Business Details
48 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Pacific Northwest Engineering Partner
RH2 Engineering has dedicated over four decades to delivering engineering excellence, serving public utilities and municipalities across the Pacific Northwest. Our foundation in technical expertise, innovative solutions, and trusted relationships drives our mission to improve community infrastructure. With specialized teams in water, wastewater, stormwater, transportation, and seismic resilience, we provide customized engineering services from planning through construction. Our 150+ professionals leverage cutting-edge 3D modeling and a rigorous QA/QC program to ensure projects stay on budget and schedule. We maintain strong regulatory relationships and prioritize client collaboration, integrating stakeholder input into every project.Our seismic resilience leadership includes pioneering work with the USGS ShakeAlert system, demonstrating our commitment to life-saving innovations. Across nine offices in Washington, Idaho, and Oregon, we combine local insight with regional resources to address infrastructure challenges. We measure success through client satisfaction and the long-term functionality of our designs, ensuring communities thrive through optimized systems. Backed by ISO-certified processes and patented seismic technology, we deliver sustainable solutions for today's and tomorrow's infrastructure needs.
Services
Water Infrastructure
Wastewater Systems
Stormwater Management
Transportation Engineering
Seismic Resilience
SCADA Integration
Irrigation Solutions
Environmental Permitting
Structural Assessments
Risk Management
Details
- Year established: 1978
Highlights and features
- Our patented seismic resilience technology protects infrastructure during earthquakes.
- We deliver projects with 2% average change orders through precise 3D modeling.
- 47 years of specialized experience in Pacific Northwest infrastructure challenges.
- 150+ licensed engineers and scientists across nine regional offices.
- Pioneers in USGS ShakeAlert earthquake early warning system implementation.
What people say
Seismic resilience leadership
Regional expertise
Technical innovation
Regulatory knowledge
Emergency response
Services
Seismic Resilience Engineering
RH2 Engineering provides comprehensive seismic resilience solutions including hazard assessments, system operability evaluations, and patented ShakeAlert integration. Our 3D modeling and structural retrofits strengthen infrastructure against Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquakes. Services span from policy development to emergency response planning, ensuring systems maintain functionality during and after seismic events.
Water Infrastructure Design
We deliver end-to-end water infrastructure solutions including hydraulic modeling, treatment facility design, and distribution system optimization. Specialized services cover wellhead protection, storage tanks, and energy efficiency analysis, ensuring reliable, code-compliant systems tailored to Pacific Northwest conditions.
SCADA Integration
Our SCADA and PLC integration services enhance operational efficiency through custom Allen-Bradley and Rockwell software implementations. We provide remote monitoring solutions, system upgrades, and emergency response automation, maintaining compatibility with both existing infrastructure and new technological advancements.
Stormwater Management
Comprehensive stormwater services include detention facility design, low-impact development planning, and watershed analysis. We address both onsite and regional needs through erosion control strategies, regulatory compliance solutions, and flood mitigation systems tailored to Pacific Northwest hydrology.
Transportation Engineering
Our transportation division offers pavement engineering, signalization upgrades, and ADA-compliant pedestrian infrastructure design. We integrate utility coordination with roadway improvements, focusing on safety enhancements and federal funding compliance for urban and rural transportation projects.
People
Jacki Quinn
Marketing and Business Development Manager
Marketing and Business Development Manager Jacki Quinn leads client engagement initiatives, leveraging 15+ years of engineering industry experience to connect RH2's technical expertise with community infrastructure needs across the Pacific Northwest.
Erik Howe
Director
Director Erik Howe oversees project execution excellence, ensuring RH2's engineering services maintain 47-year quality standards while innovating through 3D modeling and seismic resilience technologies across the firm's multi-state operations.
Kyle Pettibone
Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer
CTO Kyle Pettibone drives technological innovation at RH2, including patented seismic controller systems and advanced SCADA implementations, ensuring the firm's engineering solutions incorporate cutting-edge digital tools and automation technologies.
Questions
What geographic areas does RH2 Engineering serve?
We operate across the Pacific Northwest with offices in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, providing localized engineering expertise supported by regional resources.
What engineering specialties does RH2 offer?
Our core services include seismic resilience, water/wastewater systems, transportation engineering, SCADA integration, and stormwater management, supported by multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
What makes RH2 different from other engineering firms?
We combine 47 years of Pacific Northwest infrastructure experience with patented seismic technology and 3D modeling capabilities to deliver cost-effective, code-compliant engineering solutions.
How does RH2 handle emergency infrastructure situations?
Our teams provide rapid response for critical infrastructure emergencies including SCADA failures, pipeline breaks, and seismic event recovery through dedicated emergency protocols and trained personnel.
Can RH2 assist with regulatory compliance for infrastructure projects?
Yes, our staff has extensive regulatory agency experience handling environmental permits, EPA compliance, and seismic resilience standards across all project phases.
What seismic resilience services does RH2 provide?
We offer complete seismic resilience packages including hazard assessments, ShakeAlert® integration, structural retrofits, and system operability planning specifically designed for Pacific Northwest infrastructure.
