Barghausen's Richland, WA Office Location - Meet the Team

"I have worked at Barghausen for 19 years and started in the world of land development in the early 2000s. I originally worked for a company that specialized in global communication infrastructure. From there, I got into private site development. Over the last 20 years, I have gained a wealth of experience that I use to serve the needs of our clients. 

I grew up close to Richland in a nearby town called Prosser where my family lives. It was nice to bring my children back to the area so we could live closer to family. Some of my favorite aspects of Richland are the open environment and the lack of traffic.

One of my favorite projects that I have worked on in the Richland area is the Kennewick Chick-fil-A which is slated to open in 2025. It was a fun project to bring to the area. 

My favorite aspect of working at Barghausen is collaborating with my awesome co-workers every day!"

"My name is Nathan Machiela, P.E. I was born in Taiwan but was mostly raised in the Tri-Cities and consider it home. I have been married for 25 years to my wife Sarah, and I have 3 kids including Taylor (28), Elijah (23), and Jackson (21). I attended Washington State University to obtain my Bachelors degree. I have also earned my P.E. license. 

Throughout my career I worked at Barghausen from 1998 to 2003, HDJ from 2003 to 2006, Hayden Homes from 2006 to 2016, Knutzen from 2016 to 2023, and then started back at Barghausen in 2023. I am also a pilot and enjoy flying, rock climbing, golfing, mountain biking, attending church, and woodworking. I love the work I do! 

A few of my favorite aspects about Richland are the good weather, the good community, and my family. 

Some of my favorite projects in the area are Crimson Hills residential development, Costco Kennewick, and Sterling Heights. 

My favorite part about working at Barghausen is the fantastic management team including people who are supportive, knowledgeable, and care about me and my projects!"

"I was born in Kennewick WA, and I graduated from Kennewick High School. I attended college at CBC/WSU Tri-Cities and started my engineering career in 1995. Working in the industry for almost 30 years has allowed me to work on various projects including shopping malls, subdivisions, gas stations, environmental cleanup, and industrial complexes.  and have been in the industry for almost 30 years. I have 2 children and 3 stepchildren ages 22, 17, 14, 2, and 1. 

One of my favorite aspects about the Richland area is the calmness it has compared to a larger city. A project that I have enjoyed working on in the area is the Costco in Richland. 

I have been with Barghausen for 10 years, and I enjoy the diverse benefits that the company offers to its employees."

"I grew up in Richland, attended college locally, and have worked in land development for the last 7 years primarily on plat work. 

One of my favorite aspects about the city of Richland is its history. The town is an army town that supports the Hanford Project. A project that I have enjoyed working on in the area is Badger Mountain South. I have enjoyed the various aspects of building a community.

I have worked at Barghausen for 2 years, and I have enjoyed the freedom to work on various types of projects."

"I am 31 years old and grew up in Enumclaw, WA. After high school, I attended WSU, where I graduated in 2015 with a B.S. in civil engineering. I moved to the Tri-Cities in 2017 after meeting my wife while visiting the area, and we now have 2 amazing boys – Maverick (5) and Rylan (2). I have been a licensed professional engineer for 3 years, after passing my P.E. Exam in 2021. I enjoy site development engineering, with my passion being focused on residential development. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family, playing video/board games, and watching football. Faith and family are the most important aspects of my life, everything I do revolves around them.

I met my wife when I was visiting the Tri-Cities 7 years ago and fell in love with the area. The Tri-Cities have all of the amenities of a big city, while still maintaining the connections and community that you would find in a small town.

I enjoy working on residential developments, and there are a few around the Tri-Cities that we are currently working on. My favorite is a multi-phase residential development in Franklin County. 

I have been working for Barghausen for over a year, and some of my favorite aspects of working here include the great benefits and pay, flexible work schedule, good work/life balance, and high-quality engineering."

"My Name is Daniela Zavala. I grew up in the Tri-Cities with my family, and have spent most of my life here. I attended Columbia Basin College in Pasco, WA, where I attained my degree in Engineering Technology. After graduation, I started my career at Bargausen Consulting Engineers as a Civil CAD Technician. 

I live in Pasco so the Richland area has always been familiar. I enjoy the great food Richland has to offer!

I have been working for Barghausen for four months and love it. I have not had the opportunity to work on any projects in the Richland area, but I hope I will soon! 

My favorite part about working at Barghausen is the people I get to collaborate with on fun projects!"

"My name is Joshua Hazlett, and I grew up in Olympia, Washington, where I enjoyed the rain and great hiking locations. I received my first two degrees in Criminal Justice and Psychology from WSU-Pullman. In 2017, I returned to school at the WSU Tri-Cities Campus, where I earned my bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering. I graduated in 2021 and started working for the City of Kennewick as a Traffic Technician.

Desiring to do more design work, I found an opening for an entry-level Design Engineer at Barghausen (Richland office). After reading some comments about the company, I knew it was exactly what I was looking for.

I have been living in the Tri-Cities area since 2017 to go back to school. I didn't expect to stay long, but I have since started a family, and we have grown to like the area and the sunshine. Although there are not many places to hike near the Tri-Cities, my kids keep me busy.

I have been enjoying the work so far; it is fast-paced and rewarding. I just started in the middle of April this year, so I am still new to the company, but my coworkers are friendly and always willing to answer my questions.

I look forward to growing within the company, becoming a proficient Civil Engineer, and possibly a Principal Engineer in the future."