Business Details
19 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Engineering and Surveying Solutions
Founded in 2007, Highlands Engineering & Surveying has established itself as a trusted provider of civil engineering and land surveying services across North Dakota, South Dakota, and Montana. Our team of licensed professionals brings decades of combined experience in municipal engineering, transportation infrastructure, water resource management, and environmental compliance. We prioritize technical excellence and client collaboration, delivering tailored solutions for public agencies, developers, and energy sector clients.Our commitment to quality is reflected in our use of advanced technologies like GIS and GPS surveying, while maintaining a focus on cost-effective project execution. With deep local knowledge and a track record of successful project delivery, we serve as a strategic partner for infrastructure development in the Upper Midwest region.
Services
Municipal Engineering
Transportation Engineering
Water Resources
Land Surveying
Material Testing
Energy Services
GIS Services
Environmental Services
Construction Engineering
Site Development
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of regional engineering expertise since 2007
- Our team includes licensed engineers and surveyors with local knowledge
- We provide full-service solutions from design to construction oversight
- We maintain technical excellence through advanced GIS and surveying tools
- We prioritize client collaboration with responsive project management
Services
Municipal Engineering
We provide comprehensive municipal engineering services including water distribution systems, wastewater collection networks, roadway design, and stormwater management solutions. Our team works directly with local governments to maintain existing infrastructure while planning for future growth. With expertise in grant funding acquisition and compliance requirements, we help municipalities implement cost-effective improvements that meet regulatory standards and community needs.
Land Surveying
Our land surveying division offers boundary determination, ALTA/ACSM surveys, and construction staking services using modern GPS equipment. We support clients with property development, legal documentation, and infrastructure projects. Our surveyors have extensive experience in Public Land Survey System (PLSS) work and federal land permitting processes, ensuring accurate data collection for both private and public sector clients across three states.
Water Resources
We specialize in hydrologic analysis and stormwater infrastructure design to address floodplain management and drainage challenges. Our services include watershed analysis, culvert sizing, and stormwater management facility design. By combining field data with advanced modeling software, we develop sustainable solutions that comply with environmental regulations while protecting communities from water-related risks through comprehensive floodplain analysis and mitigation planning.
Energy Services
Our energy services team provides specialized surveying and engineering support for oil and gas operations in the Bakken region. We handle well pad design, pipeline routing, and federal permitting requirements including BLM/USFS applications. With experienced project managers who understand both industry needs and regulatory frameworks, we deliver accurate as-built documentation and compliance solutions that facilitate efficient energy development while maintaining environmental stewardship.
GIS Services
We integrate GIS technology with engineering and surveying data to create actionable spatial insights for infrastructure and environmental projects. Our capabilities include custom mapping, floodplain analysis, and utility network management using web-based platforms. By combining field-collected GPS data with advanced software tools, we help clients visualize complex projects, improve decision-making, and maintain accurate digital records that support long-term asset management across multiple industry sectors.
People
KC Homiston
Principal
Licensed engineer and land surveyor with 25+ years of experience in civil engineering projects across three states. Co-founder specializing in project management and client relations since 1998.
James Glasser
Principal
Licensed land surveyor and co-founder with expertise in boundary surveys and PLSS work. Has conducted extensive survey projects for government agencies and private clients since 2000.
Andrew Schrank
Senior Civil Engineer
Professional engineer with 15+ years of experience in land development projects. Specializes in municipal infrastructure design and stormwater management solutions for residential and commercial developments.
Josh Wilke
Project Manager
Energy services specialist with 20+ years of experience in oil and gas project management. Oversees survey operations and federal permitting processes for energy developments across North Dakota and Montana.
Andrew Albrecht
Design Engineer
Professional engineer with expertise in Autodesk Civil 3D software and transportation infrastructure design. Provides technical leadership in municipal and water resource projects since 2011.
Questions
What geographic areas do you serve?
We primarily serve North Dakota, South Dakota, and Montana, with project experience across the Upper Midwest region including federal lands managed by USFS and BLM.
What engineering disciplines do you offer?
Our services cover civil engineering, transportation infrastructure, water resources, environmental compliance, land surveying, and GIS integration across public and private sectors.
Do you work with both public and private clients?
Yes, we serve municipal governments, energy companies, developers, and contractors with tailored engineering solutions that meet both regulatory requirements and project objectives.
What surveying technologies do you use?
We employ modern GPS equipment and software for boundary surveys, construction staking, and GIS data collection to ensure precise measurements and digital integration with engineering projects.
How do you handle federal permitting requirements?
Our team has extensive experience with federal agencies including USFS and Corps of Engineers, preparing SUPOs, Section 404 permits, and other documentation for energy and infrastructure projects.