Mechanical Engineering

Hydronic System Design

Geothermal, boilers, chillers, pumps, and piping systems engineered for peak thermal performance and long-term reliability.

Hydronic Design

Fluid Systems Built for Efficiency and Resilience

Hydronic systems are the backbone of many high-performance buildings. Our engineers design heating and cooling water systems that deliver precise thermal control, minimize energy consumption, and operate reliably for decades.

From geothermal ground loops to complex chiller plants serving multiple buildings, we bring rigorous hydraulic analysis and controls expertise to every hydronic project. We design for the full range of operating conditions — not just peak load.

District EnergyHealthcare CampusesUniversity FacilitiesIndustrial ProcessLarge CommercialGovernment Buildings

Geothermal System Design

Ground-source heat pump systems engineered for maximum efficiency and long-term energy savings.

Boiler Plant Design

High-efficiency boiler systems with redundancy planning, controls integration, and combustion optimization.

Chiller Plant Design

Central chilled water plants sized and sequenced for peak efficiency across all load conditions.

Pump & Piping Systems

Variable-flow pumping strategies with pressure-independent control valves and optimized pipe sizing.

Heat Exchanger Selection

Plate-and-frame, shell-and-tube, and brazed plate heat exchangers selected for application and serviceability.

System Balancing & Controls

Hydronic balancing strategies and control sequences that ensure stable, efficient system operation.

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