Murphy Structural Engineers

Structural Engineering Delivered with a Customer-Oriented Attitude.

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About the firm

Murphy Structural Engineers provides structural and civil engineering consulting services across California, with an emphasis on wineries, industrial facilities, and commercial developments. The practice delivers structural design, analysis, seismic retrofitting, plan peer reviews, equipment support, and tenant improvements.

Firm type
Structural Engineering · Civil Engineering

Credentials

CA Professional Engineering License #73750 · CA Structural Engineering License #6150

People

Chris MurphyFounder and Lead Engineer

Capabilities

Structural Engineering

Comprehensive structural design, analysis, and construction phase support for new builds, renovations, and upgrades.

  • Building Design

    Structural design for concrete, masonry, steel, and timber buildings.

  • Seismic Upgrade and Retrofit

    Seismic analysis, upgrades, and structural rehabilitation for existing facilities.

  • Structural Evaluation

    Structural analysis, evaluation, and safety assessments of buildings and components.

  • Plan and Peer Review

    Independent structural reviews, peer analysis, and code compliance checks.

  • Equipment Support

    Design of support structures, pipe systems, catwalks, stairs, and process tanks.

  • Tenant Improvements

    Structural engineering and modifications for commercial tenant fit-outs and remodels.

  • Residential Remodel

    Structural design and structural adjustments for home modifications and custom builds.

Civil Engineering

Civil support services focused on infrastructure, water treatment, site improvements, and custom racking solutions.

  • Water Retention and Treatment

    Design of water treatment systems, storage tanks, and retention facilities.

  • Solar Racking and System Solutions

    Engineering of proprietary solar racking, structural supports, and system designs.

  • Retaining Walls

    Structural design and calculation of specialized retaining systems.

  • Foundations and Bridges

    Foundation engineering and structural design for bridges and site structures.

Industries

Commercial · Food & Beverage · Industrial · Residential · Wastewater · Education · Government · Solar

Projects

Derby Wine Estates Adaptive Reuse

California · Food & Beverage · Client: Derby Wine Estates

Project details

Adaptive re-use and structural engineering for Derby Winery.

Stahl Hall Mental Health Ward Modifications

Government · Client: County of San Luis Obispo

Project details

Existing concrete building modifications at the San Luis Obispo County Jail.

SFPUC Southeast Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades

Wastewater · Client: San Francisco Public Utilities Commission

Project details

Structural consultation on various phases of modifications and improvements to the San Francisco southeast wastewater treatment plant.

Coca-Cola American Canyon Plant Improvements

Food & Beverage · Client: Coca-Cola

Project details

Multi-phase structural design of large pipe support systems throughout and around the bottling plant.