Business Details
Trusted Structural Engineering Solutions in Spokane & Boise
GLR Engineers is a full-service structural engineering firm dedicated to delivering reliable, cost-effective solutions tailored to client needs. With over 35 years of combined experience, we serve diverse markets including residential, commercial, healthcare, and infrastructure. Our services span from initial feasibility studies to construction phase support, ensuring continuity with a single engineer managing each project from concept to completion.We prioritize collaboration, precision, and innovation, as evidenced by longstanding client relationships and testimonials highlighting our responsiveness and technical excellence. Our team holds licenses across 16 states, underscoring our commitment to meeting regional regulatory standards while maintaining a personalized service approach characteristic of a small firm.
Services
Structural Engineering
Specialty Engineering
Design & Drafting
Consulting Services
Value Engineering
Tenant Improvements
Forensic Engineering
Seismic Evaluations
Project Management
Shop Drawing Assistance
Highlights and features
- Our team holds 35+ years of combined structural engineering experience across 16 licensed states.
- Single-engineer project continuity ensures consistent technical oversight from concept to completion.
- Testimonials confirm rapid response times even during non-business hours.
- Specialized expertise in high-seismic and high-snow-load area construction.
- Proven track record in cost-effective design-build projects requiring rapid execution.
What people say
Quick to respond
Analytic, accurate
Holistic design approach
Cost-effective solutions
Excellent service
Services
Structural Engineering
Structural engineering services for new construction and renovations, covering feasibility studies, material selection, and code compliance. Our engineers provide comprehensive solutions for residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects. With licensing across 16 states, we ensure designs meet regional requirements while maintaining constructability and cost-efficiency.
Specialty Engineering
Specialty engineering for unique structural challenges including retractable roofs, curtain wall systems, and seismic anchorage. We specialize in complex geometries and material integrations requiring innovative approaches. Our team leverages extensive construction industry experience to develop feasible solutions for technically demanding applications.
Design & Drafting
Full-service design and drafting for complete construction packages. Our department produces detailed drawings emphasizing clarity for construction teams. Services include coordination of steel, concrete, and hybrid systems to ensure accurate implementation of design intent through all project phases.
Seismic Evaluations
Comprehensive seismic evaluations and retrofitting solutions for existing structures. We conduct detailed analyses to identify vulnerabilities and develop cost-effective strengthening measures. Our engineers implement code-compliant upgrades while minimizing disruption to building occupants during renovations.
Project Management
Integrated project management maintaining single-engineer accountability throughout the project lifecycle. Services include coordination of multidisciplinary teams, schedule adherence monitoring, and quality control. This approach ensures technical consistency from schematic design through construction completion and long-term post-project support.
People
Jacob Gokey
Principal Engineer
Licensed Structural Engineer with 10+ years of experience in wood, concrete, and steel structures. Graduated from Washington State University in 2004. Former DCI Engineers project manager with expertise in multi-story residential projects. Member of SEAW, ASCE, and AIA.
Logun Rasmussen
Principal Engineer
13-year consulting engineer with expertise in Design-Build projects. Specializes in wood, CLT, and precast concrete systems. Washington State University graduate with prior construction industry experience. Member of SEAW and AIA. Focuses on innovation in fast-track projects.
Steve Rice
Professional Engineer
Licensed engineer with post-tensioned concrete expertise. Boise State graduate with master's in civil engineering. Specializes in community-focused structures and modular construction. Joined GLR in 2020 after experience at CSHQA and Lochsa Engineering.
Drew Hopkins
Professional Engineer
9-year structural engineer with retail project experience. Specializes in seismic upgrades and high-snow-load designs. Former Seattle-area practitioner with focus on interdisciplinary coordination. Joined GLR in 2023 after completing projects in Tahoe and Truckee, California.
Oldrich Povolny
Structural Designer
Czech Republic native with 15-year career at DCI Engineers prior to joining GLR. Specializes in commercial steel and concrete projects. Experienced in hotel, warehouse, and custom residential designs. Holds technical design credentials from Czech and US institutions.
Questions
What project types does GLR Engineers typically handle?
We serve residential, commercial, healthcare, education, and infrastructure sectors with expertise in wood, steel, and concrete systems across 16 licensed states.
How does GLR ensure project continuity?
Each project is managed by a single engineer from initial concept through construction completion, ensuring consistent technical oversight and accountability.
Can GLR Engineers handle complex structural challenges?
Yes, our team specializes in specialty engineering including seismic upgrades, retractable roofs, and complex material integrations requiring innovative solutions.
How quickly does GLR respond to client inquiries?
Clients consistently report rapid response times, even outside standard business hours, as evidenced by multiple testimonials from industry partners.
What differentiates GLR from other engineering firms?
We combine large-firm expertise through 35+ years of combined experience with personalized service and single-engineer project accountability.
Do you offer nationwide services?
While headquartered in Spokane and Boise, our engineers hold licenses in 16 states with capability to obtain additional state registrations as needed.
