J2K Engineering

J2K Engineering, Inc. is a leading engineering, design, and drafting firm located in Hillsboro, Oregon, in the heart of Washington County. Since our founding in 1993, we have been providing value engineering services to the residential and light commercial industries, with a particular focus on assisting the average home buyer, building designer, and residential contractor in satisfying the more stringent code requirements introduced by new seismic design provisions. At J2K Engineering, we pride ourselves on staying up-to-date with changing code provisions and local agency interpretations, enabling us to develop design and detailing solutions that meet both the code and local agency requirements. Our proven record of producing agency-approved design solutions in all of the Tri-County building agencies is a testament to the quality of our work.

Design Services

At J2K Engineering, we offer a complete range of design services to meet the specific and unique needs of your project. Our design services include:

• NEW HOME DESIGNS: Our team of experienced engineers and designers can provide custom home designs tailored to your specific needs and requirements.
• ADDITIONS OR REMODELS: We can help you transform your existing home with additions or remodels that add functionality, improve energy efficiency, and enhance aesthetics.
• RETAINING WALLS (Concrete, Rock, or Masonry): We can design and detail retaining walls that provide both functional and aesthetic benefits to your property.
• DETACHED GARAGES: Our team can design detached garages that complement your home and provide functional storage space.
• ELEVATED RESIDENTIAL OR COMMERCIAL DECK ASSEMBLIES: We can design and detail elevated deck assemblies that meet code requirements and provide safe and enjoyable outdoor living spaces.
• LIGHT COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS: Our team has the expertise to design and detail light commercial buildings that meet your needs and budget.
• SLOPED LOT FOUNDATIONS: We specialize in designing foundations for sloped lots that are both functional and cost-effective.

Engineering Services

J2K Engineering specializes in residential and light commercial structures of all types and sizes. Our engineering services include:

• COMPLETE LOAD ANALYSIS, MEMBER DESIGN AND DETAILING: Our team can provide complete load analysis, member design, and detailing services that meet code requirements and provide safe and functional structures.
• "SELECTED" ANALYSIS, DESIGN AND DETAILING PER CLIENT REQUEST: We can provide "selected" analysis, design, and detailing services tailored to your specific needs and requirements.
• "PRESCRIPTIVE" CODE REVIEW FOR MINIMUM COMPLIANCE WITH THE PRESCRIBED ELEMENT CONFIGURATIONS: We can review your design for minimum compliance with the prescribed element configurations and provide cost-effective solutions to meet code requirements.
• BUILDING UPGRADES FOR OLDER STRUCTURES: Our team can provide engineering solutions to upgrade older structures to meet current code requirements and improve safety and functionality.
• CODE ACCESSIBILITY EVALUATIONS: We can provide code accessibility evaluations to ensure your building is compliant with accessibility requirements.
• PORTAL FRAME APPLICATIONS: We have expertise in designing and detailing portal frame applications for a variety of residential and commercial structures.

Drafting Services

J2K Engineering provides full-service CAD drafting and detailing capabilities. Our drafting services include:

• PREPARATION OF BUILDING PLANS AND DETAILS: We can prepare detailed building plans and details that meet code requirements and provide clarity for contractors and builders.
• PARTIAL PLAN REVIEW AND EDITING: We can review and edit existing plans to ensure compliance with code requirements and provide cost-effective solutions.
• SHOP DRAWING PREPARATION: We can provide detailed shop drawings for contractors and manufacturers, ensuring accuracy and reducing the risk of errors during construction.

Registrations and Memberships

J2K Engineering is registered to practice Civil Engineering in the states of California, Oregon, and Washington. We are also members of the Structural Engineer's Association of Oregon (SEAO) and the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE).