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At Associated, we are passionate about building communities that are vibrant, healthy and resilient and support economic growth. Sustainability is part of every project we undertake, and how we operate our business. That is why we have been a carbon neutral company since 2009.

We take pride in being a uniquely Canadian company that brings global perspectives to our clients from our international experience and technical involvement. Focused locally, we offer uncompromising service to public and private sector clients across Canada and abroad. Recognizing our service, excellence, dedication to staff, and contribution to communities, we have been one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies since 2008.

The Associated group of companies includes Associated Engineering, Associated Environmental Consultants, ATAP Infrastructure Management, and Brybil Projects. Our approach is to work with our clients to develop creative solutions that solve their problems and anticipate and address future challenges. Together, we can shape a better world.

 
  • Darrell Rinas

    Darrell Rinas P.Eng.

    Division Manager, Infrastructure

    • I enjoy working with public and private sector clients to develop strategies to meet their needs and requirements on regional water and wastewater projects, treatment plants, and land development. 
    • My family enjoys being outside enjoying water sports, fishing, camping and travelling.  I coach my kids in hockey and soccer, it is amazing to watch their progress and be a part of it.  
Oct 25 2020
Study identified wastewater management strategy for communities in western Saskatchewan
The Rural Municipality of Frenchman Butte No. 501 retained Associated Engineering to for the detailed design and construction of a new wastewater management system.
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Oct 23 2020
City of Calgary’s naturalization and restoration efforts create sustainable and resilient natural environments
Associated Environmental is supporting The City of Calgary with preliminary environmental assessments to help identify sensitive environmental features and reduce potential impacts inherent in the proposed naturalization and restoration plans.
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Oct 22 2020
Edmonton’s Blatchford development features Canada’s largest ambient-temperature district energy system
The City of Edmonton engaged Associated Engineering to assess the feasibility and develop a preliminary design of an ambient-temperature district energy sharing system for the redevelopment of the Blatchford district.
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Schreyer Award (the highest award for Canadian consulting engineers) / Canadian Consulting Engineering Awards

2006 Gold Bar Wastewater Treatment Plant Water Reuse Facility

2013 West Edmonton Sanitary Sewer Stage W12 Syphon

Recent Corporate Awards

2020 Canada's Best Managed Companies - Platinum Club member (re-qualified)
Canada’s Best Managed Companies Program

2019 Association of Consulting Engineers - Saskatchewan
Award of Excellence & Brian Eckel Pinnacle Award
Whelan Bay Access Road

2019 Association of Consulting Engineers - Saskatchewan
Award of Excellence
City of Regina Hauled Waste Receiving Station

2019 City of Vancouver
Heritage Award of Honour
Burrard Bridge Rehabilitation and Retrofit

2019 Heritage BC 
Heritage Award for Outstanding Achievement in Heritage Conservation
Burrard Bridge Rehabilitation and Retrofit

2019 Canada's Best Managed Companies - Platinum Club member (re-qualified)
Canada’s Best Managed Companies Program

2019 Consulting Engineers of Alberta 
Award of Excellence
Calgary Zoo Flood Mitigation

2019 Consulting Engineers of Alberta 
Award of Merit
Calgary Zoo Flood Mitigation

2019 Consulting Engineers of Alberta 
Award of Merit
NU Girder Bridge Design and Detailing Manual

2019 BC MOTI Deputy Minister's Consulting Engineering Awards 
Award of Excellence
Alexandra Bridge Deck Rehabilitation and Seismic Retrofit

2018 Consulting Engineers of Saskatchewan
Award of Excellence
Livestock and Forage Centre of Excellence

2018 Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of British Columbia
Employer Award

2018 Consulting Engineers of Alberta 
Award of Excellence
Southwest Water Supply Line in Fort McMurray
City of Calgary Northwest Inner-City Drainage Study

2017 Ontario Public Works Association
Project of the Year, Environmental ($2-$10 million)
Keswick Water Treatment Plant Upgrades

2017 Consulting Engineers of Alberta
Award of Excellence
Fort McMurray Wildfire Emergency Response and Water System Recovery Project

2017 Consulting Engineers of Alberta
Award of Excellence
Town of Rocky Mountain House Main Street Rehabilitation

2017 ACEC-BC 
Award of Merit
South Fork Water Treatment Plant

2016 ACEC-SK 
Award of Excellence
Saskatoon Reservoir and Pump Stations Upgrades, Saskatoon, SK

2016 Consulting Engineers of Ontario
Award of Excellence
West Main Street Bridge Rehabilitation

2016 Royal Architectural Institute of Canada
National Urban Design Award - Structural Engineer
Kinsmen Park 

2016 Royal Architectural Institute of Canada and Canada Council for Arts 
Governor General’s Medal in Architecture
Wood Innovation & Design Centre

2016 Illuminating Engineering Society
Award of Merit
Saline Creek Pedestrian Bridge

2016 ACEC-BC 
Award of Merit
Barnston/Maple Ridge Pump Station

Recent Staff Awards

2019 Engineers & Geoscientists BC
R.A. McLachlan Memorial Award
Don Kennedy

2019 American Water Works Association
George Warren Fuller Award
Jeff O'Driscoll

2018 American Water Works Association
George Warren Fuller Award
Garry Drachenberg

2017 Engineers & Geoscientists BC
C.J. Westerman Memorial Award
Brian Guy

2017 American Society of Civil Engineering
Samuel Arnold Greely Award (post humously)
Jan Fiala

2017 Regina Engineering Society 
Award for Engineering Excellence
Stella Madsen

2017 American Water Works Association
George Warren Fuller Award
Garry Drachenberg

2016 ACEC-BC
Meritorious Achievement Award
Kerry Rudd

2016 Engineers Canada
Award for the Support of Women in the Engineering Profession
Lianna Mah

2016 Consulting Engineers of Alberta
Harold L. Morrison Rising Young Professional Award
Owen Mierke

2015 Volunteer Service Recognition Award
Regina Engineering Society
Debra Anderson

2015 Consulting Engineers of Saskatchewan
Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan Meritorious Achievement Award
Don George