Innovative Structural Design
Engineering Solutions for Success
Welcome to Waatti Engineering
Waatti Engineering is a leading provider of structural engineering, construction oversight, inspection services, consultations, and expert witness testimony. Waatti Engineering supports government, residential, and commercial clients by providing innovative solutions focused on longevity, infrastructure, resource management, and sustainable development. With offices located in Kalispell, and Bozeman Montana, our skilled team's capabilities span the entire project life cycle from planning to completion.
Services
Structural Engineering
- Commercial buildings
- Residential buildings
- Medical Facilities
- Municipal Facilities
- Bridges
- Concrete Box Culverts
- Environmental Concrete Tanks & Structures
- Seismic Analysis
- Wind Analysis
- Snow Load Analysis
Structural Inspections
- Construction inspections
- Footing
- Foundation
- Framing
- Existing structure assessments
- FHA/HUD Manufactured Home Foundation Inspections
Expert Witness Testimony
- Construction Defect Claims
- Design Error Claims
- Insurance Claims
Portfolio
165 Commons Loop
PHOTOS
LOCATION
Kalispell, Montana
DESCRIPTION
The 165 Commons Loop Medical Office Building project consists of a 4-story, multi-tenant office building that is approximately 16,000 square feet.
206 Lupfer Multi-use Building
PHOTOS
LOCATION
Whitefish, Montana
DESCRIPTION
Multi-use building with a lower level parking garage, commercial lease space on the main level, and 2-storys of residential condominiums.
Big Sky IV Care
PHOTOS
LOCATION
Kalispell, Montana
DESCRIPTION
A modern building designed for Big Sky IV Care, located off of the highway going towards Whitefish
Core Townhouses
PHOTOS
LOCATION
Whitefish, Montana
DESCRIPTION
High-end residential condominium project in downtown Whitefish.
Country Inn & Suites
PHOTOS
LOCATION
Kalispell, Montana
DESCRIPTION
4-story hotel adjacent to Glacier Park International Airport.
LC Staffing
PHOTOS
LOCATION
Kalispell, Montana
DESCRIPTION
A two story office building for LC Staffing.
Simco Electric / Source Lighting
PHOTOS
LOCATION
Kalispell, Montana
DESCRIPTION
A new modern building with offices for Simco and a lighting showroom for Source.
Starbucks
PHOTOS
LOCATION
Whitefish, Montana
DESCRIPTION
Mountain modern Starbucks building in Whitefish designed to unite the Starbucks prototype design requirements with the Whitefish Architectural design requirements.
Our Team
Mark Waatti, PE, SE
PRINCIPAL / OWNER / STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
LICENSED:
AZ, CO, DE, FL, ID, MT, NC, ND, OR, TN, TX, UT, WA, WI, WY
EDUCATION
- Montana State University; Bozeman, MT (Graduated in May of 2003)
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
- Passed NCEES PE Exam, NCEES Structural I & II Exams, & Canadian PE Exam
ABOUT MARK
Mark is the owner and founder of Waatti Engineering. He was born and raised in Kalispell, and received his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Degree from Montana State University in Bozeman in 2003. Mark has been doing structural engineering since he graduated from college, and has experience with steel, masonry, wood, and concrete.
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Sam Strickler, PE
DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING
SENIOR STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
LICENSED:
Montana, California, Nevada
EDUCATION
- Washington State University; Pullman, WA (Graduated in May 2014)
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
- Passed NCEES PE Exam
ABOUT SAM
Sam graduated from Washington State University in May of 2014 with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Degree. Since his graduation, Sam has gained experience in both residential and commercial structural engineering projects, and has designed structures using wood, steel, concrete, and masonry.
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Luke Zaharia, PE
SENIOR STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
LICENSED:
Montana
EDUCATION
- Kansas State University (Graduated in December 2020)
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
- Passed NCEES PE Exam
ABOUT LUKE
Luke graduated from Kansas State University in December of 2020 with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Degree. He worked as an engineering intern for Waatti Engineering in the summer of 2020, and started full time employment in January 2021. Luke is experienced in designing commercial and residential structures using various building materials.
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Erik Casagranda, EI
STAFF STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
LICENSED:
Montana (Engineer Intern)
EDUCATION
- Montana Techological University
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (May 2022)
- Master of Science in Civil Engineering (Dec. 2023)
- Passed NCEES EI Exam
ABOUT ERIK
Erik graduated from the Montana Technological University in Butte, Montana in May of 2022 with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Degree. He also has a Minor in Math and Occupational Safety and Health. In December of 2023, Erik earned his Master of Science in Civil Engineering from Montana Technological University in Butte, Montana. Erik worked as an engineering intern for Waatti Engineering in the summers of 2022 and 2023, and then started working full-time at Waatti Engineering in January 2024.
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Michael Pritchard, EI
STAFF STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
LICENSED:
Montana (Engineer Intern)
EDUCATION
- Montana Technological University (Graduated in May 2018)
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
- Passed NCEES EI Exam
ABOUT MICHAEL
Michael graduated from the Montana Technological University in Butte, Montana in May of 2018 with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Degree. Michael has been trained as a structural engineer since beginning his employment at Waatti Engineering. Prior to working at Waatti Engineering, Michael gained exprience in the construction trades as well as working for the Montana Department of Revenue. In his time with Waatti Engineering, Michael has gained experience in designing various types of structures and has designed with wood, steel, aluminum, concrete, and masonry.
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Seth Trumm, EI
STAFF STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
EDUCATION
- Montana Technological University (Graduated in May 2025)
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
ABOUT SETH
Seth graduated from the Montana Technological University in Butte, Montana in May of 2025 with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Degree. Seth worked as a summer intern at Waatti Engineering in the summer of 2024, and then started work as a full time employee upon his graduation. Seth has experince in wood design, concrete design, steel design, and masonry design for both commercial and residential buildings.
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Luke Marino
BIM/CAD Manager
ABOUT LUKE
Luke was born and raised in the Flathead, and then spent several years inspecting oil and gas pipeline construction in various locations throughout the US. After his inspection career, Luke settled down in Kalispell to begin his drafting career, and he is proficient in using Revit and AutoCAD.
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David Hunt
BIM/CAD Technician
ABOUT DAVID
David grew up in the Flathead Valley. He graduated from Flathead High School in 2004, and attended Flathead Valley Community College studying AutoCAD and Welding. David has worked as a CNC Programmer, drafted landscape plans, and was a Lead Final Test Technician at a Semiconductor Manufacturing company. David has extensive experience using Revit, AutoCAD, and Solidworks.
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FLATHEAD VALLEY OFFICE
Sam Strickler, PE
Director of Engineering
Senior Structural Engineer
27 Meridian Court, Suite 117Kalispell, MT 59901
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GALLATIN VALLEY
Mark Waatti, PE, SE
Owner
Principal Structural Engineer
Bozeman, MT
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