Business Details
47 Years
experience
Your Trusted Civil Engineering Partner in Wyoming & Colorado
BenchMark Engineers has been delivering professional civil engineering, surveying, and planning services for 46 years. Founded in 1979, our firm operates with unwavering commitment to honesty, ethics, and integrity. Our team combines over 130 years of collective experience to serve local, state, and federal agencies, as well as commercial and residential developers across Wyoming, Colorado, and Nebraska. We specialize in civil engineering design, construction administration, and surveying while maintaining rigorous safety and design standards.Our client-focused approach ensures tailored solutions for unique projects, including roadway infrastructure, hydrological planning, and utility systems. Recognized for excellence through industry awards, we continue the legacy of founder Jack Noblitt by prioritizing community service and technical expertise. Our staff holds professional licenses in multiple states, enabling comprehensive service delivery across diverse geographic regions.
Services
Commercial Developments
Educational Facilities
Residential Developments
Hydrological Design
Roadway Infrastructure
Utility Infrastructure
Surveying Projects
Planning and Feasibility
Details
- Year established: 1979
Highlights and features
- 46 years of continuous service with licensed professionals in 3 states
- Client-focused approach maintaining strict safety and design standards
- Ethical foundation guiding every project since 1979
- Team with 130+ combined years of civil engineering expertise
- Recognized industry awards for engineering excellence
Associations and certifications
- Wyoming Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors
- Colorado engineering licensing board
- Nebraska engineering licensing board
What people say
Meets all expectations
Quality of work
Ethical practices
Timely delivery
Technical expertise
Services
Commercial Developments
We design comprehensive civil engineering solutions for commercial properties including site layouts, stormwater management, and utility infrastructure. Our team coordinates with architects and contractors to ensure code compliance and functional design. Projects range from retail centers to industrial parks with budgets up to $300 million.
Educational Facilities
Specializing in K-12 and higher education infrastructure, we provide site grading, ADA accessibility, and stormwater solutions. Our engineers coordinate with school districts to optimize open spaces and meet community needs. Completed projects include multiple elementary schools and university facilities across Wyoming.
Hydrological Design
Our team conducts floodplain analysis and designs stormwater detention systems using advanced modeling software. Services include FEMA compliance assessments and drainage solutions for both urban and rural developments. We've completed hydrological plans for medical centers and municipal projects.
Roadway Infrastructure
From chip seal roads to arterial highways, we provide full reconstruction and maintenance planning. Our services include traffic analysis, pavement design, and construction administration. Recent projects include major corridor upgrades and bridge removals in multiple Wyoming communities.
Utility Infrastructure
We design and upgrade water distribution and sanitary sewer systems with fire flow analysis capabilities. Our engineers create lift station plans and complete system rehabilitations. Projects range from small town utilities to $2 million stormwater management systems for regional medical centers.
People
Scott D. Larson
President
Licensed Professional Engineer with over 25 years leading BME since 1996. Specializes in budget management and scheduling for complex infrastructure projects.
Ryan Rasmussen
Project Engineer
Handles hydraulic modeling and civil plan preparation. Provides technical expertise for drainage and site development projects across multiple jurisdictions.
Tyler Menger
Staff Engineer
Petroleum engineering graduate with AutoCAD expertise. Supports infrastructure projects with technical design and construction documentation.
Don Beard
Project Manager
Manages construction inspection and project coordination. Brings extensive institutional knowledge to infrastructure development initiatives.
Colin Middleton
Senior AutoCAD Designer
Experienced drafter with expertise in Civil 3D and GIS systems. Creates detailed construction documents for complex engineering projects.
Questions
What geographic areas do you serve?
We provide engineering services across Wyoming, Colorado, and Nebraska with offices in Cheyenne and Fort Collins.
What types of projects do you handle?
Our firm specializes in commercial developments, educational facilities, roadway infrastructure, and utility systems.
How do you ensure project quality?
We maintain strict quality control through licensed professionals, peer reviews, and adherence to ethical engineering standards.
Can you handle municipal projects?
Yes, we've served as Town Engineer for multiple communities and completed projects for local governments since 1979.
What experience do you have with schools?
We've designed over 15 elementary schools and multiple university facilities with specialized site grading solutions.
Reviews (3)
Patty West
Sep 19, 2021
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Scott Larson is one of the most articulate and intelligent business owners I've met. This is one gracious business who makes sure his employees are taken care of even during hard times. Rest assure your needs will be taken seriously and completed without question. Thank you, Scott Larson. For always being straight up about all we've discussed. Sincerely Patty West
Lazy-E. Maes
Feb 13, 2021
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BenchMark Engineers is a great firm that gets the job done. They meet all expectations of the job that is handed them and even goes over and beyond of what is asked of them. They maintain all deadlines and budgets that are required of them and even try's to come under when possible. The owner of the firm prides himself and his employees on the quality of work and ethics that they bring to the table.
He is very polite and his staff makes it easy to work with. Anyone that wants the job done right needs to look at BenchMark before looking into any other firm in Cheyenne. They have been around longer then any other firm here and carries A+ with the BBB
He is very polite and his staff makes it easy to work with. Anyone that wants the job done right needs to look at BenchMark before looking into any other firm in Cheyenne. They have been around longer then any other firm here and carries A+ with the BBB
Hannah Davis
Feb 17, 2019
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I never realized the extent one can appreciate an engineering firm until our VP decided to open a branch in Cheyenne and we needed to basically recreate the exact same aesthetic there as we have here in Little Rock. Benchmark charged us less than we usually pay despite including a few upgrades, so now I want to be transferred to the Cheyenne office. It's much nicer than what I have here.
