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
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.
Yellowstone Club House – American Spirit 875
PHOTOS
LOCATION
Big Sky, Montana
DESCRIPTION
A Fullerton Architect home located in the exclusive Yellowstone Club in Big Sky, Montana.
Yellowstone Club House – American Spirit 876
PHOTOS
LOCATION
Big Sky, Montana
DESCRIPTION
A Fullerton Architect home located in the exclusive Yellowstone Club in Big Sky, Montana.
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
SENIOR STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
LICENSED:
Montana, California
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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Steve Domiter, EI
STAFF STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
LICENSED:
Montana (Engineer Intern)
EDUCATION
- University of Wisconsin - Madison (Graduated in May 2021)
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
- Passed NCEES EI Exam
ABOUT STEVE
Steve graduated from the University of Wisconsin in Madison Wisconsin in May of 2021 with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Degree. He also has participated in the Engineers Without Borders program and completed a summer internship at an engineering firm during the summer of 2020.
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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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Luke Zaharia, EI
STAFF STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
LICENSED:
Montana (Engineer Intern)
EDUCATION
- Kansas State University (Graduated in December 2020)
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
- Passed NCEES EI 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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Contact Us
FLATHEAD VALLEY OFFICE
Sam Strickler, PE
Director of Engineering
Senior Structural Engineer
27 Meridian Court, Suite 117Kalispell, MT 59901
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Mark Waatti, PE, SE, PEng
Owner
Principal Structural Engineer
Bozeman, MT
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