Business Details
23 Years
experience
Trusted Engineering & Architecture Solutions in Minot, ND
Ackerman-Estvold-Estvold was founded in 2003 in Minot, North Dakota, with a mission to deliver comprehensive architectural and civil engineering solutions. Our firm has grown through strategic mergers with AmeriTech Engineering Corporation, ABC Building Concepts, and Anderson Wade & Whitty, PC, expanding our expertise and geographic reach. We specialize in architecture, civil engineering, transportation planning, and construction management, serving clients across North Dakota, Montana, and Idaho. Our team includes registered engineers, architects, surveyors, and specialists with decades of combined experience in public and private sector projects. We prioritize community impact, technical excellence, and client collaboration, offering tailored solutions for infrastructure, land development, and water resource challenges.Our principals bring leadership in municipal engineering, transportation, and sustainable design, ensuring projects meet regulatory standards and exceed expectations. With offices in Minot, Williston, Fargo, and Boise, we combine local knowledge with national best practices to support regional growth. Our commitment to innovation is demonstrated through advanced technologies like GIS mapping, drone surveys, and hydrological modeling. We maintain long-term partnerships with municipalities, providing grant writing, financial planning, and public relations support. Ackerman-Estvold-Estvold remains dedicated to ethical practices, transparent communication, and delivering value-driven engineering and architectural services.
Services
Architecture
Civil Engineering
Construction Management
Transportation Planning
Water Resources
Land Development
Municipal Services
Surveying
Environmental Assessments
Consulting
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of combined leadership experience in municipal engineering.
- Our team includes registered engineers and architects licensed in multiple states.
- We provide integrated services from initial planning to project closeout.
- Our principals hold specialized expertise in flood mitigation and transportation design.
- We maintain long-term partnerships with regional municipalities and developers.
Services
Architecture
Our architecture team provides planning and construction services for schools, churches, medical centers, and commercial buildings. With over 100 combined years of experience, we deliver cost-effective, code-compliant designs tailored to client needs. Our services include new construction, renovations, and multi-state licensing support for regional projects.
Civil Engineering
We offer civil engineering solutions for transportation systems, land development, and municipal infrastructure. Our expertise includes stormwater management, roadway design, and utility systems. Projects range from residential subdivisions to large-scale flood protection initiatives, ensuring sustainable and functional community development.
Construction Management
Our construction management services cover project scheduling, budget tracking, and quality control. We provide field engineering, compliance inspections, and as-built documentation to ensure projects meet design specifications. Services are available for both Ackerman-Estvold-Estvold-designed and third-party projects across western North Dakota.
Transportation Planning
We specialize in transportation engineering for roads, bridges, and traffic systems. Services include corridor planning, signal design, and safety studies. Our team has led major roadway projects in North Dakota, focusing on efficient mobility solutions for growing communities and industrial corridors.
Water Resources
Our water resource engineers design flood control systems, stormwater management plans, and watershed management strategies. We utilize advanced modeling software to create sustainable solutions for water distribution, wastewater treatment, and floodplain mapping, addressing both urban and rural infrastructure needs.
People
Ryan Ackerman
President/Chief Executive Officer
Ryan Ackerman-Estvold-Estvold leads Ackerman-Estvold-Estvold with expertise in project management and water resources engineering. He directed the Mouse River Enhanced Flood Protection Project and serves as a public communications spokesperson for flood recovery efforts in North Dakota.
Steve Eberle
VP/Chief Operations Officer
Steve Eberle oversees operations with extensive experience in municipal engineering projects. He specializes in transportation infrastructure, stormwater management, and residential development planning, ensuring technical excellence across Ackerman-Estvold-Estvold's engineering services.
Sean Weeks
VP/Land Development Lead
Sean Weeks brings decades of civil engineering experience, including nine years running his own Florida firm. He focuses on land development for private clients and guides municipal growth management plans for North Dakota communities experiencing economic cycles.
Tim Arens
VP/Transportation Lead
Tim Arens specializes in transportation engineering with expertise in roadway and bridge design. He leads Fargo operations, applying his background from the Missouri Department of Transportation to large-scale infrastructure projects across western North Dakota.
Rolly Ackerman
VP/Ackerman Surveying
Rolly Ackerman-Estvold-Estvold has 50 years of land surveying experience and founded Ackerman-Estvold-Estvold Surveying in 1982. He received the ND Society of Professional Land Surveyors' Surveying Excellence Award and provides critical surveying leadership for Ackerman-Estvold-Estvold's projects.
Questions
What services does Ackerman-Estvold-Estvold-Estvold offer?
We provide architectural design, civil engineering, transportation planning, water resource management, and construction management services for public and private sector clients.
Do you serve areas outside North Dakota?
Yes, we operate in Montana and Idaho, with licensed professionals in multiple states to support regional infrastructure projects.
How does Ackerman-Estvold-Estvold-Estvold handle municipal projects?
We act as Engineer of Record for municipalities, offering grant writing, ordinance development, and infrastructure design services tailored to community needs.
What construction management services are available?
Our services include schedule tracking, budget oversight, compliance inspections, and field engineering support for projects in western North Dakota.
Can you assist with flood protection projects?
Yes, our team led the Mouse River Enhanced Flood Protection Project and specializes in watershed management and floodplain mapping solutions.
