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Trusted engineering since 1975

A COMPANY COMMITTED TO YOUR VALUES 

WHO WE ARE

Norwest Engineering, Inc. is a professional engineering firm headquartered in Portland, Oregon, with additional offices in Southern California, and Houston. We provide multi-discipline engineering and design services including civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical. Norwest manages procurement, permitting, and construction as dictated by our clients, often supporting projects anywhere from conceptual design to commissioning and startup (EPCM).

Since 1975, we have built a reputation for providing outstanding service and high-quality deliverables on time-sensitive projects. We attribute our continued success and national growth to satisfied clients who request our services on projects all over North America.

Norwest has one goal: to be sought after by our clients. Our company is built on repeat business gained by the delivery of successful projects.

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What our clients say about us

"A great consulting company delivers what it promises. Norwest is responsive, does great work, and always delivers. I worked on the consultant side and I know how tricky it can be to keep great teams together. Norwest is just a great team."
John Koenig, Vice President of EngineeringNuStar Energy
"Beginning in 2015 we worked intimately with the team at Norwest Engineering on a multi-million-dollar, first-of-its-kind chemical manufacturing facility. We engaged Norwest Engineering shortly after the preliminary design phase for this project. They were instrumental in carrying the project from the proverbial ‘cocktail napkin’ through to design & build and startup. With a diverse team of highly qualified engineers from various disciplines, Norwest Engineering was able to usher us through designing and re-designing the entire process, evaluating and participating in process hazards analyses, feasibility studies, permitting and environmental concerns, and automation reviews. With budget-conscious restrictions, several redesigns were evaluated and implemented by the team with Norwest’s constant attention and careful consideration. Not only was Norwest extremely competent and professional in every aspect of this project, they were also an absolute pleasure to work with every step of the way. Norwest Engineering has our highest recommendation, and we consider our choice to work with them among the best decisions we have ever made."
Luke Marin, Lead Chemist, Director of R&DAGOSTYX
"Norwest takes the time to understand how we operate and how we execute our projects. They try to provide a consistent team between projects, so the team can carry over lessons-learned and be more efficient. I have worked with Norwest on projects from Washington State to Kansas. They listen to our needs and bring practical solutions to every issue so we can get projects done quickly and on budget. Our projects vary in size, and Norwest provides hands-on Project Managers who are also engineers and understand all aspects of the project."
Randy Hall, Manager, Projects and DevelopmentHolly Energy Partners
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OUR MISSION

Empowering professionals.

Motivated by challenges.

Thinking critically.

Dedicated to clients.

OUR VISION

Redefining the standard of consulting engineering.

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OUR VALUES

OWNERSHIP

We take pride in our work. We are responsible for the decisions we make. We take initiative to create positive results. 

SAFETY

We promote a safe atmosphere for open, honest discussion. We can focus on designs on safe operations and maintenance. We take care of ourselves, others, and the environment. 

RESPONSIVENESS

We are consistent, timely, and proactive in all communications.

EMPATHY

We listen intently to understand and share another’s perspective to promote collaborative solutions.

CURIOSITY

We approach new challenges with a desire to learn. We use critical thinking to get to the root of every problem. 

TEAMWORK

We are successful because we work together towards a common goal. We support, encourage, and respect one another. 

INTEGRITY

We are honest, ethical, and authentic in all interactions. We deliver on our commitments. 

PASSION

We are inspired by opportunities to problem-solve and build relationships.

CREATIVITY

We deliver tailored, practicial results by remaining flexible, thoughtful, and unrestrained by standard solutions. 

FULFILLMENT

We create a positive, challenging, flexible, and fun work environment for our team. We support one another to achieve a healthy work/life balance.

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Celebrating 50 successful years of service

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Average number of years experience for our Project Management Team

54

Number of active PE licenses

36

Active years with Norwest’s longest tenured client!

meet the board

Norwest’s Board of Directors are leaders who take a hands-on approach to running the company. They contribute significant amounts of time, talent, and energy to further Norwest’s mission, vision and values. Collectively, these three individuals have over 80 years of industry experience, with 65 years of serving Norwest in various capacities.

Precision is key
Principal & President

MICHAEL SMITH, PE

Mr. Smith is Principal and President for Norwest Engineering with over 25 years of industrial project engineering and management experience. Mr. Smith has a proven record of running complex operations, cross-functional teams, and multi-million dollar projects as an effective leader and key contributor. Mr. Smith effectively directs Norwest’s project staff to ensure that all aspects of the company’s responsibilities are carried out in accordance to clients’ individual project objectives, schedules, and budgets. His extensive project experience includes but is not limited to heavy industrial projects including petroleum terminals, tank farms, and refineries.

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Vice President of Engineering

Brian Kaiser, PE

Mr. Kaiser is the Vice President of Engineering, having oversight responsibilities for all engineering projects at Norwest Engineering (Norwest). Brian also serves as a Senior Project Manager on some of Norwest’s largest projects, most critical to our company’s success. He possesses more than 20 years of consulting engineering experience with a background that includes project management, detailed engineering, and field support for the petroleum, chemical, steel, and pulp and paper industries. Brian is and has been instrumental in the success of Norwest’s large-scale, multi-discipline projects throughout his time here. His management experience is extensive in all facets of engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) for our client’s needs here at Norwest.

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Onsite work
Mechanical Engineers
Vice President of Technical Services

randy miller

Mr. Miller is the Vice President of Technical Services directing all technical design and personnel. He has over 35 years of experience in the execution and supervision of multi-discipline design projects at various industrial facilities. Mr. Miller is responsible for the production team’s drawing preparation and review of deliverables. His goals are to provide necessary guidance, motivation, and corrections to Norwest’s design teams through the execution of their projects. He will also collaborate with clients to develop project-specific and client-specific drawings and standards.

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Let's Talk about your project

WE'LL WORK ANYWHERE

Since 1975 Norwest’s headquarters have remained in the Pacific Northwest located in Portland, Oregon. We have maintained our corporate commitment to consistently provide the best engineering consulting services and develop project deliverables of the highest quality. With nationwide remote workforce, we place a strong focus on attracting and retaining some of the smartest, hardest-working engineers and designers in the country. Having worked throughout the US and parts of Canada, Norwest is looking for opportunities to expand our project footprint globally. We would gladly provide the same outstanding service to your project abroad as our clients have come to rely on us domestically.