hometowns

with offices across the country, we can meet our customers wherever they are

Steve Schaefer founded this structural engineering firm in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1976.

Since that first office, we’ve moved to accommodate growth, but have always been located within city limits. We love it here.

what Cincinnati has to offer:

Kings
Island

Rich
Brewing
Heritage

116,000
Acres of
Incredible
Parks

#8
Best City
For Jobs
(money.com)

Hours from
Beaches,
Mountains,
+ Cities for
Quick Getaways

Historic
District
Transformed
Into Cultural
Hotspot

#4
Best City
for
Recreation
(wallethub.com)

75+
Neighborhoods
Suburban to
Urban, New
to Historic

notable projects led by our Cincinnati office:

Schaefer Columbus opened in 2006 with one entrepreneurial engineer.

After finding success in the central Ohio market, the team has consistently grown due to creative solutions, collaborative mindsets and high quality designs. Working on some of the most anticipated central Ohio projects, Schaefer Columbus is poised to continue on its current growth trajectory.

what Columbus has to offer:

US
Department of
Transportation
Smart City
Grant Recipient

Ohio State
Buckeyes
Blue Jackets
Columbus Crew

Foodie
Culture

Microbrews
Galore

Columbus Zoo
+ Aquarium

National
Test Market
for Retailers
+ Restaurants

#7
Best City
for Young
Professionals
(forbes.com)

Arts
Scene

projects led by our Columbus office:

We promote an entrepreneurial spirit in our employees.

Our newest office was started by one courageous Cincinnati employee who was ready to move out west, but not ready to leave Schaefer. While we’ve designed structures in Arizona for years, we are now a part of the community.

what Phoenix has to offer:

Grand
Canyon

Desert
Botanical
Garden

Phoenix Zoo
Castles N’
Coasters
Oasis
Water Park

200+ Golf
Courses +
Clear Skies
Year-Round

Spring
Training
PGA Tour
NCAA Fiesta
Bowl

Havasu
Falls

Phoenix
Light Rail

#1
Best City
For Drivers
Around the
World (WAZE)