Nathan Watson PE

Nathan Watson PE

Principal Special Projects – Seattle, WA
  • Discipline Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
  • Specialties Ports & Maritime Development Work, Utility Upgrades & Marine Terminal Redevelopment, Prime Consulting & Multi-discipline Project Management, Registered Civil & Mechanical Engineer
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  • Education B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  • Affiliations/Licensure American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) ASCE/COPRI Ports & Harbors Committee ASCE Sea Level Change Subcommitee Civil & Mechanical Engineer: WA
  • Hobbies & Interests Time with family/kids, soccer, outdoors, home improvement projects

Background

Nathan's career with KPFF began in 2001 with a focus on management, planning, design, and multi-discipline coordination of large waterfront site development construction projects in Port environments. Prior to joining KPFF, Nathan spent 6 years focusing on mechanical engineering/machinery design for movable bridges and other heavy movable structures. Nathan’s dual qualifications as a registered civil and mechanical engineer have proven to be useful for planning, design and multi-discipline coordination of the complex infrastructure systems that are required for waterfront industrial sites. Nathan specializes in complex multi-discipline project management and manages projects ranging from marine wharf upgrades, terminal redevelopments, utility infrastructure upgrades, vessel shore power, dredging, and marine habitat mitigation projects.

Contributions

  • “Planning for Major Improvements on an Operating Terminal during Period of Unprecedented Growth” (T18 N Apron Upgrade), Ports 2007

  • “Site Specific Challenges for Cold Ironing Upgrades” (container & cruise terminals), Ports 2010

  • “Habitat Development for Eco-Credit in Port Settings,” Ports 2013

  • “Place of Circling Waters – Industrial Land to Habitat Site”, Ports 2013

  • “Post-Katrina Terminal Rehab Prepares Way for Growth,” (Port of Gulfport), Ports 2013

  • “Unique Development for New 12-Ferry Maintenance Base”, (WETA Alameda, CA), Ports 2016

  • “Unique Wharf Upgrade to Diversify Operations for Larger RO/RO Shipments & New Containerized Cargo” (Port of Everett), Ports 2019

  • “Fast-Track Integrated Environmental Cleanup & Maritime Terminal Redevelopment of Former Mill Site” (Port of Everett), Ports 2022

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