September 18, 2002

Design Detailings: Licensing Department needs designer

The director of the Department of Licensing is seeking candidates to fill three vacancies for three-year terms on the On-Site Wastewater Treatment System Designer Licensing/ Inspector Certification Advisory Committee of the Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. All members are eligible for re-appointment to one subsequent term.

Interested candidates must meet the following qualifications: have at least seven years of continuous experience in on-site wastewater treatment systems immediately prior to appointment; be a Washington state resident; meet the minimum requirements to hold a license under this new program; and be available to attend meetings/workshops in the Seattle or Olympia areas about once a month.

Committee members do not receive compensation but are reimbursed for all expenses associated with their work on the committee, such as travel, lodging and meals. Members of the committee will be appointed by the director and will advise both DOL and the Engineers Board in developing examinations, practice standards, rules and regulations, and other administrative procedures. Submit a letter of interest and qualifications by mail, fax or e-mail by Sept. 30 to Joe Vincent Jr., manager, On-Site Program, P.O. Box 9649, Olympia, WA 98507-9649; or fax (360) 664-2551.

Penhallegon acquires Survey Group

Penhallegon Associates Consulting Engineers of Kirkland has acquired Landmark, Inc.’s Survey Group. Established in 1992, PACE offers civil engineering, planning and surveying services to public and private clients throughout the Pacific Northwest. This will expand PACE's survey capabilities in the Puget Sound region.

"Landmark is an established, quality and highly respected consulting firm with a very talented staff," said Marty Penhallegon, president. "We are extremely excited to have their survey group join the PACE team. This union represents a win/win arrangement for both companies, brings five very talented surveyors and opens up new and expanded markets for PACE."

PACE has offices in Kirkland, Seattle and Federal Way, with civil engineering, planning and survey services.