Business Details
33 Years
experience
Expert Engineering Solutions in Hillsboro
Founded in 1993, J2K Engineering has established itself as a trusted provider of engineering, design, and drafting solutions for residential and light commercial projects. Our expertise stems from decades of adapting to evolving seismic code requirements and local agency standards, ensuring clients receive compliant, innovative structural solutions. We specialize in value engineering that balances cost-effectiveness with rigorous safety standards, serving homeowners, contractors, and designers across Washington County and the Tri-County region.Our team maintains deep familiarity with prescriptive code reviews, building upgrades, and portal frame applications, delivering agency-approved designs tailored to each project's unique needs. With full-service CAD drafting capabilities, we support clients from initial concept through detailed plan preparation, offering flexibility in scope and service customization. Our proven track record in seismic design compliance and client-focused approach have solidified our reputation as a reliable partner in structural engineering.
Services
New Home Designs
Additions/Remodels
Retaining Walls
Detached Garages
Light Commercial Buildings
Sloped Lot Foundations
Load Analysis
Code Accessibility Evaluations
Portal Frame Applications
Building Upgrades
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of seismic design expertise since 1993
- Proven track record with Tri-County building agency approvals
- Specialize in cost-effective value engineering solutions
- Provide full-service CAD drafting and plan customization
- Maintain deep knowledge of local code interpretations
Services
New Home Designs
We create customized structural designs for new residential constructions. Our engineers ensure compliance with current seismic codes while optimizing for cost-efficiency and buildability. Clients receive detailed plans that meet both regulatory requirements and practical construction needs.
Retaining Walls
Our team designs concrete, rock, and masonry retaining walls that meet structural integrity standards. Solutions incorporate site-specific soil conditions and drainage requirements to ensure long-term stability and code compliance for residential and commercial properties.
Light Commercial Buildings
We provide engineering solutions for commercial structures up to 5 stories. Services include load analysis, member design, and detailing for steel and wood-frame buildings, ensuring compliance with both prescriptive and performance-based code requirements.
Code Accessibility Evaluations
Our evaluations identify code compliance gaps in existing structures. We provide detailed reports and remediation plans to bring older buildings up to current accessibility standards while maintaining structural integrity.
CAD Drafting Services
Full-service CAD drafting includes plan creation, editing, and shop drawing preparation. Our digital tools enable precise documentation of structural details, ensuring clear communication between designers, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
Questions
What engineering services do you specialize in?
We specialize in residential and light commercial structural engineering, including new home designs, retaining walls, light commercial buildings, code accessibility evaluations, and CAD drafting services.
How long have you been in business?
J2K Engineering has provided engineering solutions since 1993, with our team maintaining continuous expertise in evolving seismic design provisions and local code requirements.
Do you work with local building agencies?
Yes, we have a proven record of producing agency-approved designs for all Tri-County building jurisdictions and maintain current knowledge of local code interpretations.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Washington County and the Tri-County area from our Hillsboro location, supporting projects across residential and light commercial sectors.
Can you handle structural upgrades for older buildings?
Yes, we provide building upgrade assessments and solutions for older structures, including seismic retrofits and code compliance modifications while preserving existing structural elements.
Do you offer CAD drafting services?
Yes, we offer full-service CAD drafting capabilities including plan preparation, partial plan editing, and shop drawing development for residential and commercial projects.
