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The Missouri Air Conservation Commission elected Principal Geological Engineer Gary Pendergrass as chair at its meeting earlier this month. This is Gary’s third term as chair during the nine years he’s served on the seven-member commission. Gary leads GeoEngineers’ environmental work in the Springfield, Missouri office, and brings years of air quality experience to the […]

A recently completed GeoEngineers bridge and roadway improvements project earned a Greenroads Silver Certification for its environmentally sustainable design and construction. GeoEngineers provided geotechnical design services for the James Street Bridge and Roadway Improvements project in Bellingham, Washington. In addition to vehicle, bicycle and pedestrian improvements in the corridor, the project focused on habitat integration, […]

The American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) Missouri chapter honored GeoEngineers’ Direct Pipe® crossing of the Sabine Neches Waterway with a Grand Award at their annual Engineering Excellence Award Banquet on Friday night. This is the latest recognition for the award-winning Sabine Neches project, which demonstrated a new standard of excellence for trenchless design. GeoEngineers […]

The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Spokane Chapter recognized recently retired Senior Principal Jim Harakas’ career by presenting him with the chapter’s Distinguished Career Award. The award is a unique honor — Jim is only the third recipient of this career recognition from the ASCE Spokane Chapter. Jim humbly accepted the award and took the opportunity to […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]