Business Details
43 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Engineering & Environmental Solutions
Founded in 1983, our firm has built a reputation for delivering comprehensive engineering and environmental solutions across the Pacific Northwest. Our multidisciplinary team of civil engineers, environmental scientists, surveyors, and real estate experts collaborates to execute diverse projects with a focus on innovation and sustainability. We maintain strong academic and professional partnerships to stay at the forefront of technological advancements while anticipating regulatory changes.Our approach emphasizes listening to client needs to deliver timely, accurate, and cost-efficient solutions that prioritize public safety and environmental stewardship. With 75% of our projects coming from repeat clients, we demonstrate consistent value through our commitment to quality and comprehensive service offerings.
Services
Civil Engineering
Construction Management
Environmental Services
Stormwater Management
Surveying
Drinking Water Systems
Transportation Planning
Utility Coordination
Wastewater Solutions
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- We have 40+ years of regional engineering experience since 1983
- Our integrated team includes civil engineers and environmental scientists
- We implement sustainable design solutions with pervious materials and native species
- Our staff maintains regulatory agency collaboration expertise
- We guarantee 75% client retention through proven project delivery
Services
Construction Management
Our construction management services provide comprehensive project oversight from planning through completion. We coordinate with local jurisdictions, manage permitting processes, and implement value engineering to ensure cost-effective delivery. With experienced staff familiar with regulatory requirements, we handle stakeholder communications, work zone management, and quality control inspections to guarantee project success.
Drinking Water Systems
We specialize in comprehensive drinking water system planning and design with 34+ years of regional experience. Our services include hydraulic modeling, supply development, treatment solutions, and storage facility design. Our engineers address corrosion control, disinfection, and water rights permitting while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards for public water systems.
Environmental Services
Our environmental team provides permitting and compliance solutions grounded in technical expertise and agency collaboration. We conduct wetland assessments, floodplain management studies, and critical areas ordinance compliance work. With specialists trained in both environmental science and civil engineering, we navigate complex regulatory frameworks including SEPA/NEPA documentation and endangered species act compliance.
Stormwater Management
We offer complete stormwater management solutions incorporating best management practices and regulatory requirements. Our services include hydrologic modeling, erosion control planning, and detention system design. With senior engineers experienced in state ecology guidelines, we develop pollution prevention plans and marine outfall solutions that balance environmental protection with infrastructure needs.
Civil Site Design
Our civil site design services support commercial and residential development projects from concept to construction. We provide master planning, zoning analysis, and permitting assistance integrated with transportation and environmental considerations. Our in-house survey teams ensure accurate data collection for site development plans that meet regulatory requirements and client objectives.
People
Patrick Skillings
Environmental Services Manager & Vice President
Patrick combines wetland science expertise with civil engineering experience to develop constructable environmental solutions. He leads permitting efforts and regulatory compliance strategies while ensuring project economic viability.
Questions
What engineering services does Laura Skillings specialize in?
We specialize in civil engineering, environmental services, construction management, stormwater management, and drinking water systems planning.
Do you handle regulatory permitting for infrastructure projects?
Yes, our team manages environmental permitting including SEPA/NEPA documentation, wetland mitigation, and compliance with endangered species act requirements.
How does Laura Skillings approach sustainable design?
We incorporate pervious materials, native landscaping, and energy-efficient solutions like solar-powered lighting into our infrastructure designs to minimize environmental impact.
What regions do you serve?
We primarily serve clients throughout the Pacific Northwest region of the United States.
Do you offer career opportunities for engineers?
Yes, we actively recruit design engineers, project engineers, and project managers for our transportation, utilities, and stormwater divisions.
