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About Gale Tec
What we do
Gale-Tec Engineering, Inc. is an engineering company with a commitment to producing reports
and designs that are resilient and engage cultural and environmental issues. Sustainability is
central to our core values.
Gale-Tec was the recipient of the 2000, 2001, 2006, 2011, and 2014 American Council of
Engineering Companies – MN Honor and Grand Awards for various projects and won the 2004
Public Works Project of the Year from the American Public Works Association MN.
The firm’s work has been published in ASCE Geotechnical Engineering Journal, Canadian
Geotechnical Journal, Geosynthetics Magazine, International Land Reclamation and Mine
Drainage Conferences, Erosion Control Conferences, Geosynthetics Conferences and the Ohio
and Minnesota Geotechnical Engineering Conferences. Our projects have been on the cover of
Geosynthetics Magazine a total of 3 times over the years.
Gale-Tec was founded in 1995 and is led by Steve Gale, F.ASCE and Nate Lichty, M.ASCE. Our
services include comprehensive geotechnical forensics, studies, and specialty designs. The firm
is committed to standards of professional practice and creating engineering works that provide
long-term value to our clients.
Mission Statement
Gale-Tec Engineering Inc. is a specialized multi-disciplined geotechnical engineering firm. We
have special expertise in the areas of practice relating to the earth, environment, and
construction technologies. We conduct subsurface explorations using the latest drilling and
geophysical technologies. We evaluate the earth characteristics and we prepare engineering
reports and designs. Gale-Tec Engineering, Inc. was incorporated in the State of Minnesota in
March of 1995. We perform our drafting work on Autocad and/or MicroStation and own and
operate the latest geotechnical engineering programs.
In our history we have maintained contracts with County and State Departments of
Transportation and major industry. We maintain appropriate liability and worker’s
compensation insurance.
In today’s dynamic marketplace, industry, government, and the private sector all face
increasing challenges to not only be cost-effective but to develop resilient and long-lasting
designs. Gale-Tec Engineering has demonstrated this on projects not only in the Upper Midwest
but Worldwide. Our project management approach is based on strong communication and
responsiveness. We focus on cost-effective solutions backed by innovative yet practical
engineering design. Our goal is to provide you with real value through all our services. You have
our commitment that our services will be performed to your satisfaction.
Engineering Services
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Geosynthetic Engineering
- Reclamation Engineering
- Earth Dam Engineering
- Retaining Structure Engineering
- Instrumentation
- Pneumatic Cell Monitoring
- Vibrating Wire Cell Monitoring
- Extensometer Monitoring
- Automated Data Collection with Remote Monitoring
- Vane Shear Testing
- Inclinometer Monitoring
- Subsurface Exploration
- Truck Rigs – Auger/Rotary Drilling
- All-Terrain Rigs – Auger/Rotary Drilling