Named one of the fastest growing firms in the nation, Shea Carr Jewell, Inc. (SCJ) has earned a place on the Zweig Letter Hot Firm List for 2012. SCJ was also on the 2011 and 2010 lists.

The Zweig list identifies the 100 fastest-growing architecture, engineering and environmental consulting firms in the country. Nationally the industry is made up of 80,000 -90,000 firms. Specific rankings will be announced at an October Awards Celebration in Colorado.

A consulting and professional services firm with an emphasis on engineering and planning, SCJ has bucked economic trends and realized tremendous growth recently. In the last two years they have acquired a community planning and environmental services firm, an engineering specialties group and a public relations firm to bolster their competitive edge and market penetration.

“Shea Carr Jewell is always looking forward — seeking for new opportunities, new geographic markets and new technical disciplines to enhance client services,” said Principal Perry Shea.

SCJ was founded in 2006 by Perry Shea, Jean Carr, and Bob Jewell with three employees. The Olympia, WA headquartered company now has over 35 employees and serves clients from offices in Olympia and Wenatchee, WA; Westminster, CO; and Boise, ID.

SCJ was also named the 2009 Small Business of the Year by the Thurston EDC and Civil Engineering News named them one of the Best Firms to Work for in the small firms’ category in 2009 and 2010.