OUR STORY
Who We Are
A veteran-owned, full-service multidisciplinary engineering firm built on the principles of integrity, technical excellence, and genuine client partnership.
OUR MISSION
Engineering That Protects and Serves Communities
Columbia Engineering Group was founded with a clear purpose: to deliver engineering solutions that make communities safer, more functional, and more resilient. As a veteran-owned firm, we bring the discipline, precision, and mission-focus of military service to every project we undertake.
We believe that great engineering is about more than technical accuracy — it’s about understanding the human impact of every design decision. Whether we’re designing a school HVAC system, a hospital fire protection system, or a municipal water infrastructure upgrade, we approach every project with the same commitment to excellence and care.
“We don’t just deliver drawings — we deliver outcomes. Our clients trust us because we take ownership of their success.”
WHAT DRIVES US
Our Core Values
Integrity
We operate with transparency and honesty in every interaction — with clients, partners, and our own team.
Technical Excellence
We hold ourselves to the highest engineering standards, continuously advancing our knowledge and craft.
Client Partnership
We invest in understanding your goals and constraints, functioning as a true extension of your team.
Accountability
We own our work from concept to completion — taking responsibility for outcomes, not just deliverables.
LEADERSHIP
Meet the Leaders Behind CEG
Our leadership team brings decades of engineering expertise, military discipline, and a shared commitment to serving the communities we call home.
Ty Nielson
Nate O’Neel
Sean Kelly
Steven Reed
THE CEG DIFFERENCE
Big Enough to Deliver
Small Enough to Care
CEG occupies a unique position in the engineering marketplace. We’re large enough to handle complex, multi-discipline projects with the full technical depth they require — yet lean enough to provide the responsiveness, accountability, and personal attention that larger firms often cannot.
Our principals are directly involved in every project. When you work with CEG, you’re not handed off to a junior team after the contract is signed. Our senior engineers are present from kickoff to closeout, ensuring that the quality and strategic thinking you expect are delivered consistently throughout the project lifecycle.
✓ All disciplines integrated under one strategic vision in Engineering
✓ Senior leadership engaged throughout every project
✓ Rapid mobilization and quick-response capability
✓ Construction-aware design that reduces change orders
✓ Deep public sector procurement experience
✓ Veteran-owned with a mission-focused culture
Certifications & Designations
✓ Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB)
✓ Senior Small Business Enterprise (SBE)
✓ Licensed in Washington State
✓ Licensed in multiple Pacific Northwest states
✓ LEED-Capable Project Teams
✓ DBIA Member
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I am constantly amazed by the professionalism, organization, attention to detail, and quality of work that CEG provides. They are my go-to firm for all engineering needs.
Erik Matthews
Owner, EM Architecture
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