Our Drainage Team
AgriVia is a locally owned engineering firm specializing in agricultural drainage. Our team combines engineering, construction, and agricultural experience to provide practical solutions across Iowa.
Jacob Hagan, P.E.
Principal
Jacob is a licensed professional engineer and Iowa State graduate who has spent his 12-year career working across Iowa; handling repair and improvement reports, reclassifications, annexations, and construction administration. He lives on his family's farm near Bayard in Guthrie County with his wife and four children.
Tyler Buman, P.E.
Principal
Tyler is a licensed professional engineer with first-hand experience on each aspect of open ditch and tile systems from survey to completion. He earned his degree in Agricultural Engineering from Iowa State University and grew up on his family's century farm west of Harlan in Shelby County. He lives in Woodward with his fiancée.
Shelby Meeker, E.I.T
Water Quality Specialist
Shelby holds a master's degree in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering from South Dakota State University and a bachelor's degree in Agronomy from Iowa State University. Her experience includes wetland design, water quality, bioreactors, and conservation practices. She lives near Maxwell with her family.
Brett Ingraham
Field Specialist
Brett brings more than 25 years of experience in agricultural drainage construction as a drainage tile and ditch contractor. His extensive field knowledge provides valuable insight during project planning and construction. He lives on an acreage near Kamrar where he is involved in a farming operation.
Randy Grimes
Field Specialist
Prior to joining AgriVia, Randy spent 15 years in construction, digging open ditches and installing large storm sewer and tile drainage systems. Now a full-time farmer in Harrison County, he approaches each job site as if it were his own farm, ensuring the work is completed properly and according to the plans.
Join our Team
We are looking for a versatile team member (Engineer, Technician, Drafter, etc.) who is ready to dive in. Experience is a plus, but we will help train and guide the right person. If you have passion, curiosity, and pride in your work, those are more important to us than a long resume.
Compensation & Growth
- Salary: Competitive base pay based on experience.
- Profit Sharing: We are looking for a long-term fit. After a period, you can become eligible for quarterly profit-sharing of up to 20% for the right candidate.
- Benefits: 25 days of all-purpose PTO (includes holidays/sick/vacation).
- We do not offer health insurance at this time, but we structure our compensation to allow you the flexibility to manage your own.
Who You Are
- You take pride in your work and your documentation.
- You want to know your coworkers on a personal level.
- You are self-motivated and wish to lead your projects.
- You understand agriculture and can communicate with farmers and conservationists.
- You are comfortable in the field (conducting surveys) and in the office (drafting/reporting).
How to Apply
If this sounds like the right fit for your style of work, send your resume and a note about why you’re interested in this niche to jacob.agrivia@gmail.com.
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