Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Engineering Solutions in Salem, OR
Founded in 1968, Westech Engineering has dedicated over five decades to delivering high-quality engineering solutions tailored to the unique challenges of the Northwest region. Our approach prioritizes meticulous planning, budget adherence, and technical excellence across diverse projects including transportation infrastructure, water resource management, and municipal development. With expertise in navigating complex regulatory environments and securing funding assistance, we combine deep local knowledge with cutting-edge technology to address both immediate project needs and long-term community growth.Our team of seasoned professionals brings specialized skills in wastewater treatment, stormwater management, and utility master planning, ensuring sustainable outcomes that enhance quality of life. Through partnerships with public agencies and private developers, we consistently transform challenging terrains and limited resources into opportunities for regional prosperity while maintaining strict quality control throughout every project phase.
Services
Transportation Engineering
Public Water Systems
Wastewater Management
Stormwater Solutions
Master Planning
City Engineering
Commercial Development
Residential Projects
Industrial Facilities
Funding Assistance
Details
- Year established: 1968
Highlights and features
- We offer 55+ years of regional engineering expertise with proven budget adherence
- Our team specializes in complex terrain and regulatory compliance challenges
- We provide integrated funding assistance and grant coordination services
- Our engineers maintain technical proficiency across 10+ infrastructure specialties
- We combine local knowledge with innovative technology for sustainable solutions
What people say
Great partner
Knowledgeable team
On budget
Prompt response
Cost savings
Services
Transportation Engineering
We deliver comprehensive transportation solutions from city streets to major highways, specializing in challenging terrain projects. Our services include pavement design, bridge engineering, and traffic signal systems while maintaining strict budget and schedule controls. With expertise in funding acquisition, we provide complete lifecycle support from planning through construction administration for both public and private clients.
Public Water Systems
Our water resource experts design complete supply systems including wells, surface water sources, and advanced treatment technologies. We specialize in storage tank engineering with experience in concrete and steel structures. Services cover water rights assistance, distribution network analysis, and sustainable management plans to ensure reliable, safe water delivery for growing communities.
Wastewater Management
We design comprehensive wastewater solutions from collection systems to treatment facilities, including innovative technologies like membrane bioreactors. Our engineers excel in regulatory compliance and system rehabilitation using trenchless methods. Services include NPDES permitting, pump station design, and long-term infrastructure planning to meet evolving environmental standards and community needs.
Stormwater Solutions
Our stormwater experts provide master planning and regulatory compliance services for municipal systems and individual developments. We design detention basins, green infrastructure, and conveyance systems while navigating complex permitting requirements. With deep knowledge of regional regulations, we implement cost-effective solutions that balance flood control with environmental protection requirements.
Master Planning
We develop long-term utility and development plans that balance client needs with financial realities. Services include water/wastewater utility planning, rate studies, and site development analysis. Our approach emphasizes lifecycle cost analysis and sustainable growth strategies, helping municipalities and developers make informed decisions about infrastructure investments and capacity expansion.
People
John Shirley
Architect
15-year collaborator specializing in educational facility projects, praised for technical coordination and jurisdictional expertise in complex school infrastructure developments.
Philip Wright
Capital Projects Director
Community college infrastructure leader who commends Westech's lifecycle cost analysis approach and campus development expertise across multiple Oregon campuses.
Diane Rinks
City Administrator
20-year partner highlighting staff reliability and technical knowledge in municipal engineering solutions for Lafayette's infrastructure needs.
Kevin Fear
Public Works Director
Philomath's infrastructure leader for 25+ years, recognizing cost savings and multidisciplinary expertise in city engineering projects.
Eric Mende
Engineering Manager
Wilsonville's capital projects leader who praises design excellence and environmental stewardship in $2.5M water transmission pipeline implementation.
Questions
What engineering specialties does Westech offer?
We specialize in transportation infrastructure, water/wastewater systems, stormwater management, and municipal development projects across the Northwest region.
How long has Westech served the Northwest?
We've provided engineering solutions since 1968, maintaining continuous service to Northwest communities for over 55 years.
Can Westech help with regulatory compliance?
Our engineers have extensive experience navigating Oregon DEQ, US Army Corps of Engineers, and other regulatory requirements for infrastructure projects.
Do you work on municipal projects?
We've partnered with cities like Philomath and Wilsonville for over 25 years, handling everything from water systems to public works infrastructure.
How does Westech handle project budgets?
We maintain strict cost controls through lifecycle planning and value engineering while delivering projects within agreed budgets.
What geographic areas do you serve?
We focus on the Pacific Northwest, primarily Oregon and Southwest Washington, with project experience across nine states.
