Built on Precision.Engineered to Last.
Full-service structural engineering for residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects across the San Francisco Bay Area.
Our Standard
Quality, fairness, and integrity — on every project, for every client.
About Oaktown Engineers
Precision Engineering.
Bay Area Roots.
Oaktown Engineers is a full-service structural engineering firm based in Oakland. We work across the full range of building types — from single-family homes and ADUs to large commercial facilities and transportation infrastructure.
We help building owners, investors, contractors, and HOAs understand the structures they own, build, and manage. Every project receives the same standard of care.
Kais Hamidi, PE
Principal Engineer. Licensed Professional Engineer in California with over a decade of experience in building design, construction, and assessment.
How We Work
A clear process,
start to finish.
Every engagement follows the same disciplined sequence — so you always know where things stand.
Share Your Project
Send us your plans, drawings, or a description of the scope. We review residential and commercial projects of all sizes.
Receive a Detailed Quote
Within 24 hours, we send a clear proposal outlining scope, timeline, and deliverables — no ambiguity.
Engineering and Stamped Plans
Our licensed engineers produce precise structural calculations and permit-ready drawings tailored to your project.
Delivery and Ongoing Support
Completed packages are delivered in 2–3 weeks. We remain available to answer questions through permitting and construction.
Ready to get started?
Share your project details and receive a quote within 24 hours.
Services
What We Do
Structural engineering across the full range of building types — residential, commercial, and forensic services.
Residential
- Structural Inspection
- Foundation Design
- Seismic Retrofit
- New Custom Home
- Home Addition/Remodel
- ADU
- Retaining Wall
- Load Bearing Wall Removal
- Deck, Patio & Porch
- Construction Administration
Commercial
- Tenant Improvement
- Ground Up Construction
- Elevator Modernization
- Equipment Anchorage
- Mixed-Use Building
- Apartment/Townhouse
- Warehouse
- Office
- Retail
- SB 326 & SB 721 Inspections
Forensic
- Failure Investigation
- Water Intrusion Investigation
- Structural Assessment
- Construction Defects
- Code Compliance
- Rehabilitation Design
- Litigation Support
- Emergency Response
Projects to Date
From major commercial developments to custom residential homes, explore our diverse portfolio of successfully completed structural engineering projects.
Tell us about your project.
New construction, seismic retrofit, tenant improvement, or structural assessment — we scope and quote within 24 hours.
What Our Clients Say
All reviews sourced from Yelp. We never pay to alter or remove feedback.
“Kai's was incredibly helpful and professional. Oaktown Engineers was very easy to communicate with and scheduling was straight forward. They responded promptly and were timely throughout with appointments. During the assessment, they were courteous, transparent, professional, and considerate. I'd strongly recommend them because they not only did a great assessment and were thorough, but they were also a pleasure to work with.”
Hanan W.
Richardson, TX · Apr 20, 2026
Have a Project to Discuss?
Contact us today, and let's start creating the space you've imagined. We're here to guide you from design to construction.
Office Address
1999 Harrison St, Suite 1800 Oakland, CA 94612
kais@oaktownengineers.com
Phone
(925) 914-7939
Service Area
We proudly serve the entire San Francisco Bay Area including Oakland, San Francisco, San Jose, Fremont, and surrounding communities.
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