Pasco Fire Station
Pasco, WA | City of Pasco | Public Safety
Structural and civil design services supporting municipal facilities operations.
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Harms Engineering, Inc.
Pasco, WA
Authentic, Reachable, and Practical Engineering Solutions
- Services
- 62
- Offices
- 1
- Projects
- 5
- Founded
- 1980
Overview
Harms Engineering, Inc. is a full-service civil, structural, water systems, and forensic engineering practice. Headquartered in Pasco, Washington, it has served public and private sector clients across Washington, Oregon, and Idaho since 1980. The practice provides structural and civil design solutions for contractors, land developers, architects, municipalities, water associations, industrial facilities, and individual property owners, offering hands-on construction-phase support and practical designs for non-standard projects.
- Founded
- 1980
Services
Civil Engineering
Comprehensive site, infrastructure, utility, and construction-phase engineering services designed to balance regional expansion with practical and environmental considerations.
Subdivision and Short-Plat Planning and Infrastructure DesignCivil Site Plans for Public and Private ProjectsGrading and Erosion Control PlansConstruction Contract Administration and SupportOn-Site Stormwater ManagementRoadway Widening and ExtensionsFacilities AssessmentWater and Sewer Line ExtensionsStormwater, Wastewater, and Sewer Lift StationsDock DesignsIrrigation SystemsLarge On-Site Sanitary SystemsWastewater Treatment and Pretreatment
Structural Engineering
All-encompassing structural analysis and design services for new builds, modifications, repairs, and inspections utilizing diverse building materials.
New Building DesignsRemodelsTall Walls and FoundationsMetal Building FoundationsReinforced Concrete Retaining WallsStructural AssessmentsFoundation Settlement Repair PlansDamaged Wood Truss Repair PlansSpecial Concrete FormworkSteel-Framed StructuresSteel Stair SystemsInsulated Concrete Form (ICF) StructuresFabric-Covered Arched-Steel FramesLateral Force Resisting SystemsMezzaninesPiping SupportsSpecialty StructuresCatwalks for Industrial FacilitiesLight Frame Steel & Wood StructuresSpecial Foundations with Helical Anchors
Water Systems Engineering
Full-service utility planning, design, and regulatory compliance assistance tailored for municipal, Group A, and Group B public water systems.
Distribution System DesignWater Line ExtensionsBooster Station DesignReservoir DesignWater System Hydraulic ModelingWater System Approval ApplicationsComprehensive Water System Management PlansConstruction Contract Administration & SupportWell Design, Testing & DevelopmentWater Right Change/Transfer ApplicationsWater Supply Approval ApplicationsEngineering Project Reports for Arsenic & Nitrate RemediationFeasibility StudiesSmall Water System Management PlansGrant & Loan ApplicationsEnvironmental Assessment (NEPA, SEPA, Section 106)Project Management
Forensic Engineering
Multi-faceted, impartial investigations of structural, water, and building failure to support resolution for legal, insurance, and future development entities.
Cause and Origin DeterminationStructural Assessments of Fire-damaged BuildingsEvaluation of Improperly Constructed BuildingsWaterline/Pipeline FailuresMoisture Damage AssessmentDetermine Extent of Foundation SettlementSewer Lift Station & Force Main FailuresIrrigation System FailuresSlip & Fall Events
Industries
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Projects
Walla Walla University Well
Walla Walla University | Education
Water systems engineering support and design for the institutional well facility.
View project sourceWilbur Ellis Tank Farm & Warehouse
Wilbur Ellis | Industrial
Civil and structural engineering for development of the tank farm and storage warehouse facility.
View project sourceBaker Produce Potato & Onion Packaging Facility
Baker Produce | Agriculture
Civil site development and structural analysis of agricultural processing and packaging structures.
View project sourceEltopia Booster Pump Station
Eltopia, WA | Water Supply
Design, layout, and booster pump station engineering for domestic water delivery.
View project sourceTestimonials
Working with Harms Engineering was, and continues to be, an outstanding experience. We have developed a great partnership with Harms over the past 15 years and over 6 projects. We appreciate their attention to detail and quick turnaround time. I enthusiastically recommend their services.
Harms Engineering has been an exceptional teaming partner on every project we have worked together on. They are proactive, timely, diligent in what they do, and simply a joy to work with. I can feel confident that when working with them, the outcome will be thoughtful and successful. They have my highest praise in their craft.
Working with Harms is a pleasure. They always take my projects seriously and get them done in a timely manner. Harms is conscious of making decisions that are budget sensitive but don't sacrifice quality. They work well with the municipalities and utility providers which helps for great relations when problems arise during construction. I highly recommend the team at Harms Engineering for all of your engineering needs.
I have worked with Harms Engineering thru-out my career in the building industry and have found them to be responsive to our needs as a contractor. We have never had any kick-backs from the local buildings jurisdictions and their technical drawings are straight forward and easy to understand. They are the team to call when you need quality engineering.