Who We Are
At BC&A, we’re problem-solvers, collaborators, and community builders. From our roots in 1997 to today, we’ve grown with a simple focus: to create a lasting impact on our communities through thoughtful engineering and strong partnerships. We believe the best solutions come from people who feel empowered, connected, and committed—not just to the work, but to each other.
Bowen Collins & Associates was founded in 1997. Since then, we have striven for a company culture that balances hard work and relationships. We believe that doing good work that serves our communities begins with strong communities in the workplace.
Investing in People, Delivering Excellence
BC&A is more than an engineering firm—it’s a place where talent grows, ideas flourish, and teamwork fuels innovation. Our culture is built on connection, learning, and the pursuit of excellence.
We are passionate about improving quality of life with innovative solutions for water — our world’s greatest natural resource.
To do great work, hire the best people, and provide them with the opportunities to thrive.
Our Values:
- People are our top priority.
- We deliver quality projects.
- We work together to achieve our full potential.
Our History
Explore the milestones that have shaped our path and continue to inspire our future.
1997
Larry Bowen, Mike Collins, and Craig Bagley met through the engineering world and saw the potential to start a company that focused on personal connections with clients and a company culture that inspired hard work without sacrificing quality of life.
1999
The company goes on our first semi-annual retreat to Maui, Hawai’i! The retreat will become a hallmark of BC&A culture and stand as a testament to the company’s dedication to fostering community for its employees.
2002
BC&A grows to 40 employees in Draper, Utah
2007
Our St. George, Utah office is open for business
2009
BC&A headquarters moves to our current location in Draper, Utah
2009
Boise, Idaho becomes our third office
2013
BC&A wins the ACEC Utah Grand Conceptor Award for designing the Jordan Basin Water Reclamation Facility
2020
We opened our Ogden, Utah office to serve northern Utah clients
2022
BC&A celebrates 25 years in business!
2024
Our Utah County office opens in Provo
Our Founders
Bowen Collins & Associates was founded in 1997 by Larry Bowen, Mike Collins, and Craig Bagley. The diversity of their professional backgrounds helped develop a company that would provide exceptional engineering to public and private sector clients in the region. As the company continues to grow both in size and services provided, we are grateful to each of them for their dedication, perseverance, and great leadership which continues to be the premise of the company’s core values.
Founder
Michael W. Collins, P.E.
26 years of service with BC&A
40 total years of experience
Founder
Craig R. Bagley, P.E., CFM
28 years of service with BC&A
40 total years of experience
Founder - Retired
Larry F. Bowen, P.E.
13 years of service with BC&A
30 total years of experience
Founder
Michael W. Collins, P.E.
26 years of service with Bowen Collins & Associates.
40 total years of experience
Education
- M.S., Civil Engineering, Utah State University
- B.S., Civil Engineering, Utah State University
Qualifications
- Mr. Collins was one of the founding partners of Bowen Collins & Associates. He, along with Craig and Larry, opened the doors in 1997 to provide engineering services in the water, water resources, natural resources, and wastewater industry. He developed the foundation of the company which continues to provide those same services as well as expanded services in closely related fields.
- Mr. Collins career spanned over 40 years in all aspects of water-related projects: pipelines, pump stations, reservoirs, flood control structures, irrigation facilities, hydropower projects, and other water conveyance and transmission facilities. Mr. Collins has provided leadership and mentoring to several of our current senior managers, principals, and boards members. Although he’s enjoying retirement with his wife, Trudy, he periodically collaborates with our staff on special projects.
Founder
Craig R. Bagley, P.E., CFM
28 years of service with Bowen Collins & Associates.
40 total years of experience
Education
- M.S., Civil and Environmental Engineering, Utah State University
- B.S., Civil and Environmental Engineering, Utah State University
Qualifications
- Mr. Bagley is one of the three founding partners of Bowen Collins & Associates. Mr. Bagley has over 38 years of experience as an engineering consultant and is a Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM). He specializes in hydraulics, hydrology, and water resources.
- He has extensive experience in master planning and designing water, wastewater, and storm water management facilities and in providing engineering services and oversight for projects dealing with hazardous waste and environmental issues.
- He has been responsible for the design of water, sewer, storm drain, and irrigation pipelines; storm water debris and detention basins; water, sewer, and storm drain pump stations; dam safety/rehabilitation projects; municipal water storage tanks; and water regulating and diversion structures.
Founder - Retired
Larry F. Bowen, P.E.
13 years of service with Bowen Collins & Associates.
30 total years of experience
Education
- B.S., Civil Engineering, Brigham Young University
Qualifications
- Mr. Bowen was one of the founding partners of Bowen Collins & Associates. Throughout his 30 year career Mr. Bowen managed and designed environmental engineering projects with an emphasis on detailed design of municipal water and wastewater treatment plants. He was experienced in preparing operations and maintenance manuals, facility planning studies, treatment plant and pump station design, feasibility studies, master plans, and construction cost estimation. He mentored several engineers at Bowen Collins & Associates who have since filled his shoes in providing the same quality of service as Mr. Bowen did for his clients.
- Mr. Bowen retired in 2010 and is enjoying time with his family, playing golf, and finding ways to give back to the community through volunteer opportunities.
Decades of Experiences
What We Do
Our staff is specialized in water, wastewater, civil, and natural resource related fields. We provide engineering, environmental, and construction management services to most of the Intermountain West. We offer services in the study and design of flood control and drainage facilities; water facilities including storage tanks, pump stations, pipelines, wells, reservoirs, and canals; wastewater treatment and collection facilities; groundwater wells, hydrogeologic studies, structural design, construction management, master planning, feasibility studies, environmental documents, environmental compliance/permitting, and landscape architecture.