Business Details
21 Years
experience
Trusted Structural Engineering & Building Design Services in Chico, CA
Streamline Engineering was founded in 2005 with a mission to simplify the building design process through close client collaboration. Our team of licensed professionals specializes in structural engineering and building design for commercial and residential projects, including office spaces, retail centers, custom homes, and agricultural facilities. We combine technical expertise with practical construction experience to create cost-effective, buildable designs.Our services include AutoCAD drafting, 3D modeling, energy calculations, soils reports, and structural engineering for permit applications. As an employee-owned company, clients work directly with owners who bring decades of combined industry experience. We maintain strong long-term relationships with architects and building designers to deliver integrated solutions from site layout to final construction documentation.
Services
Structural Engineering
Building Design
Soil Reports
Interior Design
Solar Arrays
Foundation Design
Plan Checking
Insurance Investigations
3D Modeling
Title 24 Calculations
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of combined experience in structural engineering
- Our employee-owned structure ensures direct owner involvement in every project
- We offer integrated design solutions from site layout to structural engineering
- Our team combines engineering expertise with hands-on construction experience
- We specialize in both new construction and historic building preservation
Services
Structural Engineering
Our structural engineering services focus on creating practical, buildable designs for new and existing structures. We specialize in gravity and lateral design for commercial buildings and homes while maintaining architectural integrity. Our team provides engineering solutions for insurance investigations, foundation design, and solar array installations.
Building Design
We offer comprehensive building design services for commercial and residential projects including office spaces, retail centers, custom homes, and agricultural facilities. Our designs integrate with architectural plans and include 3D modeling capabilities to visualize projects before construction begins.
Soil Reports
Our soil report services provide critical foundation design information for residential and commercial projects. We analyze site conditions to determine appropriate footing design, retaining wall requirements, and foundation certification for manufactured homes.
3D Modeling
We utilize advanced 3D computer modeling to create detailed visual representations of building designs. This technology helps clients understand spatial relationships and design elements before construction begins, reducing potential errors and saving costs.
Foundation Design
Our foundation design services include engineering for new construction, manufactured home certifications, and specialized designs for signs, light standards, and solar arrays. We ensure structural integrity while meeting local building code requirements.
People
Jim Peterson
Co-Founder
With over 25 years of engineering experience, Jim Peterson co-founded Streamline Engineering to bridge the gap between design and construction. His hands-on background in field operations informs practical engineering solutions.
Jeff Richelieu
Co-Founder
Jeff Richelieu brings extensive structural engineering expertise to Streamline Engineering. As co-founder, he focuses on client collaboration and ensuring designs meet both functional and aesthetic requirements for commercial and residential projects.
Questions
What types of projects does Streamline Engineering handle?
We specialize in commercial buildings (offices, retail, industrial), residential projects (custom homes, remodels), agricultural facilities, and solar array installations.
Do you work with other design professionals?
Yes, we collaborate with architects and building designers to provide structural engineering services and integrated design solutions.
What construction materials do you work with?
Our engineers have extensive experience with wood, steel, concrete, masonry, and Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) construction methods.
Do you provide 3D modeling services?
Yes, we offer 3D computer modeling for both commercial and residential projects to visualize designs before construction begins.
What permitting services do you offer?
We provide complete permit packages including energy calculations, soils reports, and structural engineering documentation for building approvals.
Do you handle historic building renovations?
Yes, we specialize in engineering solutions for existing buildings to improve safety while maintaining original design character.
