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Updates and News From Great West
How Communities Can Prepare for Changes in Land Uses
The unique lessons we recall as we age play a significant role in guiding our decisions and actions. I have a story that portrays this well, about a pair of rusty pruning shears. My first job as a horticulturist and native landscaper taught me a crucial lesson of tool...
Summer 2024 ROSE Award Winners
We are thrilled to announce this year’s Helena office summer ROSE (Recognition of Special Effort) award winners! Presented at our annual summer picnic, the ROSE is a special honor voted on by peers, celebrating those who consistently go the extra mile. Meet our...
Andrew Kimmel Selected for Second Term on APWA’s Certification Commission
We are pleased to announce that Andrew Kimmel has been selected to serve a second term on the Certification Commission for the American Public Works Association (APWA). Andrew has been actively involved with APWA's national committees and commissions for the past 8...
2024 Premier Award for Client Satisfaction
PSMJ Resources, Inc. has announced Great West Engineering as a winner of the 2024 Premier Award for Client Satisfaction! The Premier Award for Client Satisfaction honors architecture and engineering firms that deliver a truly exceptional client experience. The award...
2024 Employer of Choice Award
Great West Engineering has been recognized as one of the top firms in the industry, securing a place in the prestigious 2024 AEC Employer of Choice Award. This accolade, presented by PSMJ Resources, Inc., highlights the company's commitment to creating a workplace...
Summer Interns 2024
As the school year comes to an end and summer begins, we are excited to pass our knowledge and experience to the next generation of leaders in the engineering industry. One of our most cherished core values is ensuring that our employees feel empowered, and this...
Importance of Grant Administration
At Great West Engineering, we've been making a positive impact on communities for over three decades. We've successfully completed thousands of infrastructure projects by utilizing state and federal grants and low-interest loans. Our comprehensive professional...
Preserving and Conserving the Resource at Hill County’s Beaver Creek Reservoir
Located approximately 10 miles south of Havre in Hill County, Beaver Creek Reservoir (also known as “First Lake”) is one of two reservoirs within Beaver Creek Park. The dam, constructed of earth fill, is over 100 feet tall and stores more than 6,000 acre-feet of...
Ki-Ai Pierson Promoted to Funding Manager
Great West Engineering is pleased to announce the appointment of Ki-Ai Pierson as Funding Manager. As Funding Manager, Ki-Ai will work to offset project costs by securing competitive grants and other funding for Great West’s clients. Ki-Ai leads a team of funding...
Journey to Becoming a Professional Engineer
The engineering profession is a challenging and rewarding career. If you ask any one person why they decided to become an engineer, you will hear many different reasons and stories. My engineering journey started by chance. I knew I enjoyed science and math and...