Newsletter
Brandon Duffey Named Recipient of 40 Under 40!
We are pleased to announce Brandon Duffey has been named as one of the Billings Gazette’s 40 under 40. Based in Great West’s Billings office, Brandon leads the Firm’s Transportation Business Unit for the region, ensuring responsive service and quality solutions are provided to Eastern Montana clients.
USFS Campground and Recreation Site Improvements
Campgrounds and recreation sites are important and widely used facilities throughout United States Forest Service (USFS) lands. These facilities range from remote trailhead locations to highly trafficked, paved campgrounds. As with all infrastructure, regular...
Musselshell Judith Rural Water System Project Update
We are pleased to announce that after 20 years of effort, the Central Montana Regional Water Authority (CMRWA) began delivering water to its first customers, the City of Harlowton and several rural users, in September of 2023! The CMRWA is a coalition of eight...
Spreading Holiday Cheer: Great West’s Tradition of Giving
As we look forward to the holidays, one of the highlights of the season is fundraising and helping local families in need. An annual Great West tradition since 2015, it’s incredibly special to see our staff come together and donate to support local families in the...
The Importance of Preliminary Engineering Reports/Facility Plans
Facility Plans and Preliminary Engineering Reports (PER) are planning documents essential to a community’s decision-making process for major infrastructure improvements. These documents are critical not only to help a community plan and prioritize projects, but they...
BIL Funding Opportunities
Communities often find themselves in need of infrastructure improvements but lack the funding to complete the needed improvements. Significant funding opportunities are available under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). With the signing of BIL in November 2021,...
Summer Interns 2023
With school out and summer in full swing, we are excited to share our knowledge and experience with future leaders in the engineering industry. One of the most rewarding core values we take to heart is empowered employees which extends to our internship program. For...
City of Council Wastewater System Upgrades
The City of Council is a community located about 120 miles north of Boise, Idaho. Home to approximately 1,000 residents, the area is known for its natural beauty and small-town feel. The City manages a wastewater collection and treatment system originally...
Carrie Gardner Wins MSAWWA Fuller Award!
The Montana Section of American Water Works Association (MSAWWA) has named Carrie Gardner the recipient of the esteemed George Warren Fuller Award in 2023. George Warren Fuller was a prominent civil engineer who contributed greatly to public health and sanitation...
Employer of Choice/Circle of Excellence Awards!
Looking back on 2022, we are incredibly proud of Great West’s accomplishments. Major milestones have been hit such as breaking ground on a water project that will deliver clean drinking water to seven communities, hiring employee number 100, and generating over...
The Importance of Grant Administration
Great West Engineering is well known for its efforts to support clients in securing funding for infrastructure projects. Did you know Great West also provides grant administration services? Great West’s robust knowledge of grant administration will make your team’s...
Utilizing Geographic Information Systems
GIS is a specialized field of expertise that covers a broad array of analyses and goals. Its wide-ranging usage can include the management of infrastructure and community assets, feasibility studies, and LiDAR and point cloud analysis. GIS stands for Geographic...