What Beck Engineering does

Beck Engineering, Inc. (operating as BEI) is a privately held, founder-owned professional services firm founded in May 2001 by Brad M. Beck in Spirit Lake, Iowa. The firm delivers four integrated service lines — civil engineering (street improvements, water main, sewer, wastewater/water treatment, drainage, site development, lift stations, athletic facilities), land surveying (boundary, topographic, FEMA certifications, construction staking, GIS mapping, aerial droning), landscape architecture (parks, playgrounds, streetscapes, planting design, water features), and architecture (K-12/secondary education, municipal, healthcare, residential, commercial). Design work is executed using industry-standard tools including Revit and AutoCAD. It primarily serves municipalities (cities and counties), school districts, and private developers across Iowa, Minnesota, and South Dakota.

The business model is fee-based professional services, with revenue generated through project-based contracts won via public bidding, RFP/consultant selection processes, and direct, relationship-driven engagement. BEI supplements core engineering and design fees with grant identification and funding-assistance consulting, helping municipal clients secure CDBG, SRF, and other funding sources — a service that broadens project budgets and deepens client dependence. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is determined by project scope, complexity, and client type. Go-to-market relies on a regional field presence across six offices (Spirit Lake HQ plus Cherokee, Orange City, Sheldon, Clive, and Brandon, SD), supported by content marketing (BEI Buzz blog), organic social media, community/industry events, and awards-driven earned media.

The company is led by founder Brad Beck (CEO/President, PE/PLS), with Teresa M. Beck as CFO and Jason Eygabroad as COO, indicating a family-influenced, founder-controlled management structure with no external institutional investment or parent company. Headcount has scaled from roughly 10 employees in 2016 to an estimated 40-50, and the firm has accumulated extensive recognition, most notably seven consecutive PSMJ Circle of Excellence awards (Platinum status, one of only 24 firms nationally) and multiple PSMJ Employer of Choice and Best Place for Working Parents designations.

Name

Beck Engineering

Legal name

Beck Engineering, Inc.

Website

https://beck-engineering.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Beck Engineering is a privately held Iowa-based professional services firm providing integrated civil engineering, land surveying, landscape architecture, and architecture services to municipalities, school districts, and developers across Iowa, Minnesota, and South Dakota.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Civil Engineering and Design Services

NAICS

Engineering Services (54133), Landscape Architectural Services (54132), Architectural Services (541310)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Civil & Structural Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Building Information Modeling (BIM) & Digital Design Services (BPAHAKAK), Landscape Construction Project Management & General Contracting (HSAIABAK)

Keywords

• Civil engineering services
• Land surveying services
• Landscape architecture design
• Architectural design services
• Municipal infrastructure planning

Headquarters

HQ city

Spirit Lake

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Professional Services - Civil Engineering: Fee-based professional services for municipal infrastructure projects including street improvements, water/wastewater systems, drainage, and site development. Revenue generated through project-based contracts with cities, counties, and school districts.
2. Professional Services - Architecture: Fee-based architectural design services for K-12 schools, municipal buildings, healthcare facilities, and residential/commercial developments.
3. Professional Services - Landscape Architecture: Fee-based landscape architecture services for parks, playgrounds, streetscapes, and public spaces.
4. Professional Services - Land Surveying: Fee-based surveying services including boundary surveys, topographic surveys, construction staking, FEMA certifications, and GIS mapping.
5. Funding Assistance Services: Grant identification and procurement assistance services helping municipalities secure CDBG, SRF, and other funding sources for infrastructure projects. BEI helps clients navigate grant applications and connects them with councils of governments and funding sources.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Beck Engineering is a multi-discipline professional services firm that provides civil engineering, land surveying, landscape architecture, and architectural services. The firm plans, designs, and manages infrastructure and built-environment projects for cities, counties, school districts, and private developers across the Midwest, using industry-standard design tools such as Revit and AutoCAD. It also offers funding assistance to help municipalities secure grants for infrastructure projects.

Product overview

Beck Engineering is a professional services firm offering integrated civil engineering, land surveying, landscape architecture, and architecture services. The company operates as a unified multi-disciplinary practice with four core service lines: Civil Engineering (including aviation, municipal infrastructure, land development, water/wastewater systems), Land Surveying (boundary, topographic, construction staking, GIS mapping, aerial droning), Landscape Architecture (parks, playgrounds, streetscapes, planting design, water features), and Architecture (commercial, educational, residential, worship facilities). The firm also provides specialized sub-services such as architectural and landscape renderings, FEMA flood plain services, and funding assistance consulting. Services are delivered through six office locations across Iowa, Minnesota, and South Dakota to serve municipalities, schools, and developers in the Midwest.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Civil Engineering Planning, design, and management of municipal and site civil infrastructure projects including street improvements, water main, sewer, wastewater treatment, water treatment, drainage, site development, parking lots, trails, lift stations, and athletic facilities. Serves cities, counties, school districts, developers, and aviation clients in the Midwest.
• Land Surveying Professional land surveying services including boundary surveys, topographic surveys, FEMA Letter of Map Amendments, site plans, easements, construction staking, GIS mapping, and aerial drone surveying. Serves municipalities, developers, real estate professionals, and property owners.
• Landscape Architecture Landscape architecture services for parks, playgrounds, planting design, decorative paving, site furniture and lighting, streetscapes, signage design, water features, and shade structures. Serves municipalities, school districts, and developers building public spaces and amenity areas.
• Architecture Architectural design services covering K-12 and secondary education buildings, municipal facilities, healthcare facilities, lakeshore residential, single- and multi-family residential, commercial, industrial, and worship facilities. Serves school districts, municipalities, healthcare systems, and private developers.
• Planning & Visioning Community planning and visioning services for municipal clients, including master facilities planning partnerships with school districts and long-range infrastructure planning.
• Funding Assistance Grant research and funding procurement assistance to help municipalities secure CDBG, SRF, and other infrastructure funding sources. BEI helps clients navigate grant applications and connects them with councils of governments and funding programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 85 school projects completed
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• ABcreativecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on multiple playground and park projects including Aspen Seemann Memorial Park, Denison Washington Park, and various community playground installations. Partnership combines BEI's engineering and landscape architecture with ABCreative's playground equipment design and installation expertise.
• Northwestern CollegesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerBEI professionals Mark and Sam presented to Northwestern College engineering students about civil engineering careers and industry practices. Collaboration supports program development and provides mentorship opportunities for engineering students.
• Northwest Iowa Planning and Development Corporation (NWIPDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCouncil of governments serving Dickinson, Clay, Osceola, O'Brien, Sioux, Lyon, Emmet, Buena Vista, and Palo Alto Counties. BEI references this organization as a resource for municipal clients seeking planning and infrastructure assistance.
• Siouxland Interstate Metropolitan Planning Council (SIMPCO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCouncil of governments serving the tri-state area of Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota, serving Cherokee, Plymouth, Woodbury, Ida, and Monona counties. Partner for regional planning initiatives.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• SEH (Short Elliott Hendrickson): Upper Midwest A/E consulting firm delivering civil engineering, architecture, planning, and surveying to cities, counties, and school districts — directly comparable service mix and municipal client focus.
• Bolton & Menk: Multi-discipline Midwest-based A/E firm offering civil engineering, surveying, landscape architecture, and planning services to municipalities and counties across Minnesota, Iowa, and surrounding states — directly comparable in service mix, client base, and regional focus.
• DGR Engineering: Rock Valley, Iowa-based engineering firm with similar municipal and utility clientele across the Upper Midwest, offering comparable civil, electrical, and surveying services.
• WSB: Minnesota-headquartered engineering and consulting firm serving municipalities, counties, and schools across the Midwest with civil, surveying, and planning services — closely comparable in client verticals.
• ISG (I&S Group): Multi-discipline architecture, engineering, environmental, and planning firm with strong Midwest presence serving municipalities, schools, and developers — closely comparable in service breadth and target clients.
• Braun Intertec: Minneapolis-based engineering, environmental, and testing firm with municipal and developer clients across the Midwest — overlapping in geotechnical, surveying, and infrastructure services.
• Foth: Iowa-based engineering, science, and architecture firm serving infrastructure, municipal, and industrial clients across the Midwest — comparable as a regional Iowa-rooted multi-discipline competitor.
• McClure Engineering: Iowa-headquartered civil engineering and surveying firm serving municipalities and developers across the Midwest with comparable municipal infrastructure focus and project-based fee model.

Broad incumbents

• AECOM: Global infrastructure consulting firm with a sizable Midwest municipal and water/wastewater practice — competes for larger municipal and federal infrastructure projects where BEI may also bid.
• HDR Inc. Large global A/E firm with significant Midwest municipal, transportation, and water infrastructure practice — a much larger incumbent that competes with BEI on larger municipal and school district RFPs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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