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GeoEngineers provided geo-structural design services for four massive vertical shafts under construction right now in Alexandria, Virginia. These shafts—the largest of which is 72 feet in diameter and 160 feet deep—are part of the city’s new $655 million sewer and stormwater system, RiverRenew. Alexandria’s aging sewer infrastructure was built in the 1800s and, when overwhelmed […]

The Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) recently gave the US 21 Harbor River Bridge Replacement a National Merit Award in the Transportation category. GeoEngineers provided comprehensive geotechnical services for this complex project, which replaced an outdated coastal bridge near Beaufort, South Carolina on an accelerated schedule. DBIA recognized the project team for its technical accomplishments […]

GeoEngineers’ South Carolina office is moving to a new location in North Charleston to accommodate our growing team. The office is anchored by Senior Geotechnical Engineer Zack Simpson, PE, and specializes in performance-based engineering (PBE) for transportation and development projects in South Carolina and the East Coast. Recent projects in the region include the Hugh […]

Last week we stopped by Padden Creek in Bellingham, Washington, to see if fish are using newly built habitat features near where the creek crosses SR-11—and they are! Check out the video to see how root wads, logs and other large woody materials protect young-of-the-year salmonid species like kokanee and Coho salmon. Across Washington State, […]

The Gerry Frank Amphitheater project in Salem, Oregon was recently recognized at the 2022 Oregon DJC TopProject Awards. A GeoEngineers team provided geotechnical services for this new marquee attraction in the city’s Riverfront Park.  In 2017, the Rotary Club of Salem, Oregon announced a plan to build the new open-air amphitheater at Riverfront Park. The […]

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 […]

We’re gearing up for the Society of American Military Engineers’ (SAME) Camp Pendleton Day on June 16. This annual conference offers professional learning and networking opportunities for architects, engineers and others in the construction industry. GeoEngineers staff like Phil Welker have supported SAME’s valuable work for years, and we’re excited to finally see friends and […]

The Portland Meadows Distribution Center was named 2021 Industrial Redevelopment of the Year on June 2 at the Night of Excellence Awards, a joint awards program from NAIOP Oregon, the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR), and the Commercial Association of Brokers (CAB). GeoEngineers provided geotechnical services for this ambitious redevelopment of a historic […]

Widespread remediation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) came one step closer last week as Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey sued 13 PFAS manufacturers for damages to public health. PFAS are synthetic fluorine compounds commonly used in consumer products for their ability to repel water and oil. Because of their popularity and persistence, PFAS have […]

GeoEngineers is passionate about using earth science and engineering expertise to help our clients find a balance between human needs and the earth’s physical systems. Dams and hydropower are integral to so many of these things—managing natural resources, keeping the lights on, and moving goods and people. Our dam services team strives to help improve […]