JSD Professional Services, Inc.

Planning, Engineering, Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Development Services

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About the firm

JSD Professional Services, Inc. is a multi-discipline design consulting firm founded in 1998 in Madison, Wisconsin. From a basement land surveying startup, JSD has grown through strategic acquisitions to seven offices across Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, and Idaho. Staff includes civil and structural engineers, surveyors, planners, landscape architects, and development services consultants who deliver projects from concept through ribbon-cutting. It is known for its collaborative, responsive culture and serves a diverse client base including developers, healthcare systems, municipalities, educational institutions, and industrial tenants.

Established
1998
Team
Midsize
Firm type
Civil Engineering · Design-Build · Environmental Engineering · Land Surveying · Landscape Architecture · Structural Engineering · Transportation Engineering · Water / Wastewater Engineering

People

Dave JenkinsPresident & CEO

Hans JustesonShareholder / Executive Leadership

David BehrensShareholder / Executive Leadership

Eric T. NiemiShareholder / Executive Leadership

Todd BuhrShareholder / Executive Leadership

Capabilities

Civil Engineering

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Site infrastructure design including grading, utilities, stormwater, and permitting for commercial, residential, healthcare, and institutional projects.

  • Site grading and earthwork
  • Utility design
  • Stormwater management
  • Regulatory permitting

Structural Engineering

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Structural design and analysis for buildings and site structures across a range of market sectors.

Transportation Engineering

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Roadway and access design, traffic studies, and transportation planning for development projects and public infrastructure.

Water Resources

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Hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, floodplain studies, and water management design.

Land Surveying & Mapping

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Boundary, topographic, ALTA, and construction surveys with in-house survey crews delivering precision documents for land development projects.

  • Boundary and property surveys
  • Topographic surveys
  • ALTA/NSPS surveys
  • Construction staking and layout

Landscape Architecture

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Creative landscape design creating inviting and functional outdoor spaces for multifamily, commercial, civic, and institutional developments.

  • Multifamily and residential landscape design
  • Commercial and civic landscape design
  • Parks and recreation design

Planning & Environmental Services

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Community and neighborhood planning, site master planning, and environmental services from concept through municipal approvals.

  • Community and neighborhood planning
  • Site master planning
  • Environmental services

Development Services

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Consulting services that bridge design and development, including project financing guidance, municipal entitlements, bidding and contracting, and owner's representative services.

  • Project financing guidance
  • Municipal entitlements
  • Bidding and contracting services
  • Owner's representative services

Construction Services

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Construction phase coordination and administration ensuring projects are executed per design intent.

Industries

Multifamily Residential · Senior Living · Commercial · Healthcare · Education · Industrial · Retail · Government · Parks & Open Space · Sports & Recreation · Arts & Culture

Projects

Broadacre Multi Family Development

Oak Creek, WI · Multi-Family Residential

Project details

Multifamily development recognized with multiple 2025 awards including Top Project by The Daily Reporter and Merit Winner from Multifamily Executive Magazine.

McKenzie Regional Workforce Center

Fitchburg, WI · Civic

Project details

Workforce center receiving the 2024 BUILD Wisconsin Award from AGC Wisconsin and a 2025 AIA Wisconsin Special Recognition Award for Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.