Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Civil Engineering Partner in Jackson, WY
Nelson Engineering, established in 1964, has built a reputation as a leading civil engineering and surveying firm in Wyoming. With offices in Jackson and Buffalo, we employ over 30 professionals, including licensed engineers, surveyors, planners, and support staff. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our long-standing presence and steady accomplishments over decades. We pride ourselves on the diverse expertise of our team, which enables us to deliver tailored solutions for complex engineering challenges. Our professionals hold licenses in 15+ states and maintain active roles in prestigious organizations like ASCE and AWWA.By prioritizing client needs and integrating environmental, aesthetic, and cost considerations, we ensure projects are executed efficiently and sustainably. Our principals, with 190+ combined years of experience, oversee every project to guarantee quality and dependability. This client-focused approach, combined with technical proficiency, positions us as a trusted partner for infrastructure and development needs across the Rocky Mountain region.
Services
Civil Engineering
Wastewater Systems
Drinking Water Infrastructure
Water Resources
Transportation Planning
Energy Development
Geotechnical Services
Structural Design
Land Surveying
Environmental Assessments
Details
- Year established: 1964
Highlights and features
- We have over 60 years of experience in civil engineering and surveying.
- Our team includes 30+ licensed engineers and surveyors across 15+ states.
- We assign a principal engineer to every project for expert oversight.
- Our principals hold leadership roles in national engineering societies.
- We integrate green building concepts into all structural design projects.
Services
Geotechnical Investigations
Our geotechnical services include subsurface condition assessments, foundation design, slope stability analysis, and horizontal directional drilling investigations. With 25+ years of experience, we identify underground challenges early to control costs and guide design decisions. Our in-house soils laboratory supports integrated project approaches for dams, bridges, and commercial developments.
Structural Design
We provide structural design for residences, commercial buildings, bridges, and industrial structures. Our team collaborates with architects to integrate green building concepts like insulated concrete forms and radiant flooring. Projects include masonry retaining walls, timber-framed homes, and steel bridges, ensuring compliance with safety and sustainability standards.
Environmental Assessments
Our environmental services cover Phase I-III site assessments, remediation, regulatory permitting, and groundwater monitoring. We help clients navigate compliance requirements while protecting natural resources. Expertise includes asbestos inspections, wetland mitigation, and voluntary reclamation projects for industrial and agricultural sites.
Land Surveying
We offer precise land surveying services for property boundaries, construction staking, and topographic mapping. Our licensed surveyors use advanced technology to support infrastructure projects, subdivisions, and land development across mountainous and rural terrains in the Intermountain West.
Water Resources
Our water resources expertise includes irrigation systems, pipeline improvements, and reservoir design. We partner with NRCS on canal structures, spring developments, and cattle watering facilities. Projects feature innovative solutions like self-cleaning moss screens and center pivot irrigation systems for agricultural clients in Wyoming and Idaho.
Questions
What engineering services does Nelson Engineering specialize in?
We specialize in civil engineering, geotechnical investigations, structural design, land surveying, environmental assessments, and water resources projects.
Do you work on projects outside Wyoming?
Yes, we hold professional licenses in 15+ states and have completed projects in Idaho, Colorado, Utah, and other western states.
How experienced is your engineering team?
Our seven principals have 190+ combined years of experience, and our staff includes 30+ licensed engineers and surveyors.
What industries do you serve?
We work with public agencies, private developers, agricultural clients, and energy companies on infrastructure, land development, and environmental projects.
How do you ensure project quality and compliance?
We assign principal engineers to every project, maintain rigorous materials testing protocols, and collaborate with regulatory agencies to ensure compliance and quality control.