Structural Engineering Services

At PZSE, Inc., we work directly with you to ensure your structural engineering project is delivered on time and on budget. We strive to cut unnecessary costs without compromising structural integrity or architectural creativity. All of our services are provided by our in-house professionals who have a combined 75 years of technical experience in drafting and engineering.

We have your best interest at heart and work with you to help achieve your goals for the project. Our service-oriented attitude and grasp of the latest structural engineering trends are what keeps clients coming back to PZSE, Inc., year after year, project after project.

Below are some of our services that are commonly requested:

Design Phase Services:

  • Prepare structural plans and calculations for buildings and miscellaneous structures (retaining walls, masonry fences, roof mounted HVAC equipment, sign posts, etc.)
  • Submit structural plans to the local building department

Construction Phase Services:

  • Orchestrate communication with the client and contractor for clarification of construction documents
  • Provide structural observation at intervals appropriate to the stage of construction or as defined by the agreement
  • Prepare construction observation reports for submittal to the local building department

Structural Condition Assessment Reports:

  • Perform on-site assessments
  • Provide an in-depth examination of the facility including: visual observation, field measuring, photography, probing and sampling, numerical analysis, checking code compliance, documentation and report preparation.

Concrete Tile Re-Roof Reports:

  • Prepare structural investigation reports required by building departments
  • Assess structural adequacy of the existing roof structure to support the new applied roofing materials

Photovoltaic Solar Panel Inspection:

  • Conduct inspection of roof-mounted gravity and wind load solar panels for residential and commercial buildings.
  • Prepare structural plans and calculations for ground mounted solar panels
  • Many California building departments require a licensed structural engineer to inspect the structural integrity of the roof prior to the installation of solar panels.

Each project brings unique challenges and opportunities. We understand how structure interacts with design and are prepared to provide solutions recognizing architectural objectives, functional requirements and accommodate the needs of the other engineering, design and construction disciplines.

We collaborate with architects and designers to build a variety of residential and commercial structures, including:

  • Multi-story buildings
  • Remodels & tenant improvements
  • New construction
  • Room additions
  • Pre-manufactured products, such as canopies

We design using a variety of building materials, including:

  • Wood
  • Concrete
  • Masonry
  • Steel

In addition to the structural engineering projects listed above, the PZSE, Inc. team has provided contract administration and jobsite quality assurance/quality control responsibilities on several buildings and bridges. Our extensive field experience enables PZSE, Inc. to foresee potential conflicts early in the design phase – saving our clients time and money. The breadth of experience the PZSE, Inc. structural engineering team offers ensures that our clients are receiving the “value engineered” structure they deserve.