Civil
Our Civil and Survey teams are passionate about helping communities grow through innovative planning, thoughtful design, and dependable construction services. Working closely with municipalities, developers, contractors, and state agencies, we deliver practical, forward-thinking solutions tailored to the unique needs of every project. From roads, streets, and highways to subdivision development, utility infrastructure, stormwater systems, and community parks, our engineers and surveyors bring projects of every size and complexity to life.
Backed by decades of experience and a commitment to collaboration, we guide projects from initial concept through construction, helping clients navigate challenges, maximize value, and achieve long-term success. At DGR Engineering, we know our work is about more than infrastructure. The roads we design, the utilities we improve, and the spaces we help create become the foundation of thriving communities and the places people call home. Together, we're building connections, supporting growth, and creating environments that serve generations to come.
Civil Contacts
Gary Kurth, PE
Department Head
Rock Rapids, IA
Matt Knips, PE
Luverne, MN
Justin Christensen, PE
Sioux Center, IA
Bryan Wells, PE
Department Head
Sioux City, IA
Trent Bruce, PE
Department Head
Sioux Falls, SD
Scott LaVoy, PE
Assistant Department Head
Sioux Falls, SD
Dana Foreman
Rapid City, SD
Civil Projects
- All
- GIS Services
- Land Acquisition Services
- Parks & Rec
- Sanitary Sewer Collection
- Site Development
- Storm Drainage
- Street & Highway
- Tracks & Sports
- Water Distribution
- Control Systems & Automation
- Cybersecurity
New Water Treatment Plant
New Water Treatment Plant delivers higher quality and more economical water.
Osgood, IA
Site Development
Sanford Hospitals of Sioux Falls, SD built a new Luverne hospital, which required the completion of several smaller projects.
Luverne, MN
Site Design, Survey & Staking
DGR performed the site design as well as the topographic surveying and construction staking of new Kuyper Residence Hall on the campus of Dordt College.
Sioux Center, IA
Site Development
Site improvements included demolition and removals, grading, utilities, paving of parking lots, retaining walls, sidewalks and playgrounds.
Sioux City, IA
Street Reconstruction
This project included new utilities (sanitary sewer, storm sewer and water main), new sidewalks, paving and traffic signals.
Sioux City, IA
Street & Utility Improvements
These projects encompassed eight downtown alley blocks over a single construction season.
Madison, SD
Sanitary Sewer
The City of Sioux City needed a large diameter trunk sewer to carry flows from new residential development and future development on the east side of town to the existing Southeast Morningside Lift Station.
Sioux City, IA
Site Survey & Development
DGR performed the boundary and topographic surveying as well as the planning and site design of new Kids Club facility.
Rock Rapids, IA
Site Design
Projects included were the expansion of the existing convention center, construction of a 150-room hotel, as well as construction of a 140-space parking deck.
Sioux City, IA
Tracks & Sports Complexes
DGR has performed the planning and design of multiple Athletic Tracks and Sports Complexes for several communities in the region. The competition facilities are used by little leaguers up to NAIA college events.
Numerous Locations
Parking Upgrade
Upgrading Parking Lots 5 and 6 enhances the daily experience for students, faculty and staff.
Sioux City, IA
New Track and Football Facility
Numerous design options were explored for this project in Wagner.
Wagner, SD
Street Reconstruction
A multi-phase, multiple-year project to replace paving and aging utilities, install new sidewalks, decorative street lights and traffic signals.
Sioux City, IA
Street & Utility Improvements
This project consisted of street improvements for the downtown business district in Dell Rapids. Also included in this project were improvements to the water main, sanitary sewer and storm sewer in conjunction with street improvements.
Dell Rapids, SD
Downtown Street Reconstruction
The City of Orange City adopted a long-term plan to replace the streets in the downtown business and government district.
Orange City, IA
Traffic Roundabout
Sioux City’s first roundabout was designed to improve traffic flow and safety at a previously congested five-legged intersection.
Sioux City, IA
Street Improvements
The City selected DGR to reconstruct water mains, sanitary and storm sewer and pavement for their typical recurring infrastructure project.
Windom, MN
Industrial Area Revitalization
This comprehensive project enhanced utility and roadway infrastructure in Salem’s industrial area.
Salem, SD
Control Systems & Automation
Our team of experts can cater custom SCADA solutions for any size project.
Athletic Field Site Design
Project planning by Augustana University and DGR Engineering to upgrade Bowden Field to a championship level began in 2018, and eventually culminated in a new facility which opened for the 2023 season.
Sioux Falls, SD
Street Improvements
DGR assisted the City in coordinating this major infrastructure overhaul in the heart of the town.
Hendricks, MN
Utility & Street Improvements
This project consists of approximately 1,500 feet of 6” water main replacement and 1,400 feet of 8” sewer replacement.
Dell Rapids, SD
Street & Utility Improvements
The City selected DGR to reconstruct water mains, sanitary and storm sewer and the highway pavement on Jefferson Street and TH 68.
Minneota, MN
Street & Utility Improvements
Morningside Avenue was reconstructed totaling approximately 1,300 linear feet. The project included new sanitary sewer, water main, storm sewer, fiber conduits, decorative street lighting, and 9-inch concrete paving with colored concrete sidewalks.
Sioux City, IA
Water Main Extension
This project included water main installation, asphalt removal and replacement, and site restoration and grading.
Sioux Falls, SD
Neighborhood Revitalization
The Southeast Infrastructure Improvements project revitalized the neighborhood by replacing dilapidated infrastructure with new, dependable infrastructure.
Dell Rapids, SD
Neighborhood Reconstruction
Health, safety and public welfare were all improved by this project.
Brandon, SD
Infrastructure Improvements
The infrastructure investment will significantly improve and benefit the community and all residents with many years ahead with reliable infrastructure.
Chancellor, SD
Track & Field Facility Improvements
DGR designed the track and field layout and improved drainage for the track and adjacent areas.
Parkston, SD
River Crossing/Street Improvements
This project consisted of 4,200 L.F. of street improvements and 4,400 feet of water main, 2,000 feet of sanitary sewer, and two directionally drilled river crossings approximately 350 feet each.
Dell Rapids, SD
Site Development
Planning started with site plan design for the new facility to offer maximum exposure to traffic on Highway 75.
Rock Rapids, IA
Floodplain Analysis
DGR employed a Geographic Information System (GIS) in conjunction with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to first determine the 100-year flood elevations and delineate the floodway boundaries.
Sutherland, IA
Street & Utility Improvements
This large scale infrastructure project improved the route in the southern portion of the community.
Dell Rapids, SD
Commercial Park Development
46-acre Highway Commercial Development fronting U.S. Highway 75.
Sioux Center, IA
Force Main Replacement
Designed a replacement force main that was installed under Split Rock Creek, and at the same time, a new 16” water main was designed to replace the existing water line to facilitate future development needs.
Brandon, SD
Street and Utility Improvements
The City of Irene invested tax dollars and utility fees into significant reconstruction work, and successfully obtained a funding package which covered 74% of project costs.
Irene, SD
Water Main Development
This project consisted of installing approximately 4,500 feet of 16” DIP water transmission main on Six Mile Road between 10th Street and 26th Street in Sioux Falls, SD.
Sioux Falls, SD
Street & Utility Improvements
This project consisted of 3,700 L.F. of street improvements on 15th Street from Old Highway 77 to Clark Avenue in Dell Rapids. Also included in this project were improvements to the water main, sanitary sewer and storm sewer in conjunction with street improvements.
Dell Rapids, SD
Low Head Dam Design & Survey
DGR performed the topographic survey as well as the design of the low head dam.
Sioux Center, IA
Drainage Project
DGR Engineering was hired to analyze and model 120 acres within the city that had experienced multiple flooding events in the recent past.
Sioux Falls, SD
Recreational Trail
Five-phase, 7.5 mile recreational trail around the city of Luverne.
Luverne, MN
Street and Utility Improvements
The City of Hawarden partnered with DGR Engineering to develop a comprehensive approach for improving Avenue L for the long-term benefit of the community.
Hawarden, IA
Hospital Site Development
Sioux Center Community Hospital relocated their hospital facility, which required the completion of several smaller projects in conjunction with the overall hospital construction project.
Sioux Center, IA
Sandness Raw Water Main Project
DGR Engineering designed 27 miles of 12” – 24”, and used their knowledge of cost effective rural construction to save Marshall Municipal Utilities millions of dollars in construction costs, and providing capacity to deliver over 4 million gallons of additional water each day.
Marshall, MN
Site Development
DGR performed the boundary and topographic surveying as well as the site design of school building addition as a subconsultant.
Sioux Center, IA
Campus Improvements
DGR worked with college staff to improve the surface drainage surrounding the East Campus apartments as well as enhancing the Campus Green Space.
Sioux Center, IA
Recreational Trail
This project consisted of one and a half miles of 8’ wide recreational trail along the Big Sioux River and in the City Park in Dell Rapids, South Dakota.
Dell Rapids, SD
Land Acquisition Services
DGR Engineering offers a “one-stop shop” for planning, designing, permitting, right-of-way and easement acquisition services, and construction administration needs.
Pump Station & Storage Reservoirs
The new Edgerton Pump Station (EPS) was constructed to facilitate bringing purchased water from Lewis & Clark Regional Water System (L&C) to the LPRW system.
Southwest Minnesota
Site Development
Coordination between multiple entities to create a mutually satisfying layout of buildings, parking area, utilities and street access was a main element of the planning process.
Sioux City, IA
Sewer Extension
The SE Sanitary Sewer Extension project provided sanitary sewer service to a previously un-serviced area southeast of Dell Rapids, SD
Dell Rapids, SD
Parking Lot, Booth Improvements
Site improvements including ticket booth, parking lot, concourse area, sidewalk/trails, and drainage
Sioux City, IA
Site Development, Utility Impr.
A multi-phase infrastructure improvements plan was developed for the City of Alton.
Alton, IA
Drainage Channel Improvements
DGR designed the channel to handle more capacity and protect the area from future flooding, which required making the channel deeper and wider.
Sioux Falls, SD
Water Main Replacement
Work included water main replacement, sanitary manhole repair, replacement of surfacing over trenches, and boulevard restoration.
Sioux Falls, SD
Street Reconstruction
This project involved the reconstruction of approximately 8,500 linear feet of residential street including replacement of all utilities.
Sioux City, IA
Site Design for Temporary Housing
Designed and implemented the necessary infrastructure to support temporary housing at two sites following severe flooding.
Rock Valley, IA