Tag: culture

GeoEngineers sponsored a scholarship through the Puget Sound Engineering and Scholarship Fund (PSE&SSF) for the second year, and Seattle University freshman Carl Christopherson is this cycle’s worthy recipient.   The PSE&SSF is a non-profit that supports high school and college students with an interest in science and engineering. The organization runs advocacy programs and supports students […]

Principal Geotechnical Engineer Stan Sadkowski appeared on the Design Development Podcast recently for a conversation about the Boston development market and GeoEngineers’ growth as an employee-owned firm. Since Spring 2021, the downtown development team has grown from a couple of engineers to more than 30 employees specializing in geotechnical engineering and environmental services. Design Development […]

Senior Principal Geotechnical Engineer Blake Cotton has been elected chair of the Geoprofessional Business Association’s (GBA) Geotechnical Business Committee (GBC), after years serving as co-chair. His term will begin at the upcoming GBA Winter Leadership Summit in early February. The GBA has been supporting geoprofessionals for more than 50 years, with frequent involvement from dedicated […]

For the second consecutive year, a group of GeoEngineers staff, led by Matt Smith, is team-teaching CM 432 Soils and Foundations, an upper-level construction management class at the University of Washington (UW). This unusual arrangement gives students a chance to learn directly from engineers and scientists in the industry and builds relationships among the next […]

For the past eight years, GeoEngineers has hosted an annual holiday “cookie exchange” for partners and clients near our Spokane, Washington office. In addition to Spokane, this year GeoEngineers is partnering with KPFF to host a cookie exchange event in Boise, Idaho. It’s a great chance to see our friends in the A/E/C industry, share […]

In September, ASCE Baton Rouge gave Jim Aronstein, PE, its prestigious Wall of Fame Award in recognition of 57 years of world class engineering work in the region. Each year, the chapter selects an engineer with a legacy of exemplary engineering work, service to the community, and dedication to their profession through ASCE. Jim joined […]

Louisiana State University’s annual Career Expo is coming up on September 13, and GeoEngineers will be there. The expo brings together students, alumni and employers from across the country to network and discuss job and internship opportunities. Look for Senior Geotechnical Engineer Jamie Vincent and Recruiter Abbie Fiano if you’re planning to attend, they’d love […]

The recent Supreme Court ruling regarding abortion rights will have lasting impacts for generations to come. Among these is that rules for women’s reproductive rights will differ from state to state. We also know from existing research that these changes will disproportionately affect people of color. These changes are not neutral—they will have a direct […]

The Oregon Association of Minority Entrepreneurs (OAME) is holding its 34th Annual Entrepreneurship Trade Show and Luncheon at the Oregon Convention Center on May 12, and GeoEngineers will be there. OAME is a professional association that supports minority-owned businesses, and this annual Portland trade show is a chance for entrepreneurs, public agencies, non-profits and large […]

Earth Day is the perfect time to think about the responsibilities we have to our planet, and each other. Most of us want to do what we can to protect the world we share, but sometimes it’s difficult to know how. Our environmental challenges can be overwhelming, but we can make progress if we all […]