Our Firm

Your success is our success

Who we are

Coughlin Porter Lundeen is a civil and structural engineering firm. Focused in the Pacific Northwest, we partner with clients across markets to bring unique project visions to life. We were founded with the goal of exceeding the standards and services provided by engineering firms, and today, almost 30 years later, that vision continues to guide all that we do.

Seattle, WA

1994

Coughlin Porter Lundeen was founded in 1994 by Jim Coughlin, Steve Porter, and Terry Lundeen. Since then, Coughlin Porter Lundeen has grown steadily from a team of six to a firm of more than 100.

Today

Coughlin Porter Lundeen serves as a partner to the region’s top developers, architects, contractors and organizations. The values established at our founding still guide all we do. We love rising to the challenges presented by unique client visions and the fast-growing Pacific Northwest.

What we do

Quality and exceptional service are the cornerstones of our business, which is why we take the time to get things right – every drawing, every detail, every time. We provide an exceptional product in our drawings and designs, but to us, “exceeding standards” means much more.

Exceeding Standards

Understand the big picture
Employ a comprehensive vision
Coordinate designers & contractors
Streamline the process
Be accessible and authentic

Engineering Services

Building Structural Design
Civil Site Design
Historic Renovation
Seismic Evaluation
Surface Water Management

How we do it

We approach engineering differently. We choose projects that require imagination and ingenuity, and see ourselves as much more than a traditional consultant. Our team functions as a key part of the core team, regularly exceeding the standard scope of our discipline and redefining what it means to be an engineer.

Our Process

Align

with the project vision

Listening matters. We take the time to understand the big picture, the long-term vision, and the site in its entirety. This commitment is made evident not only in our drawings and deliverables, but the way we contribute to the design team. By marrying our expertise to a sincere understanding of our partners’ goals, nuances and story, we’re able to be a more successful partner.

Brainstorm

with the project vision

To achieve the best possible project experience for our partners, we know we must be proactive and creative from the beginning. We join the project team earlier than typical, providing ideas and options, along with their impacts and costs, for the team to consider.

Deliver Great Final Designs.

Quality makes us different. It has since our founding in 1994. Our documents are thorough, detailed, and complete. No costly mistakes, no unforeseen surprises.

Partner Throughout Construction.

We’re proud of our reputation among contractors. One built by genuine partnership and a record of minimal construction document changes.

Evaluate and Learn

No project cycle is complete without evaluation. We recognize successes, analyze lessons, and leverage experience in our next engagement.

Sustainability

Meaningful Technology

Community

Our team donates hundreds of hours each year both locally and internationally and Coughlin Porter Lundeen is regularly recognized as a top corporate donor of time and talent.

We’re active in the community, both as individuals and as a team. Our staff are advocates for the causes most important to them, serving on executive boards of nonprofit organizations, traveling internationally on nonprofit teams, supporting STEM students, donating engineering services, organizing office donations, service events, and campaign.

More about our community

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Coughlin Porter Lundeen is committed to advancing diversity and inclusion. Internally, equity takes the form of training and mentorship efforts and identifying multiple channels through which we support women and underrepresented minorities in engineering.

By appreciating the importance of inclusion, we acknowledge that the collective individual talents, skills, and perspectives of a diverse staff fosters a culture of belonging, collaborative practice, innovation, and mutual respect that leads to a deeper relationship with our clients, our projects, and our community.