South Dakota Regional Offices

Rapid City,

South Dakota

Trusted geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, construction materials testing and nondestructive testing in Rapid City, SD

AET has been providing the Rapid City area with geotechnical investigations, construction materials testing, and environmental consulting since 1999. In recent years, AET added nondestructive testing (NDT) to the area’s local services.  AET’s team of seasoned engineers and technical experts most commonly serve commercial, government, manufacturing, industrial, transportation, and local municipalities in western South Dakota.

Rapid City is a growing medium-sized city with beautiful views, easy access to five national parks and monuments, many art venues, a rich history, a variety of local and international food, and plenty of entertainment year-round. The second most populated city in the state, it is also the gateway to the Black Hills.

What AET can do for you

It’s our mission to minimize risk in your project and give you clear-cut solutions to any issues that may threaten your project’s success.

We’ll consult with you to understand the unique goals and constraints of your project. Our consultants walk you through the data and analysis, giving you the confidence to make those difficult decisions between cost savings and material performance and longevity.

AET expertise includes engineering, environmental, forensic, geotechnical, and laboratory services

The AET team supports new construction, renovation, and repair of buildings; parking decks, dams and other infrastructure, oil and gas facilities, and agricultural storage structures. We also support DOTs, state and federal agencies, municipalities, and private clients in the evaluation, repair and rehabilitation of pavement for roadways and parking lots and airfield pavements.

Our services include:

  • Construction materials testing and inspection
  • Geotechnical drilling and testing
  • Geotechnical engineering design
  • Geotechnical consulting
  • Nondestructive testing
  • Pavement investigation
  • Construction materials testing and consultation
  • Asphalt and concrete testing and mix design
  • Environmental compliance and permitting
  • Environmental consulting
  • Pre-demolition asbestos testing
  • Forensic engineering
  • Building envelope and structural inspection, testing, and design
  • Historic building renovation/repair, adaptive reuse, and design
  • Nondestructive testing and inspection
  • Petrography/chemistry services

Rapid City Contact

Kristen Yates, PE

(605) 388-0029

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