Jun 03, 2026

PLS Engineering

Knott

PLS Engineering recently hired Kenny Knott as crew chief. He brings 10 years of experience in land surveying. Knott began his career as a crew member supporting his survey team. Knott has focused on forestry and boundary development and commercial timberland districts, topographical surveys, construction staking and residential staking projects.

CAST architecture

Kelly

CAST architecture has hired architect Meredith Kelly, who focuses on early learning and single-family residential. Her experience spans recreational, institutional, commercial, and residential projects combining sustainability with modern, approachable design. Kelly attended the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign for her undergraduate degree in architectural studies, and earned her Master's of Architecture from the University of Washington. She is a licensed architect in Washington.

KMB architects

Eugenio

Vargas

KMB architects has two new hires: Natalie Vargas as an interior design associate, and Tyler Eugenio joining the architectural team.

Vargas recently graduated from Seattle Pacific University with a degree in interior design and is currently working with DCYF on the Echo Glen Children's Center Upper Campus visitors center predesign in Snoqualmie. She also serves as communications chair for the Pacific Northwest chapter of the Retail Design Institute.

Eugenio is a recent graduate from Washington State University with a degree in architectural design. Eugenio will support KMB's work with King County on regional animal shelter renovations in Kent.

May 29, 2026

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) announced the recipients of the SEL Scholarship Program for the 2026–27 academic year. This year, SEL awarded 15 scholarships — 13 valued at $5,000 and two at $2,500 — to outstanding students pursuing degrees in engineering and applied technology.

In addition to financial support, the SEL Scholarship Program reflects the long-standing commitment of SEL to education, innovation and empowering the next generation of engineers and technologists. By investing in students who demonstrate both technical promise and strong character, SEL aims to support future leaders who will help make electric power safer, more reliable and more economical.

Meet the scholars:

Bhavana Shree Pothuri, electrical engineering, Texas A&M University

Laura Harris, computer engineering, University of Idaho

Miram Elag, electrical engineering, Purdue University

Mason Heiner, electrical engineering, University of Idaho

Andrew Hunt, electrical engineering, Washington State University

Roslynn Movius, electrical engineering technology, Lewis-Clark State College

William Ingels, computer engineering, Michigan Technological University

Silas Smith, computer engineering, Colorado School of Mines

Jared McCrory, engineering, Whitworth University

Charles Liu, computer science, Washington State University

Chiagoziem Nzewi, electrical engineering, Drexel University

Mame Diop, electrical engineering, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Scott Sagen, electrical engineering, Boise State University

Kolby Uhlenkott, electrical engineering, Montana Technological University

Micah Spencer, robotics and communications systems engineering technology, Idaho State University

SEL invents, designs and builds digital products and systems that protect power grids around the world. This technology prevents blackouts and enables customers to improve power system reliability, safety and cost. SEL, a 100% employee-owned company that is headquartered in Pullman, has manufactured products in the United States since 1984 and now serves customers in 174 countries. SEL provides unmatched technical support, customer service and a 10-year worldwide warranty.

May 27, 2026

Fora Landscape Architects

Shoji-Jeevanjee

Gastmans

Lewis

Hermsen

Jones

Chan

At Fora Landscape Architects, Abby Jones and KC Hermsen have been promoted to senior associate. Isa Lewis has been promoted to designer II. New team members include Alderik Gastmans, Sonia Shoji-Jeevanjee, and Nancy Chan.

Jones' promotion reflects her success managing large and complex projects in the K-12 education and mixed-use realms. Recent notable work includes Illahee Middle School, Crescent Harbor Elementary School and the Everett Riverfront Development.

Hermsen began at Fora with a strong background in mixed-use and transit-oriented design projects as well as campus planning and high-rise tower projects. At Fora, Hermsen continues this work delivering projects such as Amazon AUS20, 11040 Main and Lake Stevens Elementary School #8.

Lewis' promotion recognizes success with complex community-oriented design projects, including award-winning projects like the Snoqualmie Tribe Harvest Kitchen, College Place Campus and Evergreen Transition Sensory Garden. Lewis has also lead the development of Fora's internal carbon calculator and established goals for the firm's climate action work.

Gastmans joins Fora with 25 years of experience in the landscape industry, from landscape construction to design/build to irrigation auditing. He has successfully guided design and construction processes for large public athletic field complex projects, parks, and a range of educational K-12 school campus projects.

Shoji-Jeevanjee brings wide-ranging experience in mixed-use residential, parks and school design across Southern California. She has expertise in visual communication and hand graphics, creative design thinking, thoughtful team coordination, project management and client communication skills.

Chan brings a background in journalism and graphic design to the landscape architecture field, using those skills to weave storytelling and visual communication through her work. She has over 12 years of experience in a diverse range of urban projects including mixed-use communities, multi-family residential, open space/transit projects and commercial office developments.

DLR Group

Binder

St. Cyr

DLR Group announced the promotions of Adam St. Cyr and Bob Binder to corporate leadership roles. With more than 25 years of architectural and strategic leadership experience, St. Cyr is now a managing principal. He is credited with growing the Texas region from two offices, 72 employees, and $17.5 million in revenue in 2022 to four offices, 134 employees, and $67.6 million in revenue. He works with the K-12 Education studio and DLR Group's project management systems, leadership development and cross-office collaboration.

With over 30 years of leadership at DLR Group, Binder has been promoted to senior principal. His key achievements include expanding the K-12 education sector in Colorado, being appointed Southwest region higher education leader in 2015, and driving 73% growth in gross revenue across the firm's Colorado Springs, Denver, Las Vegas, Phoenix, and Tucson offices in just three years. DLR Group's Seattle office opened in 1986.

May 20, 2026

Cameron MacAllister Group

Ferriss

Davis

Bergeron

Dennis-van Dijl

Frantz

Wilson

Gilday

Cameron MacAllister Group (CMG), a California-based consulting and marketing firm serving A/E/C clients throughout the country, has added seven principals to its ownership team: Kate Frantz and Saskia Dennis-van Dijl who are based in the Pacific Northwest, and Tiffany Bergeron, Clark Davis, Lori Ferriss, Larisa Forester Gilday, and Scott Wilson who serve clients nationwide including the Seattle area.

CMG was founded 40 years ago by Mark Cameron and has now grown to a team of 20. Cameron is stepping down from formal ownership and will remain active as a consultant.

Parametrix

Arizmendiz

Randy Arizmendiz has joined Parametrix as a senior principal engineer. He brings 20 years of experience planning, designing, and delivering advanced wastewater treatment systems for municipal and industrial clients throughout the West Coast.

Arizmendiz comes to Parametrix from Revida Water, where he served as vice president of engineering and construction. His experience includes large-scale organics-to-energy facilities, anaerobic digestion and renewable natural gas systems, advanced wastewater treatment, industrial water reuse, and integrated energy recovery infrastructure.

At Parametrix, he joins the firm's water division, which provides electrical and supervisory control and data acquisition, flood control, stormwater, wastewater, and drinking water services to cities, counties, water districts and others throughout the Northwest.