About Norwest

Redefining the Standard in Consulting Engineering
Half-Century of excellence

Norwest Engineering is Celebrating 50 Years

And we're looking forward to 50 more.

For half a century, Norwest Engineering has been dedicated to delivering innovative, reliable, and high-quality solutions to our clients in heavy industry. As we look back on our 50 years of service, we take great pride in the strong relationships we’ve built, the projects we’ve completed, and the trust we’ve earned along the way. This milestone is not just a reflection of our past success, but a testament to our commitment to the future. With the same passion and expertise that have defined us for the last five decades, we look forward to continuing to serve our clients, embrace new challenges, and shape the industries we support for the next 50 years and beyond.

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What We Stand For

Our Mission

Empowering professionals.

Motivated by challenges.

Thinking critically.

Dedicated to clients.

Our Vision

Redefining the standard
in 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.

Our Coverage is growing

Professional Engineers in 23 States & Counting

Norwest Engineering is licensed to provide Professional Engineering services in 23 states—and our reach is continually growing. We actively expand our licensure to meet client needs, ensuring we can support projects wherever they are.

If your project is located in a state where we are not yet licensed, we can quickly obtain the necessary credentials through licensing reciprocity, allowing us to deliver the same high-quality engineering solutions to your project.

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We're working throughout all of heavy industry, but

No Project Is More Important Than Yours

In the last five years, Norwest Engineering has served:

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We'd love to chat

Let's Talk About Your Project

Since 1975, Norwest Engineering has provided innovative, reliable solutions to clients across North America and beyond. We’re headquartered in Portland, Oregon with a nationwide workforce of highly-skilled engineers and designers. As your partner in progress, we are committed to understanding your evolving needs and delivering results that ensure the long-term success and efficiency of your facility. Contact us today to discuss how we can help achieve your goals.

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