Whitchurch Engineering Inc

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About the firm

Whitchurch Engineering provides integrated civil, structural, and MEP engineering services that deliver efficient, code-compliant, and constructible systems. From HVAC and power distribution to plumbing, municipal infrastructure, and structural designs, its coordinated solutions support projects from concept through construction, helping owners, architects, and contractors build smarter and more reliable facilities.

Established
1996
Firm type
Architecture & Engineering · Civil Engineering · Land Surveying · MEP · Structural Engineering

Capabilities

Civil Engineering

Delivers civil engineering solutions for homeowners, commercial structures, municipalities, and industrial projects throughout California.

  • Utility Infrastructure Design
  • Multifamily Development
  • Land Development
  • Soils Reports and Investigation
  • Grading and Drainage Plans and Solutions
  • FEMA Flood Elevation Investigations and Certificates
  • Erosion Control Plans
  • SWPPP and Inspections
  • Low Impact Development Design
  • Road Design
  • Septic Design

Structural Engineering

Provides structural design and analysis for residential, commercial, and industrial facilities, ensuring safety and seismic stability.

  • Structure Design
  • Seismic Retrofits
  • Moment Frames
  • Finite Element Analysis and Design
  • Metal Building Foundations
  • Lateral Analysis of Structures
  • Industrial Expansion and Demolition Support
  • Retaining Wall Design

MEP Engineering

Provides integrated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering services that deliver efficient, code-compliant, and constructible building systems.

  • HVAC Systems Design
  • Power Distribution Design
  • Plumbing Systems Design
  • Life-Safety Systems Design

Architectural Services

Plans, designs, and reviews building projects to deliver functional, aesthetic, and fully integrated spatial layouts.

  • Architectural Building Design
  • Construction Document Review

Land Surveying

Provides dedicated surveying services for residential, commercial, and utility development projects.

  • Boundary Surveys
  • Topographic Mapping

Decommissioning & Industrial Services

Coordinates and executes the shutdown, demolition, and safe removal of structures, industrial equipment, and utility plants.

  • Plant Decommissioning Planning
  • Demolition Engineering

Project Management & Permitting

Assists clients through all phases of development, including agency permitting, inspections, and construction coordination.

  • Project Oversight
  • Contract Management
  • Project Coordination
  • Code Compliance Inspections
  • Coastal Commission Permitting
  • Caltrans Coordination and Permitting
  • Army Corps of Engineers Permitting
  • Local Agency Building and Grading Permits

Industries

Commercial · Food & Beverage · Government · Hospitality · Industrial · Multifamily Residential · Power Generation · Residential

Projects

Humboldt Bay Power Plant Decommissioning Project

Humboldt County, CA · Power Generation · 2009 · Client: Humboldt Bay Power Plant

Project details

Served as the primary onsite civil engineering presence at the power plant since 2009, acting as the lead civil engineering practice for design, coordination, and oversight throughout all decommissioning phases.

Bear River Pump & Play Fuel Station

Loleta, CA · Commercial · Client: Bear River Casino and Hotel

Project details

Designed a complete fuel station with a convenience store constructed adjacent to the existing casino and hotel.

Pacific Lumber Company Sawmill

California · Industrial · Client: Pacific Lumber Company

Project details

Provided civil engineering services for the sawmill facility.

North Coast Co-op

California · Retail · Client: North Coast Co-op

Project details

Provided structural engineering for a $9 million expansion and reinvention of a historic bakery building. The project incorporated sustainable practices to reuse three original walls and trusses, and required rerouting a major municipal sanitary sewer line along US-101.