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The engineering profession is a challenging and rewarding career. If you ask any one person why they decided to become an engineer, you will hear many different reasons and stories. My engineering journey started by chance. I knew I enjoyed science and math and...

Wastewater lift stations might arguably be the most critical structure in your community. While the general public may not know that lift stations are even there, everyone knows when they fail.   The failure of a lift station can result in an emergency situation where...

We are excited to announce our latest ROSE Award winners! Announced at Great West's holiday party at Fairmont Hot Springs, we can't say thank you enough for the effort and hard work each of these valued team members has put forth.   Based on votes by their peers, The...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...