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Leadership

Nate O’Neel

Principal, COO

“Engineering and construction are my passions. I love the process of finding multiple solutions to complex problems within the client’s budget for them to choose from. I enjoy seeing a project grow from inception to closeout and every step along the way.”

Nate, CEG

ABOUT

Nate O’Neel is the Chief Operating Officer at Columbia Engineering Group, a seasoned electrical engineer with over 15 years of experience in construction, engineering, and business serving multiple agencies.

His ability to identify issues, understand agencies’ objectives both long-term and short, and present options with detailed approaches builds trust and consensus with project execution. His project navigational skills of identifying outside factors that influence project success mitigates risk and provides a holistic view of the dynamics associated with each project.

Nate’s leadership style has been described as collaborative, attentive, and welcoming. Each of his projects is approached with sustainability, programmatic integration, schedule, and financial well-being.

NOTABLE PROJECTS

DSHS | ESH – PL Electrical Feeder Replacement
DSHS | Pine Lodge Optional Standby Generator
DSHS | ESH Laundry Wasteline Replacement
DSHS | YVS 100-Cottage Generator Replacement
DSHS | ESH FSU Chiller Replacement
DSHS | Rosewood Generator Replacement*
OMD | M-F Armory HVAC Upgrade
WDFW | Region 3 Headquarters Renovation
City of Okanogan | Superior Court Phase I
Washington State Patrol | Storage Building
Microsoft | HVAC Upgrades
EWU | Martin Hall Fire Alarm*
Pend Oreille County Public Hospital District #1 | Newport Clinic*
Moses Lake School District | Administration Office*
Moses Lake School District | Warehouse*
Providence Health Care | Mother Gamblin 4th Floor Renovation*
Providence Health Care | St. Mary Medical Neuroscience*
Providence Health Care | Kadlec Mammography Clinic*
DSHS | YVS Campus Generator Replacement
DSHS | ESH 1N3 & 3N3 Forensic Ward Renovation*
DSHS | Lakeland Village Electrical Infrastructure Phase 2*
DSHS | ESH Eastlake Emergency Generator Replacement*
DSHS | Lakeland Village Fiber Optic Improvement*
DSHS | Pine Lodge Lift Station*
Spokane Falls Community College | MV Electrical Infrastructure*
Providence Health Care | St. Mary Medical CT Room Remodel*
Universal Health Services | Inland Northwest Behavior Hospital*
Quincy School District | Quincy High School*
Quincy School District | Quincy Junior High Modernization*
Quincy School District | George Elementary School Gym Addition*
Quincy School District | Pioneer Elementary School Gym Addition*
Quincy School District | Mountain View Elementary School Gym Addition*
City of Spokane | Riverfront Park’s Pavilion*
Ellensburg School District | Morgan Middle School*
EWU | Arc Flash Study*
Sacred Heart Medical Care | Doctor’s Building Elevator Replacement*
EWU | Einstein Bros Bagel*
Plastic Surgery NW | Essential Electrical System*
* Limited project information due to DOD NDA
DETAILS

Discipline

Electrical Engineering

Licensed in

WA
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
Eastern Washington University – BS Electrical Engineering
Eastern Washington University – Master of Business Administration

Licensed Electrical Engineer, WA

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