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Parametrix ranks No. 3 best large company to work for in Washington
Seattle, WA – Parametrix ranked the No. three best large company to work for in Washington by Seattle Business Magazine. This is up from the

Ken Aparri, PE Joins Parametrix
San Diego, CA – Ken Aparri, PE has joined Parametrix as a senior consultant with the firm’s Smart and Livable Communities practice. Aparri brings nearly

Parametrix Adds Three Staff in Chicago, Growing Transportation and Environmental Capabilities in the Midwest
Chicago, IL – Parametrix, a 100-percent employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental science consulting firm, has hired three staff in Chicago, growing the firm’s Midwest presence.

Mark Burrus, PE Returns to Parametrix
Spokane, WA – Mark Burrus, PE has rejoined Parametrix as a senior consultant. He has over 25 years of experience in transportation engineering, including corridor

Parametrix Ranked a Top 200 Environmental Firm
Seattle, WA – Engineering News-Record has released its annual Top Environmental Firms list, which ranks firms based on revenue for environmental services performed in the

Parametrix Promotes Kristen McCoy to Vice President
Boise, ID – Parametrix has promoted Kristen McCoy to Oregon/Idaho Vice President overseeing the region’s community building and environmental divisions. McCoy previously served as Oregon/Idaho

East Lake Sammamish Trail Receives Outstanding Trail Award from Washington State Trails Coalition
Wenatchee, WA – The East Lake Sammamish Trail project team was presented with the 2024 Outstanding Trail Award at the Washington State Trails Coalition Conference

Parametrix Expands Presence in Eugene and Southern Oregon
Eugene, OR – Parametrix has expanded its presence in Southern Oregon with the hire of four engineers and designers in Eugene. This expands the firm’s
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Greenhouse Gas Inventories: Understanding Your Organization’s Impact
Simply put, a greenhouse gas inventory measures an organization’s current carbon footprint, which can include both direct and indirect emissions pathways.
Employee-Owner Spotlight: Carlos Licon, PE
Employee-Owner Spotlight: Carlos Licon, PE. Carlos Licon, Jr. joined Parametrix in April 2022 as a Transportation Engineer based in Albuquerque, NM.

Earning a Degree While Working: Employee-Owners Share their Experiences
Going back to school once you’ve entered the workforce can be challenging, but having the support of your employer can help!

Three Projects that Advance Transit Equity
February 4 is National Transit Equity Day, celebrating Rosa Parks’ courageous act on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama in 1953 that became a pivotal moment

Meet Good Company, A Division of Parametrix
Parametrix recently acquired Good Company, an Oregon-based firm specializing in climate resiliency and sustainability consulting services.

Employee-Owner Spotlight: Ben Schlachter
Meet Ben Schlachter, an engineer with Parametrix’s bridge and structures group based in Portland, OR.

Inspired Projects of 2022: Quileute Tribal School Moves to Higher Ground
Quileute Tribal School, 2022. Photo courtesy of Quileute Tribal Schools. As the year comes to an end, we’re highlighting some of our favorite projects from

Inspired Projects of 2022: King County Metro Trolley Expansion Strategic Plan
With the year coming to an end, we’re highlighting some of our favorite projects from 2022 that display our dedication to making a difference in