Plan it. Fund it. Engineer it.
With Varela & Associates.

For more than 25 years, Varela & Associates has operated under a simple yet effective maxim: Serve our Client. That means that no decision – whether it involves planning, funding, design, or project management – is made without first answering the question, "What will most effectively serve our client?"

Specializing in public works projects and infrastructure planning and funding, Varela has completed more than 120 successful water, wastewater, stormwater, and transportation projects ranging from $50,000 to $15 million. And perhaps best of all, we've helped our clients fund their projects to the tune of nearly $140 million in accumulated grants and loans.

Our commitment to you: responsiveness, integrity, and loyalty. And a positive approach to every assignment.

news
08.2011 DWSRF Loan Awards: Congratulations to the City of Ritzville and Hanson Harbor...
08.2011 Ecology Loan & Grant Awards: Congratulations to the City of Tonasket and Curlew Water...
07.2011 CDBG General Purpose Grant Awards...

testimonials
City of Colville
"We have found Mark, Dana and the professionals whom they employ to be technically knowledgeable, personally committed to the needs of the City, and adept at communications with both the City staff and with elected officials of the City."
Town of Creston
"The staff that worked on both projects treated the projects like it was their own money they were spending, always trying to find ways to save money and get more done with the funds we were awarded."
Curlew Water and Sewer District
"You went the distance with us, from concept to securing funding, through construction completion. Your field representatives were very attentive during construction and willing to help make this the best system we could make."
City of Leavenworth
"Although there are additional qualities reflected in the service provided by Varela & Associates, I believe that the firm’s analytical abilities, partnering skills and dedication to a cost-conscious approach to small communities are among the most valuable, and I would recommend the firm to any community seeking [their] services."
Town of Millwood
"Mr. Varela and members of his staff have always made it a point to become familiar with our budget restrictions and work very closely and carefully with our staff to provide what we need for what we can afford to spend."
Model Irrigation District No. 18
"You are able to develop a relationship with the board, get the job done on time, and really helped the decision-makers achieve a consensus. You take the pressure off the system manager."
City of Pateros
"Because of their efforts, we were able to understand what technologies would be best for our City. They made sure that our input was part of the design process."
City of Republic
"Professional, personable, and honest…a wonderful group to work with. Varela has always done an outstanding job for our city. They have always handled every aspect of our projects with the utmost professionalism and gone the extra mile to ensure our satisfaction."
Spokane County Utilities Division
"Communication, team playing and constant appraisal of issues and status made me feel like I was working with an extension of my own office.…excellent engineering skills."
City of Tonasket
"Varela & Associates always keeps the Council properly informed. They are honest and conscientious, and do what they say they will. We’re really impressed that [they] saved the City a significant amount of money with creative solutions on two separate projects."
City of Waterville
"Of the engineering firms I have worked with in the eight years I have been in office, Varela & Associates is the best to work with. We have worked with four engineering firms in that time; Varela & Associates is the best. They are the best in getting back to us and keeping the Mayor and Council informed and they have the knowledge and expertise to do the job."