Help Navigating Permitting Purgatory, Structural Engineer

[Michael Woonton]

TLDR; does anyone know a structural engineer to support with a foundation plan for a deck.

BP Community!  

First post here, looking for wisdom from others.  I'm on the East side of Austin and looking to increase the value of my primary residence, which I own outright, for a future sale and/or hold and rent depending on market conditions at that time (3-5 year plan due to personal reasons).

Specifically, I'm looking to build a 32'x12' composite wood deck, with a 11'x12' pergola covering one side of the deck.

I read the city's docs on permitting and had a teleconsult with the permitting office and arrived at the below process.

Looks like for step 3a I *need* a structural engineer to craft the foundation plan as part of my submission -- does anyone have good working relationships with a structural engineer that they can connect me to?  I appreciate your consideration of my ask and I always keep in mind that in making a connection you are putting your reputation on the line.

Thanks BP,

MW