For young professionals getting their start in the AEC industry, it’s important to get exposure to the many areas of expertise that exist in the field. In recognition of #NationalInternDay, we asked our interns about the impact of a summer immersed in multidisciplinary projects. As civil engineering majors exploring different focuses, Chae Yi (with our water resources group) and Cole Scott (with our comprehensive project management group) provide a glimpse into what it’s like to intern in a varied and collaborative environment. Thanks to Chae and Cole and Happy National Intern Day! 🔗 Learn more about Otak’s internship program, including its unique cohort approach, at our website: https://conta.cc/4fc8DT7 #Internships #AECInternships #MultidisciplinaryDesign #ProfessionalDevelopment
Otak
Design Services
Portland, Oregon 14,489 followers
From public infrastructure to private buildings, we are transforming the way communities are designed and experienced.
About us
Otak values people, both those in our workplace and those that are impacted by the projects we undertake. We strive to foster a sense of community within our offices and take that same purpose to our work enabling us to realize places that once could only be imagined. As a member of the Otak team, you’ll notice a different kind of company--where people are our priority.. They are Our “Why.” With deep roots in the Pacific Northwest while expanding rapidly to Colorado, we have built a strong reputation for excellence in smart urban growth planning, sustainable design and development, and innovative transportation solutions. We are a highly collaborative team with award-winning multidisciplinary expertise in urban design, architecture, planning, engineering, and construction management. Whether it is regional planning; engineering a mobility project; designing a mixed-use residential project, or assisting an owner to manage construction of a complex civic facility, we apply a clear vision, positive energy, and a client-centric focus to every project we touch. It is our passion for the work we do that unites us. We are not just looking for the most qualified or experienced candidates, we are looking for talented people who embody the Otak spirit. We embrace a culture of inclusion and equity in both our company and our communities because we have seen firsthand how diversity fosters innovation and strengthens our skills.
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https://www.otak.com
External link for Otak
- Industry
- Design Services
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Portland, Oregon
- Type
- Public Company
- Founded
- 1981
- Specialties
- Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Infrastructure, Urban Design, Transportation Services, Architecture, Environmental Services, Planning, Water Resources, Survey and Mapping, Natural Resources, Construction Management, Owner's Representative, and Project Management
Locations
Employees at Otak
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Christina W.
Datacenter Design Manager
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Dave Hawkins, VMS, CCCA, PMP
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Andy Bell
Chief Information Officer (CIO) | Global Business Partner in US and Europe | Expertise in helping companies innovate, integrate, and adapt to change
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Rick Hazen
Data Center Critical Systems, IT Infrastructure professional - CDCMP
Updates
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Filling our latest key role with a magnetic leader from within the firm, Otak is happy to announce the promotion of Jon Yamashita to regional director of Oregon and Southwest Washington! “I aim to ensure everyone understands their part of our larger goals - I want to clear the way for folks to do their best work, so we leave with a sense of accomplishment, every day.” – Jon Yamashita With 30 years in the industry, Jon has successfully led our survey and mapping team for the better part of the past decade. His ability to build trust with both our clients and internal teams brings energy and accountability to Otak leadership. Read more about Jon’s excitement to grow our multidisciplinary team, deliver exceptional work, and build thriving communities! https://conta.cc/3WA6CZx #leadership #promotion #otak
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For the first time in a decade, a new Multnomah County Library was officially opened to the public during an activity-filled weekend in Portland! In dedicating the Holgate Library, a variety of events highlighting the area’s diverse communities took place, reflecting the design approach for the library itself. As part of a larger bond program that made it possible, our own Mike Day and Judith Moses were in attendance to see this location come to life. Read more about the ribbon-cutting event and the unique features found at the Holgate Library – as well as the continued development of other county assets – at our website https://conta.cc/4bXzFKM. Project partners: Swinerton, Bora Architecture & Interiors , Timberlab, Regional Arts & Culture Council, Hyphn Studio, Equilibrium Engineers, LLC #BondManagement #PublicEngagement #OtakCPM
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We're #hiring for a Senior Planner/Project Manager out of our Redmond, WA office! You will work in a highly collaborative team environment on a variety of urban planning, long range and current planning projects for public and private sector clients. We are looking for a highly organized, communicative and creative urban and land use planner, with a strong background in project management to help lead a variety of planning projects and mentor collaborative teams from inception to completion. The ideal candidate will be passionate and experienced with projects related to long range plans, comprehensive plans, subarea and neighborhood plans, code review and writing, public involvement and community engagement, permitting, environmental analysis, current planning and development review, and other similar assignments. We have a preference for candidates who are knowledgeable about Washington State’s Growth Management Act and Department of Commerce planning requirements. If this sounds like the right role for you then click the link below to learn more and apply! https://conta.cc/3Wf3jpm #PlanningJobs #ProjectManagementJobs #LandscapeArchitectureJobs #RedmondJobs #WashingtonJobs
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We're #hiring for a Senior Project Manager/Stream and River Restorations Group Leader to join our Water and Natural Resources team in our Redmond, WA office! You’ll play a pivotal part in supporting our project and business development efforts across several service areas, including fish passage, stream and river restoration, flood hazard mitigation, and natural systems design. Your responsibilities will encompass managing multidisciplinary teams and overseeing projects under a multi-year contract focused on replacing culverts for fish passage throughout the Puget Sound region. Our team of engineers and scientists possesses extensive expertise in various fields, including surface water management planning and design, water quality, wetland science, fluvial geomorphology, ecology, botany, aquatic biology, and fisheries. We produce comprehensive technical reports that meticulously document environmental baseline conditions, meeting and surpassing regulatory reporting standards for permitting and compliance requirements at the local, county, state, and federal levels. 🖱Click the link to learn more and apply: https://conta.cc/4cJAPuU #ProjectManagementJobs #WaterResourcesJobs #NaturalResourcesJobs #RedmondJobs #WashingtonJobs
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#TuesdayProjectSpotlight: What do a local baseball legend and video fly-through have in common for a community in Northwest Washington? Take a closer look at The Park at Averill Field, where extensive public engagement influenced nearly every aspect of a design that connects multiple community assets. Client: City of Snohomish Lighting Design: TENW Playground Design: Great Western Recreation Geotechnical Investigation: Robinson Noble, Inc. #EnvironmentalAssessment #LandUseApprovals #ParkDesign #CommunityRecreationDesign #Otak https://conta.cc/4cVzGjG
The Park at Averill Field - Otak
https://www.otak.com
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We're gearing up for this year's Canstruction event - can't wait to design and build together for the Oregon Food Bank this September!
Otak #Portland #Canstruction #canstructionpdx #canonsolutionsamerica #PRINTCANON @oregonfoodbank #DJCOregon
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Adding to her extensive career in the field, we’re excited to announce the promotion of Sue Tsoi as business unit leader for our survey and mapping team! “I’m excited to learn all the facets of my new position and I’m looking forward to more collaboration with my team as well as Otak’s many other areas of expertise.” For more than five years, Sue has delivered essential survey work on a variety of projects with a reputation for responsiveness and consistency. Her unwavering approach to tackling a comprehensive range of surveying has led her to become a backbone of the team, making this a natural next step. Congratulations Sue! #survey #promotion #otak
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We're #hiring for a Civil/Transportation Project Engineer out of our Redmond office! You’ll exercise your design talents on a wide variety of projects ranging from municipal roadways to soft and hard-surface trails; unique underpasses and bridges; site/civil in national parks or university campuses; and utility projects for various municipal, state, federal and private clients. There will be opportunities to take your projects from concept through construction. The successful candidate will design multi-disciplinary projects and use engineering judgment to transform design concepts into high quality construction drawings and technical specifications. We’re looking for someone who is motivated, detail-oriented, and enthusiastic. Click the link below to learn more and apply if this sounds like the role for you! https://conta.cc/45USiOh #CivilEngineering #TransportationEngineering #ProjectEngineer #RedmondJobs #WashingtonJobs
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#TuesdayProjectSpotlight: How does an environmental assessment help inform the design of a green oasis for a quickly developing suburban community? Take a closer look at the recently dedicated Kozy Kamp Park, where a master plan process founded in neighborhood interests delivers a much-anticipated community space while limiting impact on local wetlands. Clark County WA City of Vancouver, Washington #EnvironmentalAssessment #LandUseApprovals #ParkDesign #CommunityRecreationDesign #Otak https://conta.cc/3zLN9Mg
Kozy Kamp Park - Otak
https://www.otak.com