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We are thrilled to introduce Chelsie Franck, an exceptional intern at our GeoEngineers Baton Rouge office. Chelsie has embraced a diverse range of responsibilities, immersing herself in the intricacies of soil testing, data retrieval, sample collection, extrusion, and soil classification. Her hands-on involvement in these tasks has provided her with a solid foundation in essential […]

We’re proud to announce that Arash Pirouzi was named a member of the ACEC CA San Diego Chapter Executive Board for 2024-2025 during the chapter’s summer social on June 6. Arash and our San Diego team understand the value ACEC brings to the local engineering community, and we’re looking forward to growing together in the […]

Andrea Rocha was recently honored as the Society of Marketing Professionals (SMPS) Seattle Chapter Member of the Year. SMPS is the leading professional organization for marketing and business development in the AEC industry, and Andrea has been deeply involved with her local chapter since 2019. She serves on three SMPS committees (education, DEI, and scholarships), […]

GeoEngineers is pleased to announce that Principal Geotechnical Engineer King Chin begins his term as GeoEngineers’ chief executive officer, effective April 12. Former CEO Mike Hutchinson led the firm through eight years of national growth, and Mr. Chin plans to continue building on GeoEngineers’ strong foundation of technical excellence and down-to-earth people. “I’m humbled and […]

Senior Environmental Engineer Ian Maguire was recently named to the Board of Directors for the Oregon Association of Environmental Professionals (OAEP). The OAEP is a non-profit organization that brings professionals from diverse backgrounds together to discuss issues at the intersection of environmental science, state regulation, and business interests. Committed to promoting knowledge exchange and networking, […]

February 18-24 is Engineers Week. It is an annual opportunity for us to recognize and honor the incredible work of engineers and their contributions to our communities and shared future. This year, we want to emphasize the importance of diversity and inclusivity in engineering. The outlook for our discipline is bright and complex, but to […]

Governor Tina Kotek has appointed Associate Geologist Stephanie Bosze Salisbury to the Oregon State Board of Geologist Examiners (OSBGE). The three-year appointment, effective February 9, 2024, brings Salisbury’s extensive geologic expertise to a key regulatory body overseeing the practice of geology in the state. “I appreciate the opportunities that my licensure has provided me throughout […]

Environmental engineering is a fantastic field for women who want to innovate and develop solutions that protect the environment and improve living conditions to make the world a healthier place. Science and engineering have always been important in my life, but when I started in this field there were very few women. I am gratified […]

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 […]

Senior Geotechnical Engineer Melanie Walling and Senior Geotechnical Engineer Hamilton Puangnak were recently named to several influential seismic committees—all of which play a critical role in updating and informing standard building codes across the United States and worldwide. Melanie was accepted as a corresponding member to the Building Seismic Safety Council Provisions Update Committee (BSSC […]