About Our Company

BRANCH ENGINEERING, INC. started out in 1977 as two brothers working out of a garage offering civil engineering and land surveying consulting services in Springfield, Oregon. Over the years Branch has expanded to over 30 employees that include Engineers, Designers, Surveyors, Drafters, Technicians, and Administrative personnel. Branch provides professional engineering consulting services to local residential, commercial, industrial, educational and government clients.

Branch Engineering strives to provide the highest quality engineering and surveying service to our clients at a reasonable price while maintaining an enjoyable and comfortable workplace environment where our staff has the opportunity to grow and prosper.

Our Staff

Damien Gilbert, P.E. - Principal - Branch Engineering, Springfield, Oregon

Damien Gilbert, P.E.

Principal
Dan Nelson, P.L.S. - Principal - Branch Engineering, Springfield, Oregon

Dan Nelson, P.L.S.

Principal
Nathan Patterson, P.E. - Principal - Branch Engineering, Springfield, Oregon

Nathan Patterson, P.E.

Principal
Julie Leland, P.E. - Project Engineer - Branch Engineering, Springfield, Oregon

Julie Leland, P.E.

Principal
Ron Derrick, P.E., G.E. - Principal - Branch Engineering, Springfield, Oregon

Ron Derrick, P.E., G.E.

Principal
Lane Branch, P.E. - Principal - Branch Engineering, Springfield, Oregon

Lane Branch, P.E.

Senior Civil Engineer
Renee Clough, P.E., P.L.S, AICP - Principal - Branch Engineering, Springfield, Oregon

Renee Clough, P.E., P.L.S, AICP

Senior Project Manager
Rick Hernandez, P.E., S.E. - Senior Structural Engineer - Branch Engineering, Springfield, Oregon

Rick Hernandez, P.E., S.E.

Senior Structural Engineer

JIM BRANCH, P.E., P.L.S. - FOUNDING PRINCIPAL (RETIRED)

ANANDA SHERWOOD - CIVIL DESIGNER/AUTOCAD SPECIALIST
ANDREW STROUT, E.I. – PROJECT MANAGER
ANDREW PARK, E.I. – CIVIL ENGINEERING DESIGNER
ANTONIO SANCHEZ - SURVEY TECHNICIAN
BOB HINES, P.L.S. - PROJECT SURVEYOR
DAN HAGA, P.E. – SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER
DANIEL STAI, P.E. - PROJECT ENGINEER
DAVID DAVIS - SURVEY TECHNICIAN
HEATH MCCONNELL, P.L.S. – PROJECT SURVEYOR
JEFF BIGGS - AUTOCAD SPECIALIST
JESSE WEISHAR - ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
JESSICA MATTHEWS - OFFICE MANAGER
JILLIAN MITHUN - ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
JOSH ANNETT – STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING DESIGNER
KERY PRETTYMAN, E.I. – CIVIL ENGINEERING DESIGNER
LIAM NIELSEN - SURVEY TECHNICIAN
MATT RENNER, P.E. - CONSTRUCTION ENGINEER
MATTHEW BRADSHAW - SURVEY TECHNICIAN
MICHAEL TRIMNELL - SURVEY FIELD CREW SUPERVISOR
ROD BOYD – CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR
SAM TYSON, E.I. – CIVIL ENGINEERING DESIGNER
SAMUEL RABE, E.I. – ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
STEPHEN HARRIS, E.I. - ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
TUCKER HINES, P.L.S., E.I. – PROJECT MANAGER
UDGATH LINGAM – CIVIL ENGINEER IN TRAINING
VICTORIA JACOB - CIVIL ENGINEERING DESIGNER
ZHARITA ZURITA ALFARO, E.I. – CIVIL ENGINEERING DESIGNER