Crane & Merseth Engineering/Surveying

The firm is certified by the state of Oregon and Washington

as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and a Woman Business Enterprise (WBE).

Suzanne Crane Engineering was established in 1990 as a sole proprietorship specializing in civil engineering projects.  In May 1994, Suzanne Crane Engineering, Inc. was formed, and is now doing business as (dba) Crane & Merseth Engineering/Surveying (CaMES).  Ms. Townsen, principle and president, began providing consulting services to engineering firms in the Portland area. She began to recruit staff for technical assignments from her network of associates created when she was an instructor at Mt. Hood Community College Engineering Department.  The originating emphasis was on providing jobs for her top students.  During this time, and as other professionals joined the team, the firm expanded its capabilities in providing professional services to public and private clients in the Portland area.  Projects included engineering studies, engineering designs and surveying services. 

CIVIL

The firm offers planning, design, and related services in the following project areas:

Wastewater master plans and feasibility studies
Wastewater collection and treatment
Storm drainage management and control
Oregon water resource and water rights
Water system master plans and feasibility studies
Water supply, source location, and documentation
Water treatment and distribution
Traffic analysis and transportation studies
Street design

SURVEYING

Crane & Merseth Engineering/Surveying also provides land surveying and mapping services for the following types of projects:

Land boundary surveying services
Route surveys
Construction surveying
Legal description preparation
Topographic mapping and engineering surveying
Consulting and management for aerial photography and photogrammetry

OUTSOURCING

In activities related to the project types listed above, our staff provides:

Outsourcing of professional and technical staff
Total project management Construction management and inspection services
Professional and technical training
Public involvement, meetings and coordination
Computer aided design and drafting

Suzanne Townsen is a licensed Professional Engineer, Professional Land Surveyor, and a Certified Water Rights Examiner whose career covers more than 28 years of professional experience in municipal, civil, and environmental engineering.  CaMES is a certified Woman-owned Business Enterprise and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (WBE/DBE).  Our staff offers a wide range of experience and solid technical and managerial abilities in engineering and surveying projects.  CaMES currently employs 8 full time technical staff, 2 part-time staff, and 6 outsourced employees working in client’s offices.  Of the current 6 positions in the outsourced field, 3 are inspectors, one is construction office assistant, and 2 are assisting another Survey Firm on a large Tri-Met Project.

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