Business Details
31 Years
experience
Expert Engineering Solutions in Reno, NV
Founded in 1995 by Wally and Nathan Robison, Robison Engineering has evolved into an employee-owned firm specializing in civil, structural, mining, environmental, and surveying services. Our team of licensed professionals brings decades of combined experience to projects across Nevada, California, and beyond, prioritizing client needs while maintaining rigorous technical standards. We emphasize practical solutions for complex challenges, from infrastructure development to environmental compliance and water rights management. Our expertise spans 15+ U.S. states and Alberta, Canada, with a focus on sustainable practices in extractive industries and land use planning.The firm operates under the principle of 'never complain and never explain,' fostering accountability and ethical responsibility in all projects. With specialized divisions for unmanned aerial surveys, construction support, and regulatory compliance, we deliver end-to-end project management from concept to completion. Our multidisciplinary approach ensures seamless integration of engineering, surveying, and environmental science capabilities for both public and private sector clients.
Services
Civil Engineering
Structural Engineering
Mining Engineering
Environmental Services
Land Surveying
Unmanned Aerial Survey
Construction Support
Water Rights
Planning Support
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- Licensed professionals in 15+ U.S. states and Alberta, Canada
- Employee-owned firm with 30+ years of Nevada-based expertise
- Integrated engineering, surveying, and environmental compliance capabilities
- Specialized experience in mining sustainability and water rights management
- End-to-end project support from planning to construction completion
What people say
Technical expertise
Regulatory knowledge
Project management
Field experience
Permitting success
Services
Civil Engineering
Our civil engineering team provides comprehensive solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial projects across 15+ U.S. states. We specialize in site planning, utility design, stormwater management, and permitting compliance. Our engineers coordinate directly with survey crews for accurate topographic mapping and project staking.
Structural Engineering
We offer structural design services for residential, commercial, and industrial projects including steel, wood, and concrete structures. Our team provides permit documentation, structural inspections, and code compliance evaluations for new constructions and renovations across diverse project scales.
Mining Engineering
Specializing in sustainable mining practices, we provide claim staking, mine planning, and environmental compliance services. Our team handles permitting, reclamation plans, and water rights management for both surface and underground mining operations in western states.
Environmental Services
Our environmental division conducts Phase I-III site assessments, SPCC planning, and reclamation evaluations. Certified professionals manage regulatory compliance for industrial clients, including CAPP audits and public water system permitting across Nevada and California.
Land Surveying
As Nevada's first UAS professionals, we combine traditional surveying with drone technology for precise land definition. Our licensed surveyors provide legal boundary determinations, construction staking, and topographic mapping services for Nevada and California properties.
People
Nathan Robison
Principal Engineer, Treasurer
Licensed Professional Engineer with expertise in water rights management across multiple states. Leads regulatory compliance efforts while maintaining the firm's founding principles of fairness and technical excellence.
Julianne Zotter
President
Certified Environmental Manager and Professional Engineer with extensive experience in environmental remediation. Oversees complex projects requiring regulatory compliance and field-based problem solving for industrial clients.
Sagen Johnson
Vice President
Geological Engineer with nearly a decade of experience managing energy and infrastructure projects. Specializes in civil engineering design and construction oversight while maintaining client communication efficiency.
Mike Smith
Senior Engineer
Multi-disciplinary professional with decades of experience in engineering, surveying, and water rights. Provides mentorship to younger staff while handling complex permitting and boundary determination projects.
Marcie Wood
Senior Professional
Certified Environmental Manager with mining industry background. Balances environmental protection requirements with extractive industry needs through practical field solutions and regulatory expertise.
Questions
What geographic areas do you serve?
We operate primarily in Nevada and California, with licensed professionals in 15+ U.S. states and Alberta, Canada.
What engineering disciplines do you offer?
Our services include civil, structural, mining, environmental engineering, land surveying, and specialized water rights management.
Are you licensed in multiple states?
Yes, our engineers hold licenses in Nevada, California, and 13+ additional U.S. states, plus Alberta, Canada.
How do you handle complex regulatory projects?
Our team combines technical expertise with regulatory knowledge to navigate permitting processes for mining, environmental, and infrastructure projects.
What surveying technologies do you use?
We employ traditional land surveying methods alongside unmanned aerial survey (UAS) technology for comprehensive mapping solutions.
Can you assist with water rights applications?
Yes, our Water Rights Surveyors support both private clients and government agencies with mapping, permitting, and adjudication processes.
