PHONE: 605-696-3200
FAX: 605-696-3220
INFO@CIVILDES.COM
609 Main Ave S,
Brookings, SD 57006
PHONE: 605-696-3200
FAX: 605-696-3220
INFO@CIVILDES.COM
609 Main Ave S,
Brookings, SD 57006
John Schinkel, LS
Licensed Land Surveyor
John has been a key member of CDI’s design staff since 2010. He assists engineering staff and surveyors with drafting, design, and plan inspection using AutoCAD Civil3D software. CDI colleagues rely on him to process preliminary survey data and make necessary calculations for plan and specification preparation. John’s strengths include clear and concise communication with clients and staff.
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Cade Marttinen
Survey Technician
Cade is part of CDI’s surveying team with knowledge of principles, practices, and equipment necessary for conducting civil surveys. Using various robotic and GPS equipment and serving as part of the survey crew, Cade performs preliminary surveys, topographic and boundary surveys, construction staking, hydraulic surveys, ALTA surveys, As-Built surveys, cross sectioning, and site layouts.
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Evan Rumrill, EIT
Civil Engineering Intern
Evan is a graduate of South Dakota State University and performs duties under the direction of the professional engineering staff and is responsible for creating site layouts and detail sheets and serving as a field engineer on specific projects. He is gaining preliminary engineering experience in a wide variety of civil engineering projects.
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Jesse Ulvestad
CAD Technician
Jesse joined the Civil Design team in 2022 and is a key member of CDI’s design staff. He assists engineering staff and surveyors with drafting, design, and plan development using AutoCAD Civil3D software. With 20 years of experience in the civil engineering field his knowledge in processing preliminary survey data and make necessary calculations for plan and specification preparation is a valuable asset.
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Stevie Van Hill
Civil Engineering Intern
As a 2013 graduate of South Dakota State University, Stevie performs duties under the direction of the professional engineering staff and is responsible for creating site layouts and detail sheets and serving as a field engineer on specific projects. She is gaining preliminary engineering experience in a wide variety of civil engineering projects.
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Elizabeth Bauer, EIT
Civil Engineering Intern
As a 2022 graduate of South Dakota State University, Elizabeth performs duties under the direction of the professional engineering staff and is responsible for creating site layouts and detail sheets and serving as a field engineer on specific projects. She is gaining preliminary engineering experience in a wide variety of civil engineering projects.
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Todd Veldhuizen
Director of Railroad Operations
Mr. Veldhuizen has a strong background in railroad operations, track construction, and industrial development. During his time with BNSF, he supervised the Twin City Division main line and rural track lines. Roadmaster at the Argentine Yard in Kansas City which included track maintenance and inspection, proved training to new hires, and maintained financial accounts regarding yard budget.
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Nick Antony, EIT
Civil Engineering Intern
As a graduate of South Dakota State University, Nick performs duties under the direction of the professional engineering staff and is responsible for creating site layouts and detail sheets and serving as a field engineer on specific projects. He is gaining preliminary engineering experience in a wide variety of civil engineering projects.
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2021-Present Civil Design Inc., Brookings, South Dakota
Civil Engineering Intern
Cole Bungarden, EIT
Civil Engineering Intern
As a graduate of South Dakota State University, Cole performs duties under the direction of the professional engineering staff and is responsible for creating site layouts and detail sheets and serving as a field engineer on specific projects. He is gaining preliminary engineering experience in a wide variety of civil engineering projects.
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2021-Present Civil Design Inc., Brookings, South Dakota
Civil Engineering Intern
Jeffrey Cooley, PE
Chief Executive Officer
As CEO, Jeffrey Cooley oversees and manages every facet of business operations within Civil Design Inc. At the helm of project development, he performs engineering calculations, prepares plans, and writes specifications as well as conducts construction administration and tracks budgets for in-progress construction projects. Driven by the visceral need to do things right, Jeff is a creative and incisive problem solver with illustrated talent in track layout and site design. Jeff motivates, mentors, and leads a team of talented professionals by maintaining a culture of constant open communication that extends to clients alike.
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Carey Bretsch, PE
President & Co-Founder
As Civil Design Inc’s co-founder and President, Carey holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree in civil engineering from South Dakota State University. He is predominantly involved in marketing for the company and mentoring the Engineers in Training. Carey’s tenacious career has established innovation and understanding in his work with successful projects in North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Texas, and Minnesota. His diverse project expertise includes roads, bridges, subdivisions, sports complexes, parking lots, commercial sites, drainage, hydraulic analysis, and river stabilization.
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– Section representative to the Region 7 Board of Governors
– Past SD Section President
– Past Practitioner Advisor for the SDSU Student Chapter.
– Recipient of “Friend of ASCE” by SDSU Student Chapter in 2011
– Recipient of Outstanding Service awards in 1986, 1988, and 1989.
– Past President of the Section and Eastern Branch.
– Chosen “Outstanding Young Civil Engineer” by the Eastern Branch of the South Dakota Section of ASCE in 1989.
Chris Brozik, PE
VP Structural Engineering
Chris obtained his PE License in 2014, after completing his Master’s Degree at SDSU and gaining years of experience at CDI. He has a thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering and has a proven track record of successfully completed projects. Chris is responsible for performing design calculations for numerous projects, including the design of highway and railroad structures. He prepares CAD drawings and correspondence, plan sheets, specifications, quantity estimates, cost estimation, and technical reports. He conducts research and assures compliance with local, state, and federal standards for design elements, safety, and permitting requirements, and works with survey crews and is a seasoned on-site construction engineer.
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Andrew Kangas, PE/LS
Vice President
Andrew, as Vice President, serves as a project engineer and land surveyor. After completing his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Andrew obtained his PE license in 2011 and LS certification in 2016, making him a versatile asset to the Civil Design team. He has a comprehensive understanding of standards for design elements and demonstrates strong project coordination abilities. In addition to overseeing all of CDI’s field data collection, drafting, construction staking, and survey crews; Andrew designs, drafts, and plans for road, railroad, drainage, utilities, and various other projects.
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Jason Petersen, PE
Project Engineer
Jason obtained his professional engineer’s experience at CDI as an engineer intern, and has a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering. He performs a wide range of duties, including research, concept, and alternative development, and is licensed in SD and MN. He coordinates clients, subcontractors, agencies, and other staff. Jason provides diverse experience in the civil engineering field, including site design, streets, utilities, drainage projects, railroads, and bridge inspections.
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Brian Ruppelt, PE
Project Engineer
As a 2014 civil engineering graduate of South Dakota School of Mines & Technology, Brian performs duties under the direction of the professional engineering staff, including research, concept, and alternative development. He is gaining engineering experience in a wide variety of civil engineering projects.
Brian is responsible for performing engineering design calculations for numerous projects, including the design of sanitary sewer, storm sewer, roadways, railroads, bridges, retaining walls, athletic fields, and storm water modeling for urban drainage. He also prepares CAD drawings and correspondence, plan sheets, specifications, quantity and construction cost estimation, and technical reports. He conducts research and assures compliance with local, state, and national standards for design elements and safety and permitting requirements.
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Trace Villbrandt
Engineer in Training
As a graduate of South Dakota State University, Trace performs duties under the direction of the professional engineering staff, and is responsible for creating site layouts and detail sheets and serving as a field engineer on specific projects. He is gaining preliminary engineering experience in a wide variety of civil engineering projects.
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Tyson Mitzel
Engineer in Training
As a graduate of South Dakota State University, Tyson performs duties under the direction of the professional engineering staff and is responsible for creating site layouts and detail sheets in addition to serving as a field engineer on specific projects. He is gaining preliminary engineering experience in a wide variety of civil engineering projects.
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Tim Brezina
Chief Survey Technician
As part of the CDI team since 2007, Tim is an expert in the principles, practices, and instruments used in surveying and civil engineering. CDI relies on Tim for all topographic and construction staking duties. He has an associate’s degree from St. Cloud Technical College in Minnesota.
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Shayne Arrowood
Civil Engineering Technician
Shayne joined CDI’s design staff in 2019. He assists engineering staff and surveyors with drafting, design, and plan inspection using AutoCAD Civil3D software. Using robotic and GPS equipment, he also conducts various jobs in the field under the supervision of the Chief Survey Technician. With help from the staff, he is gaining experience in a variety of engineering and surveying projects.
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Drew Roskam
Civil Engineering Technician
Drew joined CDI’s design staff in 2019. He assists engineering staff and surveyors with drafting, design, and plan inspection using AutoCAD Civil3D software. Using robotic and GPS equipment, he also conducts various jobs in the field under the supervision of the Chief Survey Technician. With help from the staff, he is gaining experience in a variety of engineering and surveying projects.
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Neil Rolf
Civil Engineering Technician
After obtaining his bachelor’s degree in architecture at South Dakota State University, Neil joined the CDI team in 2016 and assists engineering staff with AutoCAD and architectural drafting. He also edits and maintains CDI’s marketing and promotional materials, such as project descriptions, employee resumes, our website, and firm literature for future bid proposals.
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Deanna Vaske
Office Manager
Deanna started at Civil Design Inc in 2002 and is responsible for the coordination and communication of all office operations. Deanna works with the entire CDI team and with clients under the direction of the managing partners, and also maintains general ledgers, processes payroll and benefits, and performs other clerical duties.
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