Business Details
42 Years
experience
Trusted Civil Engineering Services for Municipal Infrastructure
Wallis Engineering has been delivering civil engineering solutions to local governments since 1984. Our firm specializes in water, wastewater, transportation, and stormwater infrastructure projects across the Pacific Northwest. With offices in Vancouver, Washington and Oregon City, Oregon, we combine technical expertise with construction-phase experience to ensure cost-effective, high-quality outcomes. Our team prioritizes collaboration with clients, subconsultants, and stakeholders to transform complex challenges into functional infrastructure. Unlike traditional engineering firms, we emphasize hands-on construction knowledge, having trained engineers to work directly with municipal contractors.This approach, combined with our regional subconsultant network, enables us to deliver projects that balance innovation with practicality. Our 40-year track record demonstrates that focused expertise and client partnership consistently outperform aggressive marketing. We maintain long-term relationships with municipalities by prioritizing transparency, technical excellence, and community impact in every project we undertake.
Services
Water System Design
Wastewater Treatment
Transportation Planning
Stormwater Management
Construction Management
Capital Facility Planning
Development Review Services
Details
- Year established: 1984
Highlights and features
- We have 40+ years of experience delivering municipal infrastructure projects in the Pacific Northwest
- Our engineers combine technical design expertise with hands-on construction-phase experience
- We maintain long-term partnerships with specialized regional subconsultants across multiple disciplines
- Our construction-focused approach ensures practical, cost-effective infrastructure solutions
- We prioritize direct collaboration with municipal staff and community stakeholders
Services
Water System Design
We specialize in comprehensive water system planning and design, including distribution networks, treatment facilities, and hydraulic modeling. Our engineers create efficient, sustainable solutions for municipal water supply challenges. With expertise in master planning and cathodic protection systems, we deliver water infrastructure that meets current needs while planning for future growth.
Wastewater Treatment
Our wastewater expertise covers collection systems, pump stations, and treatment plant design. We implement advanced solutions for odor control, corrosion management, and combined sewer overflow mitigation. By evaluating rehabilitation versus replacement options, we help municipalities optimize their sewer infrastructure investments while meeting environmental regulations.
Transportation Planning
We develop sustainable transportation solutions including corridor planning, intersection design, and pedestrian/bicycle infrastructure. Our approach balances safety, accessibility, and environmental considerations. From conceptual alternatives to full street reconstruction, we create transportation networks that enhance community mobility and economic development.
Stormwater Management
Our stormwater services include master planning, detention system design, and CSO control strategies. We implement comprehensive solutions for water quality management and flood prevention. By integrating green infrastructure with traditional conveyance systems, we help municipalities meet regulatory requirements while protecting natural waterways.
Construction Management
We provide full-spectrum construction management services, ensuring projects meet design specifications and budget constraints. Our engineers have direct experience working with municipal contractors through our unique design-construction continuity policy. This hands-on approach enables effective quality control, schedule management, and cost oversight during project implementation.
People
Jane Vail
Principal Engineer
With expertise in civil engineering and low-bid contract law, Jane Vail leads complex infrastructure projects while promoting engineering careers. She combines technical excellence with community engagement in transportation and utility projects.
Ben Thomas
Senior Inspector
Senior Inspector Ben Thomas combines construction expertise with culinary passion. His extensive field experience ensures quality control on infrastructure projects while mentoring junior staff in practical construction techniques.
Jason Hanauska
Staff Engineer
Staff Engineer Jason Hanauska applies technical skills to municipal projects while maintaining outdoor recreation interests. His engineering work focuses on sustainable infrastructure solutions that balance community needs with environmental considerations.
Felise Canterini
Staff Engineer
Staff Engineer Felise Canterini brings regional expertise to PNW infrastructure projects. With a background in Hunter/Jumper equestrian competition, she applies precision and problem-solving skills to civil engineering challenges.
Jim Montgomery
Senior Engineer
Senior Engineer Jim Montgomery combines technical expertise with community focus. His engineering work emphasizes practical solutions for municipal infrastructure, informed by years of experience in construction management and field operations.
Questions
What geographic areas does Wallis Engineering serve?
We primarily serve municipalities in Washington and Oregon, with project experience across the Pacific Northwest region.
What types of infrastructure projects does Wallis Engineering specialize in?
Our core expertise includes water distribution systems, wastewater collection and treatment facilities, transportation networks, and stormwater management solutions.
How does Wallis Engineering approach construction-phase services?
Our engineers receive specialized training in municipal construction methods and work directly with low-bid contractors to ensure practical, cost-effective project delivery.
What makes Wallis Engineering different from other civil engineering firms?
We uniquely combine technical design expertise with hands-on construction experience, maintaining long-term relationships with specialized regional subconsultants across multiple disciplines.
Can Wallis Engineering handle complex municipal infrastructure challenges?
Yes, we have extensive experience with trenchless technologies, combined sewer overflow management, pavement management systems, and other complex infrastructure challenges.
