Martin Design Group, LLC

Delivering Precise Engineering Across Minnesota and Wisconsin

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About the firm

Martin Design Group is a professional engineering practice headquartered in Lindstrom, Minnesota, serving the Twin Cities metro area, greater Minnesota, and Wisconsin. It focuses on airport engineering, airfield design, roadway and site design, grading and drainage, military facility construction, facility management, and forensic engineering. Founder and lead engineer Jake Martin brings experience from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Federal Aviation Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Martin Design Group is licensed in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Illinois.

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Micro
Firm type
Civil Engineering · Aviation Engineering · Forensic Engineering · Transportation Engineering · Defense Engineering

Credentials

FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate

People

Jake MartinFounder and Lead Engineer

Capabilities

Airport Engineering Design

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Comprehensive aviation planning and infrastructure design, focusing on navigating federal requirements and coordinating with aviation authorities to optimize funding and project execution.

  • FAA AIP Grant Navigation

    Assistance with Airport Improvement Program requirements, qualifications-based selection processes, and sponsor certifications to secure federal funding.

  • Airfield Pavement Rehabilitation and Maintenance

    Design and engineering for runways, taxiways, and aprons, including detailed grading design, structural rehabilitation, and airspace analysis.

  • Financial Planning and Cost Estimation

    Detailed capital improvement planning, budgeting, and project formulation to maximize state and federal funding sources.

Roadway, Pedestrian, and Bike Path Design

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Multimodal transportation planning and infrastructure design that connects communities and supports diverse mobility needs across urban and rural corridors.

  • Transportation Network Planning

    Designing connected, accessible roadways, pedestrian pathways, and trail systems that prioritize public safety and accessibility.

  • Traffic Modeling and Environmental Review

    Utilizing advanced traffic modeling and environmental assessment methodologies to ensure regulatory compliance and sustainable project delivery.

Site Design and Land Development

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Detailed land planning and site layouts optimized to balance functionality, environmental stewardship, and zoning compliance.

  • Site Layout Optimization

    Comprehensive planning for commercial, residential, and public spaces to ensure efficient land use and optimal configuration.

  • Slope Stabilization and Retaining Structures

    Engineering specialized structural solutions, including retaining walls, to manage challenging grades and ensure site stability.

Grading, Drainage, and Hydraulic Analysis

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Water resources engineering designed to manage stormwater runoff, mitigate flooding, and ensure long-term infrastructural resilience.

  • Stormwater Management and Site Grading

    Advanced grading designs and stormwater routing systems tailored to unique site conditions to minimize environmental impacts.

  • Hydraulic Structure Design

    Analysis and engineering of culverts, retention basins, and conveyance structures in compliance with local and state standards.

Military and Defense Facility Infrastructure

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Specialized design and construction oversight for defense facilities, delivering secure and resilient infrastructure that supports mission-critical operations.

  • Defense Facility Design

    Planning and engineering secure military infrastructure, including barracks, training facilities, and operational centers.

  • Construction Oversight and Management

    Ensuring strict compliance with federal military standards and rapid-response requirements under complex operational environments.

Facility and Lifecycle Asset Management

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Strategic planning and lifecycle analysis to optimize the performance, efficiency, and longevity of public and private infrastructure assets.

  • Strategic Project Scoping

    Defining precise project bounds, budgets, and timelines to align infrastructure assets with long-term operational goals.

  • Predictive Maintenance and Asset Optimization

    Implementing proactive strategies and lifecycle assessments to reduce operational costs and ensure continuous facility performance.

Forensic Engineering and Failure Analysis

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Scientific investigation and failure diagnostics of facility components to identify root causes and recommend durable remediation pathways.

  • Building Envelope Diagnostics

    Detailed evaluation of roof systems, exterior cladding, and moisture intrusion pathways.

  • Foundation and Structural Analysis

    Investigating structural failures and foundation settlement to determine the cause and recommend conceptual repair scopes.

  • Litigation and Insurance Claim Support

    Providing objective engineering reports and technical analysis to support insurance reviews and legal proceedings.

Feasibility Studies and Permitting

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Preliminary planning and regulatory alignment to assess project viability and streamline approvals across jurisdictions.

  • Conceptual Planning and Viability Studies

    Conducting initial assessments to evaluate the technical, financial, and regulatory feasibility of proposed projects.

  • Regulatory Compliance and Permitting

    Navigating permitting processes with local, state, and federal agencies to mitigate risks and avoid project delays.

Industries

Airports · Aviation · Defense · Federal · Government · Highways & Roads · Land Development · Stormwater & Flood Control

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