KPFF Portland

Congratulations to Daan Dommels on becoming Managing Principal of Portland Civil! Daan will oversee our civil, survey, and environmental groups in Portland and Eugene as we continue delivering projects that serve our communities.

Congratulations to the Klamath River Renewal Project team on receiving ACEC's Grand Conceptor Award! As the largest dam removal and river restoration effort in U.S. history, the project is already reshaping the Klamath River and reconnecting hundreds of miles of habitat. KPFF continues to provide dam monitoring services associated with the project and partnered with GreenWorks, PC on restoration efforts following significant changes in water levels. It will be interesting to follow the river's recovery, ecosystem response, and new recreation opportunities in the years ahead.

Learn more about this project: https://engineeringinc.acec.org/blog/klamath-river-restoration-wins-top-national-engineering-award/

Klamath River Restoration Wins Top National Engineering Award | Engineering Inc ACEC’s Prestigious Grand Conceptor Award Recognizes World’s Largest Dam Removal and River Restoration Effort The American Council of Engineering Companies

Big news for the Boeckman Road Corridor project! 🎉

Recently recognized with an APWA Award, this progressive design-build project brought together a new bridge, roadway improvements, bank stabilization, sidewalks, and streetscape enhancements, all completed at a swift pace.

Congratulations to the entire team that helped bring this project to life, including the City of Wilsonville, Sundt Construction, Tapani Inc., and KPFF.

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A special day for the Lake Oswego Middle School project. Alexi led the civil engineering efforts and celebrated the ribbon cutting alongside family who will one day walk these halls themselves. Full circle moments like this are what make the work so rewarding. ✨

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Some teams bond in conference rooms. The Eugene crew chose Spencer Butte and pub trivia instead. Not a bad way to spend the day. ⛰️🐾

KPFF PORTLAND IS HIRING! We’re looking for talented professionals to join our growing team across multiple disciplines.

- Transportation Engineer (6–12 years experience)
Contribute to transportation and infrastructure projects focused on mobility, connectivity, and community impact.

- Civil Engineer (7–10 years experience)
Support site development and infrastructure projects while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative engineering solutions.

- AEC Marketing Coordinator, Proposals + Content
Support proposal development, content creation, and strategic marketing efforts across the AEC industry.

Join our team and help shape impactful projects throughout our communities.

Click the link for more details and application information! https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/KPFFConsultingEngineers

Rolling into KPFF Bike Month in full gear 🚲

Stay tuned for this month’s bike ride adventures!

Beaverton High School from the jobsite sky view. Watching the project take shape one phase at a time 🚧

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Cheers to 28 years!

Today we celebrate the retirement of our Managing Principal, Matt Dolan, PE, after 28 years with KPFF and 13 years leading our Portland, Eugene, and Washington DC Civil and Survey offices.

A leader who never took himself too seriously but always took the work and the people to heart. From mining engineer to leading projects around the world, Matt’s impact reaches far beyond KPFF. From hospitals across Oregon to U.S. embassies in more than 80 countries, his work speaks for itself. When he stepped into leadership in 2013, our Oregon civil team was 50 strong. Today it has grown to more than 100.

Matt led with empathy, showed up for his team, and reminded us there is always a solution. “I think I found my home.” And he helped create that same feeling for so many others. Grateful for the leadership, the relationships, and the legacy you leave behind.

He’s passed the baton, and next week the Oregon and DC Civil and Survey offices will be in the capable hands of Principal Daan Dommels.

Enjoy retirement, Matt!