Prairie Engineering, P.C. was founded in 1979 as a Professional Corporation that provided Mechanical and Electrical Engineering services on a consultant basis to Architectural Firms, Owners and other Engineering Firms. Prairie Engineering, P.C. has been serving Western North Dakota for over 30 years. In that time the company has grown to 27 employees, which includes seven Mechanical Engineers, six Electrical Engineers, five senior Mechanical Designers and four Senior Electrical Designers. The primary service area of the firm is the Western two-thirds of North Dakota, Eastern Montana and Northwest South Dakota, although the firm has provided design services for projects in Minnesota and Iowa.

Prairie Engineering and its members have been involved in design of many types of buildings such as office buildings, airport terminals, municipal buildings, hospitals, prisons, schools and commercial and industrial facilities. Over the course of 32 years, Prairie Engineering, P.C. has developed long-standing relationships with many clients. Client satisfaction is due to:

Our wide range of experience
Our knowledge of current code requirements
Our willingness to work together with the Owner, Architect and Contractor to design systems that meet the needs of our clients
Our assistance after project completion

Mr. Drevecky has been Chief Mechanical Engineer at Prairie Engineering, P.C. since 1979. He has extensive experience in the design, installation and operation of mechanical (HVAC) systems. Specific areas of expertise include building energy audits, mechanical systems evaluation, medical, educational and detention facilities, heat recovery/energy conservation systems, and central heating plants.
Mr. Hunze has gained hands-on experience as an electrician's apprentice, construction estimator and construction manager working for an Electrical Construction Company. This background provides valuable understanding of operations within the electrical industry, which include standard business methods, avenues of material supply and the relations between owners, contractors and the design team. Practical experience coupled with education give Mr. Hunze a unique perspective which is incorporated into every aspect of his designs. Individual projects reflect ease of installation and maintenance and consideration for future modification/expansion. An enthusiastic pursuit of solutions for all problems encountered during every stage of design and construction is conveyed to those involved.
Mr. Axvig's experience includes designing various mechanical systems for residential, commercial, industrial, and manufacturing facilities. In addition to designing, he has performed numerous building assessments and building computer-modeling analysis to determine payback of building materials and systems. Mr. Axvig has participated in the US Green Building Council workshops and is an LEED Accredited Professional.
Mr. Butman has worked in the field as a telecommunications technician and telecommunications engineer. This has provided him with background knowledge of design, and installation of different building systems. While at Prairie Engineering, Mr. Butman has had design experience ranging from schools and churches, to street lighting and lift stations. This has given him a diverse perspective when designing projects, incorporating ease of use and maintenance, making considerations for future expansions, and appealing to the aesthetic aspects of a project. Finding solutions to unique circumstances and working with all parties during every stage of a project are items Mr. Butman feels are necessary to provide a successful final product.
Principals
Registrations: North Dakota - 1975, Montana - 1980, Minnestota - 1984, South Dakota - 1992
Lon E. Drevecky, P.E.
President & Mechanical Department Head in Minot
Randy J. Axvig, P.E., LEED AP
Vice President & Mechanical Department Head in Bismarck
Registrations: North Dakota - 1993, Colorado - 1998, Nebraska - 2001, South Dakota - 2002,
Wyoming - 2006, Minnestota - 2006, Montana - 2006, Washington - 2007
Jason Hunze, P.E.
Electrical Department Head in Minot
Registrations: North Dakota - 2002, Montana - 2006, Wyoming - 2006, Washington - 2007
Jeremy J. Butman, P.E.
Electrical Department Head in Bismarck
Registrations: North Dakota - 2007, Minnesota - 2007, South Dakota - 2008, Montana - 2008