San Francisco Structural Engineers & Architects

Commercial, Industrial, and Residential, Engineers & Architects Serving San Francisco, California.

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Welcome to Level Engineering & Architecture

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Licensed and experienced Architects and Engineers serving Commercial Building owners, Contractors, Developers, Real Estate Agents and Homeowners in San Francisco and surrounding areas –  From from San Jose, Sunnyvale, Fremont, Oakland, Palo Alto, to San Mateo.

Whether you have a structural concern, planning to remodel or considering buying a building or home, Level Engineering, Architecture & Inspection is your go-to independent local expert.

Whether your need is for permitting, forensics, new build or remodel; repair engineering designs, foundation, Civil, Architecture, or just for your peace of mind – let us help you navigate the process.

Give us a call today at 209-215-2538.

We love what we do – and look forward to being of service.

Services in San Francisco

We can help with all types of projects, from: Hospitality, Mixed use, Residential, Retail, Healthcare, Commercial, Office building, Industrial, and Education.

Commercial

  • Milestone Inspection
  • Structural design
  • Architectural design
  • Forensic engineering
  • Special inspections (class 2-3)
  • Property analysis
  • Property inspection
  • Foundation analysis & repair
  • Due Diligence
  • Tenant Improvements
  • Commercial 40/50 yr recertifications
  • 3D Rendering

Residential

  • Structural design
  • Architectural design
  • Forensic engineering
  • Special inspections (class 2-3)
  • Structural repair & retrofilling
  • Real estate/property eval
  • Property analysis
  • Property inspection
  • Foundation analysis & repair
  • New construction
  • Condos 40/50 yr recertifications
  • 3D Rendering

Industrial

  • Bridge Engineering
  • Water & Wastewater
  • Civil Engineering
  • Emergency response
  • And more….

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Architecture Services in San Francisco

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  • Residential Design
  • Commercial Design
  • BIM (Building Information Modeling)
  • Project Management
  • Construction Management
  • Project Feasibility Studies
  • 3D Rendering
  • Renovations and remodeling
  • Real estate consulting
  • Estimating
  • As built drawings
  • Precast concrete design
  • Structural details drawings
  • Drafting
  • Consultation with supervision and management

We Service

  • San Francisco
  • San Jose
  • Sunnyvale
  • Fremont
  • Oakland
  • Palo Alto
  • San Mateo
  • And more…
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How it Works

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Give us a call or fill out the form below to inform us of your project needs.

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Speak with our experienced team to schedule your Local Engineer or Architect.

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A Level Expert will come to your property for inspection/consultation.

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Move forward with confidence.

Customer Reviews

The $275 I spent with LEVEL saved me more than $100,000 in potential repair costs.
Mike E.
Level Engineering came in, understood our situation and quickly turned around a clear concise structural observation letter that allowed me to complete my remodel. Very much appreciated!
Calvin S.
The office staff was super friendly, thorough, and made the scheduling process a breeze. Their pricing was fractions of what another firm was charging.
Meg Howell
Level saved me thousands. If you think you have foundation problems, get an unbiased engineer to check it first.
Justin Cook
LEVEL came out and analyzed my sagging porch roof, determined it was a supporting post and sunk several inches over time and drew up a plan to jack up the beam, shim the post and attach metal brackets to brace the post and beam. Nice solution at a fair price.
Bill B.
They then helped me navigate communications with the city until they covered the $80,000+ to solve the problem.
Sandra B
Justin was incredibly responsive and I love how well he worked with my vision of our home's kitchen remodel.
Zack Downs
Take my advice. If you suspect a structural issue with your home make the investment to get an objective opinion on the necessary repairs before reaching out to any contractors.
John Berg
We had a fantastic experience getting a structural survey for a home we were purchasing. The engineer Murray was incredibly helpful and friendly too. 10/10 would recommend Level Engineering!
Austin Klemmer
Prompt, knowledgeable, creative and professional.
John Berg
Engineering community - please give Level Engineering a call for any of your project needs. This is a place you should contact before making any final decisions - they are cost competitive and have great staff to ensure you receive the support you need to achieve your project requirements.
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Our Architectural Process

Site analysis, programming, existing conditions, budgeting, code review.

Basic design concept generation

Refinement of the selected design concept from phase 2

Detailed drawings, schedules and specs

Aid in contract award / negotiation with GC

Oversee construction + administration of the contract.

The phases are sequential and they build on the work completed and agreed to in each preceding phase. We start with the general and refine the design to the very specific. There are lot of decisions along the way and this gradation organizes those decisions into manageable portions.

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Contact

209-215-2538
Call Today to Find Your Local Expert
In San Francisco or fill out the form below

Our engineers come to you as long as you’re within
the service area. Give us a call!

1390 Market Street, Suite 200
San Francisco, CA 94102

Meet the Team

The LEVEL team has a combined background of over 300+ years of design experience and 50 years of business experience.

Scott A. Zurn, P.E

CEO
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Anya K. Zurn

President
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JB Macutay Jr. P.E. S.E.

Snr Managing Engineer
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Sheri Nichols, P.E.

Senior Engineer
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Bryan Conkle, P.E.

Senior Engineer
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Chris Johnson, P.E.

Engineer
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Justin Fendley, P.E., M.S.E.

Engineer
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Jay Blackburn, P.E.

Engineer
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Steven Norton, P.E​

Engineer
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Clifton Palmer, P.E.

Engineer
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Rustem Shamsutdinov

Engineer - Miami, FL
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Austin Parsons, P.E.

Engineer
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Taghreed Meften​

Architect
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Ashlyn Wendt​

Talent Acquisitions & Onboarding
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Grant Escobar, P.E.

Engineer
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Kevin Nguyen, P.E.​

Engineer​
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Leonard Schlosser, P.E.​ S.E.

Engineer​
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Alan Davis

Vice President of Solar​
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Candice Willingham

Bookkeeper and Admin Assistant
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Russ Chinn

Engineer
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Colby Leslie

Engineer
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Michael Blake

Architect
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Tyson Alder, P.E.

Engineer
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Val Quinn

Client Relations Specialist
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Tummas Kastalag, M.S.C.

Mechanical Engineer
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Roberto Guzman, P.E.

Engineer
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Whitney Pogue, P.E.

Engineer
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Kristin Barnett

Client Relations Specialist
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Joshua Pogue, P.E.

Engineer
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Carlie Berard, P.E.

Structural Engineer
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Matt Filer, P.E.

Structural Engineer
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Chris Goetzfried, P.E.

Civil Engineer
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Claudio Monier, NCARB​

Architect
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Peter Modica, P.E.

Structural Engineer
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Matt LoVasco, P.E.​

Structural & Civil Engineer
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Jessica Richardson​

Bookeeper
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Krystina O'Neal

Executive Assistant
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Rick Emerson, P.E.​

Structural Engineer
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FAQ

Common Questions

The home inspector cannot practice engineering judgment by regulation. Decision-making regarding structural stability must be done by a structural engineer.

Our engineers are licensed to perform both structural and civil inspections for commercial and residential properties, including: Special inspections, forensic inspections, concrete reinforcement, structural steel, welding, real estate inspections / property analysis, and foundation inspections.

We offer independent assessments and are not trying to sell you on anything. We aim to find the most economical fix for your home and because of that we do charge for the engineer’s time and expertise.

Typically, the city/county codes require extensive information to be included within the plans, such as design specs, wind/snow load information, etc. Due to the requirements needed for these, engineers must often submit their own stamped engineered plans.

First we would schedule an initial site visit for the engineer to come out and inspect the wall. While onsite they will have a verbal consultation going over their findings and recommendations. If the engineer determines that the wall is in fact load bearing, the next step would be for the engineer to create the design plans in order for a contractor to remove the wall.

It’s best for the engineer to look over existing documents or perform a site visit in order to gather the necessary information to provide an accurate estimate.

The engineer that is assigned to your project would be happy to provide you with recommendations for companies or contractors, who can come in and implement the plans created.

We always recommend that the engineer performs a site visit because pictures don’t always capture the full detail and there may be things missing that the homeowner isn’t aware of that could present possible structural concerns.

Depending on the complexity of the project and the engineer’s workload the turnaround is typically 4-5 weeks from the time of the initial appointment.

This can vary depending on the project’s needs. Typically whoever pulls the permit for a home project becomes the GC. If we are hired for the construction work, we will pull the necessary permits for the project. If we are just in for engineering work we won’t typically be involved with the permitting process. However, our engineering team will be happy to make recommendations on how to best move forward after their consultation/plans are completed.

Scott A. Zurn, P.E.

Chief Executive Officer

For years in the industry, I observed something missing that cost homeowners untold stress and frustration, cost contractors lost time and money and left real estate agents and lenders unable to satisfy their clients’ needs. I decided to do something about it.

With 32 years of civil & structural engineering experience, I have contributed to all aspects of the building industry. I have achieved success in commercial and residential markets, held leadership roles such as a building official, city engineer, and director for local governments, and accomplished hundreds of millions of dollars in successful commercial building and civil infrastructure as a designer, project manager, and leader.

I have extensive experience with design and project management of transportation, roadways, traffic engineering, storm drainage facilities, bridges, site development review, and inspection. I have also enjoyed building more than 100 custom homes throughout the Front Range.

I am a Leadership Fellow with APWA and was awarded the 2014 Professional of the Year by the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE). I have held leadership roles in securing hundreds of millions of dollars in federal grants and have managed multiple federal grants funded NEPA studies and transportation projects. I also held a lead management role in ENR’s Best Project of 2009 for a 300 acre Brownfield redevelopment including $250 million dollars in infrastructure bridges and 650,000sf of retail redevelopment.

I have three fabulous daughters as well as two fabulous stepchildren with my wife, Anya. I enjoy outdoor activities around my home in the mountains – getting back to my Wyoming roots.

“Please excuse typos, moving fast.” – Scott Zurn

Anya K. Zurn

President

As a 20-year business consultant & executive coach, I have worked with many organizations to take them from idea to profitability, from stagnation to growth, and from team survival to high performance. I love bringing forth new ideas to the marketplace and discovering new and better ways to produce effectively while giving deeper meaning and fulfillment for all involved.

Our core company values such as “Teach as You Grow” and the joy of “Being of Service” aren’t just marketing-speak. They are the drivers of our business decisions.

We look at our individual and company behavior through the lens of our values and ask – what is needed and wanted to express those values at a greater Level?

When Scott shared with me the current state of many engineering firms and the impact that was having on the residential market needs as well as the downward spiral of salaries and retirement for engineers – I knew it was time to commit my own skills and talents to make a real difference.

Austin is my hometown (30+ years) and I love it. So, I had no idea all these years that I am actually a mountain girl! Now, I am hooked. And, any chance I have to explore the wild beauty of Utah, Colorado, or Wyoming, I take it. I keep sane with hot yoga and caring for my two giant malamutes, Togo and Daenerys. I enjoy adventures of all kinds with my husband – including the challenges of our 5 mostly-grown kiddos.

“The irony of commitment is that it’s deeply liberating – in work, in play, in love. The act frees you from the tyranny of your internal critic, from the fear that likes to dress itself up and parade around as rational hesitation. To commit is to remove your head as the barrier to our life.” – Anne Morriss

32 Degree Scottish Rite, Valley of the Hudson, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, New York.

Mecca Shriners, Shriners International, Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine (AAONMS) New York City, New York.

Master Mason, Joseph Warren Gothic Lodge 934, Grand Lodge of New York (GLNY), New York, NY.

JB Macutay Jr. P.E. S.E.

Senior Managing Engineer

I believe that the success of an endeavor lies in the team behind the work and the leader directing its course. This is true for any projects being undertaken with the utmost consideration to life and safety and the impact they may have on the environment.

With more than 30 years in the field of structural engineering, I spearheaded the completion of multiple design projects using my expertise and passion but integrating value and uncompromising element into my services. It is this spirit that provides the driving forces behind my success in the field of engineering

From the Pacific to the East Coast, I have brought my knowledge and various experiences in design, construction, and management. I have designed different types of structures encompassing residential, commercial, retail, institutional and public works. These include residential houses and condominiums, schools, airport terminals, hospitals, hotels, historical buildings, offices, shopping complex, water and wastewater facilities. These are not only for the design of new structures but the renovation and retrofit of existing buildings. They included signature tenant improvements, façade repairs, curtain walls, vertical and horizontal building expansions, and structural repairs.

I have professional licenses in Hawaii, New York, Connecticut and Minnesota. The last two are currently inactive but could renew if there are projects. I have participated in committee works such as the structural review of the New York City Building Code and currently the New York City Existing Building Code with the objective of aligning the city code with the International Building Code and the International Existing Building Code. I have been a member of several engineering organizations such as the American Concrete Institute and Structural Engineering Association of