OUR STORY
HOW IT BEGAN
Knutzen Engineering is one of the Tri-Cities newest and most innovative civil engineering design firms. Conveniently located within the bustling Southridge area of Kennewick, WA, the firm was founded in 2015 by its president Paul Knutzen. Paul founded the firm in response to providing the BEST service and thoughtful designs with the end user in mind. We work hand in hand with all our clients to see their projects from conception to completion.
Knutzen is a native of the Tri-Cities since 1977, and very active within the community. He is the recipient of the 2014 Tri-Cities Engineer of the Year award and the 2012 Young Professional of the Year Award.
Paul currently serves as Director for the local Home Builder’s Association, previous Director for the local American Society of Civil Engineers Section, and is also active in numerous charitable organizations such as the Kennewick Citizen’s Bond and Levy Committee directly supporting the Kennewick School District.
Being familiar with the unique permitting processes for this area gives his Clients an advantage to successfully permitting their projects.
OUR STAFF
PAUL KNUTZEN, PE, LEED AP BD+C
President / Principal-In-Charge
B.S. Civil Engineering
University of Southern California – Los Angeles, CA
Paul has more than 15 years of civil engineering experience and 5 years of actual construction experience, with a proven track record of successful project management. Paul has lead teams of various disciplines of engineers, technical staff, and sub-consultants. Paul has worked on educational, commercial, industrial, and residential projects focused within a 90-mile radius of the Tri-Cities. Prior to starting the firm in 2015, he worked as a civil group manager for another local A-E firm for 6 years and in California for 6 years prior to that.
NATHAN MACHIELA, PE
Project Engineer
B.S. Civil Engineering
Washington State University – Pullman, WA
Nathan brings 20 years of civil engineering and land development experience to Knutzen Engineering. He has managed land development projects totaling 3,500 residential lots, numerous commercial projects, industrial, and public clients. His residential background he has worked through all phases of the residential development, starting at purchase, through entitlement, design, and construction.
ERIC ANDERSON, PE, SE
Senior Structural Engineer
B.S. Civil Engineering
Washington State University – Pullman, WA
Eric has more than 20 years of experience in structural engineering. He has diverse experience across all types of projects, both large and small, including office buildings, government facilities, mixed-use retail developments, healthcare, residential, and heavy industrial.
Eric works in close collaboration with the entire design team, including architectural and MEP, to develop integrated ideas and advance each project in pursuit of design excellence. He maintains this focus through the entire structural design process, from the development of the structural concept and selection of building systems, through final construction documentation and administration.
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
LET'S BREAK GROUND
We want to help you get the ball rolling on your project. Contact us today to get started!
A LITTLE ABOUT US
Knutzen Engineering was founded in 2015 by its president Paul Knutzen. Paul founded the firm in response to providing the BEST service and thoughtful designs with the end user in mind.
OUR PROMISE
At Knutzen, we always ensure your project is handled professionally.
CONTACT
5401 Ridgeline Drive Suite 160,
Kennewick, Washington 99338
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