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...
FEATURED PEOPLE
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...
FEATURED PEOPLE
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...
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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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...
FEATURED PEOPLE
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
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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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...
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
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
Direct Pipe Installation Under Sabine Neches Levee
The City of Port Arthur, Texas needed to install a pipeline under the Sabine Neches Waterway to carry water from Port Arthur to an industrial facility 12 miles away in Louisiana. This crossing was complicated by the proximity of the Sabine Neches waterway hurricane flood protection levee, an active railroad, busy highway and residential area.Originally...
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
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
PSE's Tacoma Liquefied Natural Gas Facility
As utilities continue to diversify their energy mix and look for more efficient solutions to our growing energy needs, many are increasingly relying on liquified natural gas (LNG). In 2012, Puget Sound Energy (PSE), a private utility serving more than a million customers in Washington State, began preparing to build an LNG processing and storage...
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
Wings Over Washington Pier 57 Development
Pier 57 is at the core of Seattle’s historic Puget Sound waterfront. It’s home to the Seattle Great Wheel, restaurants, tourist attractions, and now a state state-of-the-art flying theater that simulates the feeling of soaring with a bald eagle over the Washington State landscape. The multisensory experience is part of Miner’s Landing. It includes a...
TOP NEWS
Below the Surface: Understanding Groundwater Through Environmental Samples
Divya Khandelwal, EITImagine an average commercial shopping plaza in the early 1990s, and your mental picture will probably include a small dry-cleaning operation. Many of the seemingly innocuous cleaners in our strip malls were utilizing a chemical called tetrachloroethylene, or PCE, in their processes. PCE, known for its stellar cleaning abilities and stability, was the...
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NAIOP 2024 Night of the Stars Winners
GeoEngineers made important contributions to four award-winning Seattle development projects recognized at NAIOP Washington’s annual Night of the Stars Gala on November 1. Michael Gray, Erik Ellingsen, and Matt Smith were on hand as The Ayer, The Hemlock, Northlake Commons, and Microsoft’s East Campus won awards. Longtime GeoEngineers’ client Vulcan Real Estate was also recognized...
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Valuing Each Other on Veterans Day
On Veterans Day, I wanted to take a moment to recognize and celebrate our amazing veterans, especially those in our GeoEngineers family who have served our country. Your bravery and dedication inspire all of us! GeoEngineers’ veterans come from all sorts of backgrounds, bringing unique perspectives that make our workplace so much better. Their selflessness, resilience,...
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Totem Lake Connector Recognized with ASCE, ENR Awards
Awards are continuing to roll in for the Totem Lake Connector Bridge, a marquee pedestrian and bicycle bridge that was the final piece in Kirkland, Washington’s long-awaited Cross Kirkland Corridor (CKC) Trail.The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) recently recognized Totem Lake Connector as its Large Project of the Year for Region 8, and Engineering...
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USC Highlights Zack Simpson in Feature
South Carolina legend Zack Simpson was recently featured in the University of South Carolina’s alumni magazine, where he shared his career journey and some advice for the next generation of engineers at his alma mater. Zack went from teasing a fellow student for “playing with dirt” to finding a creatively fulfilling and successful career in...
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Lisa Witkowski Receives Julie Kiel Scholarship from NHA
CAD Assistant Lisa Witkowski received the 2024 Julie Kiel Scholarship from the National Hydropower Association (NHA) last week in recognition of her hard work and dedication to a career related to hydropower. Lisa accepted the scholarship at the Clean Currents Conference in Portland, Oregon, last week.“I am honored and excited to win this award! The...
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NAIOP Community Enhancement Event
On September 28, GeoEngineers continued a 20-year tradition of support for NAIOP Washington State, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association, by participating in its annual Community Enhancement (CE) project. A group of GeoEngineers staff joined more than 200 other volunteers from the real estate community, including many of our clients and project partners, to spend...
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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...
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.