Engineering That Stays Practical

Shearwater Engineering & Design is a San Diego–area residential engineering and design practice focused on ADUs, conversions, structural design, permit plans, and related civil engineering.

Founded and led by Kyle Nelson, PE, Shearwater combines engineering rigor with a practical design approach aimed at producing clear, buildable, permit-ready solutions.

Projects are approached with an emphasis on thoughtful coordination, straightforward communication, and design decisions that make sense both on paper and in the field.