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Facet
Facet NW, Inc. is a multidisciplinary engineering and environmental consulting firm dedicated to building resilient communities and sustainable infrastructure. With expertise spanning civil engineering, natural resources, environmental planning, and landscape architecture, Facet NW partners with public and private clients across the Pacific Northwest to deliver innovative, client-focused solutions. Founded through the merger of DCG Watershed, the firm brings decades of combined experience, a collaborative approach, and a strong commitment to environmental stewardship.
Purpose
Facet NW exists to design and deliver innovative, sustainable solutions that protect natural resources, support thriving communities, and create lasting value for our clients. We integrate engineering, environmental science, and design expertise to address complex challenges while balancing ecological, social, and economic needs.
What Sets Facet Apart:
Facet stands out for its multidisciplinary approach, bringing together engineers, scientists, and designers to create tailored solutions. Our culture of collaboration, responsiveness, and integrity fosters strong client partnerships built on trust. With deep roots in the Pacific Northwest and a commitment to environmental stewardship, we combine technical excellence with an entrepreneurial spirit to deliver projects that not only meet immediate needs but also create long-term positive impact.
What Sets Facet Apart:
Facet stands out for its multidisciplinary approach, bringing together engineers, scientists, and designers to create tailored solutions. Our culture of collaboration, responsiveness, and integrity fosters strong client partnerships built on trust. With deep roots in the Pacific Northwest and a commitment to environmental stewardship, we combine technical excellence with an entrepreneurial spirit to deliver projects that not only meet immediate needs but also create long-term positive impact.
Vision
Facet’s vision is to be recognized as a prominent multidisciplinary planning and design organization by 2034, known for its people-centric culture, thought leadership, and high-quality outcomes. The company aims to achieve consistent annual growth of 10% in both revenue and talent through strategic expansion in existing and new markets.
Facet aspires to maintain a "big firm ability with a small firm feel", ensuring strong leadership at all levels and cultivating future principals from within targeting 90% of leadership roles filled by internally developed talent. Its holistic approach to planning and design focuses on enhancing ecosystems and communities, while delivering meaningful work and meaningful results for clients and stakeholders.
Facet aspires to maintain a "big firm ability with a small firm feel", ensuring strong leadership at all levels and cultivating future principals from within targeting 90% of leadership roles filled by internally developed talent. Its holistic approach to planning and design focuses on enhancing ecosystems and communities, while delivering meaningful work and meaningful results for clients and stakeholders.
Mission
To deliver meaningful work and meaningful results through holistic planning and design that enhance ecosystems and communities. We strive to combine technical expertise, creativity, and a people-centric culture to provide innovative solutions, foster strong client partnerships, and create lasting positive impacts.
Additional Culture Details
People-Centric Environment:
Facet’s culture prioritizes professional growth and mentorship. Leadership is committed to developing talent internally, with a target of filling 90% of future leadership roles with employees who have grown within the organization.
"Big Firm Ability with a Small Firm Feel":
Facet is focused on maintaining strong personal connections and an approachable atmosphere while scaling operations and capabilities.
Empowered Leadership at All Levels:
The company’s vision emphasizes strong, aligned leadership teams and clear goals at every level.
Collaboration and Inclusivity:
Recruiting, retention, and onboarding practices are structured to attract top talent and create a welcoming, collaborative workplace.
Entrepreneurial Spirit:
Employees are encouraged to think innovatively and “choose their own adventure,” reflecting an environment where taking initiative and championing big ideas is valued.
Operational Clarity:
The culture is also grounded in accountability through EOS-aligned dashboards and streamlined processes, ensuring smooth operations and clear expectations for staff.
Facet’s culture prioritizes professional growth and mentorship. Leadership is committed to developing talent internally, with a target of filling 90% of future leadership roles with employees who have grown within the organization.
"Big Firm Ability with a Small Firm Feel":
Facet is focused on maintaining strong personal connections and an approachable atmosphere while scaling operations and capabilities.
Empowered Leadership at All Levels:
The company’s vision emphasizes strong, aligned leadership teams and clear goals at every level.
Collaboration and Inclusivity:
Recruiting, retention, and onboarding practices are structured to attract top talent and create a welcoming, collaborative workplace.
Entrepreneurial Spirit:
Employees are encouraged to think innovatively and “choose their own adventure,” reflecting an environment where taking initiative and championing big ideas is valued.
Operational Clarity:
The culture is also grounded in accountability through EOS-aligned dashboards and streamlined processes, ensuring smooth operations and clear expectations for staff.
Values
- Integrity
- We act with honesty and respect in every interaction—with colleagues, clients, and business partners. Integrity is at the heart of how we build trust and maintain strong, lasting relationships.
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