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Category Archives: Westlake Staff

Connecting With Future AEC Professionals

Westlake recently had the opportunity to host thirty students from Portland Community College’s Civil & Construction Engineering Technology program at our Tigard, Oregon offices. Our team came away energized and excited by students’ insightful questions and enthusiasm about the career path they’d chosen. First year students attended overview sessions about Land Use Planning, Civil Engineering, ... Continue Reading

The Critical Role of Survey Datums in Geotechnical Engineering

In August, Sam Hargrave, PLS and Maggie Thornton, CPSM visited GRI, a full-service geotechnical, geologic, and pavement engineering solutions company located in Tigard, where Sam presented a Lunch & Learn program to their team. Westlake often works alongside GRI on projects like the Oregon Zoo Bond Improvements, the Rose Quarter Improvement Project, and the Willamette ... Continue Reading

Professional Development Lunch & Learns: A Mid-Year Reflection

As we reach the midpoint of the year, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the incredible Lunch and Learn sessions we’ve hosted so far. These monthly gatherings have become a fundamental part of our Westlake culture, bringing together collaboration and community over a shared lunch. Each session has featured insights from both industry leaders ... Continue Reading

Celebrating a Year of Achievements and Community

It was a lot of fun looking back at all we accomplished last year.  We donated to important causes, we celebrated professional development milestones, we said goodbye to colleagues, and we welcomed new ones. Our core values of teamwork, a passion for excellence, technological innovations, and life-work balance were on display throughout the year.  Westlake ... Continue Reading

Erosion Control Impacts Our Community

This week, I had the opportunity to visit several construction sites where WCI is providing erosion control monitoring services. As part of the Marketing team, I’m always encouraged to visit project sites to capture photos, share exciting updates, and highlight the amazing companies we collaborate with. However, yesterday’s visit was all about gaining a deeper ... Continue Reading

Inspiring The Next Generation – Summer Internship Program 2024

Westlake Consultants is committed to nurturing the next generation of engineers, surveyors, and industry professionals through our annual summer internship program. Each year, we welcome a group of talented students who bring fresh perspectives and energy to our firm. This summer, Westlake was thrilled to offer four college internships in our Engineering, 3D/Industrial Measurement, and ... Continue Reading