Pacific Northwest Living

We opened our Portland office in 2018 because we fell in love with the City and State — we wanted to establish roots in a place we previously only played in. Our Portland team does the site civil work that makes projects move: grading, stormwater, utilities, right-of-way improvements, and the agency coordination that determines whether your schedule holds or slips six months. We work across the metro on multifamily infill, mixed-use on former surface lots, industrial repositioning in the Columbia Corridor, and K-12 modernization. We know the agencies. We know the process. We know the small details that fast-track projects — predictable BES stormwater comments, PBOT ROW requirements we've run block by block, and land use review timelines that actually hold.

Some of the Jurisdictions We Work In

Our Portland team regularly manages grading permits, stormwater plans, and utility coordination across the region:

• City of Portland
• City of Beaverton
• City of Hillsboro
• City of Lake Oswego
• City of Tigard
• City of Tualatin
• City of Gresham
• City of Oregon City
• Multnomah County
• Washington County
• Clackamas County

We coordinate directly with BES, Portland Water Bureau, PBOT, PGE, Pacific Power, ODOT, and Clean Water Services depending on project location and scope.

Living in the Gorge. Working in the Gorge.

The Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area has been federal law since 1986, and it created a permit environment unlike anything in the surrounding region. Having an office here means we already know the terrain, the wind exposure, the agency calendar, and the specific thresholds that trigger additional review.

We opened our Hood River office in 2020 to put a team on the ground in the Gorge. We serve developers, school districts, resort operators, and agricultural landowners across the region — on both the Oregon and Washington sides — on projects ranging from multifamily infill to rural winery sites. We know the agencies. We know the process. We know the small details that fast-track projects — the Scenic Area thresholds that trigger extra review, the wind exposure requirements, and the agency calendars on both sides of the river.

Some of the Jurisdictions We Work In

Our Hood River team regularly submits and manages grading permits, stormwater plans, and site civil packages in the following jurisdictions:

• City of Hood River
• City of The Dalles
• City of White Salmon
• City of Bingen
• Hood River County
• Wasco County
• Klickitat County (WA)

We coordinate with regional agencies including the Columbia River Gorge Commission, Oregon DEQ, ODOT, PacifiCorp, Hood River Electric Co-op, and Hood River Watershed Group depending on project scope and location.

Maui Roots, Statewide Reach

The practice of engineering in Hawaii has its own set of realities. Tropical rainfall intensities here require NOAA Atlas 14 Hawaii-specific data — regional generalizations from California or the Pacific Northwest don't apply. Island logistics shape every material decision, from pipe sizing to construction sequencing. Volcanic soils behave differently from continental fills. And the State Land Use District system adds a layer of entitlement complexity unique to Hawaii.

We opened our Maui office in 2013 because of our passion for the island vibe and culture. The local presence allowed us to put engineering on-island rather than running projects remotely from the mainland. We serve clients across Maui County, Oahu, the Big Island, and Kauai — from resort development to K-12 school campuses to affordable housing. We know the agencies. We know the process. We know the small details that fast-track projects — the County of Maui DPW review cycle, coordinating with Hawaiian Electric (HECO) directly, and navigating Special Management Area permits without surprises.

Where We Work

Our Hawaii team works across the state — Maui County, the Big Island, Kauai, and Oahu.

Maui

• Kahului
• Wailuku
• Kihei
• Wailea
• Lahaina
• Napili
• Kapalua
• Paia
• Haiku
• Makawao
• Pukalani
• Kula

Big Island

• Waimea
• Waikii Ranch
• Puako
• Kohala Coast
• Kawaihae
• Waikoloa
• Kailua-Kona
• Keauhou
• Hilo
• Keaau

Kauai

• Princeville
• Hanalei
• Kilauea
• Anahola
• Kapa'a
• Lihue
• Poipu
• Koloa
• Waimea

Oahu

• Honolulu
• Waikiki
• Hawaii Kai
• Kaneohe
• Kailua
• Pearl City
• Mililani
• Kapolei
• Ewa Beach
• Makaha

Agency coordination depends on project scope and location. We regularly work with the County of Maui Department of Public Works, Maui County Department of Water Supply, Hawaiian Electric (HECO), Hawaii Department of Health, Hawaii DOT, and the State Land Use Commission depending on what a project triggers.