Ketchikan, Alaska
Civil, structural, and environmental engineering grounded in local knowledge
and the realities of building in Southeast Alaska.
What we do
Site development, foundations, and structural design suited to Southeast Alaska’s seismic activity, heavy snow loads, and coastal conditions.
Practical engineering for residential, commercial, and remote infrastructure projects, from initial planning through construction documents.
Discuss a civil or structural project →Environmental sampling, monitoring, and permitting support grounded in the realities of working throughout Southeast Alaska.
Field sampling and monitoring programs, coordination with laboratories, and reporting for projects in accessible and remote locations.
Discuss environmental services →Road and access design for communities and developments where access is everything — from site approaches to remote infrastructure.
Site grading, drainage, and access planning that responds to challenging terrain, wet weather, and construction logistics.
Discuss an access project →Drinking water systems, wastewater treatment, and utility infrastructure for residential, commercial, and community projects.
Onsite wastewater design, water and sewer utilities, sanitary surveys, and coordination through the permitting process.
Discuss a water or wastewater project →Our work
Design and inspection of remote helipads supporting Southeast Alaska’s utility infrastructure.
Shore landing design for subsea power and fiber-optic cables.
Field sampling, monitoring, and reporting for projects in remote and developed settings.
WHY TONGASS ENGINEERING
Based in Ketchikan, with firsthand knowledge of Southeast Alaska’s terrain, coastal conditions, and construction challenges.
Practical engineering for islands, rainforest, and communities reached by boat, floatplane, or helicopter.
Work directly with Brett Serlin, PE, principal engineer, from the first conversation through project delivery.
Let’s get to work
Tell us about your project, and we can discuss the next steps.
Get in touch →Start a conversation
Tell us where you’re working, what you’re planning, and how we can help.
Brett Serlin, PE