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The American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) Washington chapter recognized four GeoEngineers projects at their annual Engineering Excellence Awards on Friday, January 22. The Kentch Reach River Restoration project in Northeastern Oregon won a Gold Best in State award, and the Dam Safety Monitoring project for Portland General Electric won Bronze Best in State. GeoEngineers […]

In the wake of recent rain events and flooding throughout Missouri, it’s important to think about the increased risk of sinkholes and other hazards following storms. Karst systems, which form within soluble rocks like limestone, are especially affected by sudden significant rainfall. If you live or own property in a karst region, you should be […]

For the eighth consecutive year, Trenchless Technology magazine has placed GeoEngineers among the top 25 trenchless design firms in the country. The annual ranking for 2015, based on total trenchless billings, appeared in the most recent issue of Trenchless Technology. GeoEngineers sits at 21st place, a gain of two places over 2014. GeoEngineers also received recognition […]

Staff Geologist Eliya Ganger is harnessing her professional skills to help families displaced by the April and May 2015 Nepal earthquakes to safely rebuild their communities and their lives. During a recent volunteer trip to Nepal through Engineers Without Borders USA (EWB-USA), Eliya and a small team identified potential geohazards, unstable slopes and other dangers, as […]

It’s been more than 1,000 days since a GeoEngineers employee missed time due to a work-related injury. Wayne Adams, corporate health and safety program manager officer, credits this streak to an ongoing emphasis on safety throughout the company. While GeoEngineers has always prioritized workplace safety, an unusually high number of OSHA-reportable incidents in 2012 prompted […]

In order to better serve clients in the heart of the Willamette Valley, GeoEngineers has established a new office in Salem, Oregon. The office will provide a variety of services to the local market, focusing particularly on development, transportation and public works. Principal Geotechnical Engineer Julio Vela is heading the office. Vela brings more than […]

Like it or not, change is coming. New, more stringent clean air regulations from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will reshape business in a number of industries in the coming decades. Whether you’re in transportation, manufacturing or energy, taking steps now to plan for compliance is vital to avoid costly last-minute emission reduction strategies or […]

Dustin Wasley, PE, has joined GeoEngineers’ Spokane office as a principal environmental engineer. He will lead environmental projects for a wide range of clients throughout the region, and his deep background with the mining industry, including specialized environmental services associated with abandoned and inactive mine sites, will add a new dimension to GeoEngineers’ mining experience […]

GeoEngineers’ Baton Rouge office celebrated 50 years of serving the Gulf Coast on October 22. The event drew about 150 people to the Capitol Park Museum – Louisiana State Museum for hors d’oeuvres, drinks and live music. Staff said it was an ideal chance to bring clients and employees together to celebrate the past and […]

This week GeoEngineers was selected as the third best large company to work for in Baton Rouge by Business Report magazine. The report highlights GeoEngineers’ employee stock options, excess time and performance bonuses, volunteer and service awards, employee subsidies and professional development programs. The annual Best Places to Work in Baton Rouge ranking relies on […]