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Puyallup, WA – The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has awarded Parametrix a contract to provide design consultant engineering services for the removal of 22 fish passage barriers in the Olympic Region. In March 2013, a federal court injunction was issued that requires WSDOT to remove state-owned culverts that block habitat for salmon and steelhead by 2030. WSDOT has over 1,000 culverts that apply to this injunction.Many of the culverts were installed prior to scientists fully understanding the needs of fish. The new culverts are much larger and more resilient to changes in landscape. Removing a single barrier can improve fish access for miles. In order to maximize the number of barriers removed in a short amount of time, WSDOT has identified 22 individual sites in the Olympic Region to be addressed in a single contract. The sites are located in five counties along six different state routes. The Parametrix team includes David Evans and Associates, HDR, and SCJ Alliance. Design will be completed to a level that enables construction to begin at the beginning of the 2021 biennium.About ParametrixParametrix is a 100-percent employee-owned firm celebrating 50 years in business. We are comprised of 500 employee-owners providing inspired solutions in engineering, planning, and environmental sciences. We serve 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 – Sarah Ogier has joined Parametrix as Vice President overseeing the firm’s water and environmental planning and compliance practices in the Puget Sound region. She has over 20 years of experience in natural resources and utility management, including drinking water, wastewater, solid waste, and stormwater. Ogier comes to Parametrix from the City of Bellevue Utilities Department where she served as Utilities Policy Advisor. In this role, she advocated for Bellevue Utilities in regional forums and partnerships. She also helped charter the Employees of Bellevue for Racial and Cultural Equity group. Prior to that, she worked for the King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks. There she established and led the Office of Sustainability and Innovation for the Wastewater Treatment Division, advised the County on the Lower Duwamish Superfund site, and managed several environmental programs including ecosystem capital projects planning, salmon recovery interlocal teams, natural lands acquisition, and groundwater protection. In this role she served on the King County Wastewater Equity and Social Justice Team as well as serving as an advisor on the Center for Sustainable Infrastructure Board of Trustees. Ogier earned a Master of Urban Planning in Water Resources Management & Planning from the University of Washington. “We’re thrilled to have Sarah join Parametrix. Her experience leading regional, public, and private partnership as well as her knowledge of natural resources and utility infrastructure is very complementary to our current water and environmental practices,” stated Parametrix Senior Vice President, John Perlic, PE.At Parametrix, Ogier will lead the firm’s water and environmental practices in the Puget Sound region, including offices in Seattle, Bremerton, and Puyallup.About ParametrixParametrix is a 100-percent employee-owned firm celebrating 50 years in business. We are comprised of 500 employee-owners providing inspired solutions in engineering, planning, and environmental sciences. We serve 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.

Rendering courtesy of Schemata WorkshopBremerton, WA – Kitsap Transit has awarded Parametrix the contract to complete final design of the new Silverdale Transit Center. This is a continuation of the preliminary engineering work the firm has completed.The current transit center is located near the interchange of SR 3 and SR 303. The new location will be just southwest of the SR 303 interchange and Ridgetop Boulevard NW across from the Harrison Medical Center. This location will be closer to housing and employment centers than the current location. Kitsap Transit has been working with CHI Hospital, as they are conducting improvements in the area for an expansion. The team is also coordinating with Kitsap County, WSDOT, Harrison Hospital, and the Federal Transit Administration.Rendering courtesy of Schemata WorkshopParametrix prepared an operational, environmental, and cost assessment to identify a preferred alternative layout. A traffic analysis was also conducted. Construction is set to begin in late 2020 and last through 2021. About ParametrixParametrix is a 100-percent employee-owned firm celebrating 50 years in business. We are comprised of 500 employee-owners providing inspired solutions in engineering, planning, and environmental sciences. We serve 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 – Mark Mazzola has joined Parametrix as a senior transportation and environmental planner based out of the firm’s Seattle office. He has over 18 years of experience in public policy, environmental assessments, and transportation planning. He has expertise in the areas of planning, environmental review, and implementation of public transportation and infrastructure projects.After graduating from the University of Notre Dame, Mazzola served two years with the United States Peace Corps in West Africa. He then worked for the United States Environmental Protection Agency for several years before earning a Master of Science in Community and Regional Planning. Mazzola comes to Parametrix after 12 years with the Seattle Department of Transportation. There, he led the team responsible for the environmental review and permitting for a wide variety of public transportation and infrastructure improvements. He served as department’s environmental lead on some of the agency’s largest and most complicated projects including the Elliott Bay Seawall and Waterfront Seattle, which together represent over $1 billion of investment in transportation infrastructure, urban amenities, and habitat enhancements along Seattle’s central waterfront.At Parametrix, Mazzola will lead the firm’s Seattle environmental planning group.About ParametrixParametrix is a 100-percent employee-owned firm celebrating 50 years in business. We are comprised of 500 employee-owners providing inspired solutions in engineering, planning, and environmental sciences. We serve 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.

Sumner, WA – Ground broke at the site of the State Route 410/Traffic Avenue interchange improvements project on Thursday, September 5. The interchange serves the rapidly growing communities of Sumner, Puyallup, Bonney Lake, and Orting in East Pierce County. Construction began on Monday, September 9 and will last through late 2021. The improvements include a new bridge parallel to the existing two-lane bridge over SR 410. The new bridge will include a 14-foot wide shared use path for bikes and pedestrians. When complete, those commuting from Sumner to Puyallup during peak hours can expect a 7.5-minute reduction in commute time.  With Sound Transit’s Sumner Station nearby, the improvements will encourage ridership of trains and buses as well.The $17 million project will be funded by multiple sources – including $5 million from Sound Transit, $5 million in federal funds, $3 million from the Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board, and a $3 million Transportation Improvement Board grant. The remaining balance will be funded by the City of Sumner, the Washington State Legislature, Port of Tacoma, and a private developer.Stacie Kelsey, WSDOT; Michael Kosa and Andrew Leach, City of Sumner; Chuck Schott and Tammy Seymour, ParametrixEngineering, planning, and environmental firm Parametrix, based in Puyallup, has provided alternatives analysis, environmental documentation, roadway design, stormwater design, sanitary sewer design, structural engineering, and land surveying for the project. The firm will now provide construction management services for the project. About ParametrixParametrix is a 100-percent employee-owned firm celebrating 50 years in business. We are comprised of 500 employee-owners providing inspired solutions in engineering, planning, and environmental sciences. We serve our clients from locations in Oregon, Washington, 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.

Portland, OR – The annual Pacific Northwest Clean Water Association Conference will be held September 8 – 11 at the Oregon Convention Center. Parametrix is a Gold Sponsor and will have several professionals presenting at the conference. Parametrix employee-owners will team up with clients and partners for the following presentations: Find the Leader within YouSunday, September 8 | 10:00 am – 4:30 pm Doug Berschauer, Parametrix; Amy Dammarell, HDR; Mark Poling, Karen DeBaker, Clean Water Services; Michael Comeskey, City of Boise; Andy O’Neill, Washington State Department of Ecology True Project Partners: Progressive Design Build Delivers on Highly Compressed SchedulesMonday, September 9 | 11:15 am – 12:00 pm Niall Boggs, Parametrix; Paul MacClanahan, TaylorNW; Eric Klann, City of Prineville Panel Discussion: Leadership Perspectives for the Future WorkforceMonday, September 9 | 3:45pm – 4:30pm John Phillips, Parametrix; Lara Kammereck, Carollo; Amy Dammarell, HDR; Joan Hawley, Superior Engineering – WEF; Clarence Thompson, Portland BES; Rose Ann Lopez, Seattle Public Utilities; Mark Poling, Clean Water Services; Pamela Randolph, City of Edmonds Necessity is the Mother of Invention: Delivering a Pump Upgrade In 6 MonthsMonday, September 9 | 3:45 pm – 4:30 pmJen Murphy, Brandon Moss, Ray Nickel, Parametrix; Joshua McNamee, Multnomah County Drainage District Peracetic Acid Disinfection Of Wastewater Including Class A Reclaimed WaterMonday, September 9 | 3:45 pm – 4:30 pmScott Weirich, Parametrix; Meghan Feuk, LOTT Clean Water Alliance Clearing the Air: King County Wastewater Treatment Division’s Odor Control Solutions in Two Seattle NeighborhoodsTuesday, September 10 | 8:00 am – 8:45 amRay Nickel, Parametrix; Mark Slepski, Felix Brändli, King County Wastewater Treatment Division; David Kopchynski; Water Works Engineers Math for OperatorsWednesday, September 11 | 8 am – 12:00 pm Doug Berschauer, Parametrix; Jeffrey A Lundt, King County Wastewater Treatment Division  One Liner to Rule Them AllWednesday, September 11 | 11:15 am – 12:00 pmRay Nickel, Parametrix; Jeff Schmidt, Matt Tooley, Stephen Lindsey, Jacobs; Mark Slepski, King County Construction Surprises: Lessons Learned Repairing the Inverness Force MainWednesday, September 11 | 10:30 am – 11:15 amMichael Pyszka, Niall Boggs, Parametrix; Kelly Wood, Peter Hesford, City of Portland Bureau of Environmental Services Please see the PNCWA 2019 Conference Agenda for the full schedule. 

Bremerton, WA – The City of Bremerton has selected Parametrix to provide engineering services for the Oyster Bay Beach Sewer Upgrades project. This project includes design and installation of grinder pump stations to approximately 53 properties as well as upland gravity and low-pressure collection system improvements to eliminate sewage backups. The overall goal of the project is to reduce the fecal coliform bacteria pollution and other pollution associated with sewage in Oyster Bay. Design will begin shortly, and construction is set to begin in 2021. The project is funded by a Washington State Department of Ecology’s Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan.

Salt Lake City, UT – The Utah Transit Authority (UTA) has awarded a contract to Parametrix to study alternatives to extend high-capacity transit from Draper to Lehi.Currently, two routes are being discussed. One would feature transit along an existing corridor owned by UTA. The other would be west to South Jordan and then Lehi. The proposed transit corridor would provide service to land slated for redevelopment at the Utah State Prison as well as the growing high-tech area in Lehi known as Silicon Slopes. Additional routes will be contemplated as the project moves forward. Parametrix will be working with project partners and stakeholders to consider the appropriate mode, alignment, and stations needed to enhance transit from Sandy and Draper into northern Utah County and Lehi. The study will evaluate cost, ridership, travel time, environmental impacts, and other factors, and will take a little over a year to complete.“We look forward to building on the region’s legacy of providing high quality transit investments and helping the project to connect communities and the region,” stated Deputy Project Manager, Claire Woodman, AICP of Parametrix.About ParametrixParametrix is a 100-percent employee-owned firm celebrating 50 years in business. We are comprised of 500 employee-owners providing inspired solutions in engineering, planning, and environmental sciences. We serve our clients from locations in Utah, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, New Mexico, and Nevada. 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 Environmental Firms list, which ranks firms based on revenue for environmental services performed in the previous year. This year Parametrix was ranked number 164, up from a ranking of 169 last year. Parametrix has been ranked in the top 200 environmental firms since 2003. The firm’s environmental specialties include biological sciences and Endangered Species Act, ecosystems, industrial compliance, investigation and remediation, National Environmental Policy Act documentation, and solid and hazardous waste.Nearly half of Parametrix’s environmental revenue came from environmental sciences and planning, a quarter from wastewater and stormwater, and the remaining quarter from water supply and treatment, hazardous and solid waste, and other miscellaneous categories. According to Engineering News Record, this year’s top firms had a record-breaking combined total revenue of $57.24 billion, an increase of 7.3% from the previous year. About ParametrixParametrix is a 100-percent employee-owned firm celebrating 50 years in business. We are comprised of 500 employee-owners providing inspired solutions in engineering, planning, and environmental sciences. We serve 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 – Engineering News Record Mountain States has released its 2019 Top Design Firms list, broken down by sector. The list ranks firms based on design-specific revenue generated within the region, encompassing Idaho, Utah, and Montana.Parametrix, with Mountain State offices in Boise, Coeur d’Alene, and Salt Lake City, ranked number seven in both structural engineering and transportation, and number nine in civil engineering.About ParametrixParametrix is a 100-percent employee-owned firm celebrating 50 years in business. We are comprised of 500 employee-owners providing inspired solutions in engineering, planning, and environmental sciences. We serve 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.