Anyone have a good recommendation for a licensed structural engineer in the state of TN? I've been dialing for dollars for a ridiculously long time and can't find anyone to do the engineering drawings for my garage. A couple have said they would but then ghost me, even after initial consultation. It's a very strange world out there at the moment, trying to find good help.
The garage is going to be built into a hillside and covered with 2-3 feet of dirt on top. Figuring poured concrete walls, reinforced with rebar. Roof likely steel i-beams, steel deck with concrete on top.
I had a structural engineer draw a retaining wall section which is similar to the garage requirements, less the roof section. But he said he only did walls, and didn't want to draw the roof structure.
Another engineer said he would draw it and had me over to his house where he works out of now (mostly retired guy who has done bridges and commercial projects in the past). We spent about an hour reviewing the architect drawings, photos of my property (which was already excavated 2 months ago), etc. He said give him a week and it would be done. 3 weeks have gone by and he won't answer the phone.
Incidentally, that guy was referred to me by the guy who drew the retaining wall. And the retaining wall guy avoided me for 2 months after saying he'd draw that but it wasn't until I drove an hour to his office and sat there before he actually started drawing.
So right now I have a torn up yard and nothing else..
Appreciate any leads anyone can provide for someone who is competent and honest.
Happy Father's Day!
Mike