Albertson Engineering Inc.

Structural Engineers of The Black Hills and Great Plains

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About the firm

Albertson Engineering Inc. provides structural engineering solutions to design professionals, contractors, and private owners throughout the Black Hills and Great Plains. Founded in 1999, it operates offices in South Dakota and Wyoming, serving varied commercial, residential, municipal, and historic preservation projects across over a dozen states.

Established
1999
Team
Small
Firm type
Structural Engineering

Capabilities

Structural Design

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Provides structural planning and engineering for landmark structures, commercial developments, and residential buildings across the Great Plains region.

  • Building Information Modeling

    Utilizes advanced modeling technologies to deliver collaborative and coordinated structural documentation.

  • Design-Bid-Build Delivery

    Coordinates structural engineering services within traditional project execution frameworks.

  • Design-Build Delivery

    Collaborates with contractors and design teams to support integrated project delivery models.

Building Addition and Renovation Design

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Analyzes and designs expansions and modifications to existing buildings, ensuring seamless integration between old and new systems.

  • Structural Assessment

    Performs evaluations of existing structural components to determine repair and strengthening needs before expansion.

  • Historic Restoration

    Coordinates with local preservation officials to maintain the visual character and historic identity of registered structures.

Specialty Structural Engineering Design

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Delivers customized engineering solutions directly to contractors and fabricators to resolve site-specific constructability challenges.

  • Light-Gauge Metal Stud Framing

    Engineers precision structural drawings for light-gauge steel framing in modern buildings.

  • Precast Concrete Engineering

    Creates durable custom concrete elements tailored to specific project load requirements.

  • Stair Egress Engineering

    Develops safe, functional, and visually integrated egress systems.

  • Temporary Shoring Engineering

    Secures structural stability and site safety during active construction phases.

  • Soldier Pile Retaining Walls

    Designs heavy-duty retaining structures engineered for optimal performance in diverse soil conditions.

Investigative Engineering

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Diagnoses underlying issues in active structures to determine root causes of distress and recommend repairs.

  • Ground-Penetrating Radar

    Locates subsurface reinforcing steel, post-tensioned strands, and conduits using non-invasive scanning technology.

  • Structural Monitoring

    Tracks physical movement and safety parameters over time to guide long-term maintenance programs.

Industries

Commercial · Healthcare · Sports & Recreation · Arts & Culture · Education · Historic Preservation · Government · Hospitality · Residential · Mixed-Use

Projects

Arc of Dreams

Sioux Falls, SD · Arts & Culture

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A public sculpture spanning the Big Sioux River in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, recognized for its engineering and design.

Dignity of Earth and Sky

Chamberlain, SD · Arts & Culture

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A fifty-foot Native American sculpture overlooking the Missouri River in Chamberlain, South Dakota.

Summit Arena at The Monument

Rapid City, SD · Sports & Recreation

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Structural engineering for a major multipurpose arena facility in Rapid City.

Oyate Health Center

Healthcare

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Structural engineering and design for a regional healthcare facility.