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Associate Principal Jeff Becksfort will be at the Getting to Zero Forum talking about decarbonizing the Portland International Airport! He'll join Sarah Sutton, Alexi Miller, PE, and Coral Pais, PE, BEMP to discuss how to address decarbonization in large, public spaces. We'll see you in LA: don't miss the Wednesday session on April 23!

Our staff had the incredible opportunity to join DignityMoves and HomeFirst for the Adopt-A-Unit program at Modesto and the Via del Oro site in San Jose. We adopted two units that are prepared to welcome unhoused neighbors into a safe, dignified, and supportive community. We look forward to the grand opening of Via del Oro on April 24th: huge thanks to the team at DignityMoves for the chance to be part of something so meaningful! #CommunityImpact #VolunteerWork #EndingHomelessness #DignityMoves #SanJose #ViaDelOro

PAE is committed to fostering the next generation of sustainable design professionals. This past winter, we had the privilege of hosting Zachary Golden as an intern in our Regenerative Design Group, supported by Energy Trust of Oregon's 𝗡𝗲𝘁 𝗭𝗲𝗿𝗼 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 (𝗡𝗭𝗘𝗟𝗜) 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁. Zachary focused on reporting data on our projects' 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗻 𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, aligning with our commitment to 𝗠𝗘𝗣 𝟮𝟬𝟰𝟬. Specifically, he analyzed implementation barriers to achieving MEP 2040 targets with a goal of identifying processes and solutions to achieve our goals over the next five years. As his internship comes to a close, he will present his findings alongside a cohort of interns from other firms at an upcoming event on 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟴𝘁𝗵, 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟭𝟮:𝟬𝟬–𝟭:𝟯𝟬 𝗣𝗠. We’re proud of Zachary’s contributions and excited to see the impact of these internship opportunities in advancing climate-conscious design. Join us in supporting these future sustainability leaders! Register for the presentation here: https://lnkd.in/gs3rGnBP

A few of our team members had the incredible opportunity to join forces with ELSO and Studio Justice to inspire the next generation of engineers. Exploring Engineering Day empowers youth in grades 1–8 to engage with science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAMED) in a hands-on, interactive way—like building LEGO robots! Our PAE team shared their passion for engineering, offering advice, encouragement, and real-world tips to spark curiosity and inspire future career paths in STEAMED fields. Learn more about ELSO/Studio Justice here: https://lnkd.in/gZaFF4hq

PAE is proud to be a 2025 Getting to Zero Forum Partner and participate in the movement to make buildings better for people, communities, and the planet with New Buildings Institute. Join us April 22-24 in Los Angeles, CA, to learn about real-world solutions, create connections, and work together for more affordable, healthier, and resilient communities. In this session, Rachel Wrublik will join Chris Flint Chatto and Matt Roberts to discuss operations, embodied, and whole-life carbon from a unique MEP (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing) perspective.

Come check out my Zero Net Carbon Design presentation at AIA East Bay's first Zero Net Carbon Design Day this Wednesday, April 2, 2025. We will be discussing embodied carbon, whole-life carbon assessments, and the power of advanced building performance modeling to drive informed design decisions. The presentations will demystify the path to designing net-zero carbon buildings. Achieving NZC is both practical and accessible. Come join the discussion to learn how. This is a great chance to complete the 5-hour ZNCD Licensure Requirement in one day. Register for in-person or virtual attendance here: https://lnkd.in/gAmX_5ny

Progress is faster, goals are easier, and our most ambitious dreams are realized sooner when we work together. #BCorpMonth is all about the B Corp™ community—a generation of people using business as a force for good across industries, regions, and cultures. As we wrap up March's B Corp Month, we're proud to be part of that community.

Don't miss this great presentation on April 18th in LA; the 8th annual AIA Los Angeles Committee on the Environment 1.5°C Symposium on Climate Change.

“AI is introducing a whole new set of challenges to power systems, and we need people who really understand the engineering and science behind it.”- Karina Hershberg, PE in IEEE Spectrum https://lnkd.in/gVbmAtMp Join the team! PAE is hiring talented electrical engineers at all levels in Seattle, Spokane, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Denver, and New York! Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/g7mZJvNU

With power outages and airport disruptions in the news... The International Passenger Terminal EXPO & CONFERENCE ✈️ in Madrid is just a few weeks away! Are you attending? PAE Senior Principal Brad Wilson will join the Port of Portland's Dan Pippenger to share insights on the Portland International Airport New Main Terminal, a transformative redevelopment of PDX. 🌍⚡ Join us to discover how the team successfully: 🔹 Ensured that the airport will remain operational during a wide variety of disruptions, including power outages 🔹 Established climate, energy, and seismic resilience goals that were incorporated into decision-making 🔹 Doubled terminal capacity while halving energy intensity 🔹 Achieved 90% fossil fuel-free heating via a groundwater heat pump system 📅 Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about PDXNext and how these strategies can be applied to your own projects. https://lnkd.in/gWx_vHUe #PassengerTerminalExpo #Sustainability #Architecture #AirportDesign #FutureReady #Innovation #PDXNext #SustainableDesign #ResilientInfrastructure