February 5, 2021

Inclusion Award — Midsize firm

Coughlin Porter Lundeen

Coughlin Porter Lundeen is committed to diversity, inclusivity and community within the firm, the community and the AEC industry. The company strives to improve the engineering workforce’s diversity equitably and inclusively by identifying multiple support channels.

One method that has proven successful over the past few years is using engineering qualities (competency) documents, which provide clear, consistent direction for staff to enhance internal mentorship and career growth. Leadership uses these documents to guide employee development and provide equal opportunity for career advancement for all staff, and it’s made a difference.

Currently, 40% of the engineering staff at Porter Coughlin Lundeen is female, exceeding industry averages and bolstering recruitment and retention achievements. The firm has filled several leadership positions with women this year and continues active mentorship to rapidly advance women and staff of color (BIPOC) to leadership that has cleared away industry-wide obstacles.

To influence diverse future engineers, a large percentage of the engineering staff at Coughlin Porter Lundeen actively engage in various community programs related to diversity in STEM. These include mentoring and internship programs aimed at elementary and high school students. Also, the company recently provided sponsorship and speakers to the annual UW Women in Science & Engineering Conference.

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