ABOUT US
RPA is a 100% employee owned, full-service civil engineering firm with offices in Helena, Kalispell and Bozeman, Montana. We take pride in our personalized service and sterling reputation for designing practical and sustainable engineering solutions.

From Humble Beginnings
 
40 years ago, Robert Peccia decided to take a risk and open an engineering firm. The Montana State University civil engineering graduate and a handful of employees, wedged themselves into a tiny downtown Helena office and created RPA. The fledgling firm worked on small transportation, planning, and other miscellaneous projects. The company vehicle fleet consisted of Bob's personal Honda and a beat up Datsun hatchback, fondly referred to as the "dustpan". The drafting was done by hand and "state-of-the-art" was considered the IBM programmable typewriter with a

Fast forward 40 years.

Bob has sold the company to the employees and RPA has transitioned into a successful ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) company.  There are offices in Helena, Kalispell and Bozeman, Montana.  The firm’s staff has grown from a “handful” to over 60.  Professional services now include all aspects of Civil Engineering, Land Surveying, Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE), Structures, GIS.

Advanced tools of technology are common, with staff using field laptop computers, robotic survey equipment, and video conferencing between clients and multiple offices. Staff members work alone or team up on interesting and complex projects at diverse locations across the United States.

RPA staff works in Alaska to complete the design and develop the plans, specifications, and estimate (PS&E) package for road reconstruction projects accessible only by air or water. In Montana, engineers reconstruct streets, and design safer water and wastewater systems.  Airport improvements save lives with navigational aids and automated weather reporting equipment. Bridges are inspected. Land is surveyed – even in Golfito, Costa Rica.  Tourists gather at visitor centers and recreate on mountain trails designed and constructed to preserve the environment while showcasing history.

Built on a solid foundation that Bob first began 40 years ago, RPA continues to design for future generations!

Giving Back to Our Community
As a 100 percent employee-owned company, we pride ourselves in supporting local no-profit agencies as well as taking an active role in community support through our many charitable contributions. Our Board of Directors must approve all contribution requests. You are encouraged to submit your request but it must be received in writing - phone, fax or email solicitations are not accepted.

Address your request to:

RPA Board of Directors

P.O. Box 5653

Helena, MT 59601