About Us

Our Mission

At Martin Design Group, LLC, our mission is to deliver innovative and sustainable engineering solutions that strengthen communities, airports, and infrastructure through disciplined execution and creative problem-solving. Rooted in a commitment to building great relationships and finding collaborative paths forward, we navigate complex challenges with integrity and precision to achieve mission-critical outcomes for our clients and stakeholders.

Our Values

Integrity: We uphold the highest standards of honesty and do what’s right, even when no one is watching, ensuring trust in every project we undertake.
Relationships: We foster strong, collaborative partnerships with clients, communities, and stakeholders, believing that great relationships are the foundation of success.
Discipline: Drawing from our military heritage, we approach every project with unwavering commitment, delivering results with precision and accountability.
Compromise and Collaboration: We find paths forward through thoughtful compromise, balancing client needs, regulatory demands, and innovative solutions to achieve shared goals.
Family and Community: Inspired by strong family ties, we design infrastructure that connects and uplifts communities, creating lasting value for generations.
Creative Problem-Solving: We tackle challenges with ingenuity, leveraging our expertise to deliver sustainable, mission-focused solutions that exceed expectations.

Who We Are

Martin Design Group LLC is a veteran-owned professional engineering firm delivering specialized services in airport engineering, military construction, facility management, and forensic engineering. The firm is led by Jake Martin, who has over 16 years of experience as a uniformed member of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 10 years of airport engineering experience with the Federal Aviation Administration, and 5 years of experience with the Minnesota Department of Transportation in highway design and construction.

The firm is headquartered in Minnesota and serves the Twin Cities metro area, including greater Minnesota and Wisconsin. We combine technical precision with deep knowledge of local and federal regulations to serve clients from government agencies to private developers.

Our forensic investigations enhance safety and performance by identifying the root causes of facility component failures and recommending repair scopes. Our team of professional engineers is licensed in numerous states, including Minnesota, Wisconsin, lowa, and Illinois. We take a client-centric approach to tailor solutions that meet the highest standards of quality and reliability.

Why Choose Us!

Flexible Solutions

Dedicated Support

Transparent Terms

Testimonials

“Jake Martin has proven experience navigating the complex environment of federal regulations leading to successful project delivery. He employs a thoughtful and proactive approach to project formulation that assists clients in maximizing federal and state funding sources. Jake cuts through red tape while representing clients resulting in projects completed on time and on budget.” “I trust Jake Martin because he lives his organization’s values while working with me on our projects. He is a true partner who cares about what is important to us and supports our goals.” Good luck getting the firm off the ground. I can’t wait to see some of the project you’ll be a part of soon!

MDG understands the challenges of delivering complex infrastructure projects, from navigating regulatory hurdles to securing funding and meeting tight budgets. At Martin Design Group, LLC, we create partners that last decades. These may be municipalities, airports, and military clients to deliver tailored solutions that prioritize safety, sustainability, and efficiency. Our disciplined approach, rooted in military precision, ensures projects are completed on time and within scope. We build lasting relationships by listening to your needs, finding collaborative paths forward, and delivering results with integrity—every time, even when no one is watching. Whether it’s designing a community bike path, optimizing an airport’s operations, or upgrading a military facility, we’re committed to making your vision a reality.

“Jake is a rare talent that possesses the character, leadership, and competence required to manage in a fast-paced, customer-facing operations and service environment. Jake’s vast knowledge and expertise in federal regulation and processes are only surpassed by his technical expertise. Jake is a gifted engineer who possesses the unique ability to visualize complex problem sets through the lens of the customer and external stakeholders and derive solutions that obtain the desired scope of work while simultaneously achieving concurrence and support from all involved. Jake’s highly successful tenure as an employee of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and a military officer in the Army’s most strategic technical units has enabled Jake to perfect the skills required to successfully execute complex projects with strategic implications within large-scale bureaucracies across the globe. Simply put, Jake is an awe-inspiring, brilliant, and thoughtful leader with a proven track record of success. Under his charge, MDG will produce similar results for their customers.”