Burian & Associates is excited to welcome Ken Nysether, PE, as a Senior Project Manager based in Bismarck/Mandan, ND. Ken has more than 30 years of experience in civil and municipal engineering, along with a strong background in leadership, mentorship, and strategic project oversight. Ken is a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in North Dakota and…

Written by Kaycie Lane, PhD, PE Training future engineers is an important task. We need engineers who are not just technically trained and certified professionals in their field, but also engineers who evolve with changing technological tools and understand the social factors that influence their designs. So, why does it sometimes seem like all we…

Burian & Associates is excited to welcome Ashly Hall as an Engineering Assistant, based in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Ashly joins our team with a strong academic and research background in environmental sciences and geological engineering, with a focus on hydrology, drought resilience, and environmental stability. Her work blends technical analysis with community-centered perspectives, bringing…

Burian & Associates is proud to announce the addition of Dani Kelly as an owner of the firm. Dani’s transition into ownership marks an exciting milestone in the continued growth of Burian & Associates and reflects her leadership, dedication, and lasting impact on the organization.   Dani joined Burian & Associates in 2020, taking on responsibility for the firm’s non-technical…

The start of 2026 marks a meaningful milestone for Burian & Associates: six years in business. While the number itself is worth celebrating, it’s the journey connected to those six years that truly defines who we are. Since its founding, Burian & Associates has been guided by a people-first approach to engineering and planning. Steve…

Written by: Rachel Blawat This summer, I’ve had the incredible opportunity to work with Burian & Associates and dive into some exciting civil engineering projects that have expanded both my skills and understanding of the industry. One of the main projects I’ve been involved in is the Red River Valley Water Supply Project (RRVWSP). This…

At Burian & Associates, we’re proud to be supporting the State of North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality (NDDEQ) in the continued efforts to identify and eliminate lead service lines across the state. This essential public health initiative began in 2023 and has now entered its next phase, Category B1, focusing on helping communities build…

Written by: Katie Mowat At Burian & Associates, we are proud to announce the completion of the Cavalier County Housing Study and Infrastructure Assessment for the Cavalier County Job Development Authority (JDA) located in Cavalier County, North Dakota. Cavalier County was created in 1873 and is made up of 12 incorporated cities, towns, and census…

Written by: Daniel Fife, Lead Hydraulic Designer I kicked off the 2025 Association of State Floodplain Managers conference on Sunday with the “Workshop: The Proper Way to Complete & Review FEMA’s Elevation Certificate for Floodplain Management & CRS.” The instructor provided a thorough walkthrough of each section of the form, explaining why every data point…

Written by: Katie Mowat Engineering Education Beginnings (1800s-1860s) While there were engineers prior to 1814 in the US, formal engineering education in the United States was started by Syvanius Thayer at the United States Military Academy at West Point with the first four-year engineering curriculum program (Reynolds, 1992). It focused both on military and civilian…