Building with Integrity and Respect for All

At Otak, we lead with care, compassion, and courage, values that guide how we design, collaborate, and contribute to the communities we serve. Our commitment to fostering a culture of belonging is reflected in our work, in how we engage with community members, and in the lasting relationships we build with partners and neighbors. We strive to listen closely and ask meaningful questions that help us better understand and support the unique needs of each community. We believe in creating space for all voices to be heard and valued.

Community-Focused Design, Engineering, and Planning

The Byway at Wood Village

Dungeness River Pedestrian Bridge Enhances Natural Habitat, Benefits Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe

Bybee Lakes Hope Center

Community-Centered Partnerships

Otak is committed to building strong, meaningful partnerships with local businesses and qualified firms in the regions where we operate. Our mission is to amplify those voices and involve them directly in the decisions being made. Together with our clients, we support participation from a broad range of contributors to build projects that reflect community and purpose.

Building Meaningful Professional Relationships

Otak actively participates in national, local, and regional professional organizations and events that support underrepresented voices and broaden access to opportunities in our industry. These partnerships help us connect with a wide range of professionals and foster collaboration across disciplines and backgrounds, including:

Expanding Perspectives Within Our Team

At Otak, we believe that the strength of our work comes from the breadth of experiences, ideas, and insights within our team. To better reflect the communities we serve, we seek to hire professionals from a wide range of personal and professional backgrounds. Our outreach efforts include engagement with a variety of professional organizations and career fairs from across a broad spectrum of perspectives which helps us build meaningful connections and deepens our understanding of the people and places we design for.