Franson Civil Engineers

Name

Franson Civil Engineers

Legal name

Franson Civil Engineers Inc.

Website

https://fransoncivil.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Water Resources Civil Engineering Services

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330), Engineering Services (54133), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413), Environmental Consulting Services (54162)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711), Water Supply (4941), Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)

akta.pro primary industry

Water, Wastewater & Hydraulics Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Civil & Structural Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAA), Hydro BOP Civil & Water Conveyance (Dams, Spillways, Penstocks, Canals) (EUAMAFAG), Water & Wastewater Compliance (NPDES/Stormwater, Pretreatment, Drinking Water/SDWA) (EUAHABAB)

Keywords

• Water resources engineering
• Civil engineering consulting
• Dam rehabilitation
• Irrigation system design
• Hydraulic and hydrologic analysis

Headquarters

HQ city

American Fork

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Engineering Consulting Services: Fee-for-service engineering consulting engagements covering the full project lifecycle from planning and feasibility studies through design, funding acquisition, environmental compliance, construction observation, and contract management. Revenue is project-based and non-recurring per engagement, typical of civil engineering consultancies.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Franson Civil Engineers provides fee-for-service water resources civil engineering consulting, covering planning, feasibility, hydraulic and hydrologic analysis, water system design, environmental permitting, funding acquisition, construction management, and dam safety oversight. The firm's portfolio of services is applied to dams, diversions and canals, irrigation systems, hydropower facilities, groundwater and wells, municipal water utilities, water storage tanks, and planning/studies for government, municipal, irrigation, and private water clients across the Intermountain West.

Product overview

Franson Civil Engineers provides water resources engineering services through a portfolio of specialized offerings rather than a unified software product. Their core services include Agricultural Irrigation, Design of Water Systems, Hydraulics and Hydrology, Data and Analysis, Environmental and Permitting, and Project Management. These services are applied across distinct project types including Dams, Diversions and Canals, Groundwater and Wells, Hydropower, Municipal Water Utilities, Planning and Studies, and Water Storage Tanks. The firm operates as a civil engineering consulting company delivering professional engineering services throughout the complete project lifecycle from planning through construction observation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Agricultural Irrigation Irrigation system design and implementation services for agricultural water delivery, including pressurized irrigation systems, open ditch conversion, and water efficiency solutions for irrigation companies and agricultural water users.
• Design of Water Systems Engineering design services for culinary water systems, water storage tanks, pipelines, and transmission lines for municipal and private water utilities across the Intermountain West.
• Hydraulics and Hydrology Technical analysis services for water flow, hydraulic modeling, hydrologic studies, and water system capacity planning.
• Data and Analysis Water system data collection, analysis, and management services including SCADA system implementation and monitoring for canal water tracking and real-time water management.
• Environmental and Permitting Environmental compliance services including NEPA analysis, watershed planning, environmental assessments, and regulatory permit acquisition for water resource projects.
• Project Management Comprehensive project lifecycle management including planning, funding acquisition, design oversight, construction observation, and contract administration for water infrastructure projects.
• Dams Engineering Dam design, rehabilitation, and construction oversight services including spillways, outlet works, internal drain systems, and dam safety compliance for earth-fill and roller-compacted concrete dams.
• Diversions and Canals Engineering Diversion structure and canal system design, rehabilitation, and piping projects for water conveyance and distribution to irrigation companies and water users.
• Groundwater and Wells Engineering Spring rehabilitation, well design, source water protection, and groundwater system development services for water utilities and private water companies.
• Hydropower Engineering Hydropower feasibility studies, FERC applications, permit acquisition, and hydroelectric facility design services for water and power projects.
• Municipal Water Utilities Engineering Municipal water system improvements including culinary water, pressurized irrigation, sewer, and storm drain infrastructure design and construction management for cities and towns.
• Planning and Studies Water resource planning, feasibility studies, capital facilities master plans, and resource management planning services for water utilities, cities, and irrigation districts.
• Water Storage Tanks Engineering Water storage tank design and construction management services for culinary and secondary water systems, with designs that have produced contractor bids 5-10% below similarly-sized tanks designed by other firms.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% reduction in project costs on Weber River Diversion Structure through innovative design and coordination
• +9 more outcomes

Named customers17 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

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Utah Division of Wildlife ResourcescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Weber River Diversion Structure rehabilitation included wildlife habitat and fish passage improvements. Franson designed fish ladder and channel improvements that are actively used by the Division of Wildlife for fish counting and tracking.
• J-U-B ENGINEERS, Inc. (J-U-B)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFranson Civil and J-U-B were jointly hired by Crockett Avenue Irrigation and Distribution to evaluate water system alternatives and develop a master plan. EFG Consulting provided financial analysis support.
• Horrocks EngineerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSuccessful partnership with Horrocks Engineers on American Fork Lower Reservoir and American Fork Pressurized Irrigation System. Horrocks served as partner firm while Franson provided water engineering design and construction management.
• Utah Division of Water Resources (Utah DWRe)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFranson Civil was hired by Utah DWRe for Millsite Dam rehabilitation, providing on-site field engineering oversight, construction management, and design of outlet works relocation. The firm serves as an extension of the agency on this multi-year project.
• USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNRCS is the lead federal agency on PL-566 watershed rehabilitation projects including Utaba Dam. Franson provides engineering services and grant administration in support of NRCS watershed programs.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Hansen Allen & Luce: Utah-headquartered engineering firm specializing in water resources, dams, pipelines, and hydraulic structures. Directly comparable service mix and regional footprint, with strong municipal and irrigation district client bases in the Intermountain West.
• J-U-B Engineers: Idaho/Intermountain West engineering firm offering civil, water, transportation, and environmental services. J-U-B and Franson have partnered on joint projects (e.g., Crockett Avenue Irrigation master plan) and serve overlapping municipal and irrigation clients in the same region.
• Keller-Bliesner Engineering: Logan, Utah-based water resources and irrigation engineering firm. Direct competitor in northern Utah, serving irrigation companies, water users associations, and NRCS watershed rehabilitation programs - a closely matching niche.
• Jones & DeMille Engineering: Utah/Intermountain West civil and water engineering firm with municipal water, irrigation, and surveying practices. Comparable size and regional focus, often competing for the same municipal and irrigation district RFPs.
• Bowen Collins & Associates: Utah engineering consultancy focused on water, wastewater, and stormwater for municipal and irrigation clients. Strong overlap with Franson's water systems design, hydraulics, and environmental compliance work.
• Horrocks Engineers: Utah-based multi-disciplinary engineering firm with strong water resources, municipal, and transportation practices. Horrocks partnered with Franson on the American Fork Pressurized Irrigation System and competes for similar water and municipal work in Utah.
• Sunrise Engineering: Utah-based civil and water resources engineering firm serving municipalities, irrigation companies, and water conservancy districts. Closely comparable in size, regional focus, and core service offerings (dams, canals, culinary water, pressurized irrigation).

Broad incumbents

• Stantec: Global engineering, architecture, and environmental firm with a significant water practice covering dams, water resources, and municipal water. A large incumbent competing for federal and state water programs alongside Franson.
• AECOM: Global infrastructure consulting firm with major water resources, dams, and environment practices serving federal agencies (USBR, USACE) and state clients. Competes with Franson on larger federal and state water programs.
• Brown and Caldwell: National environmental engineering and consulting firm specializing in water and wastewater for municipal and industrial clients. A larger, broader incumbent that competes for the same public-sector water infrastructure programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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