Osborn Consulting

Practical and creative water and land infrastructure solutions

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About the firm

Osborn Consulting is a collaborative civil engineering and landscape architecture practice serving the Pacific Northwest. Headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, it delivers practical and creative solutions for stormwater, natural resources, open space, and utilities infrastructure. The practice collaborates with public agencies, school districts, and municipalities across Washington State.

Established
2004
Team
Midsize
Firm type
Civil Engineering · Environmental Engineering · Landscape Architecture · Water / Wastewater Engineering

People

Tarelle OsbornPresident and Principal Engineer

Laura RuppertChief Operating Officer and Vice President

Laurie ThomsenDirector of Collaboration and Vice President

Robert ParishDirector of Excellence and Innovation and Vice President

Maria PerakiBusiness Group Lead, Water

Kelsie JeppesenBusiness Group Lead, Special Projects

Ann BryantPractice Lead, Asset Preservation and Planning

Matt RandallPractice Lead, Civil Engineering

Deepa MungasavalliPractice Lead, Stormwater Management

Josh Van WiePractice Lead, Stormwater and Utilities

Peter Wurden-FosterPractice Lead, Natural Resources

Liz BrowningPrincipal and Landscape Architecture and Urban Design Practice Lead

Kas KinkeadPrincipal Emerita of Landscape Architecture and Urban Design

Becky Van WieringenDirector of People Operations

Madison PearsonDirector of Marketing and Sales

Megan IsaacksDirector of Finance

Capabilities

Stormwater Management

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Delivering sustainable solutions from watershed-scale planning to site-specific designs, addressing complex regulatory requirements and environmental needs.

  • Stormwater Planning and Mapping

    Developing mapping, planning studies, and outfall identification to meet municipal NPDES permit requirements.

  • Green Stormwater Infrastructure Design

    Designing natural drainage systems, bioretention facilities, and green infrastructure that integrate with local ecosystems.

  • Conveyance and Drainage Engineering

    Engineering conventional piped conveyance systems and roadway drainage solutions to prevent flooding and manage runoff.

Natural Resources

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Restoring and preserving aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems with a focus on habitat recovery and water resource biology.

  • Fish Passage and Habitat Restoration

    Designing culvert replacements and instream structures to restore historical fish populations and improve aquatic habitats.

  • Ecological and Biological Assessment

    Conducting fisheries biology studies, environmental assessments, and stream monitoring to support conservation efforts.

Landscape Architecture and Urban Design

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Fostering community connections and public realm magic through thoughtful site planning and design.

  • Park and Open Space Design

    Creating public parks, plazas, and community spaces that blend ecological function with recreational amenities.

  • Multimodal Corridor Design

    Developing separated bicycle and pedestrian pathways, streetscapes, and urban mobility improvements.

Utilities Infrastructure

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Planning and engineering water, wastewater, and drainage systems to ensure resilient municipal services.

  • Utility System Design

    Designing main extensions, replacements, and municipal utility upgrades for community resilience.

  • Pipeline Condition Assessment

    Evaluating existing drainage pipelines and utilities to identify rehabilitation and replacement needs.

Asset Preservation and Planning

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Assisting public entities in managing and extending the useful life of existing civil infrastructure.

Civil Engineering

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Providing comprehensive site development, grading, and transportation-aligned engineering for public facilities and campuses.

  • Site Civil Design

    Delivering grading, drainage, and utility connection layouts for school campuses and civic properties.

  • Transportation Drainage

    Designing stormwater management and drainage systems for highways, interchanges, and local roadway corridors.

Industries

Government · Education · Transportation · Parks & Open Space · Sports & Recreation · Stormwater & Flood Control · Water Resources

Projects

South Park Drainage and Roadway Improvements

Seattle, WA · 2023 · Client: Seattle Public Utilities

Project details

Multi-phase drainage and roadway improvement project to reduce chronic stormwater flooding in South Park's Lower Industrial Area, incorporating new drainage conveyance lines connected to the South Park Pump Station and temporary floodwall retrofits near the Duwamish River.

Wenatchee Bridge Street Multimodal Corridor Project

Wenatchee, WA · Client: City of Wenatchee

Project details

Transformation of a low-volume two-way roadway into a vibrant, safe pedestrian and bicycle corridor, featuring separated pathways, streetscape and utility improvements, enhanced illumination, and integrated stormwater management.

Ecology NPDES Phase II Permit Compliance Support

Anacortes, WA · Client: City of Anacortes

Project details

Stormwater permit compliance support, including developing and updating mapping for outfalls, discharge points, and tree canopies on city-owned properties.