Business Details
34 Years
experience
Structural Engineering & Forensic Consulting Services
S.E.F.C. Engineers, Incorporated has provided comprehensive structural engineering and forensic consulting services since 1992. Founded by Jack Sellars, P.E., whose expertise spans over three decades, the firm expanded under the leadership of Sasan Pasha, P.E., who brings forty years of specialized knowledge in structural and forensic engineering. Our services encompass structural design, construction documentation, forensic analysis, and expert testimony for commercial, industrial, and residential projects. We deliver innovative solutions through rigorous analysis, adherence to building codes, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Our team specializes in failure investigations, value engineering, and structural evaluations for diverse clients including government agencies, insurance companies, and industrial sectors.With a focus on practical remediation and quality documentation, we address complex engineering challenges across buildings, bridges, and infrastructure. Our technical capabilities include finite element analysis, sustainable materials design, and coal handling facility layouts. By maintaining active design engineering staff, we ensure forensic assessments align with current industry standards and regulatory requirements. Our commitment to excellence has established us as a trusted partner for structural and forensic engineering needs nationwide.
Services
Structural Design
Forensic Engineering
Construction Inspections
Failure Analysis
Expert Testimony
Value Engineering
Building Code Compliance
Finite Element Analysis
Industrial Facility Design
Coal Handling Facilities
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of structural engineering experience since 1992
- Specialized forensic engineering expertise with expert testimony capabilities
- Multi-discipline approach to complex structural failure analysis
- Licensed professionals with advanced technical analysis capabilities
- Proven track record with government and industrial clients
Services
Structural Design
Our structural design services encompass commercial, healthcare, and industrial buildings, including bridge engineering and water treatment plant structures. We provide complete construction documentation with CAD drawings, specifications, and cost estimations. Our team specializes in concrete, steel, and wood design for new constructions and facility upgrades.
Forensic Engineering
We conduct comprehensive forensic investigations for structural failures, construction defects, and damage assessments. Our services include causation analysis, remediation recommendations, and expert witness support for legal cases. Our engineers combine field evaluations with code compliance reviews to deliver actionable solutions.
Construction Inspections
Our special inspections ensure compliance with design specifications during construction. We provide quality control monitoring, material testing coordination, and field verification for structural systems. Services include steel erection checks, concrete placement oversight, and post-tensioning verification.
Value Engineering
We evaluate structural alternatives to identify cost-effective solutions without compromising safety or performance. Our value engineering process includes system comparisons, material selection analysis, and constructability reviews for both new projects and renovation work.
Expert Testimony
Our licensed professionals provide expert witness services for construction litigation cases. We prepare technical reports, construction defect analyses, and courtroom testimony based on thorough investigations and industry-standard evaluations of structural performance and code compliance.
People
Jack Sellars
Founder
Jack Sellars, P.E., established S.E.F.C. Engineers in 1992 with over 30 years of structural engineering experience. He specializes in building diagnostics and construction documentation.
Sasan Pasha
Principal Engineer
Sasan Pasha, P.E., leads the firm with 40 years of forensic engineering expertise. He specializes in failure analysis, expert testimony, and multidiscipline engineering evaluations for complex structures.
Questions
What engineering services do you offer?
We provide structural design, forensic engineering, construction inspections, value engineering, and expert testimony services for commercial, industrial, and residential projects.
How experienced is your engineering team?
Our team includes licensed professionals with 30-40 years of combined experience in structural engineering and forensic analysis for buildings, bridges, and industrial facilities.
Do you handle forensic investigations?
Yes, we conduct comprehensive forensic evaluations including failure analysis, damage assessments, and expert witness services for construction defect cases.
What industries do you serve?
We work with government agencies, insurance companies, railroads, coal industries, contractors, and private owners on structural and forensic engineering projects.
Can you assist with building renovations?
Yes, we evaluate existing structures for change-of-use modifications, perform structural analysis for retrofits, and prepare code-compliant renovation documentation.
What analysis methods do you use?
We employ finite element analysis, building code compliance reviews, and material testing for structural evaluations of buildings, bridges, and industrial facilities.
