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 20 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.

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AMANDA WHITEHEAD, PE
Senior Engineer
B.S. Civil Engineering
Washington State University

Amanda brings more than eleven years of civil engineering experience to Knutzen Engineering. She specializes in complete project permitting and advanced engineering calculations required to successfully permit jobs. During her career she has quickly advanced and built a high level of trust with her clients, listening to their needs and helping to formulate solutions that are cost–effective. She understands the public bidding process and walks clients through the challenges of permitting projects seamlessly.

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

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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.

OUR SERVICES

CONTACT

5401 Ridgeline Drive Suite 160,
Kennewick, Washington 99338

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