Welcome to Tyson Engineering! I'm Tyson, a licensed professional engineer with deep roots in Bellingham, WA and a rich family tradition of homebuilding in Whatcom County. My family has been building in the area since the 1890s, starting with my great-great-grandfather, Anton Swanson, who constructed homes in the Sehome neighborhood. Many of these homes remain occupied today, with several listed on the Bellingham Historical Buildings Registry—including the Carter House at 1900 Eldridge Ave, a testament to our craftsmanship.

Our tradition spans five generations, passing from Anton to my great-grandfather Leonard, grandfather Bob, and through uncles, cousins, and my father, who has been building homes and commercial spaces in Bellingham since the late 1970s. With this family legacy in mind, it has always been my dream to return home and contribute to Bellingham’s growth and development. Tyson Engineering was founded to support local designers and builders in creating durable, high-quality structures that stand the test of time and serve our community for generations.

If you’re looking for structural engineering services for residential or light commercial projects, I invite you to give us a call. Let’s discuss your project and how we can help you bring it to life with precision and efficiency.

Founder’s Experience

I earned my B.S. in Civil Engineering from Washington State University with a focus on structural engineering and a minor in mathematics, graduating just before the 2008 recession hit. My early career was shaped by the challenges of the economic downturn. I worked for three engineering firms that unfortunately closed due to the collapse of the housing market within 6 months of graduating. Structural engineering jobs were hard to find, especially for recent graduates, as construction projects came to a halt across the country.

However, perseverance paid off. In 2013, as the economy recovered, I resumed my career as a structural engineer in Lynnwood, WA, focusing primarily on residential construction projects. Over the past nine years, I’ve specialized in creating structural plans and calculation packages required for obtaining building permits. My passion lies in problem-solving—whether that’s reducing construction costs and labor, helping an architect's vision become reality, or turning lumber, concrete, and steel into a family’s home or business space.

At Tyson Engineering, we take pride in providing innovative structural solutions that meet the unique challenges of each project. I’d love the opportunity to support you with your project and help you create a structure that becomes a lasting part of our Bellingham community.