TEAM
Erin Russell, P.E.

Erin Russell, P.E.

Principal and Engineering Manager

Karis Van Diest, PE

Karis Van Diest, PE

Project Engineer

Maddi Schatz

Maddi Schatz

Civil Designer

Cole Weidkamp

Cole Weidkamp

Civil Designer

Lukas Hemenway

Lukas Hemenway

Civil Designer

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Erin Russell, P.E., Principal and Engineering Manager

Primary responsibilities include general management of all civil engineering activities, including project design, completion of reports, permitting, and preparation of project plans and specifications.

Education and Training:

  • B.S. Civil Engineering Technology, 2014, Washington Engineering Institute
  • B.A. Psychology, 2004, Trinity Western University

Professional Recognition:

  • Registered Professional Engineer, State of Washington
  • Certified Erosion & Sedimentation Control Lead

Career Experience:

Project Manager and Civil Engineer / Designer for civil engineering projects in the Pacific Northwest since 2010.

Experienced in:

  • Permitting & Planning Coordination
  • Land Development
  • Road & Utility Design
  • Grading & Site Plans
  • Stormwater Modeling and Design.
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Karis Van Diest, PE – Project Engineer

Primary responsibilities include understanding client needs, and creating practical and effective solutions for these needs through the preparation of project plans and specifications.

Education and Training:

A.A.S. Civil Engineering Technology, 2015, Washington Polytechnic Institute
B.S. Civil Engineering Technology, 2017, Washington Polytechnic Institute

Professional Recognition:

Certified Erosion & Sedimentation Control Lead
Registered Professional Engineer, State of Washington

Career Experience:

Civil Engineering design for projects in the Pacific Northwest since 2014. Experienced in:

  • Land Development
  • Site Layout Design
  • Stormwater Management & Mitigation
  • Grading, Road, & Utility Design
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Maddi Schatz, Civil Designer

Primary responsibilities include ensuring clients’ satisfaction on every project through the preparation of project plans and specifications.

Education and Training:

A.A.S Civil Engineering Technology, 2019, Washington Polytechnic Institute

B.S. Civil Engineering Technology, 2019, Washington Polytechnic Institute

Career Experience:

Civil Designer for civil engineering projects in the Pacific Northwest since 2018. Experienced in:

  • Road & Utility Design
  • Stormwater Design
  • Site Plans
Cole - Civil Designer at Axe Engineering Services

Cole Weidkamp, Civil Designer

Primary responsibilities include ensuring client’s satisfaction on every project through the preparation of project plans and specifications.

Education and Training:

B.S. Civil Engineering, 2022, George Fox University

Career Experience:

Civil Designer for civil engineering projects in the Pacific Northwest since 2022. Experienced in:

  • Road & Utility Design
  • Stormwater Design
  • Advanced Stormwater Hydrology Modeling
  • Site Plans

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