Innovative Engineering for Resilient Public Infrastructure
We believe that well-designed infrastructure is essential to a thriving community. That’s why we are dedicated to creating dynamic, efficient, and future-ready municipal and utility systems that support safety, sustainability, and everyday civic life. Whether designing for justice centers, treatment plants, or city plazas, our solutions integrate power, lighting, and electronic systems that are built to endure and adapt, keeping critical services running smoothly for generations.
Smart Systems that Serve the Public Good
From secure electrical networks for civic institutions to illuminated streetscapes and utility upgrades, we engineer with a purpose: to elevate reliability, improve energy efficiency, and reduce long-term operational costs for municipalities. Every system we design is grounded in public service, ensuring essential infrastructure is safe, sustainable, and capable of growing alongside the communities it serves.
Purpose-Driven Design for Every Municipal Challenge
Our work helps municipalities advance their goals of safety, equity, and performance. With every project, we focus on:
- Ensuring public safety and uninterrupted operation of essential services
- Reducing environmental impact through smart, energy-efficient systems
- Supporting growth with scalable, future-ready infrastructure
- Enhancing public spaces for comfort, accessibility, and livability
- Meeting utility coordination and regulatory compliance with precision
Extensive Experience Across Municipal & Utility Projects
We have a proven track record delivering tailored solutions for a wide array of civic environments and critical infrastructure systems. We apply our deep technical experience and a collaborative mindset to:
Over 25 Years of Municipal Engineering Excellence
For more than two decades, Ackerman Engineering Inc. has been a trusted partner for municipalities and utility agencies throughout the region. Whether upgrading infrastructure, supporting sustainable development, or creating vibrant public spaces, we remain committed to engineering solutions that empower cities to serve, grow, and thrive, now and in the future.
Featured Projects
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Fort Collins Downtown Alleys – Power and Lighting Design
As part of a major revitalization effort led by the Fort Collins Downtown Development Authority (DDA), Ackerman Engineering partnered to deliver the power and lighting design that brought new life to the city’s downtown alleys.
AEI’s innovative lighting solutions helped transform underutilized spaces into safe, vibrant pedestrian corridors. At the heart of the design is a custom lighting ribbon—integrated seamlessly into pavement and seating elements—that uses DMX controls to enable dynamic color changes and effects for holidays, events, and community campaigns.
AEI worked closely with the design team, building owners, and utility providers to coordinate underground power and discreet fixture placement, ensuring a clean and cohesive installation. The result is a visually striking, flexible public space that boosts foot traffic, enhances safety, and strengthens the connection between CSU and Downtown—setting a new standard for urban alley design.
Boulder County Justice Center – Standby Power Generator
Ackerman Engineering, Inc. partnered with Boulder County to support the implementation of standby generators across several county facilities, ensuring continuity of essential public services during power outages. At the Boulder County Justice Center, AEI provided a comprehensive power and infrastructure design tailored to the facility’s critical judicial and public safety functions. Reliable backup power is vital to maintaining courtroom operations, life-safety systems, and emergency communications—ensuring uninterrupted service when it is needed most.
AEI led the engineering scope across electrical, structural, and civil disciplines. The team analyzed the center’s electrical load profile to determine the optimal size and configuration for the new generator system. AEI provided full construction documents and specifications for the generator, switchgear, fuel supply tie-in to the existing boiler, and electrical modifications for a complete, reliable backup power system.
The design also addressed key site-specific challenges, including the generator pad, retaining wall assessments and improvements, and elevating the system above the 500-year flood level. AEI’s integrated approach ensures long-term resilience, performance, and peace of mind for this mission-critical facility.
Idaho Springs Public Works – Road Maintenance Facility
The City of Idaho Springs recognized the need for a modernized Public Works facility to replace its outdated location on West Colorado Boulevard. As the city grows and infrastructure demands increase, the new facility supports more efficient daily operations, improves working conditions for staff, and ensures the Public Works Department can continue delivering essential services such as road maintenance, snow removal, and equipment management.
Ackerman Engineering, Inc. provided electrical engineering services in close collaboration with the project’s mechanical, structural, and civil design teams. The new facility spans approximately 90′ x 50′ and features four large vehicle bays, a two-story section for offices, meeting space, and storage, as well as a centralized pneumatic tool system, integrated lighting and power systems, sand & salt storage, power for vehicle block heaters, and upgraded utility coordination to meet the department’s operational needs.
By delivering thoughtful electrical design solutions, AEI helped ensure the facility would meet both the immediate operational needs and future growth of the department. Our commitment to technical excellence and collaborative problem-solving contributed to a streamlined design process and a facility that will serve as a vital asset to the Idaho Springs community for years to come.
