Business Details
25 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Civil Engineering Partner in Tumwater, WA
Vector Engineering was founded in 2001 with a commitment to delivering comprehensive civil engineering solutions. Our team combines deep industry expertise with a client-centric approach, serving diverse clients from homeowners to national defense facilities. With offices in Tumwater and Elma, we specialize in structural design, bridge engineering, and emergency services, maintaining strong relationships with tribal and government entities. Our process begins with direct collaboration with clients to understand project goals, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and community needs. We leverage over two decades of experience to provide innovative solutions for complex infrastructure challenges, including hydraulic modeling and construction engineering.Our reputation for reliability and technical excellence has been built through consistent delivery of projects across the Olympic Peninsula and I-5 corridor. We prioritize transparent communication and technical rigor, offering services ranging from site planning to capital improvement assessments. Our team's extensive experience with public works projects ensures clients receive cost-effective, code-compliant solutions tailored to their specific needs. Through continuous adaptation to industry advancements, we maintain our position as a trusted partner for engineering challenges of all scales.
Services
Emergency Engineering
Structural Design
Bridge Engineering
Hydraulic Modeling
Construction Engineering
Site Permitting
Infrastructure Assessment
Tribal Projects
Capital Planning
Flood Control
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in civil engineering and infrastructure projects
- Our team collaborates closely with clients and other firms for optimal project outcomes
- Specialized in emergency engineering services for catastrophic events and structural failures
- Extensive experience with tribal and government projects across the Olympic Peninsula
- Dedicated to transparent communication and technical rigor in all engineering solutions
Services
Emergency Engineering
Our emergency engineering services address structural failures from fires, earthquakes, and accidents. We provide immediate safety assessments, temporary shoring solutions, and code-compliant repair plans. With rapid response capabilities across Washington State, we help clients restore functionality to critical infrastructure following catastrophic events.
Bridge Engineering
We offer comprehensive bridge engineering services including inspections, load ratings, and replacement design. Our expertise covers rural highways, tribal lands, and conservation projects with specialized hydraulic modeling capabilities. The team has completed over 35 bridge projects for Washington DNR and other agencies.
Hydraulic Modeling
Our hydraulic modeling services support bridge crossings and flood control projects. Using advanced simulation tools, we analyze water flow patterns to design infrastructure that meets regulatory requirements while minimizing environmental impact. This expertise has been applied to projects along the Cowlitz River and Olympic Peninsula.
Construction Engineering
We provide temporary construction solutions including detour bridges and excavation safety designs. Our team develops erection and demolition plans that ensure worker safety while maintaining project timelines. This service supports both private contractors and public works departments across Washington State.
Site Permitting
Our permitting specialists navigate local, state, and federal regulations for infrastructure projects. We handle all phases from initial feasibility studies to final approvals, ensuring compliance with environmental and safety standards. This service supports commercial, industrial, and government clients across diverse project types.
People
Ryan Moore
Civil Engineer
Ryan specializes in client relations and project management for small districts. With expertise in facility inspections and funding coordination, he helps clients navigate capital improvement projects from concept to completion.
Benton Cook
Principal Engineer
Ben has 30+ years of experience in transportation structures and bridge design. His background with WSDOT and contractor-side operations provides unique insights into cost-effective engineering solutions for complex infrastructure projects.
Kyle Freeman
Civil Engineer
Kyle brings 15 years of experience in road design and utility systems. His expertise includes hydrologic analysis and commercial site development, with recent projects involving bridge replacements in Seattle and coastal construction.
Collin McMaster
CAD Specialist
Collin manages drafting standards and IT operations with 11 years of experience. He specializes in AutoCAD and has led designs for residential projects and bridge inspections across Washington State.
Questions
What engineering services does Vector offer?
We provide civil engineering, bridge design, emergency services, hydraulic modeling, and construction engineering. Our expertise includes tribal projects, infrastructure assessments, and regulatory permitting across Washington State.
Do you handle emergency structural repairs?
Yes, we offer rapid response for structural failures from fires, earthquakes, and accidents. Our team provides immediate safety assessments and code-compliant repair plans to restore infrastructure functionality.
How experienced is your team with bridge projects?
Our engineers have completed over 35 bridge projects including inspections, load ratings, and replacements. We work with tribal, state, and federal agencies on rural highways and conservation projects.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Olympia, Tumwater, Elma, and Grays Harbor County. Our projects span the Olympic Peninsula and I-5 corridor, with experience in tribal lands and government facilities.
Can you assist with project permitting?
Yes, our team handles regulatory compliance from initial feasibility studies to final approvals. We ensure projects meet environmental and safety standards for commercial, industrial, and public works clients.
Reviews (2)
Concerned Citizen Of The United States
Aug 10, 2020
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This is the best engineering company I've ever worked with Ryan was incredibly helpful does excellent work in a timely matter!
Brad Smith
Mar 28, 2019
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Vector is by far the worst, most unprofessional engineering firm I've encountered. The project coordinator, and Engineer 1 has been late to every meeting we set up. He was clearly hungover and for $193/hr he was "afraid of spiders" and would not perform a crawlspace evaluation unless he had a "moon suit". He was at our property for only 45 minutes (after being late), didn't bring a tape measure, didn't bring a writing pad, didn't take any pictures of the foundation or structure. Attached is an image of the invoice I received.
The final report they submitted was clearly just a rip off of the home inspector's report. Benton Cook, the owner of this joke was instantly rude (and finally hung up on me) when I kindly asked for an explanation of why my bill was $1138. After threatening to sue me and put a lean on my house, I finally decided that Benton Cook must need the money more than I do, so I donated to the "I'm better than you because I'm an engineer" foundation.
The final report they submitted was clearly just a rip off of the home inspector's report. Benton Cook, the owner of this joke was instantly rude (and finally hung up on me) when I kindly asked for an explanation of why my bill was $1138. After threatening to sue me and put a lean on my house, I finally decided that Benton Cook must need the money more than I do, so I donated to the "I'm better than you because I'm an engineer" foundation.
