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Improving the World Around Us

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Our teams employ the latest technology to give our clients the best product.

Snyder & Associates is a multidisciplinary civil and structural engineering, planning, and design firm serving clients throughout the Midwest and nationwide. Comprised of an integrated team of problem solvers, however, we pride ourselves on our ability to think beyond engineering to deliver solutions that improve the quality of life for our clients.

Our wide-ranging service offering paves the way for us to manage all aspects of a project from start to finish — recommending the right-sized solutions and providing the critical information required to make informed decisions. Our forward-thinking professionals are our greatest asset, proactively addressing all challenges with our client’s immediate and future needs in mind.

Founded on the vision of becoming known and respected as a comprehensive engineering and planning firm, the Snyder & Associates team has surpassed those initial goals — and then some. Our firm’s unwavering commitment to our client’s success has allowed us to build decades-long relationships with communities and companies of all sizes. These partnerships have enabled us to grow our firm from a single location in central Iowa to thirteen offices spanning five Midwestern states.

Partnering with Snyder & Associates

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Inter-disciplinary collaboration ensures our projects stay on track and on budget.

When you enlist the services of the Snyder & Associates team for your engineering needs, you’ll receive a thorough assessment of your project and a detailed roadmap for accomplishing your goals most efficiently and cost-effectively. Always on the cutting edge of new technology and techniques, our dedicated and highly experienced team will provide your company or municipality with the highest quality solutions for your investment dollar. An open communication channel with your key decision-makers will ensure you’re always updated with accurate and timely information.

Today, we remain true to our founding vision — while always striving to do better for our clients. With your organization’s specific needs in mind, we’ll assemble a skilled team of engineers, technicians, planners, and specialists to guide you every step of the way. Together, we’ll explore all viable options so you can make informed decisions. From concept through construction, we’ll work to minimize your in-house administration and coordination needs — and help move your community forward into a thriving and prosperous future.

Snyder & Associates Firm History

In the beginning, Dennis Snyder and Stephen Rowe.

In April 1977, Dennis Snyder and Stephen Rowe founded Snyder & Associates, a small engineering and planning firm in downtown Oskaloosa, Iowa. With an emphasis on responsive, personal service tailored to meet individual client needs, they sought a small-town image and shied away from becoming known as a ‘big city’ firm.

A few short months after its founding, the firm received its first big break in July 1977 with the Polk City Water Treatment Plant. Due to the distance between Oskaloosa and Polk City, a second office was opened on the north side of Ankeny. The same day it opened, Dennis and Steve hired their first three employees: a secretary, surveyor, and inspector.

A short time later, the University Avenue widening project was awarded to the firm by the City of Clive. The project, which transformed University Avenue from a two-lane street into the four-lane corridor it is today, provided valuable transportation engineering experience.

By 1979, Snyder & Associates had been hired as the City Engineer for both Polk City and Clive. The firm had outgrown its original office with a team of 25 employees, new clients, and additional projects. Dennis and Stephen’s vision became a reality in just two short years.

Employee photo at Shuck-Britson office in Des Monies, IA

The Shuck-Britson group brought a new dimension in structural engineering to the Snyder & Associates team.

In 2008, after decades of working closely together, a structural engineering firm, Shuck-Britson, became part of the Snyder & Associates family to deepen and expand the full-service capabilities of both firms. Together we provide extensive civil and structural engineering services grounded in over 90 years of experience.

From our humble beginnings, the firm’s journey has been one of continual progress, marked by a dedication to excellence and an unyielding commitment to client success. Looking to the future, the Snyder & Associates team continues its steady trajectory of growth and innovation, transcending geographical boundaries and expanding to thirteen offices across the Midwest.

With a foundation firmly rooted in responsive service and a small-town ethos, we have seamlessly integrated cutting-edge technology and techniques into our approach, creating a roadmap that propels communities toward thriving and prosperous futures. As we move ahead, our compass points us toward even greater heights, where innovation, collaboration, and a passion for enhancing the world around us will continue to guide our path.