
Outer Edge Engineering PLLC
Engineering with a personal touch
About the firm
Outer Edge Engineering PLLC specializes in practical, cost-conscious design and construction support for public works and transportation projects. Founded by Brandy Presnell, P.E., MBA, the practice delivers roadway design, drainage systems, construction engineering, inspection, project management, utility coordination, and regulatory support. It partners with towns, counties, and landowners across North Dakota, Arizona, New Hampshire, Montana, Colorado, South Dakota, Wyoming, and Idaho.
- Team
- Micro
- Firm type
- Civil Engineering · Transportation Engineering
People
Brandy PresnellFounder & Principal Engineer
Capabilities
Civil Design
Offers practical, constructible design solutions for public works and infrastructure projects. Technical designs balance site constraints with regulatory requirements and operational parameters to deliver high-performing community facilities.
- Roadway and Transportation Design
Aligns roadway alignments, corridors, and intersection improvements to community standards and safety guidelines.
- Drainage and Hydraulic Systems
Evaluates storm runoff paths, plans culvert sizing, and structures hydraulic routing to manage site water flow effectively.
- Plan Sheets and Longitudinal Drawings Development
Develops detailed geometric layouts and cross-sectional diagrams to visualize design integration with existing grades.
- Construction Plan Set Preparation
Generates complete, agency-approved construction documents ready for bidding and physical building phases.
Construction Engineering & Inspection
Verifies project quality and contract compliance from groundbreaking to final closeout. Through proactive field oversight and systematic reporting, designs are executed safely and accurately.
- On-Site Construction Inspection
Monitors building activities daily and documents progress to confirm adherence to specifications.
- Materials and Quantity Verification
Tracks and tests material volumes, methods, and quality to support precise billing and compliance.
- Submittal and Change Request Review
Evaluates contractor proposals, technical submittals, and proposed modifications to keep parameters within the design intent.
- Contractor Coordination
Maintains open communication channels with constructors and key stakeholders to streamline dispute resolution.
Project Management
Organizes key tasks, milestones, and communications to keep public works developments on schedule and within budget. Comprehensive coordination aligns diverse stakeholder groups around shared execution milestones.
- Milestone Tracking and Scheduling
Builds and manages realistic timelines to keep complex infrastructure programs moving steadily forward.
- Agency and Stakeholder Coordination
Bridges lines of communication between local jurisdictions, independent consultants, and service providers.
- Scope and Decision Logging
Documents critical project parameters, variance logs, and scope limits to maintain financial and operational discipline.
Utility Coordination
Identifies and resolves conflicts between proposed improvements and existing infrastructure early in the planning process. Relocation strategies are developed to mitigate risk and prevent field delays during active building phases.
- Utility Mapping and Conflict Analysis
Locates and maps existing subsurface or overhead networks to cross-reference them with design plans.
- Relocation Planning and Phasing
Structures phased schedules for moving utility lines prior to major excavation or roadway construction.
- Utility Owner Liaison
Coordinates with public and private utilities to secure clearances and sign-offs on structural adjustments.
Regulatory Coordination
Guides projects through local, state, and federal approval pathways to establish complete environmental and agency compliance. Early identification of permit requirements ensures smooth coordination with reviewing authorities.
- Permit Identification and Submittal
Identifies required authorizations early to compile and submit complete, compliant permit packages.
- Agency Review Liaison
Directs communication with regulatory departments to resolve questions and secure approvals quickly.
- Compliance Document Integration
Embeds environmental and structural permit conditions directly into final engineering plans.
Industries
Transportation · Highways & Roads · Infrastructure · Government · Water Resources
Projects
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