Houston Engineering Inc

Engineering Services in Alexandria, MN

4133 Iowa Street, Suite 106 | Alexandria, MN 56308
320.278.9100

About us

Serving Communities Across the West Central MN Area.

Alexandria, MN, nestled in the heart of Minnesota’s lake country, is known for its scenic beauty, glacially carved landscapes, and vibrant community spirit. With over 300 lakes in Douglas County alone, Alexandria offers a unique blend of natural charm and small-town vitality. The city serves as a regional hub for tourism, agriculture, and manufacturing. HEI is proud to support Alexandria and the surrounding communities through a variety of engineering and environmental services. From stormwater management and lake restoration to civil engineering design and GIS-based planning, our team is committed to preserving the area’s rich natural resources while supporting sustainable growth.

Who we serve

Client Focused

HEI’s mission is to make positive impacts to communities through collaborative partnerships and innovation. While the physical offices that make up our company are located across several states, the clients we serve span North America. The markets we serve include a mix of public and private clients. Explore the different projects from each sector.

local Government

Water Districts

Business Enterprises

Railroads

Industrial

Developers

Tribal

Federal Government

Oil, Energy, Utilities

Agriculture

Private Citizens

Alexandria, MN team

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We are dedicated to fostering strong, sustainable communities and collaborating with local partners to deliver innovative solutions that make a lasting impact.
Greg Thompson

Alexandria, MN

Area Market Leader Senior Civil Engineer
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We first opened our doors in 1968 as a civil engineering and surveying firm.

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We started with one office and have grown to 15 locations across the Midwest.

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We have served clients in more than 41 states as well as in Mexico and Canada.

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We take pride in our biggest asset, our people.

why us

An Engineering Firm You Can Count On.

Our company creates solutions and designs that actively improve the future of our communities. Named after our founder, George Houston, Houston Engineering, Inc. (HEI) first opened its doors in 1968 as a civil engineering and surveying firm in Fargo, ND. Since that time, we have expanded our capabilities, our staff, and the geographic area we serve.

Today, we provide a full range of civil engineering, surveying,  
environmental, planning, and technology consulting solutions for clients across the United States.

Our Projects

Improving Communities,
One Project at a Time

Terrain Analysis 3 - Houston Engineering INC.
Environmental Geospatial Technology Water Resources
GISWater Quality
Heart of the Lakes Trail 5 - Houston Engineering INC.
Transportation
Multimodal Design
where we are

Our Locations

Maple Grove, Minnesota
Frequently Asked question

FAQs

1. Where are your offices located?

We provide a wide range of civil engineering services, including water resources management, environmental consulting, municipal infrastructure development, transportation planning, surveying, and geospatial technology solutions.  

We provide a wide range of civil engineering services, including water resources management, environmental consulting, municipal infrastructure development, transportation planning, surveying, and geospatial technology solutions.  

We provide a wide range of civil engineering services, including water resources management, environmental consulting, municipal infrastructure development, transportation planning, surveying, and geospatial technology solutions.  

We provide a wide range of civil engineering services, including water resources management, environmental consulting, municipal infrastructure development, transportation planning, surveying, and geospatial technology solutions.  

What services does HEI offer?

We provide a wide range of services including water resources management, environmental consulting, municipal infrastructure development, transportation engineering, geospatial technology, and surveying & reality capture. Our multidisciplinary approach ensures comprehensive solutions for both public and private sectors. View all our services here.

HEI has offices across the Midwest, including locations in North Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, South Dakota, and Nebraska. Our headquarters is in Fargo. For a complete list of our office locations, please visit our locations page here.

To request a project bid or land survey, you can click the “Land Survey Request” or “Projects for Bid” links in the header or footer of our website. You may also contact any of our offices directly for assistance.
Simply put, when our clients are successful, we are successful. Our clients have always been our highest priority, and we give them our best effort every time. We value being seen as a trusted partner and are grateful to earn repeat business. We believe that true excellence lies not only in the final result, but in every step of the journey. This commitment to quality is ingrained in our culture, reflected in the caliber of our team, and evident in the outstanding results we achieve.

Throughout your career at HEI, we will help you grow and nurture your passion for working on rewarding projects doing what you love. Team members have the freedom to pursue their careers with help and guidance from HEI leaders and mentors. With our multiple disciplines, we are a firm that can help find your strengths to build a path for you, now and into the future. Visit our open positions here

our values

We are people first.

Client-Focused Mindset

Simply put, when our clients are successful, we are successful. Our clients have always been our highest priority, and we give them our best effort every time. We value being seen as a trusted partner and are grateful to earn repeat business.

Committed to Quality and Excellence

We believe that true excellence lies not only in the final result, but in every step of the journey. This commitment to quality is ingrained in our culture, reflected in the caliber of our team, and evident in the outstanding results we achieve.

Striving to be the Ideal Team Player

Our team members are encouraged to be "The Ideal Team Player" described in Patrick Lencioni's book of the same name, exemplifying the virtues of being humble, hungry, and smart, leading to a cultural commitment of teamwork to better serve our clients.

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Grant Research

We begin by thoroughly researching available grant opportunities to identify those best suited to your specific project needs. Our team leverages our deep understanding of federal, state, and local grant programs, as well as foundation grants, to ensure a comprehensive search. We evaluate eligibility criteria, funding priorities, and timelines to match your project with the most appropriate funding sources. This targeted approach maximizes the potential for securing financial support for your project.