OUR TEAM
We developed a working model that allows the current and future teams at FJ Engineering to understand the importance of attention to detail by highlighting that a good engineer is one that puts in as much time as they do pride into their work. This enriches the company with a culture of creativity and in turn, nurtures the creativity within the designers. Here at FJ Engineering, we embrace the unique approach of structuring engineering with passion, dedication, and appreciation. Everything done here is done as a community. Meet the individuals of the team that makes all this possible.
Senior Principal
For owner and founder, Francisco J. Garcia, FJ Engineering and Design is more than a business: it is a commitment to providing a quality product through innovation supported by years of experience. With an extensive, hands-on curriculum at California State University Los Angeles, Garcia developed an effective yet unique engineering perspective based on real-life applications.
First-hand work experience allowed Garcia to develop and successfully open his own business. The construction boom of the early 2000s exposed Garcia to a wide range of projects where he worked alongside, and with, different engineering firms. Working directly in the field with experienced personnel gave Garcia a unique learning experience, during which time, his own calculation and drafting standards began to take shape.
Francisco’s knack for attention to detail has been the pillar of his business approach. Clients soon took notice of the absence of setbacks and faster approval times when working with Garcia which has led to a large pool of regular clients. With the philosophy of getting things done right the first time, Garcia prides himself in addressing issues and concerns before they become problems and setbacks. While specializing in structural design, they also have excellent connections with firms and colleagues in other disciplines in the industry. The FJ Engineering team and their associates will guide you through the entire process of your project.
Garcia’s experience includes engineering and managing hundreds of projects. Despite his busy work schedule, Garcia remains active with student chapters in the UC and Cal State system and served on the Board of Directors of the Structural Engineers Association of Southern California.
Project Manager
Pedro De La Hoya’s structural expertise and high level of attention to detail have enabled FJ Engineering to maintain the quality products we offer to our clients. His extensive experience in engineering comes from many years of designing, drafting, and executing hundreds of structural projects. In his free time, Pedro practices a wide range of extreme sports, including mountain biking, go-kart racing, hiking, and competitive road cycling.
Project Engineer
Kevin Chavez graduated from Cal Poly Pomona in 2021, receiving a B.S. in Civil Engineering with an emphasis on structural engineering. He successfully completed the NCEES P.E. exam and is currently studying for the California-specific Engineer exams. Kevin’s commitment to learning new things and utilizing his engineering skills to solve problems is what has boosted FJ Engineering’s success. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, trying new cuisines, and exercising.