on experience. We keep our feet and our work firmly grounded,
working collaboratively to solve important challenges.
employee-owned firm. Collaborate on meaningful
projects across the country.
We care deeply about our clients, colleagues,
communities and the projects we work on together.
employee-owned firm. Learn from us. Teach us.
Collaborate on meaningful projects across the country.
on experience. We keep our feet and our work firmly grounded,
working collaboratively to solve important challenges.
We care deeply about our clients, colleagues,
communities and the projects we work on together.
We’re GeoEngineers, Earth Science and Engineering Experts
GeoEngineers Inc. is an employee-owned engineering and earth science consulting firm that cares about the important stuff. Our technical work is built on a foundation of community, caring for people and broad employee ownership. We can’t wait to get to know you and discover what we can accomplish together.
Expertise
We’ve assembled a diverse team of more than 400 technical experts across the United States—and they’re all here for you. By drawing from our deep bench of experienced professionals in engineering and earth science specialties, we can bring together the perfect team for your project. Together we can build your dream team.
FEATURED PEOPLE
Nathan Van WinklePE
Geo-Structural Engineer | Construction Design Assistant Group Lead | Employee since 2018
Nathan is an experienced geo-structural engineer who plays a pivotal role in leading GeoEngineers’ construction design work on the West Coast. He balances technical and business management responsibilities and guides clients through from site exploration to project execution. Nathan's varied background in geotechnical engineering, geo-structural engineering, and construction has given him the right mix of...
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Osmar G. Sanchez
Staff Civil Scientist | Employee since 2024
'A river cuts through a rock not because of its power, but its persistence.' – Jim Watkins
Osmar is our “boots on the ground” at projects in North Carolina and beyond. As a member of our pipeline team, Osmar focuses on trenchless pipeline installations and associated services for industrial and energy clients. His geotechnical sampling and site investigations help us understand site conditions and create appropriate designs. Osmar is also a critical...
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Deb Landi
Design Services Manager | Employee since 2021
I love puzzles. Every project I tackle is basically one big puzzle. There are many different types of puzzles in this world, but one thing they all have in common is the satisfaction you get watching something you have helped create come to life.
As design services manager and assistant leader of our construction design team, Deb wears a lot of hats. In addition to her own technical drafting, she manages CAD and BIM design services and works with her colleagues across the company to bring our client’s projects to life visually.With more than three decades of experience in...
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Sarah Pickard
Corporate Paralegal | Employee since 2024
I love that I get to work at a place that champions environmental and human interests—I think those overlap more often than people think, and finding that harmony is my cup of tea.
As a corporate paralegal, Sarah plays a critical role on GeoEngineers’ legal team. She supports General Counsel Emily Dahl in legal research, records management, and a variety of responsibilities related to the firm’s risk management, corporate governance, and board.Sarah holds a master’s degree in environmental policy and her career has given her a unique perspective...
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Peter Wildvine
Geotechnical Construction Lead | Employee since 2022
Geo-engineering is a combination of science and art, analysis and intuitions, rigorous outdoor physicality and precise technical evaluating.
With more than three decades of hands-on experience at geotechnical construction sites, we rely on Peter every day as a leader, mentor, and creative problem solver. Most of Peter’s time is spent in the field, where he balances technical responsibilities like construction management and observation, staff training, and leading geotechnical investigations. Peter’s natural affinity for...
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Thomas Byrd
Lead CAD Designer | Employee since 2013
The best thing about being at GeoEngineers is the people I work with. The drafting is interesting and fun, but the people make this a great place to be!
Thomas prepares CAD visualizations and drawings for our Springfield office. Most of his work focuses on Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) designs and large roadway and infrastructure projects for the state’s department of transportation.
FEATURED PEOPLE
Fiona McNairPWS
Associate Environmental Scientist | Employee since 2008
I get a kick out of wowing our clients by how good we are at anticipating their needs.
Being in the great outdoors and thinking about ecology are two of Fiona’s favorite things, and she gets to do them both at GeoEngineers. She is a biologist who combines project management, site assessment, mitigation/restoration design, regulatory/permitting support, document research and production and field work on small and large projects.Fiona derives job satisfaction from the...
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Courtney StokerPWS
Staff Environmental Scientist | Employee since 2021
As a biologist, I get to explore my passion for finding ways our human systems and ecological systems can coexist and work together for the benefit of all beings.
Courtney is a biologist specializing in wetland and stream environments. They collect field data, analyze ecosystems, and then work with our natural resources team to guide our clients through applicable environmental regulations and help protect the world we share.“I’ve always been very passionate about the preservation and restoration of our natural ecosystems,” Courtney says, “and...
GeoEngineers in Action
FEATURED PROJECT
Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel Expansion
GeoEngineers designed lift plans for massive steel cages, like this one.The Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel crosses a portion of the Chesapeake Bay to connect Norfolk, Virginia with Newport News. Unfortunately, in recent years it became a choke point for commuters and travelers on I-64 between Virginia Beach and Richmond or Washington D.C....
FEATURED PROJECT
Coffee Creek Fish Barrier Removal
A small culvert beneath U.S. Route 101 near Shelton, Washington was obstructing flow and blocking critical fish species from accessing more than 13 miles of upstream spawning habitat in Coffee Creek. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) hired GeoEngineers and partner firms to design and build a new culvert and sustainable stream alignment that...
FEATURED PROJECT
SH-3 Goosehaven Road Widening
SH-3 is a heavily trafficked two-lane highway and the main artery between St. Maries and I-90 in northern Idaho. This narrow section of road had no shoulders and many steep slopes down to the adjacent St. Joe River. To improve safety and increase transportation capacity, the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) set out to widen SH-3...
FEATURED PROJECT
450 Alaskan Way South Mixed-Use Highrise
In 2015, Hudson Pacific Properties launched a plan to redevelop a site in Seattle’s historic Pioneer Square neighborhood with a mixed-use development consisting of eight stories of premiere Class A office space (as defined by the Building Owners and Managers Association) above one level of ground floor retail and two below-grade parking levels. GeoEngineers provided environmental...
FEATURED PROJECT
Summit Excavation Support
The Seattle Convention Center is a major economic stimulus for Seattle, Washington, drawing as many as 400,000 people to town each year for conferences and events. In 2008, the convention center’s owners embarked on an ambitious $2 billion expansion to double the facility’s available space and better meet the needs of the rapidly growing city.GeoEngineers...
FEATURED PROJECT
Historic Columbia River Highway Trail
The Historic Columbia River Highway was one of the country’s first purposefully built scenic routes. Samuel Hill, a leading advocate for transportation in the Pacific Northwest in the early part of the 20th Century, imagined a road bringing the era’s Model T drivers to the natural beauty of Oregon’s Columbia River Gorge. In 1922 the...
FEATURED PROJECT
Newport Way Culvert and Roadway Improvements
The City of Issaquah, Washington, needed to improve Newport Way, a heavily trafficked two-lane road in the greater Seattle metro area, to better serve the community. The Newport Way Improvements Project would widen the road, add pedestrian and cycling features and replace three culverts along a 1.1-mile stretch of asphalt. An interdisciplinary GeoEngineers team provided...
FEATURED PROJECT
Port of Alaska Modernization
The Port of Alaska is the largest and most important commercial port in the state. Already outdated and deteriorating, the facility suffered significant structural damage during a 7.1 magnitude earthquake in 2018. The port needed new, more resilient, marine infrastructure. The ambitious Port of Alaska Modernization Program (PAMP) set out to give it a generational...
TOP NEWS
Meet us at DFI 2024!
GeoEngineers will be well-represented at the 49th Annual Conference on Deep Foundations in Aurora, Colorado, and we hope to see you there! Senior staff from our construction design and geotechnical teams will be in hand, including Steve Spencer, Nathan Van Winkle, Mike Flynn, Nick Mazzella, Morgan McArthur, Dave Eley, and April Smith. Stop by and meet us...
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ASDSO Dam Safety Conference 2024
We hope you can join us at the Association of State Dam Safety Officials’ (ASDSO) national dam safety conference from September 22-26 in Denver, Colorado. Our dam services team helps clients all over the country manage risks and maintain their critical infrastructure safely. They specialize in integrated services for hydropower projects, including geotechnical engineering, performance-based design, river science, and...
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Free Webinar on Walkover Survey Systems on Oct. 17
Pipeline Webinar Episode 11: Walk the Line
Best Practices for Collecting and Evaluating Data with Walkover SystemsGeoEngineers is continuing its series of free pipeline webinars with an October 17 panel discussion on good practices for obtaining and analyzing pilot hole survey data obtained from walkover survey systems where construction tolerances are critical. We’ll cover simple steps that can...
Best Practices for Collecting and Evaluating Data with Walkover SystemsGeoEngineers is continuing its series of free pipeline webinars with an October 17 panel discussion on good practices for obtaining and analyzing pilot hole survey data obtained from walkover survey systems where construction tolerances are critical. We’ll cover simple steps that can...
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Join Us at the Louisiana Civil Engineering Conference & Show!
We’re excited to announce that GeoEngineers will be attending the 34th Annual Louisiana Civil Engineering Conference & Show on September 18 & 19, 2024, at the Pontchartrain Convention & Civic Center in Kenner, LA!Stop by Booth 318 to meet Jennie Aguettant, Dave Eley, and Justin Garner, discover our latest projects and innovations, and engage in...
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Gonzaga University Engineering and Computer Science Career & Internship Fair
Gonzaga University’s Engineering and Computer Science Career & Internship Fair is coming up on October 24, and GeoEngineers will be there. The event introduces students to STEM employers from across the country and gives them the opportunity to discuss job and internship opportunities. Abbie Fiano will be on hand to hang out and chat with students about science, engineering and technology...
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We're Headed to Oregon State University
Calling all Beavers, we'll be at OSU on October 22 for the Fall Civil, Construction & Architectural Engineering Fair, and we hope to see you there. Stop by to meet Abbie Fiano and Valerie Yañez, and learn about professional consulting careers and specific opportunities at Geo, including internships!When: October 22, 2024 | 11:00 a.m. – 3:00...
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Join us at the UW CEE Career Fair
The annual CEE Career Fair connects students and recent graduates with employers who are interested in hiring civil and environmental engineers. GeoEngineers is attending the upcoming Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) Career Fair at the University of Washington. This exclusive event brings 70 prominent engineering employers to campus to meet with students and alumni and...
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Meet us at the LSU Engineering Network Reception
GeoEngineers has had a long and successful relationship with Louisiana State University, and we’re going to be on campus again in September! LSU’s annual Engineering Networking Reception is on October 2, and GeoEngineers will be there to discuss job and internship opportunities. The reception brings students together with employers from across the country to network and this year that...
Pushing Boundaries
Our experts are leaders in their fields. We design the literal foundations on which our society is built. We use performance-based engineering and advanced numerical modeling to predict how structures will behave before construction begins. We set the standard for trenchless pipeline design. And we leverage technology and software development to creatively solve problems. We’re always looking ahead at the frontier of engineering and earth science—there’s plenty of work to be done.