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The Northwest Chapter of the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Association has selected Parametrix as the 2019 Company of the Year. The Northwest Chapter is made up of more than 133 ESOP companies in Washington, Oregon, Alaska, Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming. A committee reviews applications and presents the award to “an ESOP company that demonstrates commitment to employee ownership and its success in maximizing the benefits of the ESOP, regardless of company size or maturity of the ESOP,” according to The ESOP Association. The winner is typically announced during the chapter conference but due to the COVID-19 pandemic the conference did not take place this year.“When you mention Parametrix in our industry, the word ESOP is often used in the first couple of sentences. You often hear that there is something in the water at Parametrix. We believe that special something is a culture of employee ownership,” said Parametrix’s internal ESOP Trustees in the award submittal.Through the ESOP, Parametrix has offered generous contribution margins to its employee-owners, which have resulted in retirement benefit levels averaging around 200% of the industry average over the last 10 years. Company financial data is made available to all employee-owners and each year the company holds an event to announce the share value.Parametrix has been a member of The ESOP Association since 1992 when the firm became employee owned. In 2001, they were named The ESOP Association’s National Company of the Year. Parametrix’s co-founder, Waite Dalrymple, served as the Chair of the Employee Ownership Foundation from 2003 to 2007. In 2007, he was awarded The ESOP Association’s Lifetime Service Award. Parametrix will go on to represent the Northwest Chapter in the ESOP Association’s national conference, the time and place of which are to be determined.About ParametrixParametrix is a 100-percent employee-owned firm providing inspired solutions in engineering, planning, and environmental sciences. We are comprised of 500 employee-owners serving our clients from locations in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, New Mexico, and Nevada. Parametrix has been named one of Washington and Oregon’s 100 Best Companies to Work for.Connect with Parametrix: find us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram @parametrix_inc. Inspired People, Inspired Solutions, Making a Difference.

Boise, ID – Yuri Mereszczak, PE has joined Parametrix as a Senior Engineer based out of the firm’s Boise office. In his 15 years of experience he has managed a variety of transportation projects, providing expertise in traffic engineering, roadway engineering, transportation planning, and transportation research.Mereszczak comes to Parametrix from Kittelson & Associates, Inc. While at Kittelson, he managed the analysis and design of roundabouts, urban roadways, and traffic signals for numerous projects throughout Idaho, Alaska, Montana, Washington, and Oregon.He is a member of the Institute of Transportation Engineers, Women’s Transportation Seminar, and volunteers on the Future City Idaho Steering Committee.At Parametrix, Mereszczak will provide transportation planning and engineering services for Idaho Transportation Department and Ada County Highway District, along with other highway districts and local municipalities throughout Idaho.He says, “I love the transportation profession as it’s centered around people. I am truly blessed as I get to engage with teams that solve problems in helping people get where they need safely and efficiently. I am excited to continue to serve the communities and people I know and care about with Parametrix!”About ParametrixParametrix is a 100-percent employee-owned firm providing inspired solutions in engineering, planning, and environmental sciences. We are comprised of 500 employee-owners serving our clients from locations in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, New Mexico, and Nevada. Parametrix has been named one of Washington and Oregon’s 100 Best Companies to Work for.Connect with Parametrix: find us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram @parametrix_inc. Inspired People, Inspired Solutions, Making a Difference.

Boise, ID – Yuri Mereszczak, PE has joined Parametrix as a Senior Engineer based out of the firm’s Boise office. In his 15 years of experience he has managed a variety of transportation projects, providing expertise in traffic engineering, roadway engineering, transportation planning, and transportation research.Mereszczak comes to Parametrix from Kittelson & Associates, Inc. While at Kittelson, he managed the analysis and design of roundabouts, urban roadways, and traffic signals for numerous projects throughout Idaho, Alaska, Montana, Washington, and Oregon.He is a member of the Institute of Transportation Engineers, Women’s Transportation Seminar, and volunteers on the Future City Idaho Steering Committee.At Parametrix, Mereszczak will provide transportation planning and engineering services for Idaho Transportation Department and Ada County Highway District, along with other highway districts and local municipalities throughout Idaho.He says, “I love the transportation profession as it’s centered around people. I am truly blessed as I get to engage with teams that solve problems in helping people get where they need safely and efficiently. I am excited to continue to serve the communities and people I know and care about with Parametrix!”About ParametrixParametrix is a 100-percent employee-owned firm providing inspired solutions in engineering, planning, and environmental sciences. We are comprised of 500 employee-owners serving our clients from locations in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, New Mexico, and Nevada. Parametrix has been named one of Washington and Oregon’s 100 Best Companies to Work for.Connect with Parametrix: find us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram @parametrix_inc. Inspired People, Inspired Solutions, Making a Difference.

Jim Dugan, Group Manager of the Owner’s Representative team based out of Parametrix’s Tacoma office, has been appointed to serve an additional 3 years on the Project Review Committee. This committee was formed in 2007 to work under the Washington State Capital Projects Advisory Review Board and is responsible for reviewing and approving Project and Agency Applications for General Contractor/Construction Manager, Design-Build and Job Order Contracting project delivery methods. Jim was first appointed to the Project Review Committee in 2016, and will continue to do so now through June 2023.  During this time, RCW 39.10, related to alternative public works contracting procedures, will be reauthorized and implemented. Jim has experience managing the planning, design, engineering, and construction of industrial, commercial, and institutional projects in both public and private markets. He is the president and founder of the Dugan Foundation, a local non-profit animal welfare foundation, he served a six-year term on the Board of Education for the Tacoma School District and is currently the Chairman of the City of Tacoma Permit Advisory Task Force, the CMAA member of the CMAA Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction Technical Advisory Committee and a member of the City of Tacoma Affordable Housing Action Strategy Committee. Parametrix’s Howard Hillinger also serves on Project Review Committee. Howard served on the task force that developed heavy civil General Contractor/Construction Manager legislation enacted in 2014. He is experienced in the management, planning, design, and construction of multi-project facilities programs for public and private organizations.  

Jim Dugan, Group Manager of the Owner’s Representative team based out of Parametrix’s Tacoma office, has been appointed to serve an additional 3 years on the Project Review Committee. This committee was formed in 2007 to work under the Washington State Capital Projects Advisory Review Board and is responsible for reviewing and approving Project and Agency Applications for General Contractor/Construction Manager, Design-Build and Job Order Contracting project delivery methods. Jim was first appointed to the Project Review Committee in 2016, and will continue to do so now through June 2023.  During this time, RCW 39.10, related to alternative public works contracting procedures, will be reauthorized and implemented. Jim has experience managing the planning, design, engineering, and construction of industrial, commercial, and institutional projects in both public and private markets. He is the president and founder of the Dugan Foundation, a local non-profit animal welfare foundation, he served a six-year term on the Board of Education for the Tacoma School District and is currently the Chairman of the City of Tacoma Permit Advisory Task Force, the CMAA member of the CMAA Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction Technical Advisory Committee and a member of the City of Tacoma Affordable Housing Action Strategy Committee. Parametrix’s Howard Hillinger also serves on Project Review Committee. Howard served on the task force that developed heavy civil General Contractor/Construction Manager legislation enacted in 2014. He is experienced in the management, planning, design, and construction of multi-project facilities programs for public and private organizations.  

Parametrix CEO Jeff Peacock sent the following message to employee-owners this week. We share this with our clients, partners, and communities to publicize our commitment to continuing the conversation around system racial injustices.The very public death of George Floyd has been a catalyst for a nationwide movement and affirmation that Black Lives Matter. Like you, I was deeply saddened by yet another example of a Black person whose basic human rights were violated and whose life was taken under a pretense of law enforcement.We are all now witness to the deeply engrained lack of social justice in society that continues to swell the ugly face of racism. We are all disgusted by the pervasive enabling and persistent harassment, discrimination, and violent treatment of Black people across the country. For Black people and people of color, what is happening is a daily part of life that as a person with white privilege, I may never truly understand. The nations witness to George Floyd’s death has ignited a broad and important movement that seeks to end the long history of violent treatment and police brutality. At Parametrix, we are listening, stand with you, and are committing to doing better.I strongly support those who choose to peacefully protest this tragedy and advocate for needed changes in a system that perpetrates racial injustice.The national push for change will likely take many forms. Fundamentally however, change must come as law enforcement reforms and through inclusion, founded on voter participation and voter rights. As you read this, many of those in power are trying to keep people of color from voting by systematically closing polling places in low income and minority areas and pushing to eliminate mail in voting.When we see protesters in the age of the haves and the have nots layered under the intentional encouragement of divisiveness, polarization and subversive moves aimed at keeping things the way they are, we are seeing people who have been pushed to the edge. People who simply want to be treated justly and work toward a brighter future.The window for meaningful change has burst open and the time has come to take a stand. Not just a stand for diversity, equity, and inclusion, but also a stand against the injustices of institutionalized racism.Through educating ourselves about privilege, unconscious bias, and institutional racism we will become better listeners and be able to cultivate crucial conversations within our company, and within our communities. To that end, we have placed some helpful resources on [our intranet] designed to help with awareness, understanding, and ideas for supporting our co-workers. I encourage everyone to read, watch, and share this important information.I do not pretend to have answers for the change that is needed. I am however, committed to keeping this conversation at the forefront within Parametrix. Through education, discussion, and dialog, together will we define how Parametrix will make a difference-Jeff 

Seattle, WA – Jenna Anderson has joined Parametrix as a Senior Engineer based out of the firm’s Seattle office. She has 12 years of civil engineering and project management experience focused on municipal utility, fish passage, and roadway improvement projects. Anderson comes to Parametrix from Murraysmith. Her recent project experience includes roadway, utility, and fish passage improvement work with the City of Arlington, reservoir improvements for the City of Edmonds and the City of Bellevue, roadway improvements for Alderwood Water and Wastewater District, fish passage improvement work for the City of Kirkland, and road widening with Washington County, Oregon.Anderson joins Parametrix’s transportation design group and will be providing services to clients throughout the Puget Sound region. She is currently working on the City of Federal Way’s City Center Access project.About ParametrixParametrix is a 100-percent employee-owned firm providing inspired solutions in engineering, planning, and environmental sciences. We are comprised of 500 employee-owners serving our clients from locations in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, New Mexico, and Nevada. Parametrix has been named one of Washington and Oregon’s 100 Best Companies to Work for.Connect with Parametrix: find us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram @parametrix_inc. Inspired People, Inspired Solutions, Making a Difference.

Seattle, WA – Engineering News Record has released its annual Top Design Firms list, which ranks firms based on revenue for design services performed in the previous year. This year Parametrix was ranked number 166. Parametrix has been ranked in the top 500 design firms since 2003. The market continued to grow steadily in 2019. The top 500 design firms had a record total design revenue of $103.24 billion, up 2.1% from the previous year. In 2019, over 60% of Parametrix’s design revenue was generated from transportation projects, with the remainder divided among water, wastewater, and general building projects.Some of the firm’s largest projects last year were TriMet’s Southwest Corridor Transit Design, Washington State Department of Transportation’s I-5 Mounts Road to Thorne Lane Corridor Improvements, and King County’s Interbay Steel Forcemain Replacement project.“We’re honored to once again be ranked among the top 500 design firms. Despite the challenges that COVID-19 presents, we’re committed to continue providing inspired solutions and quality service to our clients through 2020 and beyond,” stated Parametrix CEO Jeff Peacock.About ParametrixParametrix is a 100-percent employee-owned firm providing inspired solutions in engineering, planning, and environmental sciences. We are comprised of over 500 employee-owners serving our clients from locations in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, New Mexico, and Nevada. Connect with Parametrix: find us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram @parametrix_inc. Inspired People, Inspired Solutions, Making a Difference.

Bremerton, WA – Bryan Nicholson has joined Parametrix as a Senior Construction Manager, based out of the firm’s Bremerton office. He has over 35 years of experience in the construction field, serving as resident engineer for large, complex capital improvement projects in highly visible urban areas and environmentally sensitive locations. His areas of expertise include major utility infrastructure and roadway improvements as well as LEED-certified building construction.Nicholson comes to Parametrix from Jacobs. Some of his recent project experience includes Joint Base Lewis-McChord’s 18-million-gallons per day tertiary wastewater treatment plan, Seattle Public Utilities’ Water System Improvements, and the City of Tukwila’s Boeing Access Road bridge rehabilitation.At Parametrix, he joins the firm’s construction management group, providing services to various public clients throughout the Kitsap peninsula and Puget Sound region.About ParametrixParametrix is a 100-percent employee-owned firm providing inspired solutions in engineering, planning, and environmental sciences. We are comprised of 500 employee-owners serving our clients from locations in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, New Mexico, and Nevada. Parametrix has been named one of Washington and Oregon’s 100 Best Companies to Work for.Connect with Parametrix: find us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram @parametrix_inc. Inspired People, Inspired Solutions, Making a Difference.

Photo courtesy of King County taken at the February 26 ribbon cutting.Seattle, WA – Another one-mile segment of the Lake to Sound Trail has opened in King County. This latest segment is part of the long-term King County Parks project to connect Lake Washington to Puget Sound with a 16-mile trail linking to four other regional trails and transit. Parametrix has played a role in the project since 2008 when planning began. Subconsultant HWA Geosciences, Inc. also provided significant foundation design and construction observation roles. The latest stretch of trail to open connects the City of Tukwila’s Fort Dent Park to the City of Renton’s Black River Riparian Forest via a railroad underpass and a new bridge across the Black River. The construction of the bridge included a soil drilling activity to inject a slurry of concrete into the soil and stabilized the riverbank. This allows the bridge foundation to withstand seismic events.Photo credit: Eli Brownell, King CountyOther safety features include a 160-foot long overhead fence canopy to protect trail users from debris cast down by high-speed commuter trains and a pedestrian-actuated signal (referred to as a HAWK) which allows pedestrians to safely cross a busy road.The trail adheres to King County Parks’ regional standards with 12-foot-wide trail, 2-foot-wide surface shoulders, and 1-foot-wide clear zone on each side. Trail users can expect to catch glimpses of the largest heron rookeries in the region, learn about Native American communities that once resided along the nearby shores, or bike-commute to the connecting Green River Trail.  Parametrix is working with King County Parks to design the next phase, which will connect Burien and SeaTac to Des Moines. It is scheduled to begin construction in 2021.About ParametrixParametrix is a 100-percent employee-owned firm providing inspired solutions in engineering, planning, and environmental sciences. We are comprised of over 500 employee-owners serving our clients from locations in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, New Mexico, and Nevada.Connect with Parametrix: find us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram @parametrix_inc.Inspired People, Inspired Solutions, Making a Difference.