Business Details
42 Years
experience
Expert Civil Engineering Solutions in Vancouver, WA
Wallis Engineering is a civil engineering consulting firm dedicated to helping local governments reconstruct and expand critical infrastructure. Founded in 1984, we specialize in water, wastewater, transportation, and stormwater projects, serving communities in Vancouver, Washington, Oregon City, Oregon, and the broader Northwest region. Our approach emphasizes technical excellence, efficiency, and a proven track record of delivering high-quality projects without heavy marketing.We prioritize teamwork, collaborating closely with clients, subconsultants, and stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes. Our engineers are deeply experienced in construction-phase services, particularly with low-bid municipal contractors, ensuring cost-effective solutions that meet community needs. With decades of regional expertise, we combine technical precision with a commitment to building infrastructure that serves public interests now and for future generations.
Services
Water System Projects
Wastewater Design
Transportation Planning
Stormwater Management
Construction Management
Hydraulic Modeling
Pavement Management
Development Review
Corridor Planning
Capital Facility Planning
Details
- Year established: 1984
Highlights and features
- Our staff combines technical expertise with decades of regional infrastructure experience.
- We prioritize collaboration with clients, subconsultants, and stakeholders for project success.
- Engineers are trained in low-bid municipal construction for cost-effective solutions.
- Track record of delivering high-quality projects without reliance on marketing.
- Focus on constructability ensures infrastructure meets community needs efficiently.
Services
Water System Projects
We design and manage complex water system projects including master planning, hydraulic modeling, treatment design, and distribution systems. Our expertise ensures reliable, sustainable water infrastructure for municipalities. Services include cathodic protection, metering systems, and reservoir design to meet evolving community needs.
Wastewater System Design
Our wastewater services cover collection systems, pump stations, treatment plants, and trenchless technologies. We specialize in rehabilitation assessments, odor control, and combined sewer overflow management. Solutions prioritize long-term durability and environmental compliance for municipal clients.
Transportation Planning
We provide corridor planning, intersection design, and streetscape improvements focused on safety and sustainability. Services include pavement management, pedestrian retrofits, and multi-use path design to create resilient transportation networks for growing communities.
Stormwater Management
Our stormwater expertise includes master planning, detention systems, open channel design, and CSO control. We deliver solutions for flood mitigation, water quality improvement, and regulatory compliance, ensuring infrastructure adapts to climate challenges.
Construction Management
We offer full-cycle construction management with a focus on low-bid municipal contracts. Our engineers provide inspection, quality control, and coordination to ensure projects meet design intent while maintaining budget and schedule efficiency.
People
Alf Evers
Inspector
Alf combines technical inspection expertise with a passion for collecting vintage hubcaps. He brings meticulous attention to detail from fieldwork to project completion.
Ben Thomas
Senior Inspector
Ben leverages extensive construction knowledge as a BBQ enthusiast and former municipal project overseer. His dual expertise ensures practical, quality-driven infrastructure solutions for clients.
Jane Vail
Principal Engineer
Jane champions civil engineering careers while balancing low-bid contract law expertise with botany interests. She leads projects with technical precision and community-focused design principles.
Allen Perlin
Staff Engineer
Allen applies Northeast engineering rigor to Northwest projects, blending regional insights with technical innovation. His hiking and music production hobbies inform creative problem-solving approaches.
Wes Wegner
Senior Engineer
Wes combines family values with engineering excellence, balancing soccer coaching and hunting adventures with technical project delivery and team camaraderie.
Questions
What types of projects does Wallis Engineering specialize in?
We focus on water, wastewater, transportation, and stormwater infrastructure projects for local governments across the Pacific Northwest.
Do you work with cities outside Oregon and Washington?
While our primary focus is Oregon and Washington, our regional expertise often supports clients throughout the broader Northwest.
How does your firm handle construction-phase challenges?
Our engineers are trained in low-bid municipal construction practices, ensuring practical solutions that balance design intent with real-world implementation constraints.
What makes your team unique?
We combine technical excellence with decades of regional experience, emphasizing collaboration, constructability, and cost-effective infrastructure solutions.
Can you assist with development plan reviews?
Yes, we provide comprehensive development review services for private projects, working closely with municipal planning and legal departments.
