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Beck Engineering is your trusted partner in transforming municipal visions into reality. For over two decades, we’ve been the driving force behind effective and forward-thinking engineering, surveying, and design solutions for Northwest and Central Iowa communities. Our comprehensive suite of services, including civil engineering, land surveying, landscape architecture, and architecture, is tailored to meet the unique needs of municipalities and city projects.
At BEI, we’re deeply rooted in the communities we serve, recognizing that each city has its own distinct character, challenges, and goals. This local insight drives our personalized approach to every project, ensuring we put the needs and values of your community first. Our well-rounded team of experts collaborate across multiple disciplines to deliver holistic solutions that not only meet technical requirements but also enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors.
With a track record of excellence, including our recognition in “PSMJ’s Circle of Excellence” for our superior business practices and operational performance, we bring unparalleled expertise and dedication to every municipal project. From infrastructure improvements to public spaces, we guide you through the entire process, ensuring your vision becomes a reality that serves your community for generations to come.
WATER/WASTEWATER SYSTEMS
Wastewater Services:
- Wastewater Treatment Plant Design: Headworks, trickling filters, and activated sludge plants, including advanced treatment processes for nitrogen and phosphorus reduction.
- Lift Station Design & Rehabilitation: Collection system pump stations, treatment plant main lift stations, and effluent lift stations utilizing a variety of pumping technologies.
- Lagoon Systems & Upgrades: Design and rehabilitation of stabilization ponds and lagoon treatment systems, including aerated lagoons, facultative lagoons, and polishing ponds. Services include capacity analysis, liner systems, aeration upgrades, and effluent quality improvements to meet regulatory standards.
- Sludge Processing Solutions: Design of anaerobic and aerobic digestion treatment processes, along with digester gas utilization and sludge storage solutions.
Water Services:
- Water Treatment Plant Design: Design of new and rehabilitation of water treatment plants for iron & manganese removal, softening, and residuals handling.
- Water Distribution Systems: Modeling of water distribution systems for pressure, fire flow, and water age, along with design and construction of water distribution piping systems.
- Well & Booster Pump Station Design: Design and modifications of well pumps, booster pump stations, and associated chemical feed systems.
- Ground and Elevated Storage Tank Design: New and rehabilitation of finished water storage tanks for new coatings and bringing into compliance with current standards.
Combined Services:
- Facility planning, design services, construction administration, and startup services for water and wastewater infrastructure.
- Regulatory Compliance & Permitting – Assistance with the IDNR on NPDES permitting, compliance strategies, and wastewater Nutrient Reduction Strategies.
Lance Aldrich, PE
Born and raised understanding Iowa's unique water challenges, Lance obtained a Master of Science in Civil Engineering from Texas A&M University and a Bachelor of Science from Iowa State University. Over his extensive career, he has specialized in the development and rehabilitation of wastewater treatment plants and water supply systems throughout Iowa and the Midwest. His project experience encompasses comprehensive municipal infrastructure solutions, from treatment plant design and lift station rehabilitation to water distribution systems and regulatory compliance. As a research and teaching assistant at Texas A&M, he contributed to advances in environmental engineering. Throughout his career, Lance has demonstrated a commitment to innovation and sustainable practices that benefit communities.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Wastewater Projects
- Oelwein – New WWTP (raw pump station, headworks, SBR, UV disinfection, reed beds)
- Oelwein – 1st Avenue Lift Station, 20th St Lift Station
- Humboldt – New WWTP (raw pump station, headworks, activated sludge, reed beds)
- Humboldt – UV Disinfection
- Humboldt – May Street Pump Station, Elmhurst Pump Station, inverted siphon at West Fork DSM River
- Marshalltown – Flow equalization expansion, headworks rehabilitation, anaerobic digester conversion to TPAD, UV disinfection, activated sludge aeration improvements with fine bubble diffusers and turbo blower, additional liquid sludge storage, high flow storm pump station
- Marshalltown – Turner Street Pump Station improvements
- Ogden – Expansion of trickling filter plant, replacement of trickling filter plant with activated sludge (Aeromod) with new headworks and UV disinfection
- Grimes – Expansion of WWTP (raw pump station, headworks, activated sludge, aerobic digestion, reed beds), expansion of flow equalization with major storm pump station
- Eldridge – Expansion of WWTP (raw pump station, headworks, SBR, sludge storage
- Centerville – Rehabilitation of WWTP (headworks, anaerobic digestion improvements, sludge storage, equalization expansion, UV disinfection)
- Pella – Rehabilitation of WWTP (activated sludge improvements, final clarifier expansion, UV disinfection)
- Pella – Lift station repairs
- Grundy Center – UV disinfection
- Charles City – Expansion of WWTP (raw pump station upgrades, new headworks, oxidation ditch, flow equalization, reed beds)
- Plattsmouth, NE – Lift stations
- Eagle Grove – Anaerobic digestion and sludge storage
- Williams – Main lift station, sanitary sewer replacement
- Lakeville – Anaerobic digestion and sludge storage
- Schuyler, NE – Anaerobic lagoon and digester gas utilization for meat packing plant
- Iowa State – Anaerobic digestion experimental facility
Water Projects
- Oelwein – Rehabilitation of 500,000 gallon water tower
- Oelwein – New well house and booster station
- Oelwein – Rehabilitation of Jordan Well and new well house
- Humboldt – Major rehabilitation of lime softening water plant, new lime press
- Marshalltown – Rehabilitation of lime softening water plant, lime lagoon, ground storage tank, ground storage tank rehabilitation, booster pump station
- Marshalltown – Rehabilitation of two (2) 1.0 million gallon water towers
- North Liberty – Ion exchange softening and iron filter
- Ames – New lime softening water plant
- Grimes – New 2.0 million gallon water tower
- Grimes – Lime silo addition
- Charles City – New lime softening water plant
- Charles City – New water supply well
- Elkader – New water supply system (wells and chemical feed facility)
- Elkader – New 300,000 gallon water tower
- Webster City – Booster station
- Clarinda – Additional high service pump and distribution improvements for industrial fire protection
The BEI Difference
With over 20 years of experience in Iowa, we intimately understand the unique challenges and opportunities facing our local municipalities. This local knowledge, combined with our broad expertise, allows us to create solutions that are both innovative and practical for your community.
Our multi-disciplinary team collaborates seamlessly to provide comprehensive solutions. This means you get the benefit of diverse expertise without the hassle of coordinating with multiple firms.
We don’t just design infrastructure; we craft spaces and systems that enhance community life. Our solutions prioritize the needs and aspirations of your residents and visitors, creating lasting value for your city.
We believe in building strong, enduring partnerships with our municipal clients that extend far beyond individual projects. This long-term approach ensures that we truly understand your community’s evolving needs and can advocate effectively for your interests over time. Our commitment to lasting relationships means we’re there for you not just during active projects, but as ongoing advisors and partners in your community’s growth and development. This continuity allows for more strategic planning, efficient problem-solving, and a deeper integration of our expertise with your long-term municipal goals.
Our recognition as a “Best Place for Working Parents” and consistent presence in “PSMJ’s Circle of Excellence and Employer of Choice” reflects our commitment to excellence. This culture attracts and retains top talent, ensuring that your projects benefit from the best minds in the industry.
From initial concept to final implementation, we’re with you every step of the way. Our comprehensive services mean you have a single, reliable partner for all your municipal engineering and design needs.
We balance cutting-edge ideas with practical, cost-effective implementations. This approach ensures that your projects are not only visionary but also feasible and sustainable for your community’s resources.
Our dedicated team is united by a shared commitment to our core purpose: building relationships, bettering communities, and creating opportunities. This mission infuses every project with a sense of purpose, ensuring that our designs not only meet functional needs but also contribute positively to the broader community.
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MUNICIPAL RELATIONSHIPS
At the heart of thriving municipalities are strong relationships and shared goals. We’re dedicated to partnering with local governments, turning challenges into opportunities, and building vibrant communities that stand the test of time.
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SUCCESSFUL MUNICIPAL PROJECTS
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