Local knowledge. Practical engineering.

Engineering that works for your community.

Responsive civil engineering for public agencies, utilities, businesses, contractors, associations, and property owners throughout San Juan County.

Wayne Haefele & Associates, Inc.

Experienced engineers. Direct relationships.

We provide practical, cost-effective civil engineering services for public and private clients. As a local, streamlined firm, we offer direct access to your engineers, responsive communication, and solutions shaped around each client's priorities.

From new infrastructure to the rehabilitation of aging facilities, our work is technically sound, buildable, economical, and attentive to island conditions and project budgets.

Engineering services

Practical solutions from planning through construction.

Water Systems

Engineering for municipal and private water systems, including source development, distribution, storage, pump stations, pressure improvements, hydraulic analysis, regulatory compliance, and system rehabilitation.

Wastewater Systems

Collection and treatment solutions for public and private clients, including gravity sewers, pump stations, force mains, septic support, rehabilitation, permitting, and treatment-facility improvements.

Stormwater Management

Drainage studies, stormwater plans, detention and retention facilities, conveyance, erosion control, and low-impact development designed for regulatory compliance and practical maintenance.

Structural Engineering

Structural analysis and design for buildings and civil infrastructure, including foundations, retaining walls, equipment foundations, small bridges, rehabilitation, code review, and construction support.

Pavement Engineering

Evaluation, rehabilitation, and new pavement design for roads, parking areas, airports, industrial facilities, and utility projects, coordinated for lasting performance and value.

Our approach

Experienced, responsive, and cost-conscious.

Clients work directly with experienced engineers who remain personally involved from initial planning through final delivery. We bring local understanding, clear communication, and practical judgment to every assignment.

Our team

Wayne R. Haefele, PE

Consulting Civil Engineer

Matthew G. Haefele, PE

Consulting Civil Engineer

Professional Engineers licensed in Washington State.