Innovative Structural Design
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
HGTV Dream Home
PHOTOS
LOCATION
Whitefish, Montana
DESCRIPTION
HGTV 2019 Dream Home at Big Mountain. Click here to learn more.
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.
Devore Residence
PHOTOS
LOCATION
Whitefish, Montana
DESCRIPTION
2018 Parade of Homes People's Choice Award
(Mt. Crumpit). Click here to learn more.
Country Inn & Suites
PHOTOS
LOCATION
Kalispell, Montana
DESCRIPTION
4-story hotel adjacent to Glacier Park International Airport.
Columbia Crest
PHOTOS
LOCATION
Columbia Falls, Montana
DESCRIPTION
3-story building on Nucleus avenue in Columbia Falls with retail space on the main level & 2-levels of residential condominiums above the retail.
Our Team
Mark Waatti, PE, SE, PEng
PRINCIPAL / OWNER / STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
LICENSED:
AZ, CO, DE, FL, ID, MT, NC, ND, OR, TN, TX, UT, WA, WI, WY, Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan
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 - FLATHEAD VALLEY OFFICE
SENIOR STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
LICENSED:
Montana
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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Levi Coughlin, PE
DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING - GALLATIN VALLEY OFFICE
SENIOR STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
LICENSED:
Montana
EDUCATION
- Carrol College: Helena, MT (Graduated in December 2013)
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
- Passed NCEES PE Exam
ABOUT LEVI
Levi graduated from Carroll College in December of 2013 with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Degree. Prior to his employment at Waatti Engineering, Levi worked for the Montana Department of Transportation as a Civil Engineering Specialist. Levi is well versed in structural analysis of both commercial and residential projects, and is an ACI Certified Concrete Field Testing Technician.
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Fred Panion, EI
STAFF STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
LICENSED:
Montana (Engineer Intern)
EDUCATION
- Montana Tech: Butte, MT (Graduated in May 2017)
- Bachelor of Science in Geological Engineering
- Passed NCEES EI Exam
ABOUT FRED
Fred graduated from Montana Tech in May of 2017 with a Bachelor of Science in Geological Engineering Degree. Fred has designed both residential and commercial structures using various materials, and he has a good understanding of soil mechanics.
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Keo Jamieson, EI
STAFF STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
LICENSED:
Montana (Engineer Intern)
EDUCATION
- Montana State University: Bozeman, MT (Graduated in May 2019)
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
- Passed NCEES EI Exam
ABOUT KEO
Keo graduated from Montana State University in May of 2019 with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Degree. Keo has gained experience designing commercial and residential structures using a variety of building materials.
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Contact Us
FLATHEAD VALLEY OFFICE
Sam Strickler, PE
Director of Engineering
Flathead Valley Office
Senior Structural Engineer
27 Meridian Court, Suite 117Kalispell, MT 59901
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GALLATIN VALLEY OFFICE
Levi Coughlin, PE
Director of Engineering
Gallatin Valley Office
Senior Structural Engineer
3991 Valley Commons Drive, Suite 200Bozeman, MT 59718
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