Company Principals
Jason L. Hunze, PE, President
Mr. Hunze joined Prairie Engineering in 1997. He has been in charge of the Minot Electrical Department since 2002 and has served as President since 2022. Before Prairie Engineering, he gained valuable hands-on experience as an electrician’s apprentice, construction estimator, and construction manager while working for an electrical construction company. This background provided an in-depth understanding of the electrical industry and the relations between owners, contractors, and the design team. Practical experience coupled with education give Jason a unique perspective which is incorporated into every aspect of his designs. Individual projects reflect ease of installation and maintenance as well as consideration for future modification/expansion. An enthusiastic pursuit of solutions for all problems encountered during every stage of design and construction is conveyed to those involved. Jason is registered in North Dakota, Montana, Idaho, and Utah.
Jeremy J. Butman, PE, Vice President
Mr. Butman joined Prairie Engineering in 2003 and has served as the Bismarck Electrical Department Head and Vice President since 2022. Throughout his tenure at Prairie, Jeremy has worked on a wide variety of projects including hospitals, prisons, schools, commercial buildings, churches and public works projects such as street lighting and water/wastewater facilities. The diverse nature of these projects has provided a broad design perspective to incorporating ease of use and maintenance, making considerations for future systems, and appealing to the overall aesthetics of any given project. Finding solutions to unique circumstances and working with all parties during every stage of a project are items Jeremy feels are necessary to provide a successful final product. Jeremy is registered in North Dakota, Wyoming, South Dakota, Montana, and Minnesota, providing a wide geographical service range.
Caleb A. Bulow, PE, Treasurer
Mr. Bulow became a member of the Prairie Engineering team in 2006 and has served as the Minot Mechanical Department Head since 2012 and Treasurer since 2022. He has been responsible for mechanical engineering on a broad range of projects on a variety of facilities including fitness, religious, educational, medical, hospitality, industrial, maintenance, multi-family, office, prison, sewage treatment (plumbing and HVAC), warehouse, and water treatment facilities (plumbing and HVAC). This diverse background provides Caleb with the knowledge and experience to design mechanical systems tailored to fit the function of the facility and the needs of the owner. His goal in every project is to design a mechanical system that functions smoothly and efficiently, providing convenience and comfort year-round. Caleb is registered in North Dakota, Montana, Minnesota, Iowa, Idaho, and Utah.
Blake A. Wagner, PE
Mr. Wagner became a member of the Prairie Engineering team in 2013 and has served as the Bismarck Mechanical Department Head since 2021. Since joining the company, he has experience designing of a wide range of facilities for both rural and municipal organizations including educational, religious, jails/prisons, medical (clinic and hospital), sewage and water treatment, and maintenance shops. His goal for design in every project is to provide a mechanical system that is tailored to the usage of the facility, is maintenance friendly for staff, and adheres to local, state, and national codes for energy efficiency and comfort. Blake is registered in North Dakota, Montana, Minnesota, South Dakota, and Wyoming.