Transforming Businesses with Expert Consulting and Innovative Software

Our mission is to drive the evolution of geological engineering and geosciences to improve the world, collaboratively developing innovative solutions to challenging problems.

Celebrating 40+ years of innovations by trailblazing engineers and software developers alike

We drive the evolution of geological engineering and geosciences to improve the world, collaboratively developing innovative solutions to challenging problems.

Our history

In the late 1970s, Professor Charles Fairhurst, serving Head of the Department of Civil & Mineral Engineering at the University of Minnesota at the time, saw the potential for a consulting firm that could elevate geotechnical research and application to new heights. Today, ITASCA has 10 offices around the world and continues to pioneer significant advancements in geotechnical engineering and software development.

Core Values

Uncompromising Attention to Quality

We uphold the highest standards of quality across our products, services, and interactions. Recognizing that quality emerges from meticulous attention and integrity, we ensure transparency by detailing procedures and algorithms in our software and reports. Our unwavering focus on quality translates to unparalleled service and support for our clients.

Passion for Learning and Innovation

We specialize in unraveling complex engineering challenges from scratch, driven by passion and relentless curiosity. Our approach revolves around a deep understanding of core mechanisms, empowering us to innovate constantly and stay at the forefront of geotechnical science and technology.

Shared Responsibility for Our Business

We value our employee ownership, recognizing our team as pivotal in delivering value to clients. As both employees and owners, we collectively drive our company’s future. This commitment is upheld through fostering employee growth, leveraging talents, and cultivating an open, collaborative work environment that amplifies every voice.

Impacts & Commitments

We are committed to creating a meaningful impact. Our focus includes embracing diversity, taking environmental responsibility, and actively engaging with our communities. We aim to make a positive and enduring difference, staying true to our values and dedication to building a better world. Our commitment is to responsible service to the global community.

Diversity

Embracing the characteristics, perspectives, backgrounds, and identities, including but not limited to origin, sexual orientation, race, and more, of each and every individual.

Inclusion

Connecting each employee to our mission and values to encourage collaboration, flexibility, and fairness; so that everyone from all backgrounds can thrive.

Equity

Maintaining fair and equitable treatment of all, so that everyone has equal access to opportunities, systems, and resources needed to do their best work.

Belonging

Creating an inclusive environment where everyone, regardless of their background, identity, or unique qualities, feels valued and heard.

Sustainability

We prioritize the environment by minimizing our footprint through efficient travel, virtual meetings, and electronic document management, while also encouraging clients to adopt sustainable methods and technologies.

Global Compact Principles

We uphold the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact, encompassing human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption. These principles guide our ethical and responsible conduct, ensuring that our work aligns with global sustainability standards.

Why we stand out as leaders in engineering and geosciences, rooted in expertise and innovation

We drive the evolution of geological engineering and geosciences to improve the world, collaboratively developing innovative solutions to challenging problems.

Find us around the world

We are a global company spanning 10 locations worldwide.

Europe

Lulea, Sweden

Gelsenkirchen, Germany

Lyon, France

Asia

Hangzhou, China

North America

Sudbury, Canada

Denver, USA

Minneapolis, USA

South America

Santiago, Chile

Lima, Peru

Oceania

Melbourne, Australia