ABOUT TAMARACK GROVE ENGINEERING, PLLC
WHO IS TAMARACK GROVE ENGINEERING, PLLC:
TAMARACK GROVE ENGINEERING, PLLC is a structural engineering firm that opened for business in Boise, Idaho in May of 2007. The primary area of focus and expertise of TGE is to first and foremost keep the client’s needs in mind at all times. TGE will always strive to meet all of our client’s expectations and schedules. We place a very important emphasis on ‘attention to detail’ and ‘follow-up’ and apply it with every client. TGE is based upon building relationships each and every day. TGE will continue to grow to meet the needs of a diversified clientele.
OUR GOAL AND WORK PHILOSOPHY:
At TAMARACK GROVE ENGINEERING, PLLC we strive to provide valued engineering services and great communication skills that result in customer trust and satisfaction. TGE will continue to grow and provide for the current and future needs of our clients. Our goal is to deliver the highest professional quality engineering services at competitive rates. Through the completion of this goal, TGE will continue to earn each customer’s trust and satisfaction on a project-by-project basis.
COMPANY PROFILE:
Managing Member
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Brian J. Sielaff, P.E.
Employees
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Total Professional Engineers 1
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E.I.T. – Engineers 1
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Designers/Draftsmen 1
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Administration 1
E&O Insurance
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$1,000,000 Liability Coverage
Main Office
2915 W. Agate St. Suite B
Boise, Idaho 83705
(208) 345-8941 Business Phone
(208) 345-8946 Business Fax
Contact: Brian J. Sielaff, P.E.
Email: brian.sielaff@tamarackgrove.com
Web: http://www.tamarackgrove.com
BRIAN J. SIELAFF, P.E. – MANAGING MEMBER

Mr. Sielaff started TAMARACK GROVE ENGINEERING, PLLC in May of 2007. He brought twelve years of prior experience in the structural engineering field to TGE. Today, his experience extends beyond a total of fifteen years within the industry. He specializes in building design, design development, project management and construction administration. He currently oversees all work, production and client relationships.
Areas of his experience include building design of steel structures, concrete design, heavy timber and log home construction design, reinforced masonry design, light gauge metal framing design and in lateral element design.
Mr. Sielaff works with clients, owners, architects, building officials and general contractors on a daily basis. He is married to his wife, Bonnie and together they share in their joy of raising their four children, Hayden, Landon, Dawson and Ella.
EDUCATION
Master of Science – Civil Engineering, Structural Emphasis, 2000, University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho
Bachelor of Science – Civil Engineering, 1996, University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER LICENSURES
Idaho (#10204), Texas (#94467), Montana (#17170), California (#76893), Kentucky (#27420), Wyoming (#10600), New Jersey (#24GEO4583100), Nebraska (#E-11918), Pennsylvania (#PE 073758), Delaware (#14574), New Mexico (#17487), Kansas (#20525), Washington (#43821), Wisconsin (#41146-006), Oregon (#79703PE), Virginia (#402044037), Colorado (#41126), Nevada (#18961), Arizona (#46035), Utah (#6693708-2202PE), Utah (#6693708-2203SE), Michigan (#6201057131), Massassechusets (#48640), North Carolina (#PE 034068), Missouri (PE 2008030646), Tennessee(*), Alaska (AEL C 11985), Florida (#69569), Georgia (#PE 034025), New York (#087979-1), Kansas (#20525), Iowa (#19649), NCEES (#23761), Louisianna (#35489), Maryland (#40038), Connecticut (#28259), South Carolina (*), Hawaii (*), Illinois (*), and Canadian Provinces*
(* Denotes areas that are done by Peer Review Engineer)
National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES-#23761)
PERSONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
AIRPORTS
City of Boise New Passenger Air Terminal, Boise, ID*
City of Boise Airport Covered Walkways, Boise, ID (EOR)*
City of Boise Airport New Jet Bridge and Gate Additions, Boise, ID (EOR)*
City of Boise Airport New Passenger Air Terminal Blast Upgrades, Post 9/11, Boise, ID*
CAR DEALERSHIPS
Rob Green Nissan Car Dealership, Twin Falls, ID (EOR)*
HIGHER EDUCATION
Boise State University Indoor Practice Facility, Boise, ID *
HOTELS
Candlewood Suites Hotel, Boise, ID (EOR)*
Springhill Suites Hotel Remodel/Front Entry Addition, Boise, ID (EOR)*
INDUSTRIAL
Heinz Elevated Storage Tank Platforms, Ontario, OR (EOR)
Heinz/Ore-Ida Mezzanine Scale Modification, Ontario, OR (EOR)
Kroger Processing Foods Refrigeration Line Relocation, Layton, UT (EOR)
PUBLIC WORKS
City of Yakima Wastewater Treatment Plant Struvite Addition, Yakima, WA (EOR)
City of Boise Wastewater Treatment Plant Struvite Building Addition, Boise, ID (EOR)
RELIGIOUS
St. Jerome’s Catholic Church New Parish, Jerome, ID *
Corpus Christi Catholic Church New Parish, Fruitland, ID (EOR)*
Church of Christ New Facility, Boise, ID (EOR)
Calvary Chapel Boise New Multi-Use Educational Facility, Boise, ID (EOR)
FORENSIC ENGINEERING/CONDITION ASSESSMENT
Post Earthquake Cond. Assessment/Forensic Engineering for Albertsons, Southern CA
Albertsons Cond. Assessment/Structural Building Evaluations, Various Locations (EOR)
OFFICE BUILDINGS
Silveus Insurance, Two-Story Office Building, Gresham, IN*
Cobblestone Two-Story Office Building, Eagle, ID (EOR) *
WINCO Foods Headquarter Expansion, Boise, ID (EOR)
FUEL CENTERS
7-Eleven Tank Replacements, Various Locations (EOR)
A-Express Fuel Centers, Various Locations*
RESTAURANTS
Burger King New Facility Restaurants, Various Locations, USA (EOR)
Carl’s Jr. New Facility Restaurants, Various Locations, USA (EOR)
Jack in the Box Restaurant Roof Top Unit Replacements, Various Locations, USA (EOR)
Ruth Chris Steakhouse Remodel, Portland, OR (EOR)
EDUCATION
Jerome Middle and Elementary Schools, Jerome, ID (EOR) *
Calvary Chapel Boise Multi-Purpose Two-Story Educational Facility, Boise, ID (EOR)
RETAIL
Majestic Marketplace Retail Shops, Meridian, ID (EOR)
Bristol Farm Foods Grocery Store Remodel Additions, Various Locations, CA (EOR)
Rite Aid Pharmacy New Facilities, Various Locations, ID, UT*
Safeway Remodel and New Facilities, Various Locations, CO, UT, ID, WY, CA*
ACME Grocery Stores, Limerick, PA, Bordentown, NJ, Concordville, PA (EOR)*
Albertsons, a Supervalu Company, New Stores & Remodels, Various Locations (EOR)
Albertsons Fuel Cell Replacements and LEED Certified Remodels, CA (EOR)
Linen N Things, Bozeman, MT (EOR)*
Office Depot, Bozeman, MT (EOR)*
Cost Plus/World Market, Bozeman, MT (EOR)*
Best Buy, Bozeman, MT (EOR)*
WINCO Foods Remodels, Various Locations ID, OR, WA (EOR)
Home Depot Garden Center Canopy Additions, NV, CA (EOR)
Costco Cooler Box Additions and High Pile Storage, VA, NV (EOR)
Sav-On Pharmacy Drug Store Remodels and New Facilities, Various Locations, CA*
CVS Pharmacy Drug Store New Facilities, Various Locations, CA*
Alfred Angelo Bridal T.I., MA, MI, NJ, NY
Stoneridge Square 115,000 SF Retail Complex, Bozeman, MT (EOR) *
GOVERMENT
FBI Firearms Training Facility, Anchorage International Airport, Anchorage, AK (EOR)
Idaho State Capitol Renovation/Preservation, Boise, ID *
Idaho ANG Multi-Purpose Range Center of Excellence Facility, Orchard, ID (EOR)
Boise State University Engineering Complex, Boise, ID *
Idaho Air National Guard C-130 Composite Air Hangar, Boise, ID *
Idaho Department of Fish & Game Pre-Cast Restrooms, Various Locations (EOR)
Idaho State Park Site/Restroom Upgrades, Various Locations, ID (EOR)
SELF STORAGE
Pearl Self Storage, Five-Story 98,560 SF Facility, Portland, OR (EOR)
Daffodil Self Storage, Four-Story 108,350 SF Facility, Tacoma, WA (EOR)
Secure-It Self Storage, Two-Story, Five Building 100,000 SF Facility, Tacoma, WA (EOR)
IDAHO STATE PARK & RECREATION
Bayhorse State Park Structural Building Condition Assessments, Challis, ID (EOR)
Farragut State Park Improvements, CDA, ID (EOR)
Poison Creek State Park Improvements, Cascade, ID (EOR)
Three Island State Park Restroom Upgrades, Glens Ferry, ID (EOR)
AMUSEMENT PARKS
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Water Amusement Park Water Tower, Vallejo, CA (EOR)
Moody Gardens Pool Improvements, Galveston, TX (EOR)
Hurricane Alley Water Park, Corpus Christi, TX (EOR)
PRIVATE
Mont Du Lac Lodge, 26,000 SF, 3-Story Facility, Heavy Timber, Superior, WI (EOR)
Coyote Springs Dude/Guest Ranch Lodge, Mariposa County, CA*
Lake Louise Lodge, Lake Louise, MI (EOR)
Residential Log/Timber Frame Homes Various Locations, USA (EOR)
* Denotes work done while at a previous engineering firm
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