Kim Johnson initially planned to study graphic design in college, but her parents encouraged her to pursue a more stable field and follow in her dad’s footsteps as a civil engineer.

She gained technical skills and the ability to interact with clients, manage projects and lead a team while working in California. In 2022, she started 7 Oaks Engineering and runs the Silverton-based company with her husband, Steven Johnson.

“It has always been a dream for my husband and me to have our own civil engineering business. I reached a point in my career where I felt I had hit a ceiling. Despite the industry’s dynamic nature, I felt I had more to offer and wanted to achieve more in my career. So, I decided to take the leap,” she said.

Johnson enjoys the challenges and variety her work offers, adding, “This job keeps me on my toes!”

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