Alex Palm, PE – Oregon No. 58073 Chief Executive and Financial Officer Alex brings a thorough understanding of political and regulatory factors which play vital roles in new projects occurring in Douglas County. Alex specializes in project management, property due diligence, public involvement strategies, planning requirements, and site design. Alex continues building strong relationships within Douglas County by volunteering his time and services on the Umpqua Community College Foundation Board, the Umpqua Basin Water Association Board, and Rogue Credit Union Board of Directors. Alex has also served as Past President and/or Chair for the Roseburg Area Chamber of Commerce, Roseburg Country Club, Douglas County Industrial Development Board and the City of Roseburg Economic Development Commission.


Alex M. Palm, PE
Civil Engineer

Co-Owner

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Nick Jones, PE - Oregon No. 81111 Chief Information, Marketing, & Administrative Officer Mr. Jones is a licensed Professional Engineer with over 12 years of public and private heavy civil construction and engineering experience. Mr. Jones has been with i.e. Engineering, Inc. since August 2018 and in 2021 joined in partnership of the firm. Mr. Jones currently serves as the lead Construction Manager on a variety of commercial and municipal projects. He has over a decade of experience working with design and schedule software such as: Autodesk’s AutoCAD and Civil 3D, Primavera, HydroCad, InEight Suite, Agtek, Trimble Business Center, and Bentley Microstation.

Nicholas Jones, PE

Civil Engineer
Co-Owner

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Cole began working full-time for i.e. Engineering, Inc. in August 2021 as an Engineering Technician and is an Engineer in Training working towards becoming a licensed Engineer. Prior to full time employment, Cole interned with i.e. Engineering over the summers of 2019 and 2020, gaining experience in land surveying, construction management, and engineering design.


Cole Riley, EIT
Engineer In Training / Construction Inspector

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Emily first joined i.e. Engineering as an urban/landscape designer and planner in 2014. After a brief time away, Emily was welcomed back in 2024. With knowledge and skills ranging from commercial planting plans to local land use development codes and planning processes, Emily is passionate about place making, engaging the community, and creating spaces that educate and encourage outdoor recreation and tourism. Emily holds a Masters of Landscape Architecture from Mississippi State University.

 

Emily Brandt

Designer / Planner

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Erik Ranger, PE – Oregon No. 72679 Chief Operations and Engineering Officer Erik Ranger is a principal partner and civil engineer at i.e. Engineering with over 18 years of experience specializing in in small and large scale stormwater management solutions, hydrologic modeling projects, and water quality treatment plans. Erik has managed and designed numerous projects including layout and design of new public and private roadways, urban renewal projects, storm/sewer line improvements, sanitary sewer design, and site design for national hotel and retail chain companies. Erik keeps close ties to the Roseburg area community by coaching sports and serving on the Douglas County Water Resources Advisory Board.


Erik D. Ranger, PE

Civil Engineer

Co-Owner

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Derek M. Miller, PE Registered Professional Engineer Oregon No. 53297 Mr. Miller is a Registered Professional Engineer in Oregon with over 16 years of public and private engineering experience. Mr. Miller began working for i.e. Engineering, Inc. in October of 2015 and has been directly involved in all aspects of the design and construction management of several commercial developments, subdivisions, streets, utilities, and grading plans for civic, commercial and non-profit projects.


Derek Miller, PE

Civil Engineer

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Kristi graduated from UCC in 2010 with an Associates in Surveying Technology with a Drafting Certificate, and OIT in Klamath Falls in 2013 with a Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering. In May of 2013 she became certified as an Engineer in Training (EIT) and most recently has obtained a certification as a Certified Erosion and Sediment Control LEAD. She joined i.e. in June of 2020. When she is not in the office, she enjoys traveling, and avidly exploring the outdoors through a range of venues from hiking to cycling to climbing.


Kristi L. Woods, EIT

Engineer In Training / Project Manager

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