Great West Engineering, founded in 1984 by President Emeritus Daniel McCauley, has evolved from a modest Montana-based firm into a prominent engineering presence across the Northwestern United States [4]. With approximately 100 professionals operating across Montana, Idaho, and Washington, the company has built its reputation on exceptional client care, responsive service, and expertise in securing project funding [4].
- Unwavering client commitment
- Employee empowerment
- Quality-driven solutions [4]
- Student loan assistance programs
- Professional development opportunities
- Wellness initiatives
- Structured bonus programs [8]
With over 35 years of experience managing state and federal funding programs [3], Great West has secured more than $525.4 million in funding for clients [1]. The firm maintains particularly strong relationships with the US Forest Service across Montana and Idaho [4], delivering expertise across three primary service domains:
- Vehicular and pedestrian bridge evaluation
- Culvert systems
- Bridge inspection services
- Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC)
- Scour evaluations
- Environmental permitting
- Wetlands management
- Hydraulics and hydrology
- Stream restoration
- Aquatic organism passage solutions
- Certified Grant Writers® on staff [4]
- Proven funding acquisition including:
- Premier Award for Client Satisfaction from PSMJ Resources, Inc. [4]
- AEC Employer of Choice Award [4]
- Summer 2024 ROSE Awards for employee excellence [4]
Great West Engineering continues to demonstrate industry leadership through strategic initiatives and community engagement [6], while maintaining its foundational commitment to both client service excellence and employee development [6]. The firm's comprehensive approach to project management, from preliminary engineering through construction administration, has established it as a trusted partner in infrastructure development across the Northwestern United States [7].