Rice Lake West

06/02/2026

Big news from our parent company WRG! 🏗️
We've been ranked #330 on the 2026 ENR Top 400 Contractors list - a national ranking that recognizes the top construction companies in the country.
This wouldn't be possible without the incredible work of our teams across the Rocky Mountain and Upper Midwest, or the continued support of the clients and communities we're proud to serve.
Thank you for being part of our story. More to come later this year when the ENR Regional rankings are released!

WRG and its affiliates – including Rice Lake West – have earned a place on the 2026 Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 400 Contractors list, coming in at #330 nationally.

05/22/2026

In recognition of Memorial Day, the Rice Lake West offices will be closed on Monday, May 25.

Thank you to those that have served our country!

05/11/2026

Minnesota State Moorhead Construction Management students get hands-on experience at Dickinson water treatment plant expansion. Read more about it ⤵️

For construction management students, there’s no substitute for setting foot on an active job site. Recently, over 30 students from Minnesota State Moorhead’s Construction Management program did exactly that – spending two days at Rice Lake West’s water treatment plant expansion project in D...

05/05/2026

We're a water and wastewater contractor building in and for communities. On every one of those projects, the most important thing we deliver is this: everyone goes home.

Safety Week is an industry-wide commitment to Recognize, Respond, and Respect - the hazards on our sites, the need to act when something isn't right, and the people doing the work. We're in.

12/30/2025

As we prepare to welcome the New Year, our offices will be closed from noon on December 31st through January 1st.
We appreciate the opportunity to work alongside our clients and partners this past year and look forward to continuing that work in the year ahead. Happy New Year!

12/22/2025

As the year wraps up, we’re grateful for the people who make our work meaningful. Wishing you a season of rest and connection as you head into the new year.

11/26/2025

With Appreciation This Thanksgiving!
Our offices will be closed on Thursday, November 27, and Friday, November 28. We wish you and your families a happy and restful holiday weekend!

11/24/2025

🚧 We’re adding to our crew!
From the Dakotas to Colorado and Nebraska, if you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and be part of something that matters, we’d love to have you on our team.
Check out what’s open and apply today: https://rlwest.org/careers/

11/18/2025

The industrial wastewater project in North Platte has reached a key step.👏
Crews have been advancing work on the anaerobic treatment plant and lift station, and the interim plant is now online. This major milestone provides treatment capacity while crews continue building out the permanent systems.

11/11/2025

This Veterans Day, we extend our deepest gratitude to all who have worn the uniform. Your service and sacrifice will never be forgotten.