Dustin Linquist

Chief Engineering Officer

Dustin is the Chief Engineering Officer of Thompson Engineering. Dustin first joined Thompson Engineering in 2012 as a Project Engineer and since then has become a team lead and officer within the organization. Dustin’s strategic vision and effective client relationship efforts have afforded Thompson Engineering challenging and diversified project opportunities. His expertise and experience cascades through our organization. He is a supportive and inspiring leader who guides and mentors our teams toward success by providing clear direction, feedback and opportunities for growth that allow them to achieve their full potential and drive success for the organization and our clients.

Dustin is an accomplished engineer and a strong team leader. He has an innate ability to understand the company vision and communicate that vision effectively to his teams in a manner that inspires and motivates them. Dustin’s technical expertise and innovative approach to problem solving has earned him a reputation as a leader in the field of mechanical engineering and specifically among the teams of engineers he leads. Dustin encourages his teams to develop plans and strategies in a collaborative, decisive and resilient manner. He supports his team’s professional development by providing opportunities for training, continued education, and various forms of skill-building techniques. Dustin invests in the growth and development of each team member and empowers them by delegating responsibilities, providing the necessary resources and autonomy to make decisions and take ownership of their work and their projects.

Dustin’s experience in the industry include a diverse range of projects across a broad spectrum of industries such as healthcare, hospitality, retail, industrial, process, technology, schools, residential, airport terminals and hangars, and more.

Under Dustin’s leadership, the Engineering teams at Thompson Engineering have continued to innovate and push the boundaries of what is possible in the fields of mechanical, process and plumbing engineering. His dedication to quality and integrity and his commitment to excellence has helped establish Thompson Engineering as a leader in the industry, and his work continues to drive the company’s success.

Get To Know Me

What’s something people wouldn’t guess about you?

I wanted to be a professional chef and bartending is a passion project of mine.

What is the last book you read?

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team

What is your favorite quote?

“Anything worth doing, is worth doing right” – Hunter S. Thompson

What is the greatest accomplishment of your life so far?

Personal: Graduating college, buying my first house and having my first child all in one year
Professional: My lineage with Thompson Engineering. Starting as an intern and helping it grow and succeed to where it is today

What is one of your favorite travel adventures from your past?

St. Lucia was my first trip away with my wife without our kids. It was one I’ll never forget.

How do you alleviate stress?

-Traveling, Shooting, Hiking, Biking, Working out

Who were you a top listener of on Spotify?

Eminem

If you were a superhero, what would your superpower be and why?

Flight, so I could travel the world

What was your favorite project to work on at Thompson?

My first project I ever worked on was an airport terminal in Florida. I learned so much from working on that project alone and it helped me develop training and mentorship skills as a leader today.

Customer Reviews

Thompson Engineering has been great to work with on a number of different plumbing design projects. Their team is knowledgeable, efficient, and communicates well throughout the duration of a project.

Brock Hornung - Corman Mechanical

The team at Thompson comes to every project kickoff with a can-do attitude and continues the teamwork mindset through the project from start to finish.

Alexandra Neujahr, NCIDQ - Ware Malcomb

Thompson Engineering approached this complex project in a highly professional manner. They were well-connected to the project, extremely responsive and result oriented. Their engineering approach and expertise delivered creative, innovative and cost-effective solutions that were tailored to our needs.

Steve Wadzinski - Avery Brewing

Thompson Engineering has been our trusted partner for many years. They consistently live up to their commitments and have proven themselves to be proficient and dependable. They truly live up to their values providing a positive culture that permeates the entire organization.

Josh Rosenberg - Clear Creek Mechanical

We have worked with Thompson Engineering on multiple projects over the years, from small to large and they have become a trusted partner. Thompson Engineering always looks out for our best interests and I would highly recommend them.

Ben Holman - Spyderco

Intergroup Architects has been working with Thompson Engineering for over six years on over 150 projects and counting. We are true professionals and bring important technical mechanical and plumbing skills to each project.

Anthony W. Casey - AIA (Intergroup Architects)

We have worked with Thompson Engineering on a wide range of project types. Their firm always provides a high quality service regardless of the project type. All team members that I have worked with are extremely responsive and adaptable.

Casey Adragna - Adragna Architecture & Development

Under Rick’s leadership, Thompson Engineering has become a “Healthy Organization.” An organization that has a very cohesive leadership team, staff members who understand why Thompson Engineering is unique and clear communication throughout the team.

Mike Butler, Aleah Horstman, PhD – The Executive Guide

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