Peterson Structural Engineers, Inc.

Problem solvers, driven to create a safer, more resilient built environment.

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About the firm

Peterson Structural Engineers, Inc. (PSE) is a single-discipline structural engineering and consulting practice specializing in municipal structural design and evaluations. Operating from seven offices across the Pacific Northwest and California, the practice provides solutions for high seismic and high wind zone regions. Its service areas span water, wastewater, stormwater, civil infrastructure, parks, commercial, and industrial facilities. Licensed in all 50 U.S. states and territories, as well as multiple Canadian provinces, the 29-person team delivers tailored solutions for public agencies and municipal clients.

Team
Small
Firm type
Structural Engineering · Forensic Engineering

People

Erik PetersonExecutive Principal

Travis McFeronPresident & CEO

Galit RyanSenior Vice President

Bill SandboFirm Principal

Ed LingFirm Principal

Capabilities

Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater Structural Engineering

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Structural design and evaluation for water reservoirs, digesters, pump and lift stations, aeration basins, clarifiers, chemical feed facilities, and stormwater treatment plants.

  • Reservoir and water tank design

    Structural design and analysis of concrete, prestressed concrete, steel, composite, and elevated water storage tanks and reservoirs.

  • Pump and lift station structural design

    Structural engineering for municipal pump and lift stations.

  • Wastewater and stormwater facility design

    Structural design for clarifiers, aeration basins, digesters, chemical feed facilities, and stormwater treatment systems.

Civil Infrastructure Structural Engineering

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Structural design services for public infrastructure, including transportation facilities, marine systems, and municipal buildings.

  • Bridges and roadway structures

    Design and evaluation of pedestrian, trail, and low-use bridges, along with retaining walls and abutments.

  • Marine structures

    Engineering solutions for waterfront structures, port facilities, and buoyant systems in corrosive marine environments.

  • Public and municipal buildings

    Structural design for public buildings, administration facilities, and open public spaces.

Parks and Community Structural Engineering

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Structural engineering for parks, recreation, and community facility projects.

Commercial and Industrial Structural Engineering

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Structural engineering for commercial, industrial, entertainment, and equestrian facilities.

Forensic Engineering

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Work in this area is organized into supported delivery tasks.

  • Forensic Structural Investigation

    Support includes Forensic structural investigation.

  • Evaluation

    Support includes evaluation.

  • Repair Services

    Support includes repair services.

Industries

Water Supply · Wastewater · Stormwater & Flood Control · Infrastructure · Bridges · Marine · Ports & Harbors · Parks & Open Space · Commercial · Industrial · Government

Projects

Winslow Water Tank Replacement Project

Bainbridge Island, WA · Water Supply · 2026

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Water tank replacement project in Washington that earned the Elevated Tank of the Year Award.

Reservoir 2B Replacement Project

California · Water Supply · 2026

Project details

Reservoir replacement project in California recognized with an ACEC CA engineering excellence award.