Argus Consulting, Inc.

Fuel Connects People. And Protects Them.

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About the firm

Argus Consulting, Inc. is the engineering and design subsidiary of Argus Companies, Inc., a fuels infrastructure services group. It specializes in the full lifecycle of fuel-handling infrastructure, from programming and planning through design, construction management, asset integrity, and digital services. Clients include commercial airlines, Class I railroads, government defense agencies, international airport authorities, and Fortune 500 corporations. It has global reach across more than 217 mission-critical facilities.

Team
Midsize
Firm type
Environmental Engineering · Process Engineering · Water / Wastewater Engineering · Aviation Engineering · Defense Engineering · Design-Build

People

Kent F. BredehoeftPresident and CEO, Argus Companies; Chairman of the Board

Chris M. StraubPresident, Argus Consulting; Board Member

Jeremy DieckhoffVice President of Operations

Kristin EderVice President of Financial Planning and Analysis

Dan FrankVice President of Fuels SME and Quality

Brett AustinDirector of Technology

Craig ClumDirector of Atlanta Operations

Jason BurrellMilitary Business Unit Director

Jorge RodriguezInternational Business Unit Director

Nate SpilkerWestern Region Business Unit Director

Sean SweeneySoutheast Region Business Unit Director

Anas SyedNortheast Region Business Unit Director

Garrett GjerstadCentral Region and GA Business Unit Director

Capabilities

Engineering and Design

Comprehensive engineering and design solutions tailored to complex fuels infrastructure and petroleum handling systems.

  • Programming and Planning

    Developing strategic vision and operational programming to define project requirements and feasibility studies.

  • Facility Design

    Designing robust fuel storage and distribution facilities from concept through final engineering.

  • Hydrant Fueling System Design

    Engineering aircraft hydrant fueling networks with precise pressure control and safety controls.

  • Bulk Fuel Storage Facility Design

    Creating bulk terminal and bulk fuel storage layouts with advanced safety, containment, and piping configurations.

  • Pipeline Systems Design

    Designing cross-country and facility pipeline networks for safe, high-volume fluid transport.

  • Fuel Terminal and Platform Design

    Developing specialized terminal facilities, loading platforms, and transfer stations.

  • Transport Unloading Station Design

    Designing dedicated tank-truck and railcar loading and unloading configurations.

  • Fuel Pier and Wharf Design

    Engineering marine fuel infrastructure, including piers, wharves, loading arms, and mooring systems.

  • Military POL Facility Design

    Engineering military-grade petroleum, oil, and lubricants infrastructure compliant with strict defense standards.

Asset Integrity

Engineering assessments and maintenance strategies focused on maximizing the operational lifespan and safety of existing assets.

  • Asset Integrity Assessment

    Performing detailed structural, operational, and corrosion evaluations of active fuels infrastructure.

  • Operations and Maintenance Support

    Developing customized operational procedures and maintenance guidelines to ensure reliability.

  • Pressurized Piping Leak Detection

    Implementing advanced systems and methodologies to monitor line pressure and detect system compromises.

  • Asset Service Life Maximization

    Analyzing system degradation patterns to design targeted rehabilitation and life-extension programs.

Environmental Services

Environmental compliance and hazardous material transition solutions for complex industrial and aviation environments.

  • PFAS Firefighting Foam Transition

    Assisting aviation and defense facilities in navigating the removal and replacement of legacy firefighting foams.

  • Environmental Compliance

    Providing regulatory advisory services and monitoring strategies to ensure environmental standard alignment.

  • Industrial Wastewater Treatment

    Designing tailored treatment systems for handling fuel-contaminated water and industrial run-off.

Construction Management

Comprehensive administration and supervision services to ensure projects are executed safely, on schedule, and in accordance with design specifications.

  • Construction Administration

    Managing contractor submittals, field inspections, and progress reporting throughout the building phase.

  • Military Construction Project Delivery

    Facilitating traditional design, bid, and build frameworks specifically for defense-sector projects.

  • Sustainment and Modernization Delivery

    Managing specialized design-build delivery paths for infrastructure restoration and sustainment projects.

  • International Project Delivery

    Coordinating engineering, procurement, and construction services for overseas defense and commercial projects.

Facility Digital Services

Advanced digital engineering and systems integration to optimize facilities and operations through technological innovation.

  • Digital As-Builts

    Creating precise, searchable digital replicas and records of constructed infrastructure.

  • Controls Integration

    Designing and integrating automated electrical controls and safety shutoff networks.

  • Digital Engineering

    Using building information modeling and virtualization to streamline project execution.

  • Facility Digitization

    Converting legacy drawings and operational data into modern digital assets for life-cycle management.

Program Management

Strategic program oversight from initial commissioning through system startup and long-term quality assurance.

  • Start-Up Services

    Guiding complex fueling infrastructure through final testing, validation, and operational handoff.

  • Facilities Quality Assurance

    Establishing standard operating procedures and audit frameworks to maintain high operational quality.

Industries

Aviation · Defense · Rail · Oil & Gas · Marine

Projects

Boise Airport New Fuel Facility

Client: Boise Airport

Project details

Broke ground in January 2026 to modernize fueling infrastructure.

Cannon AFB Pumphouse and Fuel Storage

Client: U.S. Air Force

Project details

Military fueling infrastructure project including a pump house and storage systems.

Eglin AFB Pipeline Project

Client: U.S. Air Force

Project details

Pipeline systems engineering for Eglin Air Force Base.

Tuwaiq KSA POL Facility

Client: Confidential

Project details

International military petroleum, oil and lubricants facility in Saudi Arabia.

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