3J Consulting promotes Smith
DESIGN 3J Consulting recently promoted Mercedes Smith to senior urban designer. In this role, she is responsible for urban design, with specialization in residential communities, and mixed-use and commercial developments. […]
PAE promotes Mills
ENGINEERING PAE has promoted Robert Mills to senior associate. He joined the firm in 2016 and now has over a decade of experience designing systems for government buildings, higher education […]
PAE promotes Yee
ENGINEERING PAE has promoted Michael Yee to associate. He joined the firm in 2013 and now has a decade of experience in electrical system design for health care, government and […]
PAE promotes Johnson
ENGINEERING PAE has promoted Michelle Johnson to associate. She has provided her expertise for a variety of health care projects in the Portland-metro area, including several for Oregon Health & […]
PAE promotes Shanks
ENGINEERING PAE has promoted Stormy Shanks to associate. She has over a decade of experience in mechanical engineering. Currently, she is working on a variety of education, government and data […]
PAE promotes Zabrocki
ENGINEERING PAE has promoted Katie Zabrocki to project manager. She joined PAE in 2012 and has nearly a decade in the sustainable building industry as a mechanical engineer. Currently, she […]
Systems West Engineers hires Vanderplaat
ENGINEERING Systems West Engineers has hired Austin Vanderplaat as an electrical designer. He previously served the company as an electrical intern. Vanderplaat recently graduated from Lane Community College’s energy management […]
Wilder joins Systems West Engineers
ENGINEERING Skyler Wilder has joined Systems West Engineers as a CAD operator. He previously served the company as a CAD intern. Wilder recently graduated from Lane Community College’s drafting program. […]
Systems West Engineers hires Sutherland
ENGINEERING Evan Sutherland has joined Systems West Engineers as a commissioning technician in its Bend office. He previously served the company as a commissioning intern. Sutherland graduated from Oregon State […]
Nelson joins Systems West Engineers
ENGINEERING Systems West Engineers has hired Jesse Nelson as a mechanical designer. He recently graduated from Oregon State University’s mechanical engineering program. Please send your announcements for 91ÊÓÆµ People to […]
Fetherston joins Harsch
REAL ESTATE Jay Fetherston has joined Harsch Investment Properties as vice president of retail acquisitions and development. He will oversee development projects within the company’s retail portfolio and actively manage […]
Harrison joins DeSantis Landscapes
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE Joey Harrison has joined DeSantis Landscapes as director of business development and marketing. He will lead business development efforts in the commercial maintenance division as well as direct […]
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