VANCOUVER, Washington — Burns & McDonnell, a 100% employee-owned consulting, engineering and construction company, has named Rick Nye as the branch office manager of its Vancouver, Washington, office in the Pacific Northwest.

“As a native of the region, I’m excited to lead our talented employee-owners in delivering infrastructure that powers the Pacific Northwest,” Nye says. “I look forward to working alongside our team and clients to drive impactful solutions that strengthen the region’s infrastructure.”

Nye brings 20 years of experience in the electric utility industry and will lead the firm’s efforts to expand services, support clients and drive growth throughout the region. He will oversee the local office of nearly 75 employee-owners delivering engineering and construction solutions across transmission and distribution, environmental, manufacturing, water, and more.

Throughout his career, Nye has led large-scale engineer-procure-construct (EPC) projects and, as a principal at Burns & McDonnell, guided teams delivering safe, reliable and efficient power systems for communities and utilities.

“Rick’s dedication to delivering complex engineering and construction projects and his leadership in the region make him an ideal choice to lead our growing office in the Pacific Northwest,” says Jason Mayyak, vice president and general manager of the Mountain Region for Burns & McDonnell. “His technical knowledge, combined with his commitment to client success, will help us grow our construction, engineering and environmental services in the region.”

To support continued growth in the region, the firm with more than 13,000 employees across the United States is actively hiring professionals in engineering, construction, consulting and environmental services.

Burns & McDonnell is consistently ranked among the nation’s top design and construction firms by Engineering News-Record, including ranking No. 8 on the Top 100 Design-Build Firms list and No. 1 among power design firms in 2025. The company has also been named to the Portland Business Journal’s Best Places to Work list.

About Burns & McDonnell

Working from more than 75 offices around the world, Burns & McDonnell designs and builds critical infrastructure. Our family of companies — driven by engineers, construction professionals, architects, planners, technologists and scientists — delivers projects grounded in safety and a desire to make a difference as we make our clients successful. Founded in 1898, Burns & McDonnell is 100% employee-owned. Learn more.