Business Details
50 Years
experience
Your Trusted Engineering Partner Since 1976
Jhi Engineering has been delivering multi-discipline engineering solutions to heavy industrial clients since 1976. Our team combines decades of experience with cutting-edge technology to provide structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering services tailored to complex industrial needs. Over 40% of our workforce has remained with the company for more than a decade, fostering a culture of mentorship and continuity that benefits every project. We approach each engagement as a collaborative partnership, prioritizing open communication and stakeholder alignment to ensure successful project outcomes. Our expertise spans greenfield developments, process optimization, and infrastructure upgrades across diverse industrial sectors. With three strategically located offices in the Pacific Northwest, we maintain a strong regional presence while serving national and international clients.Our commitment to technical excellence is matched by our dedication to client satisfaction, demonstrated through our 47-year legacy of trusted engineering partnerships. We invest in advanced 3D design software and maintain rigorous quality standards to deliver constructable, cost-effective solutions. Our leadership team continues to build on the entrepreneurial vision established by our founders in 1976, now guided by the next generation of engineering professionals. This enduring commitment to excellence positions us as a reliable partner for industrial clients seeking comprehensive engineering expertise.
Services
Structural Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Project Management
Instrumentation & Controls
Details
- Year established: 1976
Highlights and features
- We have 47 years of continuous service in industrial engineering since 1976
- Our team maintains 10+ year tenure for over 40% of employees
- We offer full-service engineering across structural, mechanical, and electrical disciplines
- Our collaborative approach ensures stakeholder alignment throughout project lifecycles
- We utilize advanced 3D design software for precise structural solutions
What people say
Technical expertise
Reliable service
Long-term industry knowledge
Collaborative approach
Consistent delivery
Services
Structural Engineering
Our structural engineering team delivers safe, cost-effective solutions for industrial facilities. We specialize in greenfield developments, platform design, and retrofit projects using advanced 3D modeling software. With decades of experience in heavy industrial applications, we ensure structural integrity while optimizing construction efficiency for complex manufacturing environments.
Mechanical Engineering
We provide comprehensive mechanical engineering services from concept to construction. Our expertise spans process optimization, piping design, and equipment specification for pulp and paper, chemical processing, and other industrial sectors. Our team ensures mechanical systems operate efficiently within demanding production environments while maintaining safety standards.
Electrical Engineering
Our electrical engineering division handles projects ranging from power surveys to 500KV system design. We deliver complete electrical solutions including one-line diagrams, control systems, and maintenance protocols. Our engineers ensure reliable power distribution and equipment performance in industrial facilities across multiple sectors.
Project Management
We guide industrial projects from planning through completion using proven management methodologies. Our approach emphasizes stakeholder communication, risk mitigation, and schedule optimization. With decades of experience in heavy industry, we coordinate multidisciplinary teams to deliver complex engineering projects on time and within budget.
Instrumentation & Controls
Our specialists design and troubleshoot complex control systems for industrial processes. We develop customized automation solutions that integrate with existing infrastructure while implementing modern control strategies. Our team ensures reliable system performance through precise instrumentation specification and control logic programming for manufacturing environments.
People
Edward Hays
Founder
Co-founded Jhi Engineering in 1976 and led the company for 47 years before retiring. Brought extensive industrial engineering experience and entrepreneurial vision to establish the firm's foundation.
Jason Hays
Current Leader
Succeeded his father Edward as company leader following retirement in 2023. Continues the family legacy of engineering excellence while guiding the firm into its next generation of service delivery.
Kyle Hays
Current Leader
Joined the leadership team in 2023 after Edward Hays' retirement. Brings modern engineering perspectives while maintaining the company's core values of technical excellence and client partnership.
Horst Jeddeloh
Co-Founder
Co-founded Jhi Engineering with Ed Hays in 1976. Provided technical leadership during the firm's formative years and helped establish its reputation for industrial engineering excellence.
Questions
What industries does JHI Engineering serve?
We specialize in heavy industrial sectors including pulp and paper, chemical processing, and manufacturing facilities across the Pacific Northwest and beyond.
How long has JHI Engineering been in business?
We've provided engineering solutions since 1976, maintaining continuous service to industrial clients for 47 years.
What locations does JHI Engineering operate from?
We maintain three offices in Portland, Oregon; Spokane, Washington; and Kalama, Washington to better serve Pacific Northwest clients.
What engineering disciplines does JHI offer?
We provide structural, mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation & controls engineering services through multidisciplinary project teams.
How does JHI approach project management?
We use collaborative stakeholder communication and proven methodologies to ensure projects stay on schedule and within budget while meeting technical requirements.
What makes JHI Engineering different from competitors?
Our combination of long-tenured expertise, advanced technical capabilities, and client-focused partnership approach creates unique value for industrial clients.
