OUR COMPANY

J.R. Harris & Company is a full-service consulting structural engineering firm that was founded in 1984 by James Robert Harris, P.E, Ph.D. Our expertise spans design, investigation, research and development, and specialized services, allowing us to address a wide range of structural challenges, from new construction and adaptive reuse to forensic analysis and advanced structural research.

OUR PHILOSOPHY

We provide structural engineering services following current standards and using modern methodologies, while staying true to first principles of engineering. We consistently acknowledge the contributions made by our staff, peers, and colleagues towards the advancement of our practice and of our profession, and we actively engage in strengthening the engineering community at local, national, and international levels. We believe construction economy is a key aspect in structural engineering services, considering both initial costs and life cycle costs to deliver efficient and cost-effective solutions. Additionally, we strive for sustainability through creative, efficient, durable, and resilient solutions to best serve our clients and the built environment.

OUR FOUNDER

Jim Harris started the firm in 1984 with the goal of taking on complex projects while contributing to the advancement of structural engineering. His career spans design, investigation, research, and code development, with projects ranging from high-rises and industrial facilities to historic renovations and seismic system development. He has authored over 40 publications on structural performance and has been recognized as a leader in the industry of structural engineering, including his election to the National Academy of Engineering and more recently with the ASCE 2024 Opal Award for Leadership in Design.