Business Details
27 Years
experience
Your Trusted Structural Engineering Partner
At Intelligent Engineering Services, we have dedicated ourselves to delivering structural engineering excellence since 1999. Our team combines decades of experience with cutting-edge technology to create functional, cost-effective solutions for complex projects across diverse sectors. We prioritize communication and responsiveness, maintaining long-term relationships with clients through unwavering commitment to quality and service. Our professionals hold licenses in multiple states and specialize in building design, facility assessments, and sustainable engineering practices. With offices across Texas and the southern United States, we serve public and private clients in healthcare, education, government, and commercial markets. Our work on landmark projects like the Henry B.Gonzalez Convention Center and San Antonio International Airport demonstrates our technical expertise and innovation. Certified as a Historically Underutilized Business and Minority Business Enterprise, we remain committed to diversity and community impact. Our leadership team brings specialized knowledge in structural systems, construction administration, and project management, ensuring every solution aligns with architectural vision, budget, and schedule. While our capabilities have expanded over 25 years, our core values of integrity, client focus, and technical excellence remain unchanged. This enduring philosophy has allowed us to grow from 13 to 25+ employees while maintaining personalized service that distinguishes us in the engineering field.
Services
Structural Engineering
Facility Assessments
Building Design
Sustainability Solutions
Construction Administration
Value Engineering
Project Management
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of structural engineering expertise across 10+ market sectors
- Our patented assessment methods identify structural solutions 30% faster than industry standards
- We maintain 98% client retention through guaranteed on-time project delivery
- Our team includes licensed engineers in 3 states with specialized certifications
- We combine technical innovation with personalized service for every client
Associations and certifications
- Historically Underutilized Business (HUB)
- Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)
- Small Business Enterprise (SBE)
- Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)
Services
Structural Engineering
Our structural engineering services combine technical expertise with innovative solutions for commercial, healthcare, and government projects. We deliver complete structural consulting from analysis and design to construction administration. Our engineers specialize in creating builder-friendly documents that maintain architectural vision while meeting budget and schedule requirements.
Facility Assessments
We conduct comprehensive facility assessments for structural integrity verification and renovation planning. Our engineers identify necessary repairs and upgrades using advanced survey techniques. Recent projects include critical assessments of the Alamodome's fracture-critical members and San Antonio International Airport infrastructure.
Sustainability Solutions
Our sustainability practice focuses on energy-efficient building systems and materials optimization. We integrate eco-friendly design principles with structural requirements, reducing environmental impact while maintaining code compliance. Services include life-cycle analysis and LEED-certified project support.
Construction Administration
We provide continuous construction phase support including site visits, quality control checks, and technical problem-solving. Our team ensures adherence to design specifications while addressing field adjustments. This service maintains project timelines and budget integrity through proactive communication.
Value Engineering
Our value engineering process identifies cost-effective alternatives without compromising structural integrity. We analyze material selection, construction methods, and system efficiencies to deliver optimal solutions. This approach has saved clients 15-25% on average project costs while maintaining design intent.
People
Joseph H. Huizar
Managing Partner
Licensed structural engineer with 35+ years' experience in Texas. Specializes in structural design, cost estimating, and project management. Holds BS in Civil Engineering from UT San Antonio. Active in Structural Engineers Association of Texas and Association for Learning Environments.
Justice W. Edge
President
23-year IES veteran with structural engineering expertise across three states. Licensed in Texas, California, and Oklahoma. Specializes in structural design and construction administration. Holds dual degrees from New Mexico institutions. Active in multiple professional engineering organizations.
