Southern Utah contractors are well aware of the essential steps needed to ensure their projects are built on strong, sound foundations. The accuracy of geotechnical testing, results and reporting is crucial because the data will be referred to throughout design and construction.

The duties of an office manager are as diverse as our full-service company itself. That’s why Carolina Peterson is such a valuable team member.

Chop Wood, Carry Water: How to Fall in Love with the Process of Becoming Great by Joshua Medcalf
Reading and discussing books together is an idea introduced to Watson Engineering Company (WEC) by firm president, Tim Watson. It’s been a great way to learn new concepts from outside the company while providing an opportunity to learn from within.

Engineering is a vast field encompassing everything from powering cities to designing airplanes. Colin Campbell, Project Manager, comes from the world of engineering—just not the architectural side.

Your home is most likely your single highest-valued asset. With this in mind, living in the seismically active area of Southern Utah requires taking certain precautions to protect your investment and family’s safety.

Whether a leaking roof or dripping faucet, one of the first things a homeowner learns is that water can be your enemy. There are countless ways water can ruin property, and it’s not just indoors where it can wreak havoc.

Kyle Kump began his career 14 years ago as an engineering technician in California. While working as a special inspector for structural construction projects, he was drawn to the design of those same structures he was overseeing for development.

The university wanted a change. In order to save overtime and money, they hired Watson Engineering of Cedar City, Utah, to help them find a solution. The objective? A system that required once-a-day service instead of the exhausting three times every day they were currently doing.

Watson Engineering approached the Cove Fort Power Plant project like all others: with precision, professionalism, and urgency. This renewable power plant, however, was like no other in the world. Watson Engineering was part of a team to build the world's first geothermal and hydroelectric commercial energy plant.

Our owner and CEO Tim Watson is known for taking action. And this goes beyond leading Watson Engineering client projects. A key mission of the company is to actively participate and give back to our community.