MEP and power engineering solutions for the Upper Midwest
West Plains Engineering, Inc. is a mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and power engineering design practice serving the Upper Midwest. Established in 1984, it provides MEP engineering, power solutions, and electrical specialty services across various facility types from regional offices in South Dakota, Wyoming, and Iowa.
Marty ChristensenPresident, Principal Mechanical Engineer
Daren BeckloffEngineering & Operations Director, Power Division Manager
Todd WeidnerElectrical Specialties Manager, Principal Electrical Engineer
Mike FisherSioux Falls Office Manager
Mike SigmanRapid City Office Manager
Matt StrohCasper Office Manager
Mike DrahosCedar Rapids Office Manager
Custom mechanical and HVAC designs tailored to create comfortable and efficient building environments.
Comprehensive electrical distribution, life safety, and communications infrastructure engineering.
High-voltage transmission, sub-transmission, substation engineering, and structural pole studies.
Advanced system analyses including short circuit, protective coordination, and arc flash assessments.
Energy-efficient solutions integrating solar arrays, battery storage, and geothermal HVAC.
Comprehensive indoor air quality reviews, code analyses, energy modeling, and life safety assessments.
Education · Sports & Recreation · Government · Commercial · Healthcare · Industrial · Multifamily Residential · Utilities · Laboratories · Infrastructure
Madison, SD · Education · Client: Dakota State University
The $38 million complex is the first major athletics facility at Dakota State University since 1960, and includes upgrades for fans, football, track and field, soccer, Esports, and alumni.