About Us
Background, Credentials, Education, and Experience
How We Started
Smithson Engineering is a family business that started with a few side jobs for Architects while Tyler worked his day job at an engineering software firm. The business went full time in 2000 and sustained Tyler & Cyndi as they raised 6 wonderful children amidst their own remodels and construction projects in the San Bernardino Mountains of Southern California.
Where we are Now
With their nest empty, they moved to the beach. Now they are focused on 6 grandchildren while continuing to help clients through the challenges of getting from an early design concept to a cost efficient construction permit.
Resume
Credentials
- Structural Engineer: Utah
- Civil Engineer: California, Michigan, New Jersey
- LEED Accredited Professional, US Green Building Council
Education
- Master of Science, Civil Engineering, Brigham Young University
- Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Brigham Young University
Experience
- Chief Engineer & Owner, Smithson Engineering, Southern California, 1996 – Present
- Sustainable & cost efficient engineering & design consulting
- Residential & Commercial
- New Construction & Remodel/ADU
- Structural consulting & design support
- Wood, Steel, Concrete, Glass, Log, Shipping Containers
- Green: SIP (40+ jurisdictions), ICF (3 countries)
- Retaining walls, Roller coasters, Wind turbines, T24 Heat, Solar
- Sustainable & cost efficient engineering & design consulting
- Applied Physics College Instructor, Northwestern Preparatory School, Crestline CA, 2013-2020
- Developed Applied Physics course to mentor & help ~500 post-secondary students into the US Air Force Academy
- Aerospace & Mechanical Simulation
- Many patents, publications & tutorials with simulation, composites, additive manufacturing
- University research liaison to BYU, Caltech, CSULB, WWU
- FEA & UVC radiation software developer, Former MSC.Software Nastran Business Unit Leader
- Industry committees: SEA Seat CBA committee vice chair, SAMPE, IUVA, CMH-17
- Agency/government interactions: FAA, NIAR, Airbus, America Makes