Discover DC Engineering


Engineering A Better Mid-Michigan, One Project At A Time

Discover the difference – a large firm’s expertise with a small firm’s personal touch. DC Engineering, P.C. offers superior civil engineering and surveying solutions to clients throughout Mid-Michigan. Armed with unmatched expertise and a passion for client service, we invest time at the beginning of each project to tailor services for your unique needs. We offer:

  • Innovative design solutions
  • Timely, personalized services
  • Experienced, hands-on team
  • Unparalleled quality
  • Extraordinary value

Our Philosophy: Provide Quality, Quality, and Quality On Every Job.

We strive to understand and meet our client’s expectations for quality. We strictly adhere to the professional standards of care that assure quality. We value and foster long-term relationships built on quality. To achieve Quality-Quality-Quality on every job, we listen to our clients, use rigorous check lists on each assignment, and maintain close communications.

Our Team

David Christian, P.E.

David S. Christian, P.E., President
David Christian serves as the president of DC Engineering. He is experienced in municipal sewer system investigations, municipal systems in multiple site developments, rehabilitation design analysis, preparation of design documents, cost opinions, and project implementation. He is responsible for sewer investigations, separation designs, bidding, and construction administration for clients. Mr. Christian worked on the City of Lansing’s Combined Sewer Overflow Elimination Project and has extensive experience in sewer system investigation and rehabilitation work.

A 1986 graduate of Michigan Technological University, David earned his professional engineering license in Michigan in 1990. He specializes in municipal sewer transport systems, road and bridge design, private site development, county drain design, and construction survey layout.

Kurt Krahulik, P.E.

Kurt R. Krahulik, P.E., Vice President
Kurt Krahulik serves as the vice-president of DC Engineering. Mr. Krahulik earned his masters degree from Pennsylvania State University and specializes in hydraulics and hydrology. He is experienced in open and closed storm system designs, detention pond design, and BMPs for system improvements. Kurt is proficient in municipal sewer system investigations, rehabilitation design analysis, preparation of design documents, cost opinions, and project implementation. He is responsible for sewer hydraulics, system designs, bidding, and construction administration for clients.

Kurt graduated from Pennsylvania State University in 1993 and received his professional license in Michigan in 2000. He specializes in municipal sewer transportation systems, open channel hydraulics, and private site development.

Curt Merrow, P.S.

Curt R. Merrow, P.S.
Curt Merrow serves as the professional surveyor at DC Engineering. His expertise includes: aerial mapping control; MDOT mapping; topographic survey; field investigations; utility research; construction layout; boundary survey; ALTA surveys; and easement preparation.

Curt is responsible for selection of appropriate survey methods, traverse and level adjustments, scheduling of crew time, and quality assurance. He is skilled at preparing certificates of survey, legal descriptions, and easements.

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Evelyn Smith
Ms. Smith assists with project drawings, including CAD and GIS. She is the first to respond on the Basement Backup Protection Helpline managed by DC Engineering. Evelyn holds an Associates Degree in Business Management.

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Adam Smith

Adam is experienced in landscape design and CAD drafting. He produces project drawings and advises on plant selection. Mr. Smith holds an Associates in Applied Science – Landscape Architecture.

Certified Storm Water OperatorStaff Certifications and Training

CSI Construction Documents Technologist
HEC-2 Flood Plain Hydraulics
Certified Natural Shoreline Professional
Professional Engineer
Professional Surveyor
NASSCO PACP & MACP Certification

Affiliations

American Society of Civil Engineers
National Society of Professional Engineers / Michigan Society of Professional Engineers
National Society of Professional Surveyors / Michigan Society of Professional Surveyors
Michigan Association of County Drain Commissioners
Michigan Water and Environment Association
Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce