GeoEngineers

What GeoEngineers does

GeoEngineers is an employee-owned engineering and earth science consulting firm founded in 1981 (approximately 45 years old) and headquartered in the Pacific Northwest, with offices across 12 U.S. states. The firm delivers geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting and remediation, geo-structural and construction design, marine and coastal engineering, trenchless pipeline design, fish passage restoration, and special inspection and materials testing services. Its customer base spans state departments of transportation (WSDOT, Idaho Transportation Department, LaDOTD), port authorities (South Carolina Ports Authority), energy companies (bp, Puget Sound Energy), educational institutions (Gonzaga University, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation), healthcare providers (Overlake Medical Center), and real estate developers (Hudson Pacific Properties, P&GE LLC).

The technical core combines geological, hydrogeological, and geotechnical expertise with proprietary field methods such as Deep Dynamic Compaction for landfill material, Compression Ring Shoring for cylindrical excavations, and 3D Finite Element Modeling for soil-structure interaction. Services are organized into practice areas (Development, Energy & Industry, Marine and Coastal, Natural Resources & Environment, Pipelines, Transportation) and expertise domains (Earth Sciences, Engineering, Technical Support), with frontier specialties including Performance-Based Design, Dam Engineering, Managed Aquifer Recharge, Fish Passage, and Emerging Contaminants. Internal technical support covers CAD/BIM, GIS, A2LA-accredited laboratory testing, and software engineering.

The business model is professional-services consulting with no publicly disclosed pricing. Revenue is generated through project-based engagements bid via RFP for public-sector work and via direct negotiation for private clients; long-term relationships and architect/general-contractor referrals are the primary go-to-market channels. Work is performed by 400+ technical experts across the firm, supported by accredited in-house laboratories (Spokane, Baton Rouge) and a vertically integrated field-to-design workflow. The firm has no parent company, has not raised institutional capital, and is consistently ranked in ENR Top 200 US Design Firms and NASTT Top Trenchless Engineering Firms (ranked #31 in 2025, up from #38 in 2024, the 18th consecutive year on the list).

Name

GeoEngineers

Legal name

GeoEngineers Inc.

Website

https://geoengineers.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

GeoEngineers is an employee-owned engineering and earth science consulting firm providing geotechnical, environmental, marine, trenchless pipeline, and fish passage design services to government agencies, developers, energy companies, and institutions across 12 U.S. states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Geotechnical and Environmental Engineering Consulting

NAICS

Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413), Environmental Consulting Services (54162)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711), Oil & Gas Field Services, Nec (1389)

akta.pro primary industry

Geotechnical & Subsurface Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Subsea & Nearshore Civil Works (Trenching, Rock Placement, Mattressing) (IMAFAJAI), Mineral Exploration & Geoscience Services (Geology, Geophysics, Geochemistry, Resource Modeling) (IMAKAKAA)

Keywords

• Geotechnical engineering services
• Environmental consulting services
• Earth science consulting
• Trenchless pipeline design
• Coastal restoration engineering

Headquarters

HQ city

Redmond

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Geotechnical Engineering Consulting: Core consulting services including site investigation, foundation design, shoring systems, and geotechnical analysis for construction projects.
2. Environmental Consulting and Remediation: Environmental assessment, cleanup, remediation design, and regulatory compliance services for contaminated sites including brownfield redevelopment.
3. Construction Testing and Inspection Services: Special inspection and materials testing during construction to ensure compliance with building plans, specifications, and design recommendations.
4. Marine and Coastal Engineering: Specialized engineering services for marine infrastructure, coastal restoration, and waterfront facilities.
5. Pipeline Services: Trenchless pipeline design and installation services including HDD, Direct Pipe, and microtunneling for pipeline crossings.
6. Fish Passage Design: Specialized design services for fish passage improvements including culvert replacements and habitat restoration.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

GeoEngineers is an earth science and technology firm that provides engineering and environmental consulting services, including geotechnical engineering, earth science, natural resources, and environmental support for infrastructure, development, and resource projects. The firm serves government agencies, real estate developers, healthcare and educational institutions, port authorities, energy companies, and water/wastewater clients across the Pacific Northwest and broader Western United States, with offices in Louisiana, California, Oregon, Washington, Texas, Idaho, and Hawaii. Core offerings include trenchless pipeline design, fish passage and dam engineering, coastal restoration, geotechnical inspection and testing, and landfill closure and environmental remediation.

Product overview

GeoEngineers is an employee-owned engineering and earth science consulting firm offering a broad portfolio of professional services organized into practice areas (Development, Energy & Industry, Marine and Coastal, Natural Resources & Environment, Pipelines, and Transportation), expertise domains (Earth Sciences, Engineering, and Technical Support), and frontier specialties (Construction Design, Performance-Based Design, Dam Engineering, MAR Solutions, Fish Passage, and Emerging Contaminants). The core offerings center on geotechnical and geo-structural engineering consulting, environmental science and remediation, trenchless pipeline design (HDD, Direct Pipe, microtunneling), and coastal/fish passage restoration, supplemented by technical support services (CAD/BIM, GIS, laboratory testing, site investigation, technology and software engineering). Projects span landmark building developments, transportation infrastructure, pipeline systems, waterfront/marine facilities, and environmental cleanup sites.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Engineering Consulting Services Core engineering and earth science consulting services delivered to government agencies, real estate developers, healthcare and educational institutions, port authorities, energy companies, and water/wastewater clients across the Pacific Northwest and Western U.S.
• Trenchless Pipeline Design Services Specialized trenchless pipeline design services for water, wastewater, and energy clients, providing minimally invasive rehabilitation and new installation alternatives to open-cut methods.
• Fish Passage Design Services Engineering services for fish passage and stream crossing design on water, transportation, and habitat restoration projects, addressing regulatory and ecological requirements.
• Dam Engineering Services Geotechnical and civil engineering services for dams and reservoirs, including evaluation, design, and rehabilitation for water resource and energy clients.
• Coastal Restoration Services Engineering and earth science services for coastal restoration projects, supporting habitat recovery, shoreline stabilization, and resilience for public agencies and ports.
• Geotechnical Inspection and Testing Services Field and laboratory geotechnical inspection, testing, and construction observation services supporting infrastructure, development, and environmental projects.
• Landfill Closure and Environmental Remediation Services Engineering, design, and oversight services for landfill closure and environmental remediation projects for municipalities, developers, and industrial clients.
• Contaminated Media Management Services Planning, characterization, and management services for contaminated media, supporting cleanup, redevelopment, and regulatory compliance for public and private clients.
• Technical Support Services Supplemental technical support services, including construction observation, field testing, and special inspections that accompany the firm's engineering and environmental projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• LEED-NC Platinum certification achieved for Gates Foundation Headquarters (largest nonprofit LEED Platinum building in world)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CB Two ArchitectscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2017CB Two Architects was project lead for the Gerry Frank Amphitheater project at Salem's Riverfront Park. GeoEngineers provided geotechnical services as sub-consultant, including contaminated media management and foundation design for the $4 million venue.
• Gilchrist and Stantec Design-Build TeamcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2015GeoEngineers served as geotechnical services sub-consultant to the Gilchrist- and Stantec-led design-build team for the Loyola Drive/I-10 Interchange project for Louisiana DOTD, providing airport access improvements.
• P&GE LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009P&GE LLC, private investors who purchased the Go East Landfill property in Southeast Everett, Washington, engaged GeoEngineers for geotechnical and environmental services as part of a brownfield redevelopment project. GeoEngineers helped design the landfill cover system and navigated the MTCA cleanup process, enabling transformation into Alpine Estates subdivision.
• PACE EngineeringcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009PACE Engineering served as engineer of record for the Go East Landfill closure project. GeoEngineers contributed geotechnical and environmental services as a member of the PACE-led project team.
• ALSC ArchitectsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2005ALSC Architects led the Gonzaga University Kennedy Apartments project with GeoEngineers providing geotechnical engineering and special inspection services. Collaboration on design and construction for student housing complex.
• Walker ConstructionminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2005Walker Construction served as general contractor for the Gonzaga University Kennedy Apartments reconstruction project. GeoEngineers provided inspection and testing services during construction.
• Hudson Pacific PropertiesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2005Hudson Pacific Properties developed the 450 Alaskan Way South Mixed-Use Highrise in Seattle's Pioneer Square. GeoEngineers provided environmental services for the eight-story Class A office development.
• Metro Parks TacomaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for community hackathon events including the largest hackathon in South Sound, bringing together technology and engineering professionals for innovation challenges.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

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Direct peers

• Kleinfelder: Privately held US engineering, environmental, and construction-services firm delivering geotechnical, environmental, and inspection/testing services to public and private clients. Closest scale and service-mix analog to GeoEngineers, with comparable Pacific and Gulf Coast presence.
• Brown and Caldwell: Employee-owned environmental engineering and consulting firm focused on water, environment, and infrastructure. Comparable in ownership structure (ESOP) and in the environmental remediation and compliance services that complement GeoEngineers' portfolio.
• Haley & Aldrich: Employee-owned geotechnical and environmental engineering consultancy serving real estate, energy, and infrastructure clients. Highly comparable business model (employee-owned, multidisciplinary geotechnical/environmental), making it the most direct private-market peer to GeoEngineers.
• Shannon & Wilson: Geotechnical and environmental engineering consulting firm headquartered in Seattle, with comparable size and similar Pacific Northwest heritage. Directly competes in transportation, waterfront, and environmental remediation work.

Broad incumbents

• Arcadis: Global design and consultancy with a strong environmental and water-resources practice in the US. Overlaps with GeoEngineers on remediation, coastal restoration, and environmental compliance work but at significantly greater scale.
• GHD: Global engineering, environmental, and architecture consultancy with growing US presence. Competes in water, environmental, and infrastructure markets that overlap with GeoEngineers' practice areas, though at a larger scale and broader scope.
• AECOM: Global infrastructure consulting firm with a major US environment and geotechnical practice. Competes for federal, state, and private-sector infrastructure engagements as part of a much broader services portfolio.
• Tetra Tech: Global consulting and engineering firm with deep environmental, water, and geotechnical practices. Much larger and more diversified, but overlaps on environmental consulting, remediation, and federal/state infrastructure work that GeoEngineers pursues.
• WSP: One of the world's largest engineering consultancies with significant US geotechnical and environmental capabilities (post-Golder integration). Competes on large transportation, port, and infrastructure programs but at much greater scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses2 records

Competitive moat5 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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