Nelson Wilcox Structural Engineers

Nelson Wilcox Structural Engineers is a structural engineering design firm with locations in the Downtown areas of Reno, Nevada, and Boise, Idaho. We believe that every project is unique and requires experience as well as innovative thinking. Our mission is to provide elegant solutions to complex problems while keeping constructability and economy as our primary goals. Whether large or small, be it educational, residential, commercial, or industrial, Nelson Wilcox Structural Engineers can provide you with the quality, promptness, and attention to detail your project requires.

With over 60 years of combined experience, we are able to offer services in all aspects of Structural Engineering. We have a broad background in building and non-building structures, both new and existing. Our familiarity with the large seismic, wind, and snow loads typical of Northern Nevada and California goes beyond the codes to conducting and assisting in the research that serves as a basis for today's design codes, methods, and software.

Our Services

Nelson Wilcox Structural Engineers provides structural engineering solutions for existing and new structures using the latest codes and computer analysis methods. Our services include, but are not limited to:

• Educational Facilities
• Residential Structures
• Industrial and Warehouse Structures
• Office and Commercial Structures
• Renovations and Remodels
• Tenant Improvements
• Water Distribution Facilities
• Underground and Retaining Structures
• Mid and High-Rise Structures
• Specialty Items
• Finite Element Modeling
• Frequency Analysis
• Performance-Based Design
• Seismic Retrofits
• Precast Concrete
• HVAC and Rooftop Unit Curbs and Accessories
• Container Structures
• Forensics and Expert Witness

Our Team

Our team of professionals is dedicated to providing exceptional service to our clients. With a combined 60 years of experience, we have the expertise to tackle projects of any size and complexity. We are committed to staying up-to-date with the latest codes, methods, and software to ensure that our clients receive the highest quality service.

Our Mission

At Nelson Wilcox Structural Engineers, our mission is to provide elegant solutions to complex problems while keeping constructability and economy as our primary goals. We believe that every project is unique and requires experience as well as innovative thinking. Whether large or small, be it educational, residential, commercial, or industrial, Nelson Wilcox Structural Engineers can provide you with the quality, promptness, and attention to detail your project requires.