Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Structural Engineering Partner in Sacramento
CYS Structural Engineers has been a trusted leader in consulting structural engineering for over 60 years. Founded in 1963 as Cole and Yee Structural Engineers, our firm merged with Schubert & Associates in 1999 to become CYS Structural Engineers, Inc. We serve architectural firms, government agencies, contractors, school districts, and corporations with innovative solutions tailored to diverse structural needs. Our expertise spans seismic analysis, historic restoration, and cutting-edge design projects, including the Crocker Art Museum and State Central Utility Plant. With advanced technology and a focus on sustainability, we deliver projects that balance functionality with environmental responsibility.Our team actively contributes to evolving industry standards through participation in SEAOCC committees and seismic research initiatives. Located blocks from the OSHPD office in Sacramento, we provide specialized support for critical infrastructure certifications. Over six decades, weve maintained a reputation for completing complex projects on time and within budget, exemplified by a $161 million prison facility with minimal change orders. Our commitment to value engineering ensures cost-effective solutions without compromising structural integrity. Today, under President Art Ross, we continue to lead with excellence in structural engineering for public and private sectors.
Services
Structural Design
Historic Restoration
Seismic Analysis
Project Management
Value Engineering
Plan Check Review
Equipment Anchorage
Disaster Resistant Systems
Details
- Year established: 1963
Highlights and features
- We offer 60+ years of structural engineering expertise across diverse building types.
- Our team holds extensive seismic certification experience with OSHPD proximity support.
- We deliver value engineering solutions that reduce construction costs without compromising safety.
- Our firm maintains active participation in SEAOCC committees shaping building codes.
- We completed a $161 million prison facility with minimal change orders and on-time delivery.
Services
Structural Design
We provide comprehensive structural engineering design for diverse building types including educational facilities, healthcare institutions, and government buildings. Our team delivers optimized solutions for new construction projects across public and private sectors. With advanced technical expertise, we ensure structural integrity while meeting evolving safety standards and sustainability goals.
Historic Restoration
Our engineers specialize in preserving historic buildings while enhancing their seismic resistance. We develop practical solutions that maintain structural character while meeting modern safety requirements. Our work includes conservation of architectural elements and integration of contemporary engineering techniques for long-term preservation.
Seismic Analysis
With extensive FEMA and OSHPD compliance expertise, we conduct seismic evaluations and retrofit designs for critical infrastructure. Our team utilizes advanced analysis techniques to assess structural vulnerabilities and implement solutions that ensure safety during seismic events across California.
Project Management
We provide comprehensive project management services using reliable control systems to ensure timely delivery and budget compliance. Our approach minimizes RFIs and change orders, demonstrated by successful completion of a $161 million prison facility within schedule and budget constraints.
Value Engineering
Our value engineering services identify structural efficiencies that reduce construction costs while maintaining integrity. We analyze designs to eliminate unnecessary elements and leverage technological advancements, delivering cost-effective solutions without compromising quality or safety standards.
People
Art Ross
President & CEO
With decades of leadership experience, Art Ross guides CYS Structural Engineers as President & CEO. He brings a commitment to engineering excellence and client-focused solutions across diverse structural projects.
Eugene Cole
Founder
Eugene Cole co-founded Sacramento's pioneering structural engineering firm in 1963. His foundational work established the technical expertise that continues in CYS Structural Engineers' modern projects.
Carl Schubert
Partner
Carl Schubert joined as partner in 1977 and contributed to the firm's growth through major Sacramento projects like the original NBA Arco Arena and Sutter General Hospital.
Questions
What structural engineering services do you specialize in?
We specialize in structural design, seismic analysis, historic restoration, value engineering, and project management for diverse building types including government facilities, healthcare institutions, and historic structures.
Do you work with public sector clients?
Yes, we serve federal, state, and local government agencies including CDCR, HCAI, and California Department of General Services, with extensive experience in public infrastructure projects.
How do you handle seismic requirements in California?
Our team has deep expertise in FEMA guidelines, OSHPD certifications, and California Building Code Chapter 34. We provide seismic evaluations, retrofits, and equipment anchorage solutions for critical facilities.
What makes your firm's value engineering approach different?
We identify structural efficiencies that reduce costs without compromising safety, leveraging industry advancements while maintaining material quality and construction integrity across all projects.
How long have you been operating in Sacramento?
We've served Sacramento since 1963, beginning as Cole and Yee Structural Engineers, making us one of the region's most experienced structural engineering firms.
Can you assist with OSHPD certifications?
Yes, our Sacramento office's proximity to OSHPD enables specialized support for special seismic certifications, equipment anchorage approvals, and preapproval processes for critical infrastructure.
