Liftech Consultants Inc.

Innovation, Experience, Integrity

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About the firm

Liftech Consultants Inc. is an Oakland-based engineering practice with structural roots dating to 1964 and expanded mechanical and electrical depth through the 2022 McKay International Engineers merger. It provides structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering, plus project management, for cranes, wharves, floats, buildings, heavy lift systems, and other specialized equipment used at terminals and maritime facilities.

Established
1964
Firm type
Structural Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Electrical Engineering · Marine Engineering

People

Erik SoderbergPresident, Principal

Jonathan HsiehVice President, Principal

Catherine MorrisVice President, Principal

Nick GrebeVice President, Principal

Arun BhimaniPast President, Founding Principal

Sugiarto LoniPrincipal

Kenton LeePrincipal

Patrick McCarthyPrincipal

Derrick LindPrincipal

Anna DixPrincipal

Leah OlsonPrincipal

Di LiuPrincipal

Tais ShiratsubakiPrincipal

Steven MartinezSenior Associate

Alton SiverSenior Electrical Engineer

Capabilities

Crane Engineering

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Structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering for container handling cranes and other custom heavy equipment.

  • Procurement

    Requirements development, specification writing, bid support, and procurement management for crane projects.

  • Assessment

    Condition assessment, design review, feasibility studies, and post-delivery structural assessment of crane systems.

  • Maintenance, Modification & Repair

    Structural maintenance programs, repair procedures, uprating, relocation, and modification engineering for crane assets.

Marine Terminal Infrastructure Engineering

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Engineering for terminals and other maritime facilities, including structural, mechanical, and electrical infrastructure.

  • Wharves & Piers

    Design, analysis, maintenance, and seismic work for wharves, piers, and crane-wharf interface structures.

  • Floats

    Engineering for steel and concrete floats, gangways, and related waterfront structures.

  • Buildings & Special Structures

    Design and analysis of buildings and specialized support structures associated with terminals and heavy equipment operations.

Heavy Lift & Rigging Engineering

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Engineering support for heavy lift systems, rigging structures, and other specialized lifting applications.

Failure Investigation & Expert Support

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Forensic failure analysis, accident investigation, fatigue and fracture work, and expert witness support for specialized equipment.

  • Fatigue & Fracture Analysis

    Structural maintenance, fracture mechanics, and fatigue crack control for cranes and steel structures.

  • Accident Investigation

    Failure analysis and accident investigation for crane and heavy equipment incidents.

  • Expert Witness Services

    Technical expert support related to heavy machinery and specialized marine or crane systems.

Industries

Ports & Harbors · Marine · Freight & Logistics · Infrastructure · Government · Transit · Public Safety · Aviation · Industrial

Projects

San Francisco Floating Fire Station 35

San Francisco, California · Public Safety · Client: City of San Francisco

Project details

Marine engineering and design services for the floating fire station.