PCS Structural Solutions

PCS Structural Solutions Structural Engineering firm with offices in Seattle, Tacoma, and Portland. In 1987 Ray sold "Chalker Engineers" to Dan Putnam, Jim Collins, and Don Scott.

PCS Structural Solutions was originally organized in 1965 and incorporated in 1969 by Ray Chalker. Thirty years later the company rebranded itself with the name it holds today, PCS Structural Solutions. Our goal is to be the best Structural Engineering Firm, which cannot be done without a good people behind it. We desire for our firm to have a vibrant, fun, and creative family atmosphere - what we

call "PCS Culture". The average tenure is over 14 years with the company. Our tool belts include new technologies and methods (such as BIM, IPD, non-linear analysis) and dependence upon the knowledge and experience of our staff. We strive to bring grace, efficiency, and value to the structural design by actively working with Architects to achieve architectural vision without compromise.

We are honored to highlight some additional projects we have collaborated on that received 2025 AIA SWW Design Awards:· ...
11/18/2025

We are honored to highlight some additional projects we have collaborated on that received 2025 AIA SWW Design Awards:
· Pe Ell K-12 Modernization (Honorable Mention) – Aetta Architects
· Billy Frank, Jr. Leadership Institute (Honorable Mention) -
· Franklin Pierce SD Agricultural Resource Center (Honorable Mention) –
· Fife High School Steam Center of Innovation (Merit Award) –
· Chelan County PUD Service Center (Merit Award) –
· Olympic View K-8 (Honor Award) -
For more info on the 2025 AIA SWW Design Awards, visit https://lnkd.in/g-BHNHVX.
Photograph courtesy of Jeff Amram.

We’re excited to share that several projects we collaborated on recently received awards at the AIA WA 2025 Civic Design...
11/18/2025

We’re excited to share that several projects we collaborated on recently received awards at the AIA WA 2025 Civic Design Awards:
· Washington School for the Deaf Divine Academic Building and Hunter Gymnasium (Honor Award) -
· TCC Center for Innovative Learning and Engagement (Merit Award) –
· Chelan County PUD Service Center (Citation Award) -
Check out more info on the AIA WA 2025 Civic Design Awards here: https://lnkd.in/gegzF-sG
Photograph courtesy of Laura Swimmer/Esto

Nothing like some mid-workweek pizza to bring everyone together! 🍕
11/06/2025

Nothing like some mid-workweek pizza to bring everyone together! 🍕

Megan is an integral part of the PCS team. She has a growth mindset and is dedicated to the quality of her work. She bal...
03/17/2025

Megan is an integral part of the PCS team. She has a growth mindset and is dedicated to the quality of her work. She balances leadership and adaptability while keeping a calm presence. These qualities shine through in her work each day. Happy 10 years at PCS, Megan! We’re thankful to have you as part of the team!

We had a great time on the mountain with a couple weeks back getting to know their team. It was a beautiful day to be o...
03/03/2025

We had a great time on the mountain with a couple weeks back getting to know their team. It was a beautiful day to be out on the slopes!
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At PCS, we love what we do and we love serving our community. Through shared goals and teamwork, we are energized by col...
02/14/2025

At PCS, we love what we do and we love serving our community. Through shared goals and teamwork, we are energized by collective collaboration with our team, our clients, and our community. Wishing you all a Happy Valentine’s Day!

House of Smith Jet City Tasting Room flawlessly embraces and elevates its industrial heritage. The award-winning 32,000 ...
02/05/2025

House of Smith Jet City Tasting Room flawlessly embraces and elevates its industrial heritage. The award-winning 32,000 square-foot, two-story office building and steel-framed warehouse designed by houses the winery’s operations from first crush to final pour. Learn more at https://www.pcs-structural.com/projects/charles-smith-wines-jet-city.

Photo by Janette Ryan.

Project highlight: This 18-story, 400-room luxury hotel developed by the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe offers sweeping views ...
01/23/2025

Project highlight: This 18-story, 400-room luxury hotel developed by the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe offers sweeping views of Mount Rainier and the Olympic mountain range while delivering luxury dining, spa and recreational facilities for guests.

PCS designed a 323,000 SF, 7-story parking structure addition to the existing 7-story parking structure at Muckleshoot Casino. This additional parking serves the new resort, providing additional capacity for large events. The parking structure is a post-tensioned, one-way system with exterior concrete moment frames. For more information, visit https://lnkd.in/g7NDFBQt.

Architectural renderings by Marnell Companies.

PCS turns 60! For sixty years, your partnership has made our legacy possible. Our incredibly creative partners have embr...
01/21/2025

PCS turns 60! For sixty years, your partnership has made our legacy possible. Our incredibly creative partners have embraced PCS Structural Solutions and allowed us to do what we love—create visionary structures for our communities. Single-discipline legacy firms like ours are rare, and our success is driven by our innovative partners and the dedication of our impeccable team. Together, we’ve built PCS into a strong Northwest firm with a national reach! We are excited to continue working with you!

Project Highlight: Named for a historic plywood mill on downtown Olympia’s East Bay, this project is comprised of two 9,...
01/16/2025

Project Highlight: Named for a historic plywood mill on downtown Olympia’s East Bay, this project is comprised of two 9,200 SF townhome buildings and a 142,000 SF mixed-use apartment building with 87 total luxury living units.

To learn more on the Westman Mill project, visit https://www.pcs-structural.com/projects/westman-mill.

Photos by Doug Walker Photography.

We are thrilled to welcome Jackie to PCS as she joins the amazing Admin team! Jackie is the first person guests meet and...
01/13/2025

We are thrilled to welcome Jackie to PCS as she joins the amazing Admin team! Jackie is the first person guests meet and she sets the tone in our Tacoma office with her warm and welcoming personality. Jackie keeps things flowing smoothly around here, tackling the day-to-day functions of our office. We’re so excited to have you as part of the PCS team, Jackie!

Project Highlight: The 78,500 square foot Thurston County Readiness Center is a two-story, masonry facility for administ...
01/09/2025

Project Highlight: The 78,500 square foot Thurston County Readiness Center is a two-story, masonry facility for administration, training and storage occupancies. The team solved a large number of detailing challenges due to the complexity of the project’s light monitors, complex roof angles, and exposed structure.

Learn more about the Thurston County Readiness Center at https://www.pcs-structural.com/projects/thurston-county-readiness-center.

Photos by Ross Eckert.

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1250 Pacific Avenue, Ste 701
Tacoma, WA
98402

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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