Sandhill Holdings LLC

Partnering to Build & Protect What Matters Most

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About the firm

Alta EI stands as a leading engineering consulting practice specializing in geotechnical engineering, surveying, material testing, civil engineering, and environmental services. With multiple office locations across Arizona, the practice employs a team of registered land surveyors, certified material technicians, and professional engineers to support commercial, residential, municipal, and industrial projects.

Team
Large
Firm type
Civil Engineering · Environmental Engineering · Geotechnical Engineering · Land Surveying · Materials Testing

Credentials

AASHTO Accreditation · ADOT Accreditation · USACE Accreditation

People

Dan SpeckPartner & Shareholder

Dan VermeerPartner & Shareholder

Sean FaborGeotechnical Principal and Director

Meg LassaratAdvisory Board

Leanne MeyerEnvironmental Vice President

Nate CurtisChief Financial Officer

Patricia GajdaSurvey Manager

Jamie FloydSenior Project Manager

Jeff FieldsProject Manager

Phil FedorProject Manager

Marissa RaleighProject Manager

Greg BauerSurvey Project Manager

Miles ReedHuman Resources Manager

Ashly DomeierBusiness Manager

Capabilities

Civil Engineering

Comprehensive site design and infrastructure planning for residential, commercial, and municipal developments across Arizona.

  • Site Development

    Comprehensive engineering for subdivisions, master-planned communities, and custom commercial designs.

  • Grading, Drainage, and Utility Design

    Expert grading, drainage, stormwater management, hillside, retention basin, and utility design for seamless jurisdictional compliance.

  • Transportation Infrastructure

    Roadway layout, transportation infrastructure, and traffic design to connect communities.

  • Due Diligence and Planning Support

    Support for rezoning, entitlements, and sustainable land use planning.

Environmental Consulting

and regulatory compliance support tailored to regional and national guidelines.

  • Environmental Site Assessments

    Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments with defensible reporting.

  • Biological Site Assessments

    Biological site assessments and protected species surveys, including burrowing owl surveys.

  • Remediation and Waste Management

    Remediation planning, hazardous materials handling, and waste management solutions.

  • Permitting and Compliance

    Stormwater, air, and water quality permitting, monitoring, reporting, and multi-agency compliance support.

Health & Safety Services

Workplace compliance and risk reduction strategies to safeguard personnel and business operations.

  • OSHA Compliance Assessments

    OSHA compliance assessments and workplace safety audits.

  • Process Safety Management (PSM)

    PSM program development, implementation, and auditing.

  • Risk Management Program (RMP) Support

    Regulatory guidance and RMP support.

  • Industrial Hygiene

    Industrial hygiene evaluations, exposure monitoring, and air quality testing.

  • Employee Training Programs

    Employee training programs focused on regulatory compliance and workplace safety.

Surveying

Accurate, compliant surveying services backed by one of Arizona's largest field-crew operations.

  • Land Surveying

    Boundary, ALTA, and topographic land surveys satisfying municipal, county, and private developer standards.

  • Construction Staking

    Staking and layout services for infrastructure and development projects.

Geotechnical Engineering

Geotechnical investigation and soil engineering to secure the stability of infrastructure and developments.

  • Site Investigations

    Site investigations, boring, and soil/rock analysis.

  • Foundation and Pavement Design

    Foundation selection and pavement structural design.

  • Slope Stability and Erosion Control

    Engineering solutions for stable slopes and active erosion control.

Materials Testing and Special Inspections

Quality assurance and structural verification through accredited testing laboratories and field inspections.

  • Materials Testing

    AASHTO-, ADOT-, and USACE-accredited laboratory testing of construction materials.

  • Special Inspections

    Structural and vertical inspections conducted by certified field technicians and reviewed by registered engineers.

Industries

Commercial · Residential · Government · Industrial · Highways & Roads · Transit · Mining · Food & Beverage · Aviation · Bridges · Wastewater · Water Supply · Chemicals · Hospitality · Manufacturing

Projects

ADOT I-10 Tucson

Tucson, AZ · Highways & Roads · Client: Arizona Department of Transportation

Project details

Construction staking for key elements of the project, including reconstructing and widening nearly four miles of I-10.

Major Airline Dust Hazard Analysis

Aviation · Client: Major Airline

Project details

Comprehensive Dust Hazard Analysis (DHA) in preparation for the installation of new dust collector equipment.

Brooklyn Bedding

Manufacturing · Client: Brooklyn Bedding

Project details

Geotechnical engineering and surveying services supporting facilities development.

Phoenix Arizona Light Rail

Phoenix, AZ · Transit

Project details

Geotechnical investigation and support for the 28.2-mile municipal light rail system.