Business Details
45 Years
experience
Your Trusted Civil Engineering Partner in Salem
Founded in 1981, LEI Engineering has established itself as a leader in civil engineering, land surveying, forest engineering, and forestry services throughout the Pacific Northwest. Our team of seasoned professionals brings decades of collective experience to every project, prioritizing client satisfaction through tailored solutions that maximize return on investment. With a deep understanding of local regulations and construction practices, we deliver cost-effective, high-quality results for residential, commercial, and government clients.Our commitment to community engagement and technical excellence ensures clients receive both innovative engineering and a vested interest in the regions we serve. From small subdivisions to large-scale infrastructure projects, we partner with clients to transform ideas into functional, sustainable assets.
Services
Civil Engineering
Land Surveying
Forest Engineering
Forestry Services
Natural Resource Management
Details
- Year established: 1981
Highlights and features
- We offer over 40 years of civil engineering expertise in the Pacific Northwest.
- Our client-focused approach tailors solutions to maximize project ROI.
- We combine deep regulatory knowledge with local construction practice insights.
- Our diverse project portfolio spans residential, commercial, and federal clients.
- We prioritize community engagement and sustainable engineering solutions.
What people say
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Responsive to questions
Timely completion
Positive experience
Helpful staff
Services
Civil Engineering
Our civil engineering services encompass commercial site design, residential development, stormwater management, and roadway engineering. We collaborate with architects, government agencies, and private developers to create functional, code-compliant infrastructure. From feasibility studies to construction documentation, our team ensures projects meet budgetary constraints while enhancing community value through sustainable design practices.
Land Surveying
Specializing in boundary surveys, ALTA/NSPS standards, and construction staking, our surveyors utilize advanced laser equipment for precise land measurements. Services include property corner location, subdivision mapping, and GIS integration for both urban and remote locations. Accuracy and regulatory compliance are guaranteed through field verification and digital data processing.
Forest Engineering
We design low-volume roads, stream crossings, and logging transportation systems optimized for environmental compliance and operational efficiency. Our engineers employ remote sensing technology and GIS analysis to develop sustainable forestry solutions. Expertise includes fish passage design and field verification for federal and private timberland clients across diverse terrains.
Forestry Services
Our forestry team provides timber cruising, stand restoration, and collaborative planning for sustainable forest management. Services include RMA delineation, regeneration surveys, and GIS mapping for timberland owners. We balance ecological considerations with client objectives to ensure regulatory compliance and long-term forest health.
Natural Resources
We offer comprehensive natural resource assessments, including habitat mitigation, watershed analysis, and regulatory permitting. Our experts address environmental impacts through customized plans that align with Forest Practice Rules and federal guidelines. Services integrate field data collection with engineering solutions for sustainable land use.
People
Dallas C. Hemphill
Founder
Dallas Hemphill founded LEI in 1981, pioneering logging engineering services across the Pacific Northwest. His vision established the firm's reputation for technical excellence and client-focused solutions before retiring in the 2000s.
Greg J. Zartman
President (2007-2020)
Greg Zartman led LEI's diversification into civil engineering and surveying from 2007-2020. As a licensed P.E., he expanded federal contracts and strengthened community partnerships while maintaining technical oversight of key projects.
Jamie Van Agtmael
President
Jamie Van Agtmael has served as LEI's President since 2020 after a 12-year tenure as Survey Manager. He oversees operations while focusing on client relations and maintaining the firm's commitment to engineering excellence.
Questions
What engineering services do you offer in Salem?
We provide civil site design, stormwater management, roadway engineering, and land surveying services tailored to local Salem regulations and terrain conditions.
How do you ensure project cost-effectiveness?
Our designs optimize material usage and construction timelines while maintaining compliance. We collaborate closely with clients during planning to align budgets with project goals.
Can you handle federal government contracts?
Yes, we've held multiple on-call contracts with federal agencies since the 1980s, including forest service sign inventories and road condition surveys.
What geographic areas do you serve?
While based in Salem, we operate across the Pacific Northwest including Oregon, Washington, Alaska, and occasionally British Columbia.
Are your surveyors equipped for remote locations?
Our survey teams use advanced GPS and laser technology for accurate measurements in both urban and remote wilderness environments throughout the Northwest.
How do you address environmental regulations?
We integrate fish passage designs, stream restoration, and mitigation strategies into projects to meet all state and federal environmental compliance standards.
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J. S.
Jan 27, 2018
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This is an amazing company to work with. They are friendly and professional. My husband and I own a Excavation company and have personally worked beside them. I would highly recommend them to anyone!
