Fargo-based acquiresONEDuluth, Minn., engineering firm

BY LISA GIBSON

Obermiller Nelson Engineering of Fargo, N.D., has acquired Foster Jacobson and Johnson Engineering of Duluth, Minn. The move strengthens ONE’s regional presence, according to the company, adding engineering staff in Duluth and Minneapolis, as well as an established presence in Sioux Falls, S.D.

Together, the firms now employ 125 in seven cities across North Dakota, South Dakota and Minnesota. “All FJJ engineering employees will become part of ONE,” Jeremiah Christenson, ONE managing partner, tells Prairie Business. “We don’t anticipate any changes other than combining forces to provide better and expanded services to our clients.”

“ONE has a passion for caring for our employees and customers,” Christenson says in a statement. “Our culture is unique and it fosters greatness in our work. Within our culture, we have a desire to make what we do better. FJJ Engineering has a similar culture of innovation and a desire to serve their employees and customers better. By coming together, we are able to combine our resources to have a more efficient, well-rounded company that will continue to serve our employees and customers and push for success.”

FJJ specializes in K-12, but has also done work in health care and higher education, which are ONE’s main areas of expertise, according to Christenson. ONE’s capabilities around commissioning services and civil engineering will complement FJJ Engineering services and expand its offerings to its customer base, he adds.

“The merger of FJJ and ONE strengthens the combined organization with its diversity of talents, expanded markets and complementary services,” says Chip Jacobs, FJJ Engineering partner, in a statement. PB