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Brenden B.

Civil Engineer (Structural)

I’m a California-licensed Professional Engineer with 12 years of experience providing practical, buildable structural solutions for residential and light commercial projects. My approach focuses on safety, constructability, and efficiency—helping projects move smoothly from design through permitting and construction. I specialize in structural calculations, framing design (wood, steel, and concrete), seismic and wind analysis, shear wall and diaphragm design, and foundation systems. I have extensive experience supporting permit submittals and responding to plan-check comments across California jurisdictions. Clients value my clear communication, responsiveness, and ability to explain structural concepts in plain language. I don’t just deliver calculations—I help solve real-world construction challenges and keep projects moving forward. Services include: Structural design & calculations Residential remodels, additions, and new construction Seismic retrofit & evaluation Framing plans & structural details Engineering letters & reports Permit and plan-check support If you’re looking for an experienced, California-licensed engineer who understands construction realities, I’d be happy to help

🇺🇸Orange, United States$170/hr100% JSS4.76 (45)Since May 2021

Earnings and projects

MRR
$2k

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#22,834 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#4,959 / 62.1k
Revenue, last 30 days
$950

Last 6 months: $12k

World#44,315 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#6,535 / 62.1k
Total earnings
$125k

Billed in all: $126k

World#30,016 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#6,440 / 62.1k
Per project
$687

$595 in the last 6 months

World#154,491 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#26,232 / 62.1k
Projects, last 6 months
20
100% fixed0% hourly
World#6,057 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#1,043 / 62.1k
Projects in all
182

Across 187 contracts

81% fixed19% hourly
World#11,611 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#2,012 / 62.1k

Earnings, last 30 days

$126k+$950 earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$124.5k$125.0k$125.5k$126.0kOct 8Oct 23Nov 7

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