Staff Join David Evans and Associates, Inc. as Firm Acquires TranTech Engineering, LLC
David Evans and Associates, Inc. (DEA), a nationally recognized professional services consulting firm headquartered in Portland, Oregon, has acquired TranTech Engineering, LLC, a civil engineering firm located in the state of Washington.
The TranTech Engineering acquisition provides DEA with additional expertise in comprehensive engineering and construction management services. Since 2005, TranTech Engineering has specialized in structural engineering, including bridge design and rehabilitation, seismic analysis, structural inspections, and industrial facility design. Their civil engineering expertise ranges from roadway design and ADA compliance to traffic engineering and stormwater management. In addition, TranTech Engineering offers construction management services, including resident engineering, cost estimating, schedule development, and specialized knowledge in concrete and foundation construction.
“The acquisition of TranTech Engineering aligns with our strategic goal to expand our presence in the Puget Sound region and further strengthens our expertise in bridges and structures, roadway design, and construction management. We are thrilled to welcome the employees of TranTech to the DEA team,” stated Al Barkouli, Ph.D., P.E., Chairman, and CEO of DEA.
As part of the integration process, TranTech Engineering will consolidate resources in DEA’s Bellevue and Olympia, Washington offices, while extending DEA’s presence to Bellingham and Pasco, Washington. This strategic acquisition will add over 50 TranTech Engineering employees to DEA, further bolstering DEA’s presence in the state of Washington to include more than 300 employees.
“With over 19 years of history, TranTech Engineering has a proven track record of success with clients across the state of Washington, especially state and local government agencies. The addition of TranTech Engineering to DEA’s Washington operations will expand and strengthen DEA’s presence and capabilities,” said R.A. Plummer, P.E., AICP, Senior Vice President and Transportation Business Leader, DEA.
Kash Nikzad, Ph.D., P.E., Principal Engineer at TranTech Engineering, commented on the collaboration, “We are pleased to join DEA and offer our clients a wider range of services. Joining one of the top civil engineering firms in the Northwest allows us to offer our existing clients an expanded range of services, while also enjoying DEA’s unparalleled company culture.”
DEA, with over 48 years of exceptional service, prides itself on providing unique and innovative design services for transportation, water, land, energy, and marine infrastructure. The firm’s staff includes engineers, surveyors, hydrographers, planners, landscape architects, and natural resources scientists. DEA, an employee-owned firm, consistently ranks among ENR’s “Top 100 Pure Design Firms” in the United States.
World Maritime Day
DEA is celebrating World Maritime Day by embracing the dawn of uncrewed vessels in the maritime domain. Our Marine Services team is pioneering the application of uncrewed vessels for offshore surveys with over the horizon supervised autonomy. Working closely with the maritime community and the USCG, DEA is leading the way into a new era of maritime innovation.
DEA Receives Workplace Honors in Washington!
DEA has been ranked as the #2 Best Workplace in Washington in the Extra-Large Company Category by the Puget Sound Business Journal in its annual Best Workplaces in Washington list!
Thanks to our incredible team, DEA fosters an environment where success is both personal and professional.
Read the article in the Puget Sound Business Journal for more information about this ranking: https://ow.ly/vJ4Q50TjkZ0
Coming to a College Fair Near You!
Start your next adventure with DEA. We are hitting the road for our fall career fair tour, and we’re coming to a campus near you! DEA’s College Team will be visiting 15 schools to help students learn more about careers in the A/E industry. Our College Team members will be there in person to chat with you and answer your questions.
Join us and discover the exciting opportunities awaiting you at DEA!
Ranked #5 Healthiest Employer in Southern California
We are building a healthier community!
DEA was recently recognized as the #5 Healthiest Employer in Southern California. As an employee-owned firm, the health and happiness of our employees is our top priority. We provide resources to support physical, emotional, financial, career, and community well-being.
Marine Services Team Traveled to La Ciotat, France
DEA’s Marine Services team, traveled to La Ciotat, France, for an intense week-long training and certification on the DriX autonomous survey vessel, provided by Exail.
The DriX is a 25-foot Uncrewed Surface Vehicle (USV) that can operate autonomously at sea. It’s equipped with a customizable hydrographic survey payload, advanced navigational instruments, and cutting-edge communication and safety systems.
Jason Dorfman shared, “This was a challenging and unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience with the DriX system. We are excited to incorporate this cutting-edge technology into the 2024 NOAA project and future Marine Services missions.”
Water Quality Month
DEA’s Nicole Parks and Ashley Tarter, Senior Environmental Scientists and Project Managers, attended an Advanced Wetland Delineation course for Transportation Projects in Boise, Idaho. The course, taught by the esteemed Phil Scoles and offered by the Local Highway Technical Assistance Council, amplified their ability to identify hydric indicators and delineate wetlands in challenging soil conditions. Identifying, protecting, and enhancing wetlands is critical for maintaining water quality in our lakes, rivers, and taps. Take a moment to express gratitude to our wetlands for all their hard work to keep our water clean. Happy Water Quality Month!
2024 Small Business Fair
DEA hosted its annual Small Business Fair in Portland, connecting local small businesses with DEA staff to foster opportunities and partnerships. This event is part of our commitment to supporting disadvantaged, emerging, woman-owned, and minority-owned businesses. By bringing together clients, project managers, technical staff, and small business representatives, we aim to build strong teams for future projects and reduce barriers to contracting.
2024 ENR Rankings
ENR’s 2024 rankings have been released, and we’re excited to share how DEA compares nationally and regionally!
World Hydrography Day
Happy World Hydrography Day!
In 2024, DEA is partnering with Exail to deploy the DriX uncrewed surface vehicle for over-the-horizon supervised autonomous hydrographic surveys. This effort will gather both seafloor bathymetry and wide-swath high-resolution imagery. The advancements in hydrographic technology are impressive, and DEA is proud to be at the forefront with autonomous operations and innovative mapping techniques.