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Rinne & Peterson, Inc.

Structural Engineers

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About the firm

Rinne & Peterson, Inc. provides structural engineering services focused on quality and customer service. Established in 1960 as the first structural engineering practice founded in Santa Clara County, it has built long-lasting client relationships and expertise across a broad range of project types over more than six decades of service. Its principals, associates, and project managers prioritize timely communication with clients, project teams, and contractors during all project phases. RPSE employs knowledgeable and qualified professionals who stay current with recent technical developments to deliver innovative and cost-effective structural solutions.

Established
1960
Team
Small
Firm type
Structural Engineering

People

Aaron KvammePrincipal

Maya SnellerPrincipal

Rodney HartunianPrincipal

Joey NavarroAssociate

Sean TimonAssociate

Esteban VillanuevaProfessional Engineer

Samuel ShiauProfessional Engineer

Florence KwanBIM/CAD Manager

Capabilities

Structural and Seismic Engineering

Service website

Comprehensive structural engineering services encompassing new building design, seismic analysis, and construction documentation for a wide variety of project types.

  • New Building Design

    Structural design for new construction projects across wood, concrete, and steel framing systems.

  • BIM Modeling and Coordination

    Advanced 3D structural modeling and multi-disciplinary coordination utilizing Revit.

  • Base Isolation of Structures and Equipment

    Specialized seismic design solutions to isolate critical structures and equipment from ground motion.

  • Design Additions, Renovations, and Remodels

    Structural design and framing modifications for building additions, renovations, and remodels.

  • Seismic Evaluations and Retrofits; Historic and Rehabilitation Design

    Seismic strengthening, voluntary retrofits, and historical rehabilitation design to preserve and protect existing structures.

  • Structural Peer Review, Plan Checks, Feasibility Studies, and Reports

    Independent reviews, plan checking, feasibility assessments, and technical report writing for structural systems.

  • Equipment Anchorage and Seismic Bracing

    Engineering design for securing non-structural components, equipment anchorage, and seismic bracing.

  • Post-Earthquake Inspections, Assessments, and Safety Training

    Rapid safety assessments, post-elastic structural inspections, and seismic training.

Industries

Commercial · Residential · Education · Senior Living · Historic Preservation · Arts & Culture · Government · Industrial

Projects

Varian Medical Systems Campus Center

Commercial · Client: Varian Medical Systems

Project details

Structural engineering services for the campus center facility of Varian Medical Systems.

Woodside Modern Home

Residential

Project details

Structural design for a contemporary modern residential home in Woodside.

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