July 1, 2026

Klein retires from PCS

Klein

Jeff Klein, senior principal at PCS Structural Solutions, has retired after a 28-year career with the firm.

Klein joined PCS in Tacoma in 1998, after earning a master's degree in structural engineering from the University of Colorado. He began his career with PCS as a design engineer and went on to become a senior principal, contributing to more than 3,000 projects across the region.

His portfolio includes work in a wide range of project types, with notable contributions to the Tacoma Art Museum and Providence St. Peter Hospital. Klein has been especially proud of projects serving the Olympia and Vancouver communities, where he has maintained strong personal and professional ties.

Klein's path to structural engineering began in Vancouver, Washington, where he graduated from Fort Vancouver High School. He studied pre-engineering at Central Washington University, attended Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and completed his undergraduate degree in civil engineering at Washington State University.

Before joining PCS, he worked for Kiewit Pacific Construction, Miller Consulting Engineers and JVA Consulting Engineers. At PCS, Klein became known for his focus on client service, mentorship, employee development and firm culture.

In a press release, his early mentor, Brian Phair, described Klein's lasting contribution as his “people-first ethic and loyalty,” noting that Klein has been a trusted sounding board for clients, colleagues and the firm.

“Relationships matter. And they require intentionality,” Klein said in the release. “Any success I've had is due to my making relationships the important part of the equation. It's given me joy.”