Residential & Structural Engineering

Ross Engineering Consulting provides professional engineering services for homeowners, architects, builders, and developers throughout Washington and Texas.

Whether you are designing a custom home, remodeling an existing structure, or tackling a unique building challenge, Ross Engineering Consulting brings a practical and collaborative approach to engineering. With experience spanning residential construction, real estate development, industrial structures, and aerospace engineering, we understand how to balance structural performance, constructability, cost, and design intent.

Our goal is to help bring your vision to life with engineering solutions that are thoughtful, efficient, and practical to build. We work closely with homeowners, architects, designers, and contractors throughout the design and construction process to identify challenges early and develop solutions that keep projects moving forward.

Ross Engineering Consulting also brings firsthand experience in construction and real estate development, providing a practical understanding of the challenges owners and builders face—from permitting and coordination to budgets and project timelines.

Residential Engineering Services

Ross Engineering Consulting provides structural engineering for custom homes, remodels, additions, and other residential projects, including:

• Structural design and analysis

• Wood, steel, and aluminum structures

• Concrete foundations and structural systems

• Wind and seismic design and code compliance

• Engineering support for unique and complex architectural designs

• Coordination with architects, designers, builders, and homeowners

• Project management and engineering consultation

Ross Engineering Consulting has provided engineering services for residential projects in both Washington and Texas. Depending on the project and local jurisdiction, an architect or registered design professional may also be required.

Commercial & Specialty Engineering

Our experience extends beyond residential construction to commercial, industrial, and specialty structures. Projects have included industrial tooling for Boeing's Everett manufacturing facilities, structural engineering for boat-building operations in Sequim, Washington, and No-Comply Skate Shop in Austin, Texas.

This diverse engineering background allows Ross Engineering Consulting to approach unconventional projects with creativity, technical rigor, and practical problem-solving.

Engineering Codes & Technical Expertise

Ross Engineering Consulting provides engineering and structural analysis in accordance with applicable codes and standards, including ASCE 7, SDPWS, IBC, IRC, NDS, AISC, ADM, and AWS standards. When applicable, transportation and industry-specific standards, including SAE requirements, may also be incorporated.

Engineering capabilities include wood, steel, aluminum, and concrete structures, as well as wind and seismic analysis.

Software experience includes STAAD and Autodesk engineering and design tools.

Permitting & Jurisdiction Experience

Ross Engineering Consulting has experience working with building and permitting departments in both large metropolitan areas and smaller rural communities, including the City of Austin, Texas; Okanogan County, Washington; and the City of Sequim, Washington.

Understanding local permitting processes and jurisdictional requirements helps us anticipate potential challenges and work efficiently with project teams and reviewing agencies