Tristan Balmer Joins HEI

Tristan Balmer joins HEI as a Civil Engineer in our Des Moines office. Tristan will participate
in all aspects of GIS, H&H modeling, AutoCAD, and Civil 3D to design various project features.
Additionally, Tristan will assist watershed water quality planning and water resources projects.

A native of Roland, IA, Tristan holds a bachelor’s degree in biological systems engineering from Iowa State University.

Fun Facts

  • Hobbies: Disc golf, hiking, traveling.
  • Pets: A Husky and Yorkie.
  • Random Fact: Only ginger in immediate family.
  • Most Memorable Vacation: Driving around the entire island of Iceland.
  • Top Destination on Bucket List: Switzerland.
  • Favorite Food: All food!
  • Favorite Podcast: Just Rolled with It.
  • Currently Reading: How To by Randall Munroe.
  • Currently Watching: Ted Lasso.
  • On My Playlist: I like all kinds of music like Lizzo, Glass Animals, and Alan Walker.
  • Work Fuel: Green tea.
  • What do you love about your community? They are close knit and very friendly.
  • I’m excited to be part of the HEI team because of the opportunities available for me to start a successful career!
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