Civil & Structural Engineers in Oakland
Searching for a civil or structural engineer near you in Oakland? Oaktown Engineers is a locally based, California-licensed engineering firm helping homeowners, contractors, architects, and developers build safely across the East Bay and greater San Francisco Bay Area.
When you search for a structural engineer near you, you want someone who knows the ground you're building on. Oaktown Engineers is headquartered in downtown Oakland and works throughout the Bay Area every week — which means we understand local soils, hillside conditions, seismic ordinances, and the permit requirements of the specific cities we serve. Led by licensed Professional Engineer Kais Sharara, our practice combines big-firm technical rigor with the responsiveness of a local team. Whether you're a homeowner planning a remodel, a contractor who needs stamped calculations fast, or a developer coordinating a ground-up build, you get a direct line to the engineer doing the work.
What we handle
- Structural Engineering
- Foundation & Grading Review
- Seismic Retrofit
- Permit-Ready Stamped Plans
- Load-Bearing Wall Removal
- ADU & Addition Engineering
- Structural Inspections
- Construction Administration
- Fast Turnaround for Contractors
A Local Engineer Who Knows Oakland
From the Oakland Hills to the flatlands, soil and slope conditions change block to block. As a local firm, we bring first-hand knowledge of expansive clays, hillside fill, liquefaction zones, and the retrofit ordinances enforced across Oakland, Berkeley, and neighboring cities — so your design is right the first time and moves through plan-check without surprises.
Who We Work With
Homeowners rely on us for additions, ADUs, foundation repairs, and opening up floor plans. Contractors and builders count on us for fast, buildable, stamped calculations that keep jobs on schedule. Architects and developers partner with us on ground-up residential and commercial projects. Whatever your role, you work directly with a licensed PE — not a call center.
Permit-Ready Deliverables, Fast
Every project ends with clear, stamped structural drawings and calculations your building department will accept. Most residential packages are delivered in two to three weeks, and we offer a quote within 24 hours of reviewing your plans so you can plan your project with confidence.
Serving the San Francisco Bay Area
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you offer a free consultation for Oakland projects?
Yes. Send us your plans or a description of your project and we'll provide a free quote within 24 hours. Call (925) 914-7939 to talk through your project with a licensed engineer.
What's the difference between a civil and a structural engineer?
Civil engineering covers site work such as grading, drainage, and utilities, while structural engineering focuses on the load-bearing system — foundations, framing, beams, and lateral resistance. Oaktown Engineers specializes in structural engineering and coordinates civil/site items so your project stays on track.
Are you licensed in California?
Yes. Oaktown Engineers is led by a licensed California Professional Engineer (PE), and all of our plans and calculations are stamped by a licensed engineer.
Ready to get started?
Tell us about your project and we'll give you an honest assessment and a free quote.