Business Details
19 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Civil Engineering & Planning Solutions
At NW Engineers, we are dedicated to delivering innovative designs, quality engineering, and exceptional customer service to both private and public sector clients. Our expertise spans civil engineering design, permitting services, and land use planning, with a focus on ensuring projects meet regulatory requirements while staying on time and under budget. Our team of licensed professionals combines decades of experience in local government planning and private sector consulting to provide tailored solutions for complex development challenges.We prioritize client collaboration, hands-on leadership, and meticulous attention to detail, ensuring every project achieves its goals. Located in Hillsboro, Oregon, we serve the Portland Metro area and Vancouver, Washington, working on diverse projects ranging from urban development to rural land use planning. Our commitment to excellence has established us as a trusted partner for clients seeking reliable, technically sound engineering and planning services.
Services
Land Use Planning
Urban Development
Rural Development
Civil Engineering
Public Works
Transportation Design
Stormwater Management
Feasibility Studies
Permitting Services
Roadway Design
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We offer 27+ years of land use planning experience in Oregon and California.
- Our team includes licensed engineers with expertise in public and private sector projects.
- We prioritize hands-on leadership and client collaboration for project success.
- We provide comprehensive services from feasibility studies to construction administration.
- We serve Portland Metro and Vancouver, WA with localized market knowledge.
Associations and certifications
- Emerging Small Business (ESB)
Services
Land Use Planning
Our land use planning services help clients navigate regulatory requirements for development projects. We specialize in feasibility studies, development applications, and permit approvals for residential, commercial, and industrial sites. Our team works closely with local jurisdictions to ensure compliance while optimizing project timelines and budgets.
Urban Development
We provide comprehensive urban development solutions including master planning, stormwater management, and roadway design. Our services address regulatory compliance, community engagement, and infrastructure needs for commercial and residential projects. We ensure developments meet aesthetic and functional requirements while adhering to local building codes.
Civil Engineering
Our civil engineering services cover site development, water resources, and utility infrastructure. We deliver engineering drawings, specifications, and construction administration for roads, utilities, and stormwater systems. Our team coordinates with consultants and agencies to ensure projects meet technical standards and environmental regulations.
Public Works
We support public sector clients with park design, transportation infrastructure, and municipal facility improvements. Our services include project planning, design, and construction management for government agencies. We focus on creating sustainable, community-focused spaces that balance functionality with long-term maintenance needs.
Rural Development
Our rural development expertise includes Measure 49 applications, forest dwellings, and agricultural land use permits. We assist clients with rural land division, zoning changes, and environmental compliance. Our team coordinates with surveyors and environmental consultants to streamline the permitting process for rural properties.
People
Matthew Newman
Owner
Matthew Newman has 27 years of experience in land use planning, including 13 years as a government planner in Oregon and California. He specializes in project management and development permitting for public and private sector clients.
Steve White
Owner
Steve White has 33 years of civil engineering experience, including oversight of public infrastructure projects. As an engineering manager, he provides quality control for sanitary sewers, storm sewers, and road design projects.
Questions
What services does NW Engineers offer?
We provide civil engineering, land use planning, permitting services, urban and rural development, public works projects, and transportation design.
Which areas do you serve?
We operate throughout the Portland Metro area and Vancouver, Washington, with office locations in Hillsboro, Oregon.
How long has NW Engineers been in business?
We were founded in 2007 and have since delivered engineering and planning services across the Pacific Northwest.
Are you certified as a small business?
Yes, we are certified as an Emerging Small Business (ESB) in Oregon under number 5681.
What makes NW Engineers unique?
Our team combines public agency experience with private sector expertise, ensuring practical solutions that meet regulatory and client needs efficiently.
How do you handle complex permitting challenges?
We work closely with local jurisdictions and consultants to navigate regulatory requirements, ensuring timely approvals for land use and development projects.
Reviews (3)
Barb N.
Apr 28, 2022
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Incredibly difficult to work with and very expensive. Communication is poor. The work got done eventually but it took way longer than it should have due to difficulty in communication.
Steve S.
Dec 31, 2017
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Tyler did a nice job for us with our needed drainage anaylisis for Washington County. He is a good representitive for NW Engieers. He did an expedient job! Mahalo :
Kathe Welch
Sep 06, 2017
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We hired These guys to engineer our road for our farmhouse and ended up hiring them to also do the permit work. They made it easier that it would have been if we had to learn to do everything and our project is moving forward do to their help.
