The Engineering Enterprise

TEE-Los Angeles teamed up with DBIA Western Pacific Region LA/OC Chapter to help package, sort and arrange food items in boxes that are given to millions of individuals and families facing food insecurity in their communities. This includes senior citizens, children in after school programs and they are also used in Emergency Response Situations. On behalf of all of us here at TEE we want to wish our wonderful clients, partners, and friends a very Happy Thanksgiving! We're grateful for your continued support and trust. May your day be filled with warmth, joy, and gratitude. Happy Thanksgiving!

The Engineering Enterprise would like to announce the retirement of Brian Smith, who was a Principal of the firm for 35 years and served as President for 20 years. Brian joined TEE in 1978 after meeting co-founder Chuck Shalley, playing pick-up basketball in Oakland. After demonstrating his basketball skills, posting up and playing excellent defense against Chuck, Chuck recognized that there was something special about this young man and offered him a job as a manual drafter. Brian started at TEE on January 2nd, 1978.  Brian quickly ascended to an electrical designer position. He was intensely curious about electrical systems and our industry and would spend his lunchtime sitting with other members of the company asking them questions about their projects and how they approached electrical system design. He absorbed every detail of what he was told and applied that to his own projects. The second most important thing he learned during this time was how to develop and maintain relationships within the industry. Brian worked closely with dozens of architects, contractors, owners, and other engineers over his 46-year career, who all appreciated his preparation, responsiveness, attention to detail, deadline driven focus, and his overall work ethic, which seemed superhuman at times. Brian would sit in project meetings and pay close attention to the other trades and how their systems were designed, installed, and most importantly, how they connected to and impacted the electrical systems he was designing. His first piece of advice to all young electrical designers was to do the same as he would always say that you need to understand how other building systems work to be an effective electrical engineer. Brian was named a Principal of the firm in 1989 and was named President in 2001. He was instrumental in TEE’s growth from a single office in the Bay Area to five offices that cover the entire state of California.  The variety of projects he worked on over his career was impressive and included the St. Mary’s College Athletic Center in Moraga, Levi’s Plaza in San Francisco, Chevron Park in San Ramon, UC Merced Social Sciences and Management Building, Palo Alto Medical Foundation in Palo Alto, the U.S. Courthouse and Federal Building in Sacramento, and hundreds of others. Brian is a kind, thoughtful, generous person who always went out of his way to help others and is a lasting example of what a great person, partner, and friend should be. He was a steady presence at The Engineering Enterprise for his entire 46-year career, consistently exceeding expectations. Everyone who interacted with him appreciated his dedication to our company, our employees, and his projects. Post retirement, Brian is spending his time hanging out with his extended family, babysitting his grandchildren, working in his shop, and clearing leaves from all the trees on his property. Everyone at The Engineering Enterprise wishes Brian a happy retirement. 

A HUGE thank you for everyone who joined us in celebrating our 50th Anniversary. Looking forward to more opportunities to connect and create memories!

A HUGE thank you for everyone who joined us in celebrating our 50th Anniversary. Looking forward to more opportunities to connect and create memories!

At TEE, we’re proud to honor and celebrate the vibrant cultures, histories, and contributions of the Hispanic and Latino communities. Today wraps up the end of Hispanic Heritage Month which recognized the deep cultural roots and powerful influence this community has had across all aspects of life—from the arts and sciences to business, food, and beyond. We are proud to have incredible team members who bring their heritage, experiences, and unique perspectives to our company.

We invite you to watch as our valued clients share their stories and experiences working with us here at TEE. The video highlights our dedication to delivering exceptional service, innovative solutions, and above all exceeding expectations. Hear directly from those who trust us to make a difference in their business and why they continue to choose us time and time again. https://lnkd.in/gJetA8qX

TEE was proud to be back again at Lionakis 13th annual George Lionakis Memorial Golf Tournament! Had a blast playing in the tournament and this year we were sponsors! It was a great time chatting everyone up at our hole and serving them up some delicious margaritas. See you out there again next year!

After a thrilling series of games, our team emerged victorious in the annual Architects & Engineers Softball Tournament! With unwavering determination, stellar teamwork, and outstanding performances from every player, we managed to be back-to-back champs! It was a great day spent with our TEE family as well as getting to connect with our clients and industry partners. Felt great to bring the trophy back to our office again. See you all out there again next year!

SMForward Tomorrow's Airport Now Arriving! Our SMF Walkway Team attended the first of many ground breaking ceremonies to come for SMF.

We’re thrilled to announce that our project Orchard Park, UC Davis Student Housing has been honored with not one but two prestigious awards. The first award was for ENR California's Best Higher Education/Research. And the second award was for PCBC Gold Nugget Award 2024 - Best Student or Faculty Housing. Photo Credit: @tcaarchitectsinc