What Heyer Engineering does

Heyer Engineering, Inc. is a privately held, full-service structural engineering consulting firm founded in 1983 by Jim Heyer, PE in Fargo, North Dakota. The firm provides structural design and engineering analysis services across diverse building types and materials — including structural steel, reinforced concrete, precast/prestressed concrete, masonry, and engineered wood — covering floor systems, roof systems, lateral bracing systems, and deep foundation systems. Its portfolio spans 15,000+ projects with over $5B in combined construction value, organized across more than 20 project categories including healthcare, sports/entertainment, education, government/civic, commercial/office, industrial/manufacturing, residential/senior living, historical preservation, and recreation/wellness.

The firm operates with approximately 35+ employees including six named senior engineers, supported by 16 technicians and designers, across offices in Fargo, ND (headquarters), Corona, CA, and Sioux Falls, SD. It is licensed in 46 US states with active pursuit of licensure in the remaining four, enabling engagement on projects nationwide. Service delivery is project-based, with fees quoted per engagement based on scope, complexity, and construction value, and includes design, forensic analysis, condition assessments, and construction administration. The go-to-market motion is sales-led B2B professional services, with projects won through direct relationships with architects, developers, and government entities, design-build partnerships with general contractors, and repeat engagements with regional institutional clients such as the University of North Dakota, North Dakota State University, Altru Health System, and Scheels. The firm is entirely founder-owned (Jim Heyer, CEO; Ryan Heyer, President) with no private equity, venture capital, or parent company involvement, and no disclosed funding rounds.

Name

Heyer Engineering

Legal name

Heyer Engineering, Inc.

Website

https://heyerengineering.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Heyer Engineering is a privately held structural engineering consultancy founded in 1983, providing structural design and analysis across healthcare, education, sports, government, and commercial sectors. It serves architects, developers, and institutions nationwide with 35+ staff across offices in Fargo, Corona, and Sioux Falls.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Structural Engineering Services

NAICS

Engineering Services (54133), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Civil & Structural Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAA)

Keywords

• Structural engineering services
• Building design consulting
• Construction administration services
• Forensic engineering analysis
• Structural systems design

Headquarters

HQ city

Fargo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Structural Engineering Consulting Services: Project-based professional services revenue generated from providing structural engineering design, forensic analysis, condition assessments, and construction administration services. Fees are based on project scope, complexity, and construction value. Revenue is earned through one-time project engagements rather than recurring contracts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Heyer Engineering, Inc. is a full-service structural engineering firm providing structural design, engineering analysis, and consulting for public and private sector building projects. The firm delivers structural systems design across materials including structural steel, reinforced concrete, precast/prestressed concrete, masonry, and engineered wood, and offers forensic analysis, condition assessments, and construction administration services.

Product overview

Heyer Engineering is a full-service structural engineering firm founded in 1983, providing structural design and engineering consulting services. The firm operates as a single unified service offering rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. Their core service is structural engineering consulting, which encompasses multiple specialized service categories including: Recreation/Wellness Structural Design, Commercial/Office Structural Design, Healthcare Facility Structural Design, Sports/Entertainment Structural Design, Education Facility Structural Design, Municipal/Infrastructure Structural Design, Residential Structural Design, Historical Preservation/Adaptive Reuse, and Industrial/Manufacturing Structural Design. The firm serves both public and private sector clients with over 350 combined years of engineering experience and 15,000+ completed projects valued at over $5 billion.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Structural Engineering Consulting Services Full-service structural engineering consulting providing structural design, engineering analysis, forensic assessments, and construction administration for architects, developers, and building owners on commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, sports/entertainment, and municipal projects.
• Healthcare Facility Structural Design Structural engineering for hospitals, medical centers, clinics, and healthcare facilities with specialized requirements for vibration-sensitive medical equipment, deep foundation solutions, and seismic design.
• Sports / Entertainment Structural Design Structural engineering for sports arenas, stadiums, entertainment venues, and recreational facilities requiring long-span structures, high live load capacities, and acoustic flexibility for multiple event types.
• Commercial / Office Structural Design Structural engineering for commercial office buildings, mixed-use developments, retail centers, banks, and corporate headquarters with open floor plans and podium construction.
• Education Facility Structural Design Structural engineering for universities, colleges, and K-12 schools including classrooms, laboratories, auditoriums, gymnasiums, and student living facilities with phased construction to maintain ongoing operations.
• Municipal / Infrastructure Structural Design Structural engineering for government buildings, courthouses, city halls, federal facilities, and public infrastructure projects, including historic preservation and blast resistance requirements.
• Historical Preservation / Adaptive Reuse
• Industrial / Manufacturing Structural Design Structural engineering for industrial facilities including manufacturing plants, warehouses, food processing, biopharmaceutical production, and cold storage with heavy floor load capacities and clear-span requirements.
• Recreation / Wellness Structural Design Structural engineering for recreation facilities including arenas, wellness centers, aquatic facilities, sports complexes, and multi-purpose activity centers.
• Residential Structural Design Structural engineering for multi-family residential, assisted living, senior housing, and single-family residential projects, including wood frame over concrete podium construction.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15,000+ projects completed with $5B+ in total construction value
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI)minorOthersProfessional institute membership providing access to precast concrete design standards, certification programs, and industry best practices for precast and prestressed concrete structures.
• The Masonry SocietyminorOthersProfessional society membership supporting masonry design expertise and access to industry standards for masonry construction.
• National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE)minorOthersProfessional engineering organization membership supporting professional licensure, ethics standards, and advocacy for the engineering profession.
• American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC)minorOthersNational trade association representing engineering firms, providing advocacy, business development resources, and professional development.
• American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC)minorOthersTechnical institute membership providing steel design standards, specification resources, and certification programs for structural steel construction.
• American Concrete Institute (ACI)minorOthersTechnical institute membership providing concrete design standards, certification programs, and educational resources for concrete construction.
• American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)minorOthersProfessional society membership supporting civil engineering practice with standards, publications, and continuing education resources.
• Fargo-Moorhead-West Fargo Chamber of CommerceminorOthersRegional chamber membership supporting local business community engagement and regional economic development.
• National Council of Structural Engineers Associations (NCSEA)minorOthersNational organization representing structural engineers providing advocacy, standards development, and professional development resources.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Stantec: Global engineering, architecture, and consulting firm with structural engineering capabilities within its buildings practice. Represents the national AE platform competitive threat on multi-million-SF programs.
• Burns & McDonnell: Large multi-discipline engineering firm with structural capabilities embedded in broader infrastructure, healthcare, and higher-ed practices. Competes on large programs where integrated delivery is required.

Direct peers

• Datum Engineers: Mid-size structural engineering firm serving commercial, healthcare, and institutional clients across multiple U.S. regions. Comparable in scale and project-mix concentration.
• DeSimone Consulting Engineers: Multi-office structural engineering consultancy with deep expertise in healthcare, education, sports, and hospitality sectors. Direct competitor for the same marquee project types Heyer pursues.
• Martin/Martin: Mid-size structural and civil engineering consulting firm headquartered in Colorado with regional offices. Closely comparable in size, building-focused structural practice, and multi-state project delivery model.
• KL&A Engineers and Builders: Structural engineering and design-build firm specializing in commercial, healthcare, and senior living facilities. Comparable in size, structural focus, and integrated service approach.
• Magnusson Klemencic Associates (MKA): Structural and civil engineering consultancy focused on complex building projects including healthcare, sports, and cultural facilities. Comparable in vertical mix and project complexity, though larger in headcount.
• Hope-Amundson: Fargo-based structural engineering firm serving the Upper Midwest. Most direct local competitor, overlapping geography, building types, and client base with Heyer.
• Walter P Moore: National structural engineering and diagnostics firm specializing in building structures, parking, and sports venues. Direct competitor in healthcare, sports, and higher-ed vertical markets with broader geographic reach.
• JQ Engineering: Structural engineering firm serving healthcare, education, and commercial markets with a similar mid-size, multi-office operating model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/HeyerEngineering

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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