Keltic Engineering

What Keltic Engineering does

Keltic Engineering, Inc. is a privately held civil engineering firm founded in 2004 and headquartered in Lewiston, Idaho. The firm provides a comprehensive suite of professional engineering services spanning site plan development, commercial and subdivision development, street improvements, construction staking and field layout, structural engineering, wastewater, water, sewer, and stormwater system design, floodplain analysis and certification, environmental review services, inspection services, grant administration, historical preservation advisement, and insurance/forensic engineering. The firm operates as a project-based professional services business delivering integrated engineering solutions to both public sector clients (counties, municipalities, towns) and private sector clients (commercial developers, retail and hospitality chains, agricultural operators, automotive businesses).

The firm's underlying technical capability is anchored in licensed civil engineering expertise, multi-state regulatory credentials (licensed in California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Washington D.C.), and an FAA-licensed drone pilot supporting aerial surveying and site documentation. Service delivery is direct, project-by-project engagement rather than through a packaged software platform. Marketing is primarily through a website portfolio showcasing completed projects across commercial, residential, governmental, and infrastructure categories, with sales executed via direct engagement and response to public sector procurements.

Revenue mechanics are professional services fees quoted per engagement; pricing is not publicly disclosed. Customer segments are organized vertically into Government/Public Sector and Private Sector/Commercial Development. Notable enterprise and government clients include Marriott Courtyard, Old Navy, Les Schwab, Idaho Forest Group, Lewis Clark Grain Terminal, Nez Perce County, Kootenai County, and the Town of Garfield. No funding rounds, M&A activity, subsidiaries, or institutional investment have been disclosed; ownership is described as independent and locally controlled.

Name

Keltic Engineering

Legal name

Keltic Engineering, Inc.

Website

https://kelticengr.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Keltic Engineering, Inc. is a privately held civil engineering firm in Lewiston, Idaho, founded in 2004. It provides project-based site development, infrastructure, environmental, and structural engineering services to government agencies and commercial clients across seven U.S. jurisdictions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Civil Engineering Services

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330), Engineering Services (54133), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413)

akta.pro primary industry

Geotechnical Design, Engineering & Consulting (Analysis, Design, Peer Review) (IMAFAOAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Geotechnical, Hydrogeological & Seismic Engineering (Slope Stability, Ground Support, Dewatering) (IMAKAOAN), Construction Management & Delivery (EPCM/CMAR/Design-Build Oversight) (EUANALAE)

Keywords

• Civil engineering services
• Site development engineering
• Structural engineering design
• Stormwater management
• Municipal infrastructure engineering

Headquarters

HQ city

Lewiston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Civil Engineering Professional Services: Project-based civil engineering consulting services including site plan development, commercial development, subdivision development, street improvements, structural engineering, wastewater, water, stormwater, floodplain analysis, environmental review, inspection services, grant administration, and historical preservation

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Keltic Engineering, Inc. is a civil engineering firm providing site plan development, commercial and subdivision development, street improvements, construction staking, structural engineering, wastewater, water, stormwater, sewer system design, floodplain analysis, environmental review, inspection, grant administration, historical preservation, and insurance/forensic engineering services. The firm also offers FAA-licensed drone surveying services to support project documentation and site analysis for public and private sector clients.

Product overview

Keltic Engineering is a civil engineering firm offering a comprehensive portfolio of integrated engineering services. The company operates as a single unified service offering rather than a software platform, providing core civil engineering services including Site Plan Development, Commercial Development, Subdivision Development, Structural Engineering, and Infrastructure Services (water, wastewater, stormwater, sewer). Additional specialized services include Floodplain Analysis, Environmental Review, Inspection Services, Grant Administration, Historical Preservation, and Insurance/Forensic Engineering. The firm also offers Drone Services as an add-on capability to enhance surveying and site documentation. These services work together to provide end-to-end civil engineering solutions for public and private sector clients across Idaho, Washington, Oregon, Montana, California, Hawaii, and Washington D.C.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Site Plan Development Comprehensive site planning services for commercial, residential, and industrial projects including grading, utilities, and compliance with local regulations. Targeted at developers, property owners, and public agencies.
• Commercial Development Civil engineering services for commercial construction projects including site design, parking lot analysis, and utility coordination. Targeted at commercial developers, retailers, and property owners.
• Subdivision Development Complete subdivision design services including platting, roadway design, and infrastructure installation for residential developments. Targeted at residential developers and municipalities.
• Street Improvements Design and engineering for street reconstruction, road widening, pedestrian crossings, and traffic calming improvements. Targeted at municipalities and public sector clients.
• Construction Staking / Field Layout Precision field layout and construction staking services for accurate project implementation. Targeted at contractors, developers, and public agencies.
• Structural Engineering Structural analysis and design services for buildings, retaining walls, foundations, and other load-bearing structures. Targeted at developers, building owners, and architects.
• Wastewater Services Wastewater system design, lagoon seepage testing, and sewer collection system engineering. Targeted at municipalities and private developers.
• Water System Design Water distribution system design, reservoir engineering, waterline installation, and disinfection system design. Targeted at municipalities and private developers.
• Stormwater Drainage Stormwater management system design, calculations, SWPPP documentation, and drainage infrastructure engineering. Targeted at municipalities, developers, and commercial property owners.
• Sewer System Designs and Studies Sewer system design, septic system engineering, and sewer replacement planning for municipal and private clients. Targeted at municipalities and private developers.
• Floodplain Analysis/Certification Floodplain analysis using HEC-RAS calculations, flood certification services, and flood zone status documentation. Targeted at property owners, developers, and municipalities.
• Environmental Review Services Environmental site assessments (Phase I ESA), NEPA/SEPA checklist completion, SPCC plans, and regulatory compliance documentation. Targeted at property owners, developers, and industrial clients.
• Inspection Services Comprehensive inspection services including structural, foundation, septic, water system, sewer, concrete plant, and construction workmanship inspections. Targeted at property owners, contractors, and public agencies.
• Grant Administration Grant and loan application services, project management, regulatory coordination, and close-out documentation for federally and state-funded projects. Targeted at municipalities and public agencies.
• Historical Preservation Structural analysis and restoration advisement for historically significant properties in partnership with Idaho Heritage Trust. Targeted at preservation-minded property owners and heritage organizations.
• Insurance/Forensic Engineering Engineering inspections and reports for insurance claims including structural damage, fire, water damage, and grain bin failure assessments. Targeted at insurance companies and property owners.
• Drone Services FAA-licensed drone services for surveying, topographic surveys, and site documentation using cutting-edge aerial technology. Targeted at clients requiring enhanced surveying and site analysis.

Named customers10 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Idaho Heritage TrustminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsults with Idaho Heritage Trust to visit sites throughout Idaho to determine structural integrity of historically significant properties. Provides advisement on restoration, cost, and design fixes for historical preservation projects.
• Les SchwabminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvides site design services for Les Schwab commercial sites in Idaho, Washington, and Oregon.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Stantec: Global engineering, architecture, and environmental services firm with significant operations in Idaho and the Pacific Northwest. Competitor for water, wastewater, infrastructure, and site development projects at national scale.
• Kimley-Horn: National, employee-owned civil engineering consulting firm with extensive Pacific Northwest presence. Competitor for site development, transportation, water, and land development work, though at significantly larger scale and broader service scope.
• David Evans and Associates (DEA): Portland, Oregon-based large multi-discipline engineering firm with full civil, structural, water, and surveying capabilities across the West. A larger-scale competitor with overlapping service offerings but much broader portfolio and geographic reach.

Direct peers

• Parametrix: Portland, Oregon-based engineering, planning, and environmental sciences firm serving the Pacific Northwest. Comparable in core civil engineering services and regional positioning, though typically larger in scale.
• T-O Engineers: Weiser, Idaho-based civil engineering firm offering closely comparable services (site development, water, wastewater, structural) to public and private clients across the Pacific Northwest. Highly analogous multi-disciplinary small firm with similar geographic focus.
• Otak: Portland, Oregon-based civil engineering and architecture firm offering site development, water resources, surveying, and structural engineering. Comparable Pacific Northwest regional civil engineering practice with similar service breadth.
• Horrocks Engineers: Pleasant Grove, Utah-based civil engineering firm with offices across the West offering site development, transportation, water, and structural engineering. Comparable regional competitor, though generally larger in scale.
• MacKay Sposito: Vancouver, Washington-based civil engineering, surveying, and planning firm serving public and private clients in the Pacific Northwest. Comparable in size, geographic focus, and service mix to Keltic.
• Keller Associates: Boise, Idaho-based civil engineering firm specializing in water, wastewater, transportation, and site development for municipal and private clients. Comparable in size, regional scope, and core service mix to Keltic.
• J-U-B Engineers: Meridian, Idaho-headquartered multi-disciplinary civil engineering firm providing transportation, water, development, and structural services across the Northwest. Direct competitor for the same public and private sector RFPs as Keltic.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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