Quad Cities-based IMEG has acquired WRK Engineers, a leading structural and seismic engineering firm based in Vancouver, WA. This partnership significantly strengthens IMEG’s seismic engineering capabilities while expanding its portfolio of specialized services, reinforcing its commitment to delivering innovative, community-resilient design solutions nationwide.

Founded in 2010, WRK Engineers has rapidly built a reputation for advancing the science of seismic engineering. The firm specializes in seismic risk reduction, offering in-depth seismic evaluations, advanced structural analysis, retrofit design, and resiliency planning for critical infrastructure and essential facilities. In addition, WRK brings a proven track record in Owner’s Representative/Construction Manager services, along with extensive experience as the prime design consultant leading multi-disciplinary project design teams on behalf of owners. The team also provides comprehensive grant writing services that have helped clients secure nearly $100 million in project funding over the past five years—demonstrating a deep commitment to turning vision into reality by aligning technical excellence with financial strategy.

“WRK Engineers brings an exceptional depth of expertise in seismic and earthquake engineering, which is an immediate and strategic value-add to IMEG,” said IMEG President/CEO Paul VanDuyne. “Their advanced capabilities in seismic risk evaluation and retrofit design, along with their success as a trusted client advocate and funding resource, are highly complementary to IMEG’s multidisciplinary approach. This partnership allows us to deliver even more robust and resilient engineering solutions—particularly in regions vulnerable to seismic events.”

WRK Engineers’ experience spans a broad range of sectors including housing, healthcare, education, water/wastewater, and utilities—many of which require specialized seismic analysis to meet stringent safety and performance standards. Their portfolio includes risk assessments for essential service facilities, seismic retrofit designs for historic and aging structures, and performance-based engineering solutions.

“We are excited to join IMEG and extend our impact on seismic safety and structural resilience at a national level,” said Brian Knight, president of WRK Engineers. “Our team is passionate about advancing earthquake engineering practices. This partnership enables us to scale that impact, access new resources, and deliver innovative, value-driven solutions to a broader range of clients and communities.”

The team will continue operations from Vancouver, WA, as WRK Engineers, now IMEG. Knight will serve as client executive for the team, working alongside the existing WRK staff, ensuring continuity of service and a seamless transition for clients.

IMEG is a leading engineering design firm with 100 offices and 3,000+ team members, combining the comprehensive expertise of a national leader with the personal connections of a local firm. Ranked among the top engineering firms in the U.S. (#3 on BD+C’s top Engineering Firms and #52 on ENR’s Top 500 Design Firms), IMEG transforms environments and communities through innovative, high-performance design and infrastructure solutions. Learn more at imegcorp.com or wrkengrs.com.