Structural
Engineering

Our structural engineering professionals understand that structural services are a crucial piece to the success of our projects. That’s why we provide practical, state of-the-art, cost-effective structural solutions and design plans that are tailored to your needs! Because we are a multi-disciplined firm, our structural engineering team is able to work with an entire team of engineers, surveyors, planners, landscape architects, and development services specialists to bring planning, design, and construction expertise to the client.

We specialize in new construction, remodels/alterations, structural repairs, & forensic inspections and have design expertise with a wide range of materials including steel, masonry, timber, cold formed steel, cast-in-place concrete, tilt-up concrete, and precast concrete. Whether the project is commercial, industrial, or residential, our structural engineers are able to meet your needs. We work with the client on value engineering to establish the most appropriate and cost-effective structural system for their project. In addition, we can also evaluate existing structures for expansion or enhancements for upgrades or code-required updates.

Our team coordinates their structural design with architecture, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and site planning for a variety of project types to ensure that the building structure works seamlessly with all the building systems and functions without conflict. This coordinated design effort helps reduce the need for redesign and extra costs. We have extensive experience working with private clients as well as the state, counties, and municipalities. This includes architects, contractors, developers, owners and other consultants to provide a coordinated and cost-effective solution to their building and structural needs.

JSD has structural engineering licensure in the Great Lakes Region.