Ryan Harbach, PLS

Ryan Harbach, PLS, is a highly skilled surveyor with extensive experience in topographic, boundary, and construction staking surveys, as well as advanced remote sensing technologies. Since joining Stahly Engineering & Associates in 2016, Ryan has been a key contributor to a broad array of public and private projects across Montana and neighboring states, specializing in UAV photogrammetry, lidar, GNSS, and conventional survey methods.

His diverse portfolio includes ALTA surveys, infrastructure development, flood response mapping, subdivision administration, and large-scale GIS data collection. As a licensed FAA sUAS Part 107 pilot, Ryan is recognized for his expertise in aerial lidar scanning and photogrammetry, producing high-accuracy deliverables. His proficiency spans mission planning, data acquisition, post-processing, and integration with CAD and GIS platforms for terrain modeling and infrastructure analysis.

Ryan is an active member of the Montana Association of Registered Land Surveyors (MARLS) and the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS), and he continuously enhances his technical knowledge through advanced ASPRS positional accuracy and lidar training.