About Highland Consulting
Highland Consulting Ltd (2008) is an engineering and development consulting firm located in Nelson, British Columbia. We offer a wide range of services for commercial & residential clients in diverse sectors including septic design, water treatment design, solutions for land development / subdivisions, civil design, project management and storm water management.
Engineering Solutions
Highland Consulting’s involvement in every aspect of the work is geared toward consistently designing and delivering appropriate, cost-effective, and professional wastewater and water engineering solutions for every project. The company’s success in this role is underpinned by appropriate design skills, attention to detail and willingness to ‘go the extra mile’ in order to get the job done. Highland Consulting specializes in the wastewater (septic system) and water industry and with the increasing demand for sustainable design, and is able to ‘think outside the box’ to provide innovative designs to clients whilst meeting or exceeding government regulations. More about our team is listed below:
Paul Kernan, P.Eng, Senior Civil Engineer
Paul is the Principal Consultant and team lead within HCL with 25 years of experience in the industry. Paul ensures that all projects are successful by providing strong project management/planning and delegating the required work effectively within the design team. In addition, Paul has a strong background in local government consulting and design work within the water and wastewater industry. Whenever necessary, Paul is available to discuss the project directly with the client in an efficient manner.
Cooper Husband, P.Eng, Intermediate Civil Engineer
Cooper completed his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering at the University of Calgary and has over 8 years of experience in engineering design and construction. Specializing in the water and wastewater industry, Cooper’s experience includes both large and small scale projects such as septic design, water treatment, drainage, network design and construction administration. He has worked closely with regulatory bodies across multiple regions and excels in design and technical report writing. His attention to detail ensures high-quality projects are always delivered on time and on budget.
Jacob Hildebrand, C.Tech. Civil Technologist/Drafter
Jacob is a Civil Technologist with over 5 years of experience in surveying, design and technical drafting. Jacob has extensive experience utilizing GNSS mapping equipment and 3D drafting software to create and design pipe networks, accurate 3D surface models, grading plans and road models. Specializing in residential septic system design, pipeline design and surveying, his experience includes working within government and the private sector.
HCL’s Professional Qualifications and Member Associations:
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
HCL company standards are to meet and exceed government regulations, including, but not limited to:
Testimonials
“Paul Kernan at Highland Consulting has been easy to work with on several projects. Paul has an open mind approach and works with us to find solutions using the latest in technology all while being environmentally conscious. I would personally recommend Highland Consulting for any project you may have, big or small”
“Paul Kernan and Highland Consulting always respond to the challenging environment our remote mountain lodges are located in with practical and professional thoughtfulness. CMH has enjoyed having Paul engineer our civil works for over a decade and look forward to working with him well into the future. He always answers his phone even well after the works have been commissioned.”
“Working with Paul Kernan at Highland Consulting helped us to build Baldface Lodge in a very challenging location, under tight timelines. Paul’s understanding of the scope of the entire project was critical to our success in our latest expansion. We didn’t miss a day!”
“Paul is professional and efficient and is willing go the extra mile to complete work within our schedule and obtain the necessary permits”
“Working with Highland was a critical part in delivering our development project efficiently and cost-effectively. HCL provided sound advice on development strategies and infrastructure from start to finish”
“Highland Consulting Ltd was proactive in anticipating our needs and showed leadership in helping us obtain infrastructure approvals from relevant regulatory agencies”