Statement of Qualifications
Solmar Hydro was founded in 2004 in Portland, Oregon with a focus on expert hydrographic surveying and mapping.
Since then, we've grown to offer a wide range of marine and terrestrial surveying and coastal engineering services to public and private clients throughout the U.S. and internationally.
Our growth can be attributed to the principles by which we work:
1) A commitment to safe and efficient operations.
2) An emphasis on data integrity and accuracy.
These principles are exemplified by our returning customer base.
MIKE STECHER
PRINCIPAL PARTNER/
FOUNDER
NSPS/THSOA Certified Hydrographer
United States Coast Guard Licensed Vessel Captain
Holds B.S. in Geological Sciences from the University of Oregon
Over 20 years experience:
- High-resolution hydrographic and marine geophysical surveys
- MetOcean data collection and analysis
Wide Range of site familiarity:
- full ocean depths
- estuaries
- inland rivers
- reservoirs
JASON MAGALEN
SR. COASTAL ENGINEER
Registered Professional Engineer (Oregon, Washington, California, and Guam).
NSPS/THSOA Certified Hydrographer
Holds B.S. in Civil Engineering from Ohio State University.
Holds Masters in Ocean Engineering from Oregon State University
Over 15 years of experience:
- hydrographic surveying, marine geophysical surveying, topographic surveying
- coastal and hydraulic numerical modeling (waves, currents, sediment transport)
- dredge permitting and coastal engineering design