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In May of 2012, Derrick Salveson established STE Engineering | SalveTECH LLC to provide individualized and tailored civil | structural engineering support services directly to Owner's, Architect's, Contractor's and Developer's in Montana and North Dakota. Since inception, STE has worked on a variety of projects from design throughout construction and is dedicated to continually serving each client with a superb level of care. STE Engineering realizes that each project has its own unique challenges and as our level of involvement with each project may vary, our commitment to making it a success will always be our top priority.
Derrick Salveson PE, Principal
Derrick Salveson is a native of Bismarck North Dakota. He moved to Bozeman in the summer of 2000 to explore the mountains of Montana and pursue a degree in engineering at Montana State University. In 2005 he graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Civil Engineering and since then has continuously worked on building his career in construction support services and construction contracting. Over the years Derrick has performed many roles on various types of construction projects ranging in size from less than $10K to more than $30M across the United States.
Garrett Priest, Associate PE
Garrett Priest joined STE Engineering in the summer of 2017 after graduating from Colorado State University with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. His strong attention to detail, clear and effective communication style, and commitment to high‑quality work make him an excellent addition to your building project team. Outside the office, Garrett enjoys spending time in the mountains—mountain biking, skiing, and camping whenever he gets the chance.
