Structural Engineering
Central Ohio Chapter

We are open-minded in our approach + thinking — thought leaders with diverse experience. Our clients partner with us for our collaborative structural engineering services: planning, design, inspection, investigation.

  • 90+ team members
  • Licensed in EVERY state
  • 15+ years into full implementation of BIM
  • Founded in 1976, offices in Cincinnati + Columbus, Ohio, and Phoenix, Arizona

We believe in collaborative teams — partnership with owners, architects, developers + construction team members. With a creative approach supported by an understanding of market trends, we can design adaptive structures that meet owners’ needs. Our people enhance communities through smart, innovative structures.


Schaefer
235 North Fourth Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215

Partner Contact

Jeff Bolchalk

Jeff has been in the industry and at Schaefer since 2001. He is inspired by those around him, both internally and externally. Working collectively in a group, he has the opportunity to challenge himself to design new and renovated structures that enhance the client’s experience and his own skill set. He shares his passion for continuous improvement with those around him – Jeff serves as an operations leader and principal for the firm’s Columbus office. Jeff earned his Master of Business Administration from Ball State University and his Master of Science, Structural Engineering + Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering from University of Cincinnati.