Vision
To help create communities that are welcoming, inclusive, and built for everyone.
Our Story
Two meanings.
One foundation.
Vela is more than a last name. In Spanish, it carries two meanings. The first is a candle — a source of warmth and light. The second is a sail — providing direction and guiding a journey forward.
Those meanings reflect the foundation of our company. We aim to bring clarity, guidance, and strong relationships to every project, while creating spaces and systems that uplift the people who live, work, and gather inside them.
Mission
To provide clarity and direction for every project we help bring to life.
Areas served
Mechanical engineering for the building industry across the Pacific Northwest.
We partner with architects, developers, and building owners on projects in Portland, Oregon, Woodburn, Oregon, the greater Willamette Valley, and Vancouver, Washington.
- Portland, OR
- Woodburn, OR
- Salem, OR
- Willamette Valley
- Vancouver, WA
- SW Washington
What we do
Engineered with intention.
01
HVAC Design
Heating, ventilation, and air systems tuned for comfort, efficiency, and indoor air quality.
02
Plumbing Engineering
Water, waste, and gas systems designed for resilience and long-term stewardship.
03
Energy & Sustainability
Load modeling, electrification strategy, and code paths toward net-zero ready buildings.