FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Art Anderson is headquartered in Bremerton, Washington, and supports projects throughout the Pacific Northwest and across the United States. The firm’s location near the Puget Sound provides direct access to naval, maritime, industrial and federal clients operating on the West Coast.

Art Anderson works with federal, state, and local government clients, as well as public agencies. Examples of our clients include:

Federal

• NAVFAC (U.S. Navy)
• Lockheed Martin
• Nova Construction
• Triton Marine Construction

Local

• Cities; including Bremerton, Port Orchard, Mukilteo
• Ports and Marinas; including Bremerton, Allyn, Shelton, Silverdale and more
• Park Departments
• Utility Departments
• General Dynamics Electric Boat
• Ballard Marine Construction
• Pacific Netting Products

Marine Transportation

• Alaska Marine Highway System
• Washington State Ferries
• Kitsap Transit
• San Francisco Bay Ferries

Art Anderson is a licensed engineering firm in the state of Washington. Many of our engineers have Professional Engineer licenses to practice in states across the U.S.

Our engineering firm is recognized as a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business certified with the Small Business Administration (SBA) (federally) and Washington State. We are also recognized as a small business with Office of Minority & Women’s Business Enterprises (OMWBE), King County, State of Alaska and Oregon.

Art Anderson has licensed Professional Engineers (PE) in civil, electrical, mechanical and naval architecture. Licensed Professional Engineers are responsible for ensuring engineering designs meet safety, technical, and regulatory standards. PE involvement provides accountability, formal engineering judgment, and compliance with state and federal requirements for public and private infrastructure projects. Many of our PEs hold licenses to practice in multiple states across the U.S.

At this time, Art Anderson does not provide engineering support for residential projects. Our firm primarily works with federal, state, and local government clients, as well as public agencies.

Art Anderson supports projects beyond initial design by providing construction support services (such as construction management, third party and QA/QC review, and owner’s representation), assessments & inspections, engineering reviews, system upgrades, lifecycle planning, and asset sustainment services. This long-term involvement helps owners extend asset life, control costs, and adapt facilities and vessels to evolving operational needs.

Yes, Art Anderson has experience working on government and military projects as a Designer of Record for a Prime Construction Contractor. The firm’s engineers have experience meeting government design standards, procurement requirements, and quality assurance processes for public-sector projects.

• NAVFAC (U.S. Navy) Northwest
• SEAFAC (U.S. Navy) Alaska
• USACE (U.S. Army) Seattle District
• USACE (U.S. Army) Walla Walla District
• USACE (U.S. Army) Portland District
• U.S. Coast Guard
• U.S. Department of Interior
• U.S. Department of Energy
• National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
• National Park Service

Art Anderson regular works on task orders under government Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts and On-call contracts. As a multidisciplinary firm, Art Anderson responds quickly to tasking.

A multidisciplinary engineering firm brings multiple technical fields under one coordinated team, which reduces risk, improves communication, and streamlines project delivery. This approach is especially valuable for complex projects where mechanical, electrical, structural, and marine systems must function together safely and efficiently.

Art Anderson delivers comprehensive naval architecture and marine engineering solutions.

• Feasibility, design, and gap analysis and studies
• Failure analysis and corrective action reports
• Vessel inspections and condition evaluations
• ROI and cost benefit analysis
• Electrical engineering (power distribution, internal communication, hybrid systems, etc.)
• Mechanical engineering (piping, HVAC, fire suppression, hydraulic, etc.)
• Structural engineering (longitudinal strength, first principles, fatigue analysis, etc.)
• Structural finite element analysis (FEA) steel and aluminum (local and global)
• Regulatory (ABS, USCG, API) compliance Vessel overhauls and life extension
• Propulsion type (size and design) evaluation
• Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD)
• Mooring/anchoring studies and design
• Conceptual and preliminary design (3D modeling and drawings)
• Contract level and detailed (final) design (modeling, drawings, specifications, construction estimates)
• Project management
• Shipyard construction inspections
• Shipyard engineering phase support
• Vessel inclining tests

Our mix of landside and marine expertise allows us to tackle unique and challenging projects on land and water.

• Breakwater/wave screen
• Underwater utility systems
• Underwater fuel systems
• Underwater concrete design
• Barge and stability analysis
• Shore anchoring
• Pier and Docks
• Condition Assessments and Inspections

Our capabilities in civil engineering are as broad as the discipline itself. From simple assessments/inspections to full site development as part of a more complex, multidisciplinary effort.

• Site / Building Pad Development
• Grading and Parking Lots
• Retaining Walls / Structures
• Site Drainage Design
• Foundation Inspection & Repair
• Structural Inspection and Modification
• Seismic Improvements
• Utility Layout
• Stormwater Management
• Erosion and Sedimentation Control Design

Our electrical engineers are experts in the design and integration of electrical systems for commercial, industrial, and public facility projects.

• Emergency Power Generation
• Interior and Exterior Lighting Design
• Energy Efficiency Improvements
• Commercial Kitchens
• Marina Power Systems
• System Controls
• Low Voltage Lighting
• Security and Fire Alarm Systems
• Electrical Load Calculations
• Power System Protection
• Underwater Power Transmission
• Power Vault Design

Our mechanical engineers ensure that designs function safely, efficiently, and reliably.

• • HVAC and Environmental Controls
  • Commercial Kitchens
  • Boiler & HVAC Replacement
  • Plumbing and Piping Design
  • 3D Design and Modeling
  • Code Studies
  • Hydraulic Systems Design
  • Fueling Systems
  • Machinery Design
  • HVAC System Design (Custom and Package)