KPFF Portland

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!

Happy Earth Day! 🌎

At KPFF, Earth Day is kind of an everyday thing. The work goes beyond design, it’s about protecting the places we call home. Stormwater isn’t just something we move, it’s something we manage with intention, helping keep our communities resilient and our waterways cleaner. A lot of it happens behind the scenes, but it all adds up to making a lasting impact. 🌱

Last month, OHSU’s Vista Pavilion deputed at its open house. Eight years in the making, this new state-of-the-art facility will begin welcoming patients this spring, marking a major step forward and cancer care and patient experience.

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A different kind of coastal escape 🌲🌊

Old-growth forest and ocean views make Two Capes Lookout a prime getaway destination.

This glamping site features heated geodesic domes, offering a unique way to experience the outdoors with the comfort of modern amenities.

Erosion control and site protection were at the core of our civil work, supporting the placement of 9 new geodesic domes, 6 glamping tent sites, a caretaker unit, and 4 cabins.

KPFF supported site upgrades including utilities, access, and erosion control, working collaboratively to develop effective, sustainable solutions that protect the landscape. This project is a reminder that successful design is rooted in flexibility, communication, and forward-thinking solutions.

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Designing with nature in mind. The new Sunrise Water Authority’s Administrative & Field Operations Facility is shaped by sustainable design solutions that work with the natural environment.

KPFF’s civil engineers navigated wetlands and steep slopes to:
🌱 minimize soil disturbance
🌻 protect the natural environment
💧 develop sustainable stormwater solutions

The result? Vegetated basins, channels, and swales that naturally guide stormwater across the landscape, reflecting Sunrise’s mission of adaption and operational excellence.

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Safety, reimagined.

The new Redmond Public Safety Building reflects a shift in how civic spaces serve communities, through modern, trauma-informed design that prioritizes both people and purpose.

Built to support a growing population, the facility expands administrative capacity while enhancing secure, functional spaces, inside and out.

Designer: FFA inc. / interior design studio
Contractor: Pence Contractors
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