Business Details
38 Years
experience
Expert Structural Engineering Services in San Diego
Founded in 1988, Lovelace Engineering has dedicated over 35 years to delivering structural engineering excellence. Our team combines state-of-the-art software with a commitment to cost-effective, constructible designs, serving both residential and commercial clients. With licenses in California, Arizona, Texas, Nevada, and Washington, we maintain large-firm expertise while prioritizing personalized communication. Our portfolio spans custom homes, office buildings, restaurants, and specialized projects like foundations and solar mounting systems.Client testimonials highlight our reliability, technical proficiency, and ability to exceed expectations across decades-long partnerships. We maintain rigorous quality standards while adapting to evolving industry demands, ensuring every project receives tailored attention regardless of scale.
Services
Structural Engineering
Custom Homes
Foundations
Retaining Walls
Commercial Buildings
Solar Mounting
Residential Remodels
Office Buildings
Restaurants
Warehouses
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- We offer 35+ years of structural engineering expertise across residential and commercial sectors.
- Our team utilizes state-of-the-art software for precise, cost-effective design solutions.
- Licensed in five states with proven adaptability to diverse project requirements.
- We maintain small-firm accessibility while delivering large-firm technical capabilities.
- Client partnerships span decades, reflecting consistent reliability and service quality.
What people say
True experts
Nothing short of outstanding
Exceed your expectations
Integral part of our team
Happy with the result
Services
Structural Engineering
Our structural engineering services combine advanced software with decades of expertise to create reliable, code-compliant designs. We specialize in both residential and commercial projects, ensuring structural integrity while optimizing cost-efficiency. Clients benefit from our technical precision and commitment to delivering constructible solutions tailored to specific project requirements.
Custom Homes
We provide specialized structural engineering for custom homes, addressing unique architectural visions while maintaining safety standards. Our team designs foundations, framing systems, and specialized elements to match homeowner specifications. With experience across San Diego and beyond, we transform complex residential concepts into buildable realities.
Foundations
Our foundation engineering services address diverse soil conditions and structural demands. We design shallow and deep foundation systems for residential, commercial, and institutional projects. Expert analysis ensures long-term stability while considering cost-effective construction methods and local building code requirements.
Retaining Walls
We engineer retaining walls that balance structural integrity with aesthetic considerations. Our designs accommodate various materials and site conditions while preventing soil erosion. Commercial and residential clients receive solutions that meet safety standards and project-specific load-bearing requirements.
Commercial Buildings
Our commercial building engineering covers offices, retail spaces, and institutional facilities. We handle structural systems, tenant improvements, and seismic upgrades while prioritizing constructability. Clients receive efficient designs that align with budget constraints and evolving commercial construction standards.
People
Miles Lovelace
President
As President and licensed Professional Engineer, Miles Lovelace leads with over 35 years of structural engineering expertise. He oversees project strategy and technical standards while maintaining client relationships developed through decades of service.
Oscar Covarrubias
Senior Project Engineer
Senior Project Engineer Oscar Covarrubias manages complex engineering tasks with 20+ years of experience in commercial and residential structures. He specializes in project coordination and technical problem-solving for multi-disciplinary teams.
Felipe Alfaro
Senior Project Engineer
Felipe Alfaro brings extensive structural analysis expertise to his role as Senior Project Engineer. With specialized knowledge in seismic design and building code compliance, he ensures technical excellence across diverse project types.
Arrik Montijo
Project Engineer
Project Engineer Arrik Montijo supports structural design and documentation processes. He applies technical proficiency to residential and commercial projects while collaborating with senior engineers to maintain quality standards.
Sergio Galindo
Structural Design Engineer
Structural Design Engineer Sergio Galindo focuses on creating detailed engineering drawings and calculations. His work supports both custom home projects and large-scale commercial developments across multiple licensed states.
Questions
What structural engineering services do you offer?
We provide residential and commercial structural engineering, including foundations, retaining walls, custom homes, office buildings, restaurants, and specialized systems like solar mounting and peer review services.
How long has Lovelace Engineering been in business?
Founded in 1988, we have over 35 years of experience delivering structural engineering solutions across California and four additional states.
Which areas do you serve?
We operate in California, Arizona, Texas, Nevada, and Washington, with additional licensing available for projects in other states as required.
What makes your firm different from competitors?
We combine large-firm technical expertise with small-firm accessibility, maintaining personalized communication while delivering cost-effective, code-compliant structural solutions for every project size.
Can you handle both residential and commercial projects?
Yes, our portfolio includes custom homes, multi-family developments, office buildings, retail spaces, and institutional facilities with equal technical rigor and attention to detail.
