What Humber Design Group does

Humber Design Group, Inc. (HDG) is a privately held civil engineering consultancy founded in 2014 and headquartered at 110 SE Main Street, Suite 200, in Portland, Oregon's Central Eastside Industrial District. The firm specializes in Urban Civil Engineering — civil design work performed within existing built environments and highly urbanized settings — and has completed more than 510 civil engineering projects and processed over 300 public works permits with the City of Portland, with 50+ permits currently in active process. Its service portfolio spans standard civil engineering (plans, specifications, due diligence, conceptual design, feasibility analysis, land use and master planning, agency coordination, permitting, cost estimates, construction support), public works permitting across multiple jurisdictions, redevelopment and adaptive re-use, affordable housing with HUD compliance, large campus development, street and transportation design, utility infrastructure (water, sewer, stormwater), and green infrastructure/sustainability services.

The firm serves a diversified client base across government/municipal agencies, healthcare systems, higher education and K-12 institutions, affordable housing developers, senior living communities, commercial developers, hospitality projects, historic preservation efforts, and wineries/breweries. Notable clients include the City of Portland Parks and Recreation, Portland Fire & Rescue, Portland Public Schools, Legacy Health, Providence Health & Services, Bridge Housing, Central City Concern, Rose Villa, Willamette View, Hyatt Centric, and Moxy. Geographic reach covers 60+ cities and 26 counties across Oregon and Southwest Washington.

HDG operates as a project-based professional services firm on a quote-driven, B2B enterprise field sales model, with no standardized pricing or rate cards publicly disclosed. The company employs 13 team members, generates revenue entirely through professional services fees, and has no disclosed external funding, parent company, M&A activity, or partnerships. Distribution is direct client engagement across the Pacific Northwest, supported by a project-portfolio website and organic LinkedIn/Facebook presence. The firm holds Sustainability at Work Silver Certification from the City of Portland, the City of Portland Green Street Steward designation, and a 2019 '100 Best Green Workplaces in Oregon' recognition from Oregon Business Magazine.

Name

Humber Design Group

Legal name

Humber Design Group, Inc.

Website

https://hdgpdx.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Humber Design Group is a Portland, Oregon-based civil engineering firm founded in 2014, specializing in urban civil engineering and public works permitting. It serves government, healthcare, education, affordable housing, senior living, commercial, and hospitality clients across the Pacific Northwest.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Civil Engineering Services

NAICS

Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Design-Build & Renovation-Integrated Builders (IMAFABAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Design-Build / EPC General Contracting (IMAFAAAD)

Keywords

• Civil engineering services
• Urban infrastructure design
• Public works permitting
• Stormwater management
• Site development

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, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Civil Engineering Consulting Services: Professional services revenue generated from providing civil engineering design and permitting services to government, commercial, and institutional clients. Services include civil engineering plans, specifications, due diligence, conceptual design, feasibility analysis, land use planning, agency coordination, and construction support.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Humber Design Group is a civil engineering consultancy providing site development, utility design, grading, erosion control, stormwater management, and public works permitting services. The firm specializes in urban civil engineering, working within existing built environments across the Pacific Northwest, serving government agencies, private developers, healthcare systems, educational institutions, and non-profit organizations. Services span from concept and due diligence through permitting, construction support, and project closeout.

Product overview

Humber Design Group (HDG) is a civil engineering firm offering a comprehensive suite of services centered on Urban Civil Engineering. Their core offerings include civil engineering plans and specifications, public works permitting services, redevelopment and adaptive re-use expertise, and specialized services for affordable housing (HUD), large campus developments, and early project risk assessment. The firm operates across multiple sectors including residential, commercial, transportation, education, healthcare, hospitality, and government/civic projects throughout the Pacific Northwest. HDG's services span street and transportation design, utility infrastructure design (water, sewer, stormwater), green infrastructure, and sustainability certifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Civil Engineering Services Full-service civil engineering including plans, specifications, due diligence, conceptual design, feasibility analysis, civil land use and master planning, AHJ/agency coordination, permitting, demolition plans, frontage improvements, cost estimates, and construction support. Served to government, commercial, and institutional clients.
• Urban Civil Engineering Specialized civil engineering for urban environments, working within existing structures and infrastructure in highly urbanized settings. Includes expertise in Portland public works permitting and creative design solutions for placing new infrastructure within existing contexts.
• Redevelopment, Renovation, and Adaptive Re-Use Services Civil engineering for redevelopment projects including downtown urban core redevelopment, small infill, suburban and large campus redevelopment, demolition and rebuilding, historic renovation, and repurposing existing structures.
• Public Works Permitting Services Expertise in public works permitting processes for the City of Portland and numerous other jurisdictions in Oregon and SW Washington, including compliance, agency coordination, and streamlining approval processes. Currently processing more than 50 public works permits with the City of Portland.
• Affordable Housing and HUD Services Civil engineering design services for affordable housing developments with complete HUD requirements navigation, including stormwater design criteria and NOAA reviewer collaboration. Completed all HUD requirements for 30+ affordable housing developments.
• Campus Development Services Civil engineering for large, complex campus developments including feasibility studies, conceptual design, site design, grading and drainage, erosion control, utility layout, stormwater management, streetscapes, and construction specifications.
• Early Project Risk Assessment Collaborative early insights into civil-related requirements, due diligence, upfront research to identify potential site challenges and constraints at project onset, informing owners about potential civil scope items impacting cost and schedule.
• Street and Transportation Design Access roads and street design, sight distance certifications, paving and pavement rehabilitation, parking and transit stations/stops, Local Improvement Districts design, pedestrian connectivity, bikeways and multimodal pathways and trails.
• Utility Infrastructure Design Water system design, sanitary and storm sewer conveyance design and analysis, stormwater management, downstream analysis, site drainage and runoff, grading, erosion control, OR DEQ NPDES and WA DOE SWPPP erosion control plans, septic system design, and utility coordination.
• Green Infrastructure and Sustainability Services Green streets, green/sustainable design, and certifications including stormwater management, sustainable practices, and environmental compliance services.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 510 civil engineering projects completed
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Stantec: Global engineering, architecture, and consulting firm with significant Pacific Northwest operations. Competes with HDG on larger infrastructure, land development, and institutional projects in the region though as part of a much broader national/international portfolio.
• KPFF Consulting Engineers: Large Pacific Northwest-headquartered (Seattle) civil and structural engineering consulting firm with deep urban infrastructure practice. KPFF is a much larger incumbent operating in overlapping Pacific Northwest markets with comparable civil engineering services, though at significantly greater scale and broader geographic footprint.
• HDR Inc. Global engineering and design consultancy with substantial Pacific Northwest presence across transportation, water, and buildings practices. Overlaps on urban infrastructure and institutional client work; serves as a much larger incumbent competitor on larger-scale engagements.
• David Evans and Associates (DEA): Large Pacific Northwest-origin civil engineering and planning consulting firm operating nationally. Overlaps with HDG on transportation, water resources, and urban development civil engineering work in Oregon and Washington, though at substantially larger scale and broader service portfolio.

Direct peers

• Harper Houf Peterson Righellis (HHPR): Portland-based civil and structural engineering consulting firm with a strong urban development and public-sector practice in the Pacific Northwest. Directly comparable to HDG in scale, geography, and service mix on municipal and private development projects.
• Mackenzie: Portland-based multi-discipline design firm offering civil engineering, architecture, and interior design. Overlaps with HDG on commercial, healthcare, and education site development and infrastructure design work in the Portland metro.
• Otak: Portland/Vancouver-based civil engineering, architecture, and planning firm with strong urban-infrastructure and public-sector practice. Otak is one of HDG's most direct local competitors, serving the same Pacific Northwest jurisdiction mix with comparable site development, stormwater, and public works permitting services.
• AKS Engineering & Forestry: Oregon-based (Tualatin) civil engineering, surveying, and forestry consulting firm serving municipal, residential, and commercial developers across the Pacific Northwest. Comparable mid-size regional competitor with overlapping public works permitting and site development services.
• Parametrix: Pacific Northwest-based engineering, planning, and environmental sciences consultancy with strong public-sector practice. Parametrix serves similar municipal, transportation, and development clients across Oregon and Washington as HDG, with closely overlapping service lines.

Emerging players

• GreenWorks Land Architecture & Planning: Portland-based landscape architecture and planning firm. Adjacent rather than direct competitor — GreenWorks leads landscape architecture on many of the same urban infill, parks, and public-realm projects where HDG delivers civil engineering, making them a frequent teaming partner as well as partial substitute.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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