Zieman Engineering

At Zieman Engineering, LLC, we have a long-standing commitment to providing exceptional structural engineering services to contractors engaged in complex construction projects. Since 1992, we have been dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that are both practical and economical. Our team of highly skilled engineers boasts a wide breadth of knowledge and experience in the structural engineering discipline.

Our Philosophy

Our design philosophy is built upon the integration of four key aspects: previous construction experience, broad technical expertise, constructability knowledge, and a high level of detail in our designs. We believe that a deep understanding of the construction process, from detailing to fabrication to construction, is crucial in creating designs that are both constructible and efficient. We take great care in considering the tools, equipment, and labor involved in the process, ensuring that our designs take into account the complexities of the construction site.

Unique Expertise

Zieman Engineering has developed a reputation for its expertise in handling complex projects that require specialized solutions. We have expertise in the following areas:

• Structural steel design, particularly with unconventional or complex connections
• Integrating detailing, fabrication, transportation, and structural steel field work into design
• Erection procedures for complex steel structures
• Advanced analysis, such as staged construction, stability, or Finite Element Method (FEM) analysis
• Projects requiring a high level of detail due to tight dimensional clearances or similar constraints
• Rehabilitation projects that involve matching temporary structures with existing structures
• Complex procedures and staging
• Lifting, moving, and rigging of heavy objects
• Custom mechanical design and gantries

Licensed States

As a leading structural engineering firm, we have been licensed to operate in the following states:

• California
• Connecticut
• Delaware
• Maine
• Massachusetts
• Maryland
• Nevada (S.E.)
• New Jersey
• New York
• Ohio
• Pennsylvania
• Rhode Island
• Virginia
• West Virginia
• Nova Scotia, Canada
• Ontario, Canada

Services Offered

Our comprehensive range of services includes:

• Erection procedures
• Girder bridges
• Arch bridges
• Truss bridges
• Cable-supported structures
• Long span roof structures
• Unique structures
• Gantries/Overhead Cranes
• Runway design
• Gantry structural design
• Mechanical systems specification/coordination
• Geotechnical
• Pile-supported temporary structure
• Temporary structure foundations
• Temporary structure abutments
• Heavy Rigging
• Crane and derrick installations
• Strand jacking systems
• Rail and roller systems
• Sliding systems
• Cable reeved systems
• Mechanical Design
• Custom mechanical equipment for repetitive construction operations
• Hydraulic systems design
• Structural Analysis
• Staged construction analysis
• Camber and fabrication geometry development
• Geometry control during construction
• Stability during construction
• Component local stresses
• FEM analysis
• Cable-supported structures analysis of structures for crane or equipment loading
• Existing structures condition evaluation
• Structure lifting and load transfer
• Temporary supports for bridge bearing replacements
• Temporary structures
• Construction access trestles
• Movable rail-mounted work platforms
• Fixed work platforms
• Concrete coffer boxes for in-water pile caps