About
Madison Engineering

COMPANY MISSION

We coordinate effectively with our clients to help understand their engineering needs and to provide quality engineering expertise within the surrounding Gallatin Area.

The Madison Engineering team works together to provide the highest quality of engineering that meets specifications and standards of the municipality and the clients needs. Our bright and talented team includes project engineers, design engineers, construction engineering technicians and additional office staff.

Madison Engineering works closely with the City, State and County departments to ensure quality applications are submitted within a reasonable time-line.

How we started…

OUR HISTORY

Madison Engineering was founded by Chris Budeski in 2005. Chris is a Montana native, born and raised. Chris has over 30 years of Engineering experience in civil design. Madison Engineering has worked on several different types of design and inspection projects. We continue to serve the surrounding area with quality engineering services.

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WHERE WE WORK

STATES LICENSED IN..

Montana

Oregon

Idaho

Wyoming

North Dakota

Some of our work sites:

Bozeman

Livingston

Belgrade

West Yellowstone

Great Falls

Big Sky

Paradise Valley

Four Corners

Butte

Miles City

OUR ENGINEERS

MEET THE TEAM

Chris Budeski

Principal Engineer — PE | Over 30 Years Experience
Graduated from Montana State University, Bozeman, Montana in 1992
Professional License: PE – Montana, Oregon, Idaho, Wyoming, North Dakota

Chris was born and raised in Great Falls, Montana. His parents were home builders in the area which led to his interest in the construction industry. He worked in construction for 10 years after graduating high school when he decided to attend college at the age of 28, graduating with a degree in Civil Engineering from Montana State University. Post-graduation, Chris moved to Oregon for 7 years to continue his education and gain relevant work experience. In 1999, Chris returned to Montana and worked for Allied Engineering until 2005 when he decided to open his own company, Madison Engineering.

As Principal Engineer and Owner of Madison Engineering, Chris is responsible for the overall preparation and oversight of the engineering design, reports, technical specifications and contract documents prepared by Madison Engineering. In addition, Chris prepares and negotiates construction contract documents for clients, oversees site inspections, reviews and approves pay requests, negotiates change orders and oversees project closeouts for a variety of commercial and residential civil engineering projects.

Chris has served on numerous boards across Gallatin County, including Board of Directors Streamline Bus, Gallatin County Revolving Loan Fund Board, City of Bozeman Affordable Housing Task Force, HRDC Board of Directors, Board of Directors St. Catherine’s Clinic, Board of Directors Yellowstone Theological Institute, Grand Knight in the Knights of Columbus, Board President Bozeman Noon Rotary and Board President Community Mediation Center to name a few.

Chris Budeski

 Erik Ringsak

Project Manager, Design Engineer & Inspector — PE, CMI, RSO | 6 Years Experience
Graduated from North Dakota State University, Fargo, North Dakota in 2016
Professional License: Professional License: PE – Montana
Certifications: Nuclear Densometer, Concrete Testing, Radiation Safety Officer, & Certified Mold Inspector.

Erik was born and raised in Bismarck, North Dakota. He holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Civil Engineering from North Dakota State University. Prior to moving to Montana in 2018 to join Madison Engineering Erik worked on a wide variety of civil engineering projects in North Dakota where he assisted in construction inspection, project management, roadway and subdivision design, and application preparation. He was able to transfer this engineering knowledge to Madison Engineering.

At Madison Engineering Erik provides project management for a number of civil engineering projects from conception through project closeout. Erik is proficient in preparation of infrastructure design, technical specification, bid schedules and contract documents for both public and private projects.

Erik Ringsak

Perryn Raymond

Project Manager, Design Engineer & Inspector | 5 Years Experience
Graduated from Montana Technological University, Butte, Montana in 2017
Professional License: Scheduled to take EI Exam
Certifications: Nuclear Densometer, Concrete Testing, & MT SWPPP Administrator

Perryn holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Civil Engineering from Montana Tech. Before joining Madison in 2019, he worked throughout the U.S. on varying projects ranging from demolition to environmental remediation. His experience as a field engineer and inspector has given him a strong understanding in the construction, installation, and implementation of infrastructure systems. With this foundation he has transitioned to a project management and infrastructure design role for Madison.

In addition to design experience Perryn is a SWPPP Administrator and provides construction inspection and testing on a numerous number of municipal construction projects. He excels in working with contractors in ensuring the project is completed per the design and to agency requirements. Perryn is well qualified in providing construction inspection and testing services including soils compaction, concrete testing, and pressure testing of water and sewer systems.

Perryn Raymond

Joshua Wolfram

Design Engineer & Inspector — EI
Graduated from Montana State University, Bozeman, MT in 2021
Professional License: EI – Montana
Certifications: Nuclear Densometer & Concrete Testing

Josh was born and raised in the Bay Area, California. He moved to Bozeman, Montana in 2017 to pursue a college education at Montana State University. After graduating in December of 2021 with a bachelor’s of science degree in environmental engineering, he began working for Madison Engineering as an engineer technician/inspector performing construction inspection on municipal projects.

Josh currently provides construction inspection and material testing on a numerous number of municipal construction projects as well as assisting in the office in preparation of project submittals. He is qualified in providing construction inspection and testing services including soils compaction, concrete testing and pressure testing of water and sewer mains.

AMBER CASEY

Designer & Inspector
Graduated from Lansing Community College, Lansing, MI in 2009
Certifications : Nuclear Densometer & Concrete Testing

Amber was born and raised in Michigan.  She graduated from Lansing Community College in Michigan in 2009 with an Associates Degree in Civil Technology.  Prior to moving to Montana in 2022, her background includes working over 12 years for the Michigan Department of Transportation as a construction inspector, traffic & safety technician and working with the Grand Rapids area ITS (intelligent transportation systems).  Ambers primary role for Madison/WWC is onsite inspection that includes concrete testing, compaction testing and other various construction testing and inspection.

Amber Casey

Elizabeth Mans

Design Engineer & Inspector | 2 Years Experience
Graduated from Montana State University, Bozeman, MT in 2021
Professional License: EI – Montana
Certifications: Nuclear Densometer & Concrete Testing

Liz was born in raised in Anchorage, Alaska and holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from Montana State University. After graduating, Liz moved to Denver, Colorado and worked as an Overhead Transmission Line Engineer, designing overhead transmission lines for both public and private clients. Liz moved back to Bozeman, Montana in 2023 to join Madison/WWC Engineering.

At Madison Engineering Liz provides site plan design and infrastructure design for commercial and residential projects and is dedicated to supporting clients throughout the entire design process. Liz also provides construction inspection and material testing on numerous of municipal construction projects. She is qualified in providing construction inspection and testing services including soils compaction, concrete testing and pressure testing of water and sewer mains.

Elizabeth Mans

OUR CLIENTS & PARTNERS

WE OUR PROUD OF OUR PROJECTS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Gallatin County Board of Health

Board Member

City of Bozeman Impact Fee Advisory Board

Current Member

Bozeman Rotary Board of Directors

Past Board Chairman and Current Board Member

Yellowstone Theological Institute Board of Directors

Board Member

St Catherine Family Health Care & PRC Board of Directors

Past Board Chairman and Board Member

Community Mediation Center

Past Board Chairman and Board Member

Streamline Bus - Board of Directors

Past Board Chairman and Current Board Member

Blitzz Youth Soccer Club

Past Board Chairman and Board Member

Knights of Columbus

Bite of Bozeman