Structural Engineering Services
Innovative Structural Engineering Solutions
Akana’s Structural Engineering Group delivers robust solutions for buildings and infrastructure across the West Coast and Southwest. Rooted in the Pacific Northwest with headquarters in Portland, Oregon, our team has expanded its reach to serve clients in California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Nevada. This broader presence includes structural engineering support for federal programs and Department of Energy (DOE) projects, reinforcing our commitment to resilient, high-performance facilities.
We provide comprehensive services through every phase of design and construction. Whether new construction, seismic retrofits, or facility upgrades, our engineers bring deep expertise in materials, load-bearing systems, and performance-based design standards.
We stand out by understanding the cultural priorities of Tribal communities, supporting projects such as housing, wellness centers, and cultural facilities.
Our team partners with municipalities and agencies through on-call and IDIQ contracts, delivering responsive design and consulting services that meet evolving infrastructure needs. We support projects ranging from community buildings and educational facilities to transportation structures and utility systems, with a focus on resilience, safety, and code compliance.

Our structural engineering services include:
- Full structural design for new buildings
- Structural framing and foundation systems
- Seismic design and detailing (e.g., IBC, ASCE 7)
- Retaining walls, shoring systems, anchorage design
- Seismic retrofit of existing structures
- Structural condition assessments & forensic investigations
- BIM and 3D modeling for integrated project delivery (IPD)











