DESIGN SERVICES WITH A HUMAN APPROACH
At PEI, we want the design and build process to feel rewarding. We take pride in our team’s ability to pair personable, reliable services with result-driven outcomes.
We bring a human approach to each solution we provide, making collaboration feel conversational. We are responsive, consistent, and enjoyable to work with. You can trust that we will be supporting your project from concept through construction.
About Us
Patterson Engineering, Inc. specializes in structural engineering that prioritizes clear communication and close collaboration with clients. We focus on delivering precise and practical design solutions, ensuring each project is handled with utmost professionalism from initial concept to construction completion.
Our experienced team excels at tackling complex challenges, providing innovative designs that align with your project's vision and goals. Partnering with PEI means engaging with experts who are committed to making the design and build process transparent, efficient, and aligned with your needs for high-quality results.
Our Guiding Values
Delve deeper into what drives our mission forward and learn how we stand out as structural engineers.
Clear Communication
Every project involves thousands of decisions. Our early and invested dialogue ensures alignment of ideas. We keep you informed, ensuring clarity at every juncture.
Collaboration
Together, we create synergy. Well crafted solutions embody a shared vision and expertise that are above and beyond what we can do separately.
Quality
Excellence isn't an act, but a habit. Our commitment to superior standards and dedication to detail is unwavering.
Elevated Design
Beyond functionality, we craft aesthetics. Our adaptive design process considers the levels of performance and aesthetic expression required for highly customized and precision projects. We stay on the forefront to keep our solutions cutting edge which lend to a final product that is modern and sophisticated.
Picture-Worthy Products
Each finished structure is a testament to vision, dedication, and craftsmanship—worthy of a spotlight.
Loyal and Healthy Relationships
We design structures and relationships that stand the test of time. We value the trust you place in us and our goal is to celebrate our collaborative success.
Our Culture
At PEI, we believe in each person's potential to make a difference in their professional field and a positive impact in the community. We support and encourage a healthy work-life balance and understand that it's imperative to love where you work. Dive into the distinctive benefits that make our firm a top choice for the industry’s best talent.
Competitive Salaries
Our team is the bedrock of our success. We offer attractive salaries and benefits to ensure you always feel valued for your dedication and expertise.
Work-Life Balance
At PEI, we value your well-being. With flexible schedules and optional overtime, we champion a harmonious blend of professional aspirations and personal passions.
A Pathway to Leadership
Our offices aren’t just a workplace, they are a launchpad. We believe a career in engineering should be multi-faceted, with attainable steps in technical, managerial, and business skills. PEI offers all those opportunities as well as a clear path to principal, should you like to take it all the way there. With us, you’re not just an employee — you're a future leader.
Diverse Project Opportunity
Step into the realm of highly customized project types such as luxury homes, mixed-use structures, multi-family developments, cliffside pool designs, microbreweries, and more. At PEI, you don't just work; you create legacy structures that stand as a testament to our breadth of expertise and our collaborative spirit.
Our team
Meet our team of qualified engineers who bring a human approach to every project.
At PEI I am Responsible For:
Being the Visionary, problem solving, steering the ship, and client relations.
The Part I Like Best About My Job Is:
Solving challenging problems and collaborating with our uber talented staff and clients.
The Best Piece of Advice I've Ever Been Given Is:
“Never stop learning”
Education, Credentials, and Industry Associations
Education
M.S. - Structural Engineering - University of California, San Diego
B.S. - Civil Engineering - California State University, Sacramento (Cum Laude)
Professional Licenses
Licensed Structural Engineer, Licensed Civil Engineer, NCEES License, Disaster Service Worker License , U.S. Green Building Council – LEED AP
Professional Memberships
ASCE, SEAOC, SEAOSD, AISC
At PEI I am Responsible For:
Maintaining operational standards and protocol while leading development of the Texas office.
The Part I Like Best About My Job Is:
Collaborating with clients and engineers and giving concepts life.
The Best Piece of Advice I've Ever Been Given Is:
“Take care of your mentals”
Education, Credentials, and Industry Associations
BS Civil Engineering, Minor Philosophy - University of Texas, Austin
Licensed Civil Engineer – Texas
Member: SEAOT, UT Engineering Professionalism – Mentor
At PEI I am Responsible For:
Leading, mentoring, and supporting our engineers and drafters in the production of our work so each of us can shine, and continue to deliver a quality set of plans with responsive service to our clients. As a project manager I am a main point of contact with the firms we collaborate with, and always strive for ever more constructible and effective engineering solutions that showcase the architectural design.
The Part I Like Best About My Job Is:
Imagining and facilitating new possibilities, creating something larger and better together than any one of us could do alone, learning, being inspired, and sharing this very human story of improving our built environment.
The Best Piece of Advice I've Ever Been Given Is:
“Let the Excitement of Success motivate you more than the Fear of Failure”
Education, Credentials, and Industry Associations
B.S. Structural Engineering - University of California San Diego
SE and PE licensed in California
ACE Mentor Program San Diego Chapter (Board member and Team Leader), SEAOSD, WISE chapter
At PEI I am Responsible For:
Managing projects and mentoring team members.
The Part I Like Best About My Job Is:
The flexibility with schedule as well as flexibility to work with material types and projects I gravitate towards.
The Best Piece of Advice I've Ever Been Given Is:
"Confidence is my power."
Education, Credentials, and Industry Associations
BS from Univ. of the Pacific.,
MS from SDSU;
PE (State of CA),
LEED AP;
ACE Mentor Program San Diego Chapter
At PEI I am Responsible For:
Managing and delivering quality projects within time, budget, and scope.
The Part I Like Best About My Job Is:
The people I work with and the fact that I get to learn something new every day!
The Best Piece of Advice I've Ever Been Given Is:
"Be comfortable with being uncomfortable."
Education, Credentials, and Industry Associations
Education:
M.S. in Structural Engineering - The University of Southern California
B.S. in Structural and Environmental Engineering - The University of California, Berkeley.
Credentials:
Licensed Professional Engineer in the state of California
Industry organizations:
Active member of the Structural Engineering Association of San Diego, Co-chair of WiSE committee.
At PEI I am Responsible For:
The design and calculations of new buildings, additions/alterations to existing buildings, tenant improvements, and solar carports.
The Part I Like Best About My Job Is:
Figuring out creative solutions and collaborating with the team to achieve the client’s vision.
The Best Piece of Advice I've Ever Been Given Is:
"When I am overwhelmed with the amount of things I have to do, to just focus and complete one task at a time."
Education, Credentials, and Industry Associations
Education:
Master of Science in Civil Engineering (focus in Structural/Earthquake Engineering) - UC Los Angeles.
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering - Syracuse University.
Credentials:
Professional Engineering License (#92993)
Industry Organizations:
SEAOSD
At PEI I am Responsible For:
Providing engineering designs and calculations for solar and residential projects, supporting the other engineering staff on projects, and feeding the fish.
The Part I Like Best About My Job Is:
Being able to work with a skilled team of engineers and drafters who have something new for me to learn on every project.
The Best Piece of Advice I've Ever Been Given Is:
"To not dwell on what's already done."
Education, Credentials, and Industry Associations
BS in Structural Engineering - UC San Diego
Civil Engineer-in-Training.
At PEI I am Responsible For:
Providing the best product on the market to my company, which includes structural plans ready for the construction of our clients' habitat.
The Part I Like Best About My Job Is:
To work surrounded by highly skilled individuals from all around the world in the field of structural engineering.
The Best Piece of Advice I've Ever Been Given Is:
That success is the last stop of your life's action - "To do the right thing means doing things even when others are not watching you."
Education, Credentials, and Industry Associations
I am a graduate of the Architecture Department at Instituto Tecnologico Tijuana. I worked for several years in my profession in the construction industry, being part of two companies associated with the Architects' Association in the city of Tijuana, developing projects for the city government. I moved to the border city to pursue a career in Engineering for several years, gaining experience in architectural and structural drawing using CAD software and later, Revit, which we continue to use to this day.
At PEI I am Responsible For:
BIM Management and I contribute to project production. BIM Management. Tasks include development of office Revit templates, families and standards, coordination with Revit production staff, and Revit process analysis and documentation.
The Part I Like Best About My Job Is:
The part I like best about my job is improving processes and workflows to elevate quality and efficiency.
The Best Piece of Advice I've Ever Been Given Is:
"Keep things simple and intuitive. Add only the complexity required to get the job done in a clear thoughtful way."
Education, Credentials, and Industry Associations
Dev Bootcamp - 18 Week Intensive Web Developer Software Training Program
Univ. of North Texas - Bachelor of Arts in Music, Minor in Psychology - Graduated Cum Laude
Credentials
Autodesk Certified Professional in Revit for Architectural Design
At PEI I am Responsible For:
Showcasing our portfolio of projects, recognizing our rockstar team of professionals, and affirming our purpose and place within the AEC community.
The Part I Like Best About My Job Is:
Watching more and more industry professionals take notice of PEI and the work that we’re doing.
The Best Piece of Advice I've Ever Been Given Is:
“Be. Here. Now.”
Education, Credentials, and Industry Associations
Education:
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Organizations:
National Association for Women in Construction (NAWIC), Women in Structural Engineering (WISE)
At PEI I am Responsible For:
AR/AP, Human Resources compliance, & Execute Administrative Assistance.
The Part I Like Best About My Job Is:
I thoroughly enjoy working with my coworker’s collaborative. I love that I get to learn new things about the company/business every day. Most of all is helping others so that we are all successful.
The Best Piece of Advice I've Ever Been Given Is:
"Say yes to opportunities that scare you and never be afraid to ask for help."
Education, Credentials, and Industry Associations
Education
Grossmont College.
Credentials:
HRCI/PHR Certification - San Diego State University.
Volunteer:
Naval Sea Cadet Corp with Gunfighter Squadron as their Commanding Officer and Alumina Parent Ambassador with Army & Navy Academy
At PEI I am Responsible For:
Payroll, HR & Office Administration.
The Part I Like Best About My Job Is:
Invoicing and collecting payments.
The Best Piece of Advice I've Ever Been Given Is:
Time is the best gift you can give your children/family.
Education, Credentials, and Industry Associations
Education
San Diego Continuing Education.
Accounting Certificate.
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