After graduating from the University of Portland in May of 2014, I had one thing in mind: find an engineering job so I could get out of my parents’ house as soon as possible. With this lofty goal, I promptly began… Continue Reading
In the spring of 2010, my daughter and I were privileged to accompany some coworkers on a trip to France. One of my coworkers grew up in France, and his retired father owns a manor house in the Normandy region… Continue Reading
Even a Little Experience Can Be a Huge Asset A little experience working on the survey crew can be a huge asset in the civil engineer’s tool box. As a civil and transportation engineer, I spend most of my days… Continue Reading
Washington’s San Juan Islands are home to spectacular views, vast wilderness and wildlife, small town culture, and historic accommodations, and they are a Northwest treasure that everyone should visit. Your choices for getting there are limited, due to the fact… Continue Reading
Approximately five million people call the San Diego-Tijuana metropolitan areas home. Their complex and dynamic economies create a cross-border community that has independent economic and political structures. The seismic risk associated with this part of Southern California has been known… Continue Reading