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As GRI expands its reach throughout the Pacific Northwest, we’re excited to introduce the leaders helping us establish roots in new communities. Today we’re spotlighting Nick Hatch, PE, who is heading up GRI’s newest location in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Nick brings a thoughtful, hands-on approach to geotechnical engineering and a strong commitment to building lasting […]

Seismic-Savvy Infrastructure: The Story Behind Wilsonville’s Raw Water Facilities Project The Raw Water Facilities Project (RWF_1.0) is the critical first link in the Willamette Water Supply Program (WWSP), a regional partnership providing safe, reliable drinking water for growing communities in Washington County, Oregon. Located at the Willamette River Water Treatment Plant in Wilsonville, RWF_1.0 upgrades […]

GRI was honored to nominate Michelle Dodgson for the DJC Oregon Women of Vision award. For nearly four decades, Michelle has been a steady force at GRI—one whose impact transcends titles and job descriptions. Over her 39 years with the firm, she has not only helped shape departments and operations but also served as an […]

As GRI continues to grow—both in staffing numbers and in office locations—we’re taking the time to highlight our different branch and satellite locations across the Pacific Northwest. Today we’re featuring our Corvallis, Oregon, satellite founder and firm Associate Jon Huffman, PE, GE, PhD. Jon brings his love of the geotechnical engineering craft and commitment to […]

  At GRI, we provide a full range of geotechnical, pavement, and geologic services tailored to support resilient, cost-effective, and constructible project outcomes. With more than 8,000 projects delivered across the Pacific Northwest and beyond, our work is grounded in practical experience and technical rigor. Our work supports infrastructure that performs reliably—whether it’s a transportation […]

For over four decades, GRI has proudly partnered with the Port of Portland, providing geotechnical and pavement engineering services at Portland International Airport and the surrounding port facilities. Our long-standing relationship is built on a foundation of trust, reliability, and a shared commitment to excellence. Throughout these years, we have delivered tailored solutions that address […]

In November 2023, GRI sadly lost one of GRI’s founders and company leaders, H. Stanley Kelsay. Stan left his legacy at GRI as the fiduciary leader helping to keep the company’s finances on track and flourishing. Through his guidance, GRI has grown since its founding days in 1984 to become one of the most successful [...]
In the summer of 2023, the City of Beaverton completed two major water infrastructure projects, increasing the reliability for the growing community demand. GRI played a role in helping bring one of the water infrastructure projects to life, Cooper Mountain Reservoir #2. GRI completed a geotechnical investigation that included geologic information review and site reconnaissance, [...]
GRI is excited to be a part of the project team for the Port of Portland’s Parking Addition and Consolidated Rental Car (PACR) Facility, which was awarded the ACEC Project of the Year! Congratulations to the Port of Portland, KPFF Consulting Engineers, YGH Architecture, JE Dunn, AKS Engineering & Forestry, PAE Engineering, DKS Associates, and [...]