Snyder & Associates

Delivering Solutions to Improve the Quality of Life

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About the firm

Snyder & Associates is a multidisciplinary civil and structural engineering, planning, and design practice serving clients throughout the Midwest and nationwide. With more than 45 years of experience, it delivers land development, municipal, transportation, structural, and water infrastructure services for public and private clients, maintaining long-term community relationships built on repeat business.

Team
Large
Firm type
Civil Engineering · Structural Engineering · Environmental Engineering · Transportation Engineering · Water / Wastewater Engineering · Land Surveying · Landscape Architecture

Credentials

Professional Engineering Licensure · Professional Land Surveyor Licensure · LEED AP

People

Eric CannonDevelopment Business Unit Leader

Eric MillerSurvey Business Unit Leader

Mike CalkinsMadison Business Unit Leader

Shawn DukeMissouri Business Unit Leader

Elizabeth HunterCouncil Bluffs Business Unit Leader

Barbara JohnstonCivil / Transportation Engineer

Julie KrusePlanner

Capabilities

Land Development

Service website

Delivers comprehensive site planning, layout, and due diligence services to optimize property functionality and value.

  • Commercial Site Development

    Drives economic growth and supports local businesses through comprehensive project planning, landscape architecture, and site analysis.

  • Industrial Site Development

    Provides integrated logistics, transportation, and infrastructure planning tailored to warehousing, manufacturing, and distribution operations.

  • Residential Neighborhood Design

    Streamlines approvals and tailors site layouts for residential projects of all sizes to foster thriving communities.

  • Professional Land Planning

    Maximizes land potential through strategic site research, concept development, and zoning coordination.

  • Civil Surveying Services

    Uses advanced technology and local expertise to deliver precise boundary, topographic, and construction staking data.

Municipal Engineering

Acts as an extension of municipal staff to maintain and upgrade community infrastructure through long-term planning and engineering support.

  • Community Planning

    Develops tailored strategies and comprehensive plan amendments to support local development goals.

  • Funding Assistance

    Helps communities identify and secure financial resources for vital public works projects.

Public Spaces Design

Designs engaging and accessible recreational areas that promote active lifestyles and strengthen community connections.

  • Athletic Facility Design

    Creates community sports destinations and athletic complexes designed for high performance and safety.

  • Park and Recreation Planning

    Develops outdoor public spaces, greenways, and active play areas tailored to local community needs.

  • Streetscape Design

    Rejuvenates downtown corridors and public rights-of-way to improve pedestrian safety and aesthetics.

  • Multi-Use Trail Design

    Plans and engineers pedestrian and bicycle pathways to support non-motorized transportation networks.

Structural Engineering

Focuses on delivering right-sized structural solutions for public and private buildings and infrastructure.

  • Bridge Design and Engineering

    Engineers safe and resilient bridge structures for municipal and highway networks.

  • Building Structures

    Designs robust structural framing systems for commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings.

Transportation Engineering

Creates smart, efficient travel corridors and transit strategies to support community growth and pedestrian mobility.

  • Streets and Highways

    Engineers roadway alignments and intersections designed to improve safety and traffic flow.

  • Traffic Engineering

    Conducts capacity analyses and designs signal systems to optimize vehicular movement.

  • Transportation Planning

    Evaluates long-term regional transportation needs and corridor feasibility.

  • Pavement Management

    Analyzes road conditions to develop cost-effective maintenance and rehabilitation programs.

  • Bicycle and Pedestrian Infrastructure

    Integrates active transportation facilities to enhance multi-modal connectivity.

  • Rail Engineering

    Provides planning and design for rail access and industrial spur lines.

Water Resources & Infrastructure

Provides clean water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure designed to protect public health and the environment.

  • Drinking Water Systems

    Engineers treatment, storage, and distribution facilities to supply communities with clean water.

  • Wastewater Collection and Treatment

    Designs resilient sanitary sewers and treatment solutions to manage municipal and industrial discharge.

  • Stormwater Management and Drainage

    Develops advanced runoff control and water quality systems to mitigate local flooding risk.

  • Water Resources Engineering

    Protects and restores natural water bodies and watersheds through sustainable engineering.

  • Environmental Engineering and Compliance

    Navigates complex regulatory standards to deliver sound ecological and permitting services.

Industries

Government · Land Development · Commercial · Freight & Logistics · Industrial · Residential · Transportation · Utilities · Wastewater · Water Supply · Stormwater & Flood Control · Parks & Open Space · Sports & Recreation · Education · Healthcare · Data Centers

Projects

Prairie Ridge Sports Complex

Ankeny, IA · Sports & Recreation

Project details

A collaborative partnership supporting a premier community athletics destination.

Memorial Tower Replacement

Council Bluffs, IA · Water Supply · Client: Council Bluffs Water Works

Project details

An expansion of regional water storage capacity to support future community needs.

Sun Prairie Library Expansion

Sun Prairie, WI · Education

Project details

Comprehensive planning and site design driving the sustainable expansion of a civic library.

Des Moines Animal Services Facility

Des Moines, IA · Government

Project details

A forward-thinking facility built at the corner of SE 14th and Harriett streets to support local animal care.