Who We Are

The “E” in ECI stands proudly for Ellingson, a third-generation family-owned company known for its leadership in trenchless construction and agricultural drain tile. With engineers and geologists in-house, we bring true value engineering to every project, solving complex problems, reducing risk, and saving time and money.

At ECI Contracting, we’re a trusted partner delivering Confidence Underground.

We’ve built long-standing relationships with leading utilities, general contractors, and engineering firms nationwide by consistently delivering quality work in tough conditions. Our team brings forward-thinking solutions and a safety mindset.

Timeline

1970

Ellingson was founded as an agricultural drainage company.

Ellingson established its Trenchless Division, expanding its expertise into horizontal directional drilling (HDD) and underground utility construction.

2012

2018

As demand for specialized infrastructure solutions grew, that division evolved into ECI Contracting.

ECI Contracting and Ellingson work side by side, combining agricultural and infrastructure expertise to deliver unmatched results across oil & gas, utilities, renerable energy, energy infrastructure, and data center markets.

Today

Core Values

INTEGRITY

“Employee & Customer Focused”

We listen to our employees & customers, understand their needs, and work together to uphold their expectations by being honest and having strong moral principles.

FAMILY VALUES

“Help employees excel”

We provide a safe, positive, and productive workplace for everyone to develop, succeed and grow.

ACCOUNTABILITY

“Keep score”

We consistently measure performance against the goals we set for safety, quality, productivity, and profitability.

GRIT

“Drill deep and dig in”

Innovation and technology are critical to our success. We learn from setbacks and grab onto the challenges that come with change.

TEAMWORK

“Win together”

Everyone communicates and encourages accountability for the individual, team, and customer.

Join Our Team

Our Team of Experts

Our leadership team brings over 100 years of combined management experience across construction, trenchless technology, and infrastructure development. This depth of expertise allows us to anticipate challenges, deliver practical solutions, and ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and to the highest standard of quality.

We’re proud to lead a team of professionals who take pride in their work, respect every job site, and represent the ECI name with integrity.