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Randy Arizmendiz, PE, PMP, joins Parametrix
Portland, OR – Randy Arizmendiz, PE, PMP, has joined Parametrix as a senior principal engineer. He brings 20 years of experience planning, designing, and delivering advanced wastewater treatment systems for municipal and industrial
Parametrix ranked among best places to work in Idaho
Boise, ID – The 2026 Best Places to Work in Idaho list has been published. Parametrix ranked No. 7 for small employers in Idaho. The firm also placed No. 2 in the Southwest Idaho competition for small employers. These
Jennifer Murphy, PE, CSE, selected as chair of Municipal Resource Recovery Design Community
Puyallup, WA – Parametrix Senior Consultant Jennifer Murphy, PE, CSE, has been appointed to serve as chair of the Water Environment Federation (WEF) Municipal Resource
Parametrix Ranked a 2026 Top Design Firm
Seattle, WA – Engineering News-Record has released its annual “Top 500 Design Firms” list, which ranks firms by revenue from design services performed in the previous year. This year, Parametrix was ranked No. 137, up one spot from 2025. Parametrix has been ranked in the
Nirupa Kannan, PE, PMP, joins Parametrix as California engineering manager
San Diego, CA – Nirupa Kannan, PE, PMP, has joined Parametrix as the firm’s California engineering manager. She has over 20 years of experience in transit, highway, roadway, and active
City of Bremerton’s Quincy Square on Fourth Street receives Project of the Year Award
Silverdale, WA – The American Public Works Association (APWA) Washington Chapter awarded Quincy Square on Fourth Street the 2026 Project of the Year award in
Parametrix promotes Jim Dugan to division manager
Tacoma, WA – Jim Dugan has been promoted to division manager, overseeing the firm’s Tacoma owner’s representative office. Dugan has been with Parametrix for over 20 years and was a founding member of the firm’s
Parametrix ranked among best companies to work for in Oregon
Portland, OR – Parametrix has ranked the No. 11 best large company to work for in Oregon by Oregon Business. This is up six spots
Insights
Why is groundwater important? Recognizing Groundwater Awareness Week
By Chris Bourgeois Groundwater Awareness Week is an annual observance that was started in 1999 by the National Groundwater Association (NGWA) to highlight the responsible development,
Setback Levee Protects Town from Flooding
The Pacific Northwest received record-breaking rainfall in December 2025, leading to severe flooding throughout the region. Widespread heavy rain, unseasonably warm temperatures, and abnormally high
Wenatchee Completes First Greenhouse Gas Inventory
The City of Wenatchee, Washington, in partnership with Sustainable North Central Washington (NCW), recently completed its first comprehensive greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory. The inventory examined
Central Oregon Energy Resilience Plan: A Roadmap to a Sustainable, Secure Future
By John Phillips As the Central Oregon region grows, it faces new challenges. Maintaining resilient infrastructure, safety, and community health are critical priorities for the
Adventures in Estonia: Exploring the Wetlands of Europe
By Shelby Petro, PWS, Senior Scientist As the current President of the Society of Wetlands Scientists Pacific Northwest Chapter (SWS-PNW), I was presented with the
I-40 Bridges over Tijeras Arroyo Study Complete
Parametrix assisted the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT), in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration, to conduct a study of the I-40 bridges over
Meet our 2025 Employee-Owner of the Year: Soraya Azahari
Each year we select an employee-owner who goes above and beyond to display core values. This year, Soraya Azahari was selected as our Employee-Owner of
Wastewater Facility Offers Economic Development Opportunity in Kuna, Idaho
In late 2024, a $100 million water and wastewater facility came online in the East Kuna Industrial District. The water, wastewater, and supporting public works