Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Engineering Partner in Bend, OR
Founded in 1969, Century West Engineering has established itself as a leader in municipal and aviation engineering services across the Pacific Northwest. Our employee-owned structure fosters a culture of accountability, innovation, and collaboration, ensuring clients receive tailored solutions that align with community needs. With decades of experience in public infrastructure projects, we specialize in aviation planning, environmental engineering, transportation design, and water/wastewater systems.Our team of licensed engineers and planners prioritizes long-term relationships built on trust, quality, and technical excellence. We maintain deep expertise in FAA compliance, NEPA documentation, and sustainable stormwater management, delivering projects that enhance public safety and economic vitality. Our commitment to continuous improvement drives our focus on staff development, cutting-edge methodologies, and client-centric service delivery.
Services
Airport Planning
Environmental Engineering
Transportation Design
Stormwater Management
Wastewater Systems
Water Infrastructure
Electrical Engineering
General Aviation Services
On-Call Consulting
Details
- Year established: 1969
Highlights and features
- 55+ years of municipal engineering expertise since 1969
- Employee-owned firm ensuring personalized client service
- Specialized FAA compliance and airport master planning
- Award-winning environmental assessment and mitigation strategies
- Proven success in securing federal/state infrastructure funding
What people say
Excellent communication skills
Dependable employees
Fair pricing structure
Seamless process
Responsive team
Services
Airport Environmental Services
We specialize in FAA environmental assessments and NEPA documentation for airport projects. Our team conducts cultural investigations, wetland delineations, and noise analyses to secure FAA approvals. With decades of experience in general aviation airports, we deliver environmental solutions that balance regulatory requirements with operational needs while maintaining community relationships.
Aviation Planning
Our FAA-compliant master planning services optimize airport infrastructure for future growth. We develop capital improvement programs, runway configurations, and facility layouts aligned with funding opportunities. Through AGIS surveys and operational studies, we create implementable plans that address airfield geometry, land use, and safety requirements for both municipal and commercial airports.
Stormwater Management
We design integrated stormwater systems incorporating LID principles and FAA standards. Our services include detention chamber design, porous pavement implementation, and watershed modeling. By addressing wildlife attractant concerns and regulatory requirements, we create sustainable drainage solutions that protect infrastructure while maintaining environmental compliance for airfield and municipal projects.
Transportation Engineering
We deliver multimodal transportation solutions prioritizing safety and accessibility. Our services include ADA-compliant sidewalk design, roundabout implementation, and pavement rehabilitation. With expertise in utility coordination and construction phasing, we minimize disruptions while improving connectivity through bike lanes, pedestrian pathways, and traffic calming measures for urban and rural corridors.
Wastewater Systems
Our wastewater expertise spans collection systems to treatment facilities. We specialize in inflow/infiltration reduction, lift station design, and NPDES permit compliance. By implementing membrane filtration systems and biosolids management strategies, we help municipalities upgrade aging infrastructure while meeting environmental regulations and expanding capacity for growing communities.
People
Joe Roshak
President
With 35+ years at Century West Engineering, Joe Roshak leads strategic growth while maintaining project quality. A licensed engineer since 1988, he focuses on client relationships and operational efficiency. His leadership emphasizes long-term infrastructure planning and team development.
Matt MacRostie
Executive Vice President
Matt MacRostie oversees business development and project coordination. With expertise in municipal engineering, he ensures cross-departmental alignment with company values. His 25+ years of experience includes managing complex FAA-funded airport projects and transportation initiatives.
Kurt Addicott
Aviation Business Development Manager
Kurt Addicott brings 30+ years of aviation engineering experience. Specializing in airport master planning, he manages FAA coordination and environmental compliance. His technical expertise in airfield design and capital program execution has secured multiple industry awards for client projects.
Samantha Peterson
Airport Planning Project Manager
CM-certified aviation planner Samantha Peterson focuses on FAA grant management and project execution. With 15+ years in airport development, she specializes in stakeholder coordination and implementation of master plan recommendations. Her work emphasizes staff development and client training programs.
Rawley Voorhies
Vice President, Operations
With 20+ years in municipal engineering, Rawley Voorhies leads operations while maintaining technical expertise. His experience spans infrastructure design, permitting, and construction management. He emphasizes client collaboration and lifecycle cost analysis to deliver sustainable public works projects.
Questions
What geographic areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Oregon, Washington, and Idaho with engineering solutions for municipal and aviation clients across the Pacific Northwest region.
What FAA services do you offer?
We provide complete FAA compliance services including NEPA documentation, environmental assessments, master planning, and runway safety area improvements for general aviation and commercial airports.
How do you handle complex infrastructure funding?
Our team specializes in securing FAA grants and state funding programs. We assist clients with application processes, compliance requirements, and financial planning for capital improvement projects.
What engineering disciplines do you cover?
We offer civil, electrical, environmental, transportation, and aviation engineering services, along with stormwater management, wastewater systems, and on-call municipal consulting.
Can you manage large-scale airport projects?
Yes, we've successfully completed multi-million dollar airport projects including runway extensions, taxiway reconfigurations, and terminal improvements while maintaining operational continuity during construction.
How do you ensure project quality?
Our quality assurance process includes peer reviews, FAA coordination, and adherence to industry standards. We maintain long-term client relationships through consistent delivery of technically sound, code-compliant engineering solutions.
