Apex Engineering Group brings clarity and confidence to complex engineering projects.
Apex Engineering Group is a multi-discipline engineering practice serving the Midwest with civil, transportation, municipal, water, environmental, electrical, and land surveying expertise. Established in 2010, it operates from offices across North Dakota and Minnesota, delivering projects primarily for municipal, county, and state clients. The practice emphasizes direct principal-led project management, placing highly experienced, seasoned professionals on every engagement.
PE · PLS · CFM · PTOE · LEED AP
Dain MillerChief Operations Officer
Tim PaustianWater Sector Leader
Josh OlsonTransportation Sector Leader
Bob SchliemanMunicipal Market Leader
John KleinElectrical Sector Leader
Supplying, treating, and distributing potable water involves navigating regulatory standards, conducting capital improvement planning, and optimizing water chemistry. Experienced engineers, operators, and chemists collaborate to support municipal clients in securing funding and delivering safe drinking water.
Protecting local aquatic resources requires a deep understanding of environmental regulations and wastewater process design. Specialized teams design collection, conveyance, and treatment systems that balance ecological responsibility with long-term operational feasibility.
Managing stormwater runoff and protecting local watersheds requires close coordination with county water resource districts, municipalities, and state agencies. Dedicated hydrology and hydraulics experts design resilient drainage and flood control infrastructure.
Designing urban and rural roadways demands compliance with complex federal, state, and local standards. The practice plans and executes highway improvements, multi-use recreational trail networks, and advanced traffic control systems.
Providing public entities with efficient infrastructure solutions involves careful listening and balancing current needs with long-term maintenance and operational costs. Collaborative teams deliver end-to-end support for local streets, utilities, and GIS mapping.
Delivering safe, reliable power distribution systems requires close coordination with utilities, facility owners, and contractors. Specialized engineers design low- and medium-voltage power networks, control systems, and safety infrastructures for diverse commercial and public facilities.
Navigating complex local, state, and federal permitting processes is essential for the timely delivery of infrastructure projects. Field specialists perform aquatic resource delineations, biological assessments, and compliance monitoring.
Providing precise spatial data is critical for property, design, and construction planning. Experienced survey crews utilize modern technologies to deliver subdivision platting, easement mapping, and construction staking.
Securing funding packages makes major public capital improvements economically viable. Dedicated funding specialists identify, apply for, and administer diverse state and federal grant and loan programs.
Government · Water Resources · Transportation · Education · Healthcare · Agriculture · Food & Beverage · Manufacturing · Aviation · Retail
Detroit Lakes, MN · Government · Client: City of Detroit Lakes
Providing comprehensive municipal engineering assistance, including street design, utility planning, and general infrastructure consultation.
Minot, ND · Government · Client: City of Minot
Design and coordination of storm sewer upgrades to mitigate urban flooding and manage stormwater runoff.
Bismarck, ND · Government · Client: City of Bismarck
Development of regional flood control and stormwater management systems to protect low-lying urban areas.
Fargo, ND · Transportation · Client: NDDOT / City of Fargo
Reconstruction of Main Avenue from 25th Street to University Drive, incorporating advanced transportation planning, geometric design, and environmental permitting.