Coughlin Porter Lundeen, Inc.

Engineering done differently

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About the firm

Coughlin Porter Lundeen is a civil and structural engineering practice founded in 1994 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington. It provides structural design, civil site design, seismic evaluation, historic renovation, and stormwater management services across the Pacific Northwest. Operating with a team of more than 100 professionals, Coughlin Porter Lundeen serves developers, architects, contractors, and institutions across commercial, healthcare, higher education, hospitality, and residential markets.

Established
1994
Team
Small
Firm type
Civil Engineering · Structural Engineering

People

Jim CoughlinPrincipal Emeritus

Steve PorterPrincipal

Terry LundeenPrincipal Emeritus

Bryan ZagersPrincipal

Chris DuvallPrincipal

Cory HitzemannPrincipal

Garo PehlivanianPrincipal

Kyle MalaspinoPrincipal

Matt SnookPrincipal

Tim BrockwayPrincipal

Siobhán DowellDirector

Capabilities

Structural Engineering

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Providing structural analysis, engineering design, and resilient framing solutions for new structures, additions, and complex redevelopments.

  • Building Structural Design

    Comprehensive structural design for commercial, residential, education, and healthcare facilities using diverse framing materials.

  • Mass Timber Structural Engineering

    Specialized engineering design for mass timber and heavy timber structures, driving sustainability and lower embodied carbon in modern construction.

  • Historic Renovation & Adaptive Reuse

    Structural evaluation, modernization, and rehabilitation of historic buildings to preserve cultural heritage while meeting modern functional needs.

  • Seismic Evaluation & Retrofit

    Advanced seismic assessments, resiliency planning, and structural retrofit engineering for existing buildings and unreinforced masonry properties.

Civil Engineering

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Providing comprehensive site development, grading, and utility coordination to design functional, code-compliant, and resilient site systems.

  • Civil Site Design

    Integrated site planning, grading, utility design, and site layout coordination across commercial, education, and public works sectors.

  • Stormwater & Surface Water Management

    Designing advanced drainage systems, detention facilities, and runoff treatment systems in compliance with evolving regional stormwater codes.

Industries

Commercial · Healthcare · Education · Multifamily Residential · Hospitality · Mixed-Use · Historic Preservation · Stormwater & Flood Control · Arts & Culture

Projects

Amazon Nitro and Mary's Place Family Center

Seattle, WA · Mixed-Use

Project details

A mixed-use development that combines corporate facilities with a family shelter, highlighting innovative structural and civil integration.

State Hotel

Seattle, WA · Hospitality

Project details

An adaptive reuse and renovation project transforming a landmark Seattle property into a contemporary boutique hotel.

Mount Si High School

Snoqualmie, WA · Education

Project details

A modern multi-story high school replacement designed to withstand local environmental challenges and serve the Snoqualmie Valley community.

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