With 13 years of experience, Eric specializes in field engineering and surveying. A lifelong Alaskan, he focuses on practical implementation of designs in challenging environments. He contributes technical expertise to both urban and remote projects.
Robert O. Eder
Senior Civil Engineer
A veteran engineer with expertise in roadway design and project development since 1962. He brings extensive knowledge of Alaskan conditions and has managed numerous infrastructure projects across the state's diverse geography.
Ingrid Roelfs
Technical Writer
With 35 years of experience, Ingrid specializes in technical documentation and environmental permitting. She supports engineering staff with regulatory compliance documentation and has contributed to major infrastructure projects across Alaska.
Questions
What geographic areas do VEI Consultants serve?
We provide engineering services throughout Alaska, from urban centers like Anchorage to remote communities on the North Slope and island locations.
What engineering disciplines does VEI specialize in?
We focus on civil engineering, environmental engineering, and land surveying with expertise in transportation systems, water/wastewater infrastructure, and Arctic engineering challenges.
How long has VEI Consultants been in business?
We've been providing engineering services in Alaska since 1981, with our current leadership team representing three generations of Alaskan engineers.
What types of projects does VEI handle?
We work on transportation infrastructure, water treatment facilities, wastewater systems, site development projects, and environmental permitting for both public and private sector clients.
Does VEI have experience with Arctic engineering projects?
Yes, we've completed multiple North Slope projects since the 1980s, including water source development and infrastructure design for extreme cold weather conditions.
