ENGINEERING FIRMS
91ÊÓÆµ Staff//April 13, 2026//
David Evans and Associates Inc. approaches a significant milestone in April 2026, marking 50 years of engineering service to clients and communities across the Oregon region.
The firm’s transportation division led high-impact projects in 2025, including the I-5 over SW 26th Avenue Bridge Replacement, which featured a meticulously planned 56-hour roadway closure that minimized traffic disruption while reducing construction costs. The project earned six honors, including the 2025 ACEC Oregon Project of the Year Award and ACEC National Recognition Award.
Additional recognition came for the Stark Street Bridge Emergency Wall Repair Project, which was named the 2025 APWA Oregon Historical Restoration/Preservation Project of the Year. The SW Walker Road Improvements Phase 2 Project was named the 2025 APWA Oregon Transportation Project of the Year.
The company’s water and environment, energy, and land development business units also have been recognized with industry awards for the Fanno Creek Trail Improvements Project, the Mirror Lake Trailhead at Government Camp and Mountain View Champions Park projects, and a solar interconnect design supporting regional grid integration.
DEA is active in the local community, supporting Earth Day with its annual E-Waste Drive, where more than 5,000 pounds of electronics were collected in Portland alone this year. The company also holds Back-To-School Supplies drives and participates in CANstruction, which benefits the Oregon Food Bank.