What WDY does

WDY Inc. is a multi-discipline consulting engineering firm founded in 1985 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon. The firm provides structural and civil engineering services across the Pacific Northwest, with a project portfolio spanning Oregon, Washington, California, Idaho, and Montana. WDY employs 11-50 staff including licensed Professional Engineers (P.E.) and Structural Engineers (S.E.), and operates under a direct-engagement model where principals maintain client contact throughout projects. The company serves a diversified client base of municipal, county, state, and federal government agencies; K-12 school districts and higher education institutions; healthcare providers; commercial developers; and private homeowners.

WDY's core services are organized around two disciplines. Structural engineering covers new construction, remodels, additions, seismic evaluation and rehabilitation under ASCE41 standards, sustainable building design, historic preservation, tenant improvements, and specialty engineering (rigging, shoring, foundation systems, scaffolding, and fire sprinkler bracing). Civil engineering covers site development and land development, including grading, utility design, stormwater management, and permitting for commercial and residential subdivisions. The firm applies industry-standard software for structural analysis and seismic modeling, with documented expertise in LEED-certified sustainable design and historic preservation methodology. Recognitions include the 2022 APWA Public Works Project of the Year and the 2021 DeMuro Award for Excellence in Preservation.

WDY generates revenue on a project-based professional services fee model, with contracts typically structured as one-time engagements rather than recurring subscriptions. Pricing is scope-driven and not publicly disclosed; clients engage WDY directly via outreach, architect/contractor referrals, or public procurement. The firm pursues a relationship-led go-to-market strategy emphasizing principal-level involvement and an extensive portfolio of repeat clients including the City of Portland, ODOT, Oregon State University, Portland State University, New Seasons Markets, Nike Outlets, and Port of Portland. Ownership remains with the founding and management team, with no external private equity or venture capital involvement.

Name

WDY

Legal name

WDY Inc.

Website

https://wdyi.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

WDY Inc. is a Portland-based engineering consulting firm providing structural and civil engineering services since 1985. It serves government, educational, healthcare, and commercial clients across the Pacific Northwest, with specialty expertise in seismic evaluation and historic preservation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Portland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Engineering Consulting Services: WDY generates revenue through providing structural and civil engineering consulting services on a project basis. Services include new construction, remodels, additions, seismic evaluation/rehabilitation, sustainable design, historic preservation, and specialty engineering. Revenue is earned through professional service fees billed per project engagement, typically as one-time project-based contracts rather than recurring subscriptions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

WDY Inc. is a multi-discipline consulting engineering firm that provides structural and civil engineering services on a project-by-project basis. Core offerings include structural engineering for new construction, remodels, additions, seismic evaluation and rehabilitation, historic preservation, sustainable/LEED design, and specialty engineering, alongside civil engineering covering site development and land development for commercial, residential, and municipal projects.

Product overview

WDY is a multi-discipline consulting engineering firm based in Portland, Oregon that provides professional structural and civil engineering services. The company's core offerings include Structural Engineering Services (covering new construction, remodels, additions, seismic evaluation/rehabilitation, sustainable design, residential services, building remodels, tenant improvements, historic preservation, and specialty engineering) and Civil Engineering Services (including site development and land development). WDY serves diverse project categories across civic, commercial, educational, healthcare, mixed-use, residential, retail, seismic, specialty engineering, and worship sectors. The firm has been in operation since 1985 and works directly with owners, architects, contractors, and fabricators throughout Oregon and the Pacific Northwest.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Structural Engineering Services Comprehensive structural engineering consulting services for new construction, remodels, additions, seismic evaluation and rehabilitation, sustainable building design, residential services, building remodels, tenant improvements, historic preservation, and specialty engineering. Serves owners, architects, contractors, and fabricators across civic, commercial, educational, healthcare, and residential sectors.
• Civil Engineering Services Civil engineering services including site development (grading, utility design, stormwater management, parking lot design, site improvements) and land development (land use planning, design, permitting, and construction for residential and commercial subdivisions). Serves commercial, residential, and municipal clients.
• Seismic Evaluation and Rehabilitation Specialized seismic evaluation of existing buildings using ASCE41 standards and computer modeling techniques to predict seismic performance. Includes hazard assessment and design of strengthening upgrades for older structures such as CMU buildings and historic properties. Serves government agencies, school districts, and private owners across the Pacific Northwest.
• Specialty Engineering Services Specialty structural engineering including rigging, shoring, foundation systems, scaffolding, fire sprinkler bracing, fall protection, and structural evaluations of building load capacity, construction load, storm damage, and building damage. Serves contractors, building owners, and insurance/assessment needs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Oregon City Engineering & Operations Center received 2022 APWA Public Works Project of the Year
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Named customers18 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Tipping Structural Engineers: Berkeley-based structural engineering firm with West Coast reach, recognized for seismic and performance-based design. Competes with WDY in seismic evaluation/rehabilitation and innovative structural design for civic and institutional clients.
• PCS Structural Solutions: Seattle-based structural engineering firm with a Portland presence, focused on civic, education, healthcare, and commercial projects across the Pacific Northwest, providing comparable structural consulting services to similar client types as WDY.
• DCI Engineers: DCI is a structural and civil engineering consulting firm with a strong Pacific Northwest presence and national offices, directly competing with WDY on civic, education, healthcare, and commercial building projects in Oregon and Washington.
• Magnusson Klemencic Associates (MKA): Seattle-headquartered structural and civil engineering consultancy with a Portland office, offering services in seismic design, civic, healthcare, and commercial buildings that overlap with WDY's core offerings in the same Pacific Northwest territory.
• Holmes Structures: San Francisco-based structural engineering firm with offices across the West Coast, providing seismic, historic preservation, and new construction services for civic, educational, and commercial clients—directly comparable to WDY's specialty offerings.
• Coughlin Porter Lundeen: Seattle-based structural and civil engineering consulting firm serving the Pacific Northwest public and private markets, including seismic retrofits, civic facilities, schools, and healthcare—directly overlapping WDY's service portfolio and geography.
• KPFF Consulting Engineers: Headquartered in Seattle with a major Portland office, KPFF is a multi-discipline structural and civil engineering consulting firm serving the same Pacific Northwest public-sector, education, healthcare, and commercial markets as WDY. It is the largest and most established direct competitor in WDY's core geography.
• JVA Inc. Boulder-based structural, civil, and environmental engineering consulting firm serving public agencies, schools, and developers with comparable structural/civil service mix to WDY, particularly on K-12, higher education, and municipal projects.

Emerging players

• Catena Consulting Engineers: Pacific Northwest structural engineering firm focused on sustainable and high-performance building design, with a service mix and regional footprint that overlaps WDY's sustainability and LEED expertise on commercial and civic projects.

Broad incumbents

• Mazzetti: National engineering consultancy with healthcare and institutional practice areas providing structural and MEP services; competes with WDY on healthcare and civic projects but operates as a much larger, broader portfolio firm.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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