Business Details
45 Years
experience
Trusted Civil Engineering and Land Surveying Services in Kirkland, WA
Founded in 1981, DR Strong Consulting Engineers has spent over four decades providing civil engineering and land surveying services to a diverse clientele spanning individual landowners, commercial developers, and municipalities. Our expertise in regulatory compliance and project coordination enables us to deliver cost-effective solutions while maintaining environmental responsibility. Our interdisciplinary team of engineers, surveyors, and planners utilizes cutting-edge technology to address modern design challenges across public and private sector projects. We prioritize client collaboration through clear communication with jurisdictions and professionals throughout project lifecycles, from concept to construction-ready plans. Our leadership team combines deep technical expertise with decades of experience managing complex urban and rural developments across the Pacific Northwest.The firm maintains offices in Washington State with field crews equipped with GPS, robotic total stations, and advanced design software. Our commitment to environmental stewardship informs every project, ensuring development solutions enhance property value while respecting ecological contexts. We serve clients ranging from small residential developers to multinational corporations requiring compliance with federal, state, and municipal regulations. Our 40+ years of experience in both regulatory and technical aspects of site development positions us as trusted advisors for land use projects of all scales.
Services
Site Development Engineering
Land Surveying Services
Boundary Surveys
Subdivision Design
Drainage System Design
Construction Staking
Erosion Control Analysis
Water Distribution Design
Sanitary Sewer Design
FEMA Elevation Certificates
Details
- Year established: 1981
Highlights and features
- We have over 35 years of experience in hydrologic and hydraulic engineering
- Our engineers maintain professional licenses in multiple states
- We utilize advanced GPS and robotic instrumentation for surveying
- Our team includes certified federal surveyors and professional engineers
- We coordinate closely between engineering and surveying departments
Services
Site Development Engineering
Our engineers design public and private site developments for residential and commercial projects. We address regulatory challenges at all governmental levels while maintaining environmental responsibility. Our team creates erosion control plans, grading designs, and utility systems that meet permitting requirements while maximizing property value. This service integrates with our surveying capabilities for efficient project execution.
Land Surveying Services
We provide boundary and topographic surveys for urban and rural properties in the Puget Sound region. Our survey crews utilize GPS technology and robotic instruments to create accurate parcel boundaries and construction staking plans. Services include ALTA surveys, lot line adjustments, and FEMA elevation certifications for regulatory compliance.
Drainage System Design
Our engineers develop drainage solutions that comply with environmental regulations while preventing water accumulation issues. We design systems for both residential subdivisions and commercial developments, incorporating hydrologic modeling and erosion control measures. This service considers both immediate functionality and long-term maintenance requirements.
Construction Staking
We provide precise construction staking services for buildings, roads, and utility installations using robotic total stations and GPS equipment. Our surveyors ensure accurate implementation of design plans through field verification and real-time adjustments. This service supports both small-scale residential projects and large commercial developments.
Subdivision Design
We specialize in residential and commercial subdivision planning with grading and utility designs that meet municipal requirements. Our team handles short plats, lot configurations, and infrastructure planning while maintaining environmental considerations. This service integrates survey data with engineering expertise for optimal land use.
People
Maher A. Joudi
President
Licensed Professional Engineer with over 20 years' experience in civil engineering and land surveying. Joined D.R. STRONG as an intern in 2001 and now oversees projects from small subdivisions to high-rise buildings.
Luay R. Joudeh
Co-Founder
Over 35 years of expertise in hydrologic engineering and stormwater management. Specializes in designing wastewater systems and water distribution networks for commercial and residential developments across the Pacific Northwest.
Douglas J. Coombes
Director of Surveying
Professional Land Surveyor with 30+ years' experience. Leads surveying operations using advanced technologies including GPS, AutoCAD, and Carlson software. Maintains strong client relationships with public agencies and private developers.
Jonathan S. Murray
Sr. Project Engineer
Licensed Professional Engineer with 15+ years' experience in site development. Manages projects from conceptual design through construction documentation for residential and commercial clients in Washington State.
James G. Reichhoff
Sr. Project Surveyor
Professional Land Surveyor and Certified Federal Surveyor with 30+ years' experience. Specializes in right-of-way surveys, utility projects, and construction staking for public infrastructure and private developments across multiple states.
Questions
What services does D.R. STRONG Consulting Engineers offer?
We provide civil engineering and land surveying services including site development, boundary surveys, subdivision design, drainage systems, and construction staking for residential and commercial projects.
How long has D.R. STRONG been in business?
The firm was founded in 1981 and has provided engineering and surveying services for over 40 years across Washington State and the Pacific Northwest region.
What geographic areas do you serve?
We primarily serve the Puget Sound region including Seattle, Bellevue, Kirkland, Sammamish, Bothell, Renton, and Issaquah with surveying and engineering expertise.
What makes your surveying services unique?
Our crews use the latest GPS technology and robotic total stations for precise measurements, while our team includes certified federal surveyors with multi-state licensing credentials.
Do you handle both private and public sector projects?
Yes, we work with individual homeowners, commercial developers, and municipalities on projects ranging from small subdivisions to large-scale infrastructure developments.
What experience do your engineers have with regulatory compliance?
Our team has decades of experience navigating municipal, state, and federal regulations, ensuring projects maintain environmental compliance while achieving development goals efficiently.
Reviews (5)
Steve & Laura Freeman
Jun 13, 2020
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I worked with Luay and his team on a land development project and I'm extremely grateful for their expertise. D.R. Strong's insight and experience added tremendous value to my project. I highly recommend D.R. Strong Consulting.
Ricky Moore
Mar 23, 2020
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I have known the leadership at DR Strong for the last 25 years and have nothing but praise in their leadership. I would highly recommend this firm.
Ala Ahmad
Mar 22, 2020
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It was a pleasure to work with DR Strong on several development and construction projects in Seattle and Kirkland WA. They have delivered a prompt and diligent service, expert advice and counsel, and accurate reporting; site assessments and feasibility, civil engineering design, surveying, site monitoring, cost effective solutions, and public infrastructure improvements, progress billings evaluation, inspections, and projects closeout. Luay Joudeh and his staff are highly qualified, skilled and respected professionals, they have exerted their best efforts and dedication; to meet our demanding projects design, permitting and construction schedule milestones, and to ensure all authorities having jurisdictions requirements are met at all times. DR Strong is at the top of our preferred list, and we look forward to continue working with their team on our upcoming projects. Alan Ahmad, P.E. Sr. Owner's Representative
Cindy Brandt
Jan 31, 2020
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We've used a number of engineering firms, but we love working with DR Strong. Simply put they are exceptional at their craft, and that makes a huge difference. I had a six lot plat, Maher reworked the other engineers work and the result was eight lots. I watched Maher take another engineers work from five to eight lots. Those are just two examples of how they can be game changes. Recently did a plat in Redmond and a city engineer said it was the quickest cleanest plat he'd ever worked on.
There are lots of choices out there, but there is a reason why we are repeat clients. They get our highest recommendation.and we will continue to be a client of Maher, Jonathan, David and the rest of the team. They do exemplary work.
There are lots of choices out there, but there is a reason why we are repeat clients. They get our highest recommendation.and we will continue to be a client of Maher, Jonathan, David and the rest of the team. They do exemplary work.
Eric Whiting
Jan 28, 2020
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D.R. Strong has been our go-to civil engineering firm for over 15 years. Their team does excellent work and is able to meet the complex requirements of local jurisdictions. They are a pleasure to work with. efficient, available and reasonably priced. We consider D.R. Strong a partner in our being able to achieve our professional goals. We highly recommend contacting D.R. Strong for your civil engineering needs. Eric Whiting, President of OVERBROOK CONSTRUCTION, INC.
