Business Details
48 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Pacific Northwest Infrastructure Engineering Partner
Founded in 1978, RH2 Engineering has established itself as a leader in civil infrastructure consulting, specializing in water, wastewater, and transportation systems. Our firm partners with public utilities and municipalities to deliver customized engineering solutions that prioritize sustainability and client satisfaction. With over 47 years of experience, we maintain a stringent quality assurance program and utilize advanced 3D design technologies to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. Our team of 150+ professionals across nine Pacific Northwest offices combines technical expertise with innovative problem-solving to address complex infrastructure challenges. We focus on building trusted relationships with clients while adhering to core values of integrity, technical excellence, and exceeding client expectations.Our approach minimizes change orders through precise planning and leverages cutting-edge tools like seismic resilience systems and SCADA automation. As industry pioneers, we developed the first municipal earthquake early warning system integration in the Northwest and maintain active roles in legislative advocacy for infrastructure funding. Our multidisciplinary capabilities span environmental permitting, structural assessments, and emergency response planning, serving communities from Washington to Oregon and Idaho. This comprehensive expertise positions us to deliver solutions that balance immediate needs with long-term infrastructure viability.
Services
Water Services
Wastewater Systems
Stormwater Management
Transportation Engineering
Seismic Resilience
SCADA Automation
Environmental Permitting
Construction Inspection
Irrigation Solutions
Risk Assessment
Details
- Year established: 1978
Highlights and features
- We offer 47 years of specialized infrastructure engineering experience
- Our patented seismic resilience systems enhance earthquake preparedness
- We maintain a 2% average change order rate through precise QA/QC
- Our team includes former irrigation district managers with operational expertise
- We provide 24/7 emergency response for critical infrastructure failures
Services
Water Services
Our integrated team addresses complete water infrastructure needs from source development to distribution. We specialize in hydraulic modeling, treatment facility design, and water rights management across the Pacific Northwest. With advanced 3D modeling capabilities, we deliver optimized solutions for reservoirs, pump stations, and transmission systems that balance efficiency with regulatory compliance.
Wastewater Systems
We provide comprehensive wastewater engineering from master planning to construction oversight. Our expertise includes collection system design, treatment facility upgrades, and regulatory compliance management. Using sophisticated modeling tools, we develop cost-effective solutions for pump stations, force mains, and treatment processes while minimizing environmental impact.
Seismic Resilience
Our patented Advanced Seismic Controller integrates with ShakeAlert to automate protective measures during earthquakes. We offer vulnerability assessments, retrofit designs, and emergency response planning for critical infrastructure. This includes structural evaluations of reservoirs, pump stations, and treatment plants to ensure post-event functionality.
SCADA Automation
We design and implement SCADA systems using industry-standard platforms to optimize infrastructure monitoring. Our solutions enable real-time data access, predictive maintenance alerts, and automated process control for water and wastewater systems. This includes integration with radio, cellular, and network communications for remote site access.
Transportation Engineering
Our team delivers complete roadway projects including pavement design, traffic signalization, and pedestrian safety improvements. We specialize in federally funded projects requiring utility coordination and ADA compliance. Services cover urban street revitalization and rural road reconstruction with emphasis on constructability and long-term maintenance efficiency.
People
Kyle Pettibone
Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer
With decades of engineering experience, Kyle leads technology innovation and strategic growth initiatives at RH2. He oversees technical operations and digital transformation efforts across the firm's nine offices.
Erik Howe
Director
Erik manages key client relationships and project delivery teams, focusing on expanding RH2's infrastructure consulting capabilities. He brings extensive experience in municipal engineering projects across the Pacific Northwest.
Jacki Quinn
Marketing and Business Development Manager
Jacki leads business development efforts, connecting RH2's technical expertise with community infrastructure needs. She coordinates strategic growth initiatives and client engagement programs.
Questions
What geographic areas do you serve?
We operate across the Pacific Northwest with offices in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, serving municipalities and utilities throughout these regions.
Do you handle emergency infrastructure repairs?
Yes, our irrigation and SCADA teams provide 24/7 emergency response for critical system failures including pipeline breaks and control system outages.
What engineering specialties do you offer?
We specialize in water/wastewater systems, transportation engineering, seismic resilience, SCADA automation, and environmental permitting for public infrastructure projects.
How do you handle large-scale infrastructure projects?
Our 150+ professionals use integrated project delivery methods and 3D modeling tools to coordinate complex projects, maintaining an average 2% change order rate through rigorous QA/QC processes.
What seismic safety solutions do you provide?
We offer patented earthquake early warning integration, structural assessments, and retrofit designs to enhance infrastructure resilience against Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquakes.
