Oregon engineering services
PE Stamp and Permit-Ready Plans in Oregon
Need a PE stamp in Oregon? Drawings sealed by an Oregon-licensed engineer for the OSSC and ORSC, designed with Cascadia seismic risk in mind.
- Stamped by a PE licensed in Oregon
- Accepted by Oregon building departments
- Residential, commercial and industrial
Oregon projects designed for the next big earthquake
A PE stamp in Oregon is usually applied with the Cascadia Subduction Zone in mind, the offshore fault capable of producing a very large earthquake. West of the Cascades, that reality shapes design more than any other single factor. Older homes in Portland and Salem are bolted to their foundations and braced at the cripple walls, new additions get engineered shear walls and hold-downs, and water heaters, rooftop units and process equipment are anchored to resist strong shaking.
Beyond seismic work, Oregon projects reflect the state’s growth and geography. Portland, Beaverton, Hillsboro and Eugene see steady demand for ADUs, middle housing conversions, additions and commercial build-outs. Hillside lots in the West Hills and the Coast Range need retaining walls and drainage. Central and southern Oregon rebuild after wildfires, and Willamette Valley farms add barns and equipment buildings. Our ADU plans are drawn for Oregon’s residential code and local zoning.
An Oregon-licensed Professional Engineer from our network of state-licensed PEs seals every set. Pricing is a fixed fee, usually quoted the same day, rush service is available, and if the plans examiner returns a checksheet, our written responses and revised sheets are included within the original scope at no extra charge.
How licensing works. Engineering drawings must be sealed by a Professional Engineer licensed in Oregon. PE Engineer works with a network of state-licensed PEs, so every set we deliver is reviewed and stamped by an engineer who holds an active license in Oregon. Their name and license number appear on the seal, exactly as your building department requires.
Popular in Oregon
- Seismic retrofits and house bolting
- ADUs and middle housing conversions
- Hillside retaining walls and foundations
- Wildfire rebuilds and new homes
- Coastal homes and decks
- Agricultural and equipment buildings
Engineering services for Oregon projects
Seismic, residential, commercial and industrial engineering for every corner of Oregon.
Structural engineering in Oregon
Lateral design for Cascadia and crustal earthquakes, foundation bolting and cripple wall bracing, hillside foundations and retaining walls, coastal wind design, and snow loads for Bend, the Cascades and eastern Oregon.
Architectural plans in Oregon
Floor plans, elevations and site plans for ADUs, additions, middle housing and new homes, plus tenant improvement and change of occupancy plans drawn to the Oregon Structural Specialty Code.
MEP engineering in Oregon
HVAC and heat pump design, plumbing plans to the Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code, electrical drawings, energy code compliance, solar PV, kitchen hoods, and fire sprinkler and alarm plans.
Industrial and equipment stamps in Oregon
Seismic anchorage for tanks, machinery and process equipment, mezzanines and storage racks for warehouses and food processors, platforms, and OSHA stairs and guardrails for mills and manufacturing plants.
Oregon specialty codes we design to
Oregon adopts a single set of statewide codes through the Building Codes Division, known as the Oregon specialty codes. They are based on model codes with Oregon amendments and apply statewide with limited local variation, so largely the same technical rules govern a project in Portland and one in Klamath Falls. We prepare drawings to the edition currently in effect.
- Oregon Structural Specialty Code (OSSC), based on the IBC
- Oregon Residential Specialty Code (ORSC), based on the IRC
- Oregon Mechanical Specialty Code and Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code
- Oregon Electrical Specialty Code, based on NFPA 70
- Oregon Energy Efficiency Specialty Code and Oregon Fire Code
- ASCE 7 for seismic, wind, snow and tsunami-related loads where applicable
Seismic, coastal, snow and wildfire in Oregon
Seismic design governs much of western Oregon, where high ground motions put many buildings in demanding seismic design categories. Shear walls, diaphragms, hold-downs and foundation anchorage are calculated, and older unreinforced masonry and unbolted wood homes are common retrofit candidates. On the coast, ocean winds are strong, and some low-lying areas are mapped for tsunami inundation, which can affect where and how critical structures are built. Our seismic and wind retrofit service addresses existing buildings.
Rain and slopes bring their own concerns west of the Cascades, including landslide-prone hillsides, saturated soils and the need for careful drainage behind retaining walls. Snow loads climb sharply in the Cascades and are significant in Bend, Sisters, La Grande and other high-desert and mountain towns. Wildfire risk is high across much of central and southern Oregon and the foothills, where ignition-resistant materials and defensible space may apply. East of the mountains, cold winters, deeper frost and wind across open rangeland affect footings, barns and equipment buildings, so we check local frost depth and exposure for every site.
How the permit process works in Oregon
Permits are issued by the city or county building department, or by the state Building Codes Division in areas without a local program. Portland, Eugene, Salem and other large jurisdictions run their own review with electronic submittals, and many smaller jurisdictions use the state’s online permitting system. Because the specialty codes are uniform statewide, the technical rules are consistent, while zoning, land use and design standards vary by city.
- Confirm land use and zoning approvals, including any hillside or flood overlays.
- We prepare sealed drawings and calculations for the building official.
- Plan review issues a checksheet with any items to address.
- We respond and revise, and the permit is issued for inspections.
Seismic retrofits in Portland and some other cities may follow a prescriptive path for simple homes, but larger or irregular houses usually need an engineered design. We can tell you which applies before you commit.
Cities and counties we serve in Oregon
- Portland
- Salem
- Eugene
- Gresham
- Hillsboro
- Bend
- Beaverton
- Medford
- Springfield
- Corvallis
- Albany
- Tigard
- Lake Oswego
- Grants Pass
- Multnomah County
- Washington County
- Clackamas County
- Deschutes County
Plus every other city, town and county in Oregon. If your project is in Oregon, we can stamp it.
How it works
From first message to stamped drawings, you deal directly with the engineering team.
Step 1
Send your project
Fill out the quote form with the address, scope and any drawings, photos or plan-check comments you already have. Two minutes is enough.
Step 2
Get a fixed-fee quote
An engineer reviews the scope and replies with a clear fixed price and delivery date for your project in Oregon. No hourly surprises.
Step 3
Engineering and drafting
We run the calculations, prepare the drawings to the codes your jurisdiction enforces, and check every sheet before sealing.
Step 4
Stamped set delivered
You receive the sealed PDF set ready to submit. If the plan reviewer has comments, we answer them and revise at no charge within scope.
PE stamp and permit plan FAQs for Oregon
Can you provide a PE stamp for my project in Oregon?
Yes. Each Oregon project is reviewed and sealed by a Professional Engineer licensed in Oregon, through our network of state-licensed PEs. If your designer, builder or equipment supplier has already drawn the project, we can review those plans and seal them once they meet the code.
Do you design seismic retrofits for older Oregon homes?
Yes. We design foundation bolting, cripple wall bracing and connections for older wood-frame homes, and evaluate more complex buildings such as split levels, homes on hillsides and buildings with masonry chimneys or walls, with sealed drawings for permit.
Can you prepare ADU plans in Portland or other Oregon cities?
Yes. We prepare complete ADU permit sets, including architectural plans, structural design, energy compliance and site plans, drawn to the Oregon Residential Specialty Code and checked against the city’s zoning and setback rules. Garage conversions and basement units are also common.
Do you design homes for coastal or wildfire areas?
Yes. On the coast we design for high wind and, where relevant, flood and tsunami mapping. In wildfire areas we specify ignition-resistant construction where the local jurisdiction requires it, and we prepare rebuild plans for homes lost to fire.
Where in Oregon do you work?
Statewide, including Portland, Salem, Eugene, Gresham, Hillsboro, Bend, Medford and Corvallis, plus the coast, the Willamette Valley, southern Oregon and eastern Oregon. Plans are delivered electronically and formatted for local or state online review, with rush service available when a deadline is close.