Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Civil Engineering Services in Portland
Founded in 1924, WB Wells & Associates has built a legacy of excellence in civil engineering, land surveying, and land use planning. Our firm combines over 95 years of experience with a commitment to integrity, delivering tailored solutions for private and public sector clients across Oregon. With a team of 70+ professionals in four offices, we prioritize client collaboration and technical precision. Our acquisition by Emerio Design in 2018 expanded our capabilities while maintaining our founders philosophy of quality service at reasonable costs. We specialize in ALTA surveys, boundary assessments, construction staking, and infrastructure design, supporting projects from concept to completion.Our expertise in affordable housing developments and partnerships with local agencies underscores our dedication to community impact. Recognized for prompt, professional service, weve completed over 100,000 surveys in the Portland area. Our teams technical proficiency and client-centric approach ensure efficient, accurate results for complex land development challenges. We invest in emerging professionals through internships and scholarships, fostering the next generation of engineers and surveyors. With a history rooted in Oregons growth, we remain a trusted partner for civil engineering needs.
Services
Civil Engineering
Land Surveying
Land Use Planning
Structural Design
House Design
Details
- Year established: 1924
Highlights and features
- Over 96 years of service in civil engineering and land surveying
- Team of 70+ professionals across four Oregon offices
- Specialized expertise in ALTA surveys and affordable housing projects
- Client-centric approach with 100,000+ completed surveys in Portland
- Partnership with Emerio Design for integrated engineering solutions
What people say
Prompt professional service
Great team attitude
Responsive and easy to work with
Services
Civil Engineering
Our civil engineering team delivers infrastructure solutions for residential, commercial, and public sector projects. We specialize in transportation systems, utility networks, and site development with expertise in municipal projects for ODOT and TriMet. Our engineers provide end-to-end support from initial design to project closeout.
Land Surveying
We offer comprehensive surveying services including ALTA/ACSM standards, boundary determinations, and topographic mapping. Our surveyors support residential and commercial developments with precise staking, elevation certificates, and property line adjustments across Portland and Vancouver.
Land Use Planning
Our planning experts facilitate land development projects through regulatory processes. We create master plans for communities, water systems, and zoning compliance while coordinating with public agencies to resolve permitting challenges for private and public clients.
Structural Design
In partnership with Emerio Design, we provide structural engineering for residential and commercial buildings. Our designs meet safety codes while optimizing functionality for new constructions and renovation projects across Oregon.
House Design
We offer specialized house design services integrating civil engineering requirements with architectural needs. Our team ensures compliance with local regulations while creating functional, aesthetically pleasing residential solutions for developers and homeowners.
People
Neil Fernando
Founder & Owner
Licensed Professional Engineer with over 20 years leading civil engineering projects. Founded Emerio Design in 2005 and acquired W.B. Wells in 2018 to create a comprehensive land development firm serving Oregon clients.
Scott Grubbs
Sr. Professional Land Surveyor
Experienced surveyor managing complex land development projects. Specializes in boundary surveys and construction staking with advanced expertise in Oregon-specific surveying requirements and regulatory compliance.
Alainna Jefferson
Senior Land Survey Technician
Senior technician with 15+ years supporting survey operations. Expert in field data collection and CAD documentation, ensuring accurate translation of survey findings into actionable engineering plans for diverse development projects.
Esubi Abeje
Staff Survey Field Technician
Field technician specializing in residential and commercial survey execution. Trained in modern surveying equipment operation and data recording, contributing to the firm's reputation for precise, timely survey deliverables.
Questions
What services does W.B. Wells offer?
We provide civil engineering, land surveying, land use planning, structural design, and house design services for residential, commercial, and public sector clients.
How long has W.B. Wells been in business?
Since 1924, making us one of Oregon's oldest continuously operating civil engineering and surveying firms with over 95 years of experience.
Which areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Portland, Vancouver, Beaverton, Eugene, and Tri-Cities areas in Oregon with statewide project capabilities.
How many employees do you have?
Our team includes over 70 professionals across four offices, combining experienced engineers, surveyors, and planning experts.
