Business Details
27 Years
experience
Trusted Structural Engineering Services in San Francisco
AMC Consulting Engineers has been a trusted partner in structural engineering since 1999, delivering specialized analysis, construction management, and inspection services to public and private sector clients. Our team brings decades of combined experience in transportation, marine, building, and nuclear industries, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. We prioritize long-term client relationships through technical excellence, innovative problem-solving, and a commitment to investing in our people. Our engineers have led seismic retrofit projects, bridge analyses, and complex infrastructure developments across California and beyond.With certifications as a Local Business Enterprise (LBE) and Small Business Enterprise (SBE), we combine technical expertise with a dedication to client satisfaction. Our work on iconic projects like the New Bay Bridge and BART system upgrades demonstrates our ability to tackle engineering challenges with precision and reliability. We maintain rigorous compliance with industry standards while fostering continuous professional development to stay at the forefront of structural engineering advancements.
Services
Structural Engineering
Specialized Structural Analysis
Construction Management
Construction Inspection
Seismic Retrofit Design
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- Certified as a Local Business Enterprise (LBE) and Small Business Enterprise (SBE)
- Over 25 years of experience in structural engineering since 1999
- Specialized expertise in transportation, marine, building, and nuclear industries
- Committed to delivering projects on time and within budget
- Invest in continuous professional development for our engineering team
Services
Structural Engineering
Our structural engineering services encompass comprehensive design and analysis for transportation infrastructure, marine facilities, commercial buildings, and nuclear facilities. We deliver code-compliant solutions that balance safety, functionality, and cost-effectiveness. Our engineers utilize advanced modeling software and decades of practical experience to create durable, efficient structural systems for new construction and retrofit projects.
Specialized Structural Analysis
We perform advanced structural analysis for complex systems including seismic evaluations, nonlinear time-history analysis, and soil-structure interaction studies. Our expertise covers bridge structures, transit systems, and critical infrastructure requiring specialized computational modeling. This service ensures structural integrity under extreme loading conditions and compliance with regulatory standards.
Construction Management
Our construction management services provide end-to-end project oversight from planning through completion. We ensure technical accuracy, schedule adherence, and budget control while maintaining open communication between all stakeholders. This includes quality assurance, risk mitigation, and technical support for complex infrastructure projects like bridge replacements and seismic retrofits.
People
Chiachi Chen
President
With over 30 years of experience, Chiachi Chen leads complex civil/structural projects including rapid transit systems and nuclear facilities. Former Caltrain interim chief engineer, he specializes in seismic retrofit of bridges and DOE nuclear facilities.
Ming-Chen Yu
Principal
M.C. Yu brings 40+ years of expertise in seismic analysis of nuclear facilities and transit structures. He developed BART SFO extension seismic criteria and provided engineering support for the New Bay Bridge project.
Wye-Ming Choo
Structural Engineer
With 40 years of experience, Wye-Ming Choo specializes in all construction materials and has developed innovative approaches for structural economy and constructability across diverse projects including airports and high-rise buildings.
Philip Shinn
Structural Engineer
Philip Shinn has 29 years of bridge and transportation infrastructure experience, including seismic retrofit of highway and railroad structures. He works with various bridge types from steel trusses to post-tensioned concrete systems.
Shawn Wang
Structural Engineer
Shawn Wang specializes in bridge analysis and retrofit with 16 years of experience. He developed gusset plate evaluation methodology adopted by Washington DOT and has expertise in long-span bridge design and construction management.
Questions
What engineering services does AMC Consulting Engineers offer?
We provide structural engineering, specialized structural analysis, construction management, and inspection services for transportation, marine, building, and nuclear industry clients.
What industries does AMC Consulting Engineers serve?
Our primary focus areas include transportation infrastructure, marine facilities, commercial buildings, and nuclear facilities across public and private sector projects.
What certifications does AMC Consulting Engineers hold?
We are certified as a Local Business Enterprise (LBE) and Small Business Enterprise (SBE) in California.
What notable projects has AMC Consulting Engineers completed?
Our portfolio includes seismic retrofit projects for BART systems, structural design for the New Bay Bridge, and engineering services for Caltrain electrification projects.
