Engineering News-Record (ENR) West has named PAE its 2026 Northwest Design Firm of the Year, recognizing the firm's leadership in high-performance building design, innovation, and sustainable engineering across the Pacific Northwest.

Selected by ENR's editorial team, the recognition highlights PAE's continued growth and impact across the region, from advancing practical decarbonization strategies and building performance to delivering award-winning projects that help shape more resilient communities.

"This recognition reflects the work of our people and the trust our clients place in us every day," said Christian J. Agulles, PE, President and CEO of PAE. "We're honored to be recognized alongside so many outstanding firms and remain committed to engineering buildings and systems that create lasting value for our clients and communities."

The ENR feature highlights several recent project achievements, including our work on the Seattle Aquarium Ocean Pavilion and Portland International Airport's main terminal expansion, as well as our leadership in embodied carbon, grid-interactive buildings, and regenerative design.

Read the full ENR West feature: ENR West 2026 Northwest Design Firm of the Year: PAE Consulting Engineers.