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Jonathan Kennedy, P.E. Electrical Engineer Jonathan Kennedy, P.E. has been named head of the Electrical Department in our Sioux Falls office. In this role, he will be critical in the development and delivery of West Plains Engineering’s electrical engineering...

The New Year is all about change, and we are pleased to announce two exciting leadership changes in our firm. Effective January 1, Marty Christensen, P.E. has assumed the role of Building Services  Division Manager for the company; while Mike Fisher, P.E. has been...

In 2018, members of our staff contributed more than $1,200 to local charities through volunteer hours and financial contributions. For their time, effort and dedication to improving our communities, West Plains Engineering is proud to match that contribution. Through...

Mark Grebner, P.E., has announced his retirement from West Plains Engineering effective Jan. 1, 2019. Mark celebrated 25 years with our firm this past Spring, and has served in countless important ways as a Mechanical Engineer, Office Manager, Board Member and most...

On Nov. 9, Electrical Engineer Matt VonHaden (right) delivered our final "Ways to Give" Community Investment donation for 2018 - a $1000 check to Diabetes, Inc., in Rapid City, S.D. Matt presented the check to President Jason Byars, and the money was used to sponsor a...

On Nov. 1, members of our Sioux Falls office stopped by Safe Families for Children to deliver a well-deserved $1,000 donation on behalf of our firm's "Ways to Give" corporate philanthropy program. Jeff Metzger, a drafter in our Sioux Falls office, nominated Safe...

On Nov. 1, several members of the West Plains Engineering team in Cedar Rapids spent the afternoon serving lunch at Mission of Hope - a local non-profit committed to offering physical, emotional and spiritual support to those in need. West Plains was also proud to...

On Oct. 24, West Plains Engineering made a $1,000 donation to the Casper Humane Society as part of our firm's "Ways to Give" corporate philanthropy program. Julie Morton, a drafter in our Casper office, nominated the Humane Society to receive the contribution for her...

Doug Feterl, P.E., President of West Plains Engineering, was recently named to the National Small Business Association (NSBA) Leadership Council. NSBA is the nation’s oldest small-business advocacy organization, and operates on a staunchly nonpartisan basis. Feterl, a...

The Pioneer Bank space in Dakota Dunes, SD was recently recognized with an AIA Central States Design Excellence Merit Award. The Central States Region consists of Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and Oklahoma. Designed by PLaN Architecture, this project involved...

On October 18, many of our Sioux City partners joined us at the Orpheum Theatre for a Client Appreciation Social. Check out photos of the event below!

Our Rapid City team welcomed partners from throughout the Black Hills to a Client Appreciation Social on Thursday, Oct. 18 at Hay Camp Brewing Company. Guests enjoyed craft brews from the popular downtown spot, as well as food from local favorite, Angel's Catering....

The Sioux Falls office was up before the sun on Oct. 17 to serve breakfast at The Banquet, a meal ministry where all meals are paid for, prepared by and served by community volunteer groups. WPE joined partners from Koch Hazard, Sayre Associates and SEA to...