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HVAC, BUILDING AUTOMATION & ENERGY SYSTEMS

Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical engineering for commercial, institutional, and government projects across Washington and Oregon — code‑compliant, buildable, and fully coordinated across disciplines from design through construction.

  • Veteran-Owned Small Business
  • Small Business Enterprise (SBE)
  • Certified Minority & Women’s Business Enterprise (WA OMWBE)
  • Compliant with:
    • ICC | IBC | LEED | NFPA | IEEE | ASHRAE | VA Standards

OVERVIEW

Mechanical engineering that supports real-world construction

CEG makes mechanical (HVAC) design easy, coordinated, and buildable — so your project moves faster through design, permitting, and construction. We support commercial, institutional, and governmental clients with HVAC system design, building automation, industrial ventilation, retrofits, renewable energy integration, and high-performance building solutions.

Commercial & retail facilities

Institutional & government facilities

Healthcare and specialty spaces including labs

Industrial and process environments

Ventilation-heavy facilities

Retrofits, upgrades, and modernizations

WHAT WE DELIVER

Core mechanical services

Five areas where CEG consistently delivers for mechanical clients — from the first system concept through construction closeout.

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HVAC system design
  • Heating, cooling, and ventilation systems
  • Air distribution and filtration strategy
  • Indoor air quality planning

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Building automation
  • Building automation systems (BAS)
  • Controls integration and sequencing
  • Energy performance monitoring

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Industrial ventilation
  • Process and industrial ventilation design
  • Lab mechanical for biosafety and research
  • Exhaust and pressurization strategies

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Retrofits & upgrades
  • Retrofit design for older structures
  • Phased construction for occupied buildings
  • Energy audits and system modernization

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Renewable & high-performance
  • Renewable energy systems integration
  • High-performance building design
  • Lifecycle cost analysis (LCCA)

DETAILED SERVICES

Mechanical engineering services

When performance matters and decisions need proof — we provide advanced analysis to support smart mechanical design and long-term reliability.

Stress modeling & optimization
Identifying high-stress conditions in mechanical systems to improve performance and extend service life
Failure analysis
Root cause identification and remediation recommendations for mechanical system failures
Finite element analysis (FEA)
Advanced modeling for complex mechanical geometries and loading conditions
Mechanical system condition assessments

Evaluation of existing systems for capacity, performance, and upgrade planning

Life cycle cost analysis (LCCA)

Accessible routes, ramps, parking, and code-compliant site circulation design

Thermal analysis
Heat load calculations and thermal performance evaluation for buildings and systems
Vibration analysis
Evaluation of mechanical equipment vibration for sensitive environments and equipment protection
Fatigue & dynamic load analysis
Assessment of cyclic loading conditions affecting mechanical system longevity

We deliver coordinated HVAC designs that meet code, align with your budget, and support permitting and construction with fewer surprises.

HVAC system design

Heating, cooling, ventilation, and air distribution for commercial, institutional, and government buildings

Air filtration & indoor air quality

IAQ strategy, filtration specification, and pressurization design for occupied spaces

Laboratory mechanical design

Animal, biosafety, biohazard, and research facility HVAC — including exhaust and pressurization systems

Campus & central plant design

Master planning of mechanical systems for campuses and central heating, cooling, and generation plants

Building automation systems (BAS)

Controls, sequencing, and integration design for energy performance and occupant comfort

Industrial & process ventilation
Custom ventilation design for manufacturing, process, and ventilation-heavy environments
Retrofit design for older structures
Phased HVAC upgrade design for occupied or aging buildings without full shutdowns
Energy audits & analysis
Benchmarking, system evaluation, and improvement recommendations for operational efficiency
Refrigeration & thermal systems
Refrigeration, heat exchanger, and specialty thermal system design
Renewable energy integration
Solar thermal, heat recovery, and renewable HVAC systems coordination
High-performance building design
Energy-optimized HVAC systems aligned with green building standards and long-term performance goals
Fluid storage & distribution
Hydraulic and fluid distribution system design for mechanical and process applications

FULL CAPABILITIES

Everything We Do In Mechanical

A complete picture of our mechanical engineering capabilities — from early feasibility through construction closeout.

HVAC system design

Building automation (BAS)

Lifecycle cost analysis (LCCA)

Laboratory mechanical design

Industrial & process ventilation

Campus & central plant design

Retrofit & modernization design

Energy audits & analysis

Renewable energy integration

High-performance building design

Lifecycle cost analysis (LCCA)

Construction administration

INDUSTRIES SERVED

Built For Your Sector

We deliver mechanical engineering across public and private sectors — from healthcare and labs to government facilities and commercial developers.

Government & Military

Healthcare

Education

Industrial

Commercial & Retail 

Utilitity & Generation

WHO WE SERVE

Tailored to your role

We tailor mechanical deliverables to the needs of each stakeholder — because what an architect needs is different from what a GC needs.

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Developers

Maximize rentable space and minimize delays. HVAC systems that align with budget, schedule, and permitting requirements — without sacrificing performance.

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Architects

Keep design intent intact with early coordination — ceiling zones, shafts, and mechanical room planning handled before they become conflicts.

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Public Agencies

Documentation-forward, code-first, and accountable — built for public-sector review environments and long-term facility performance.

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Contractors

Field-friendly plans, quick answers, and coordinated details that reduce RFIs, rework, and schedule impacts.

OUR PROCESS

How We Get Projects Done Right

1

Assessment & alignment

We confirm scope, constraints, occupancy needs, schedule, and jurisdiction requirements upfront.
 
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Design + coordination

Mechanical layouts coordinated with architectural constraints and other disciplines as required.

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Permit support

Clean documentation and fast responses to plan check comments — fewer resubmittals.

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 Construction Support

RFIs, submittal review, field clarification, and closeout deliverables as scoped.

FEATURED PROJECTS

Mechanical Engineering Work We're Proud Of

Yakima Valley School Campus Generator Replacement

Selah, WA

Backup power infrastructure at Yakima Valley School nursing facility was fully upgraded, with CEG replacing three generators, installing eight transfer switches, and coordinating with L&I, DOH, and Clean Air agencies. See more…

Eastern State Hospital FSU Chiller Replacement

Medical Lake, WA

CEG investigated premature chiller failures at Eastern State Hospital, discovering airflow restrictions caused by solid yard walls, and engineered a lasting solution to restore performance and prevent future equipment failures. See more…

Washington State Penitentiary H Building Condenser Replacement

Walla Walla, WA

A full design-build condenser replacement at Washington State Penitentiary, engineered entirely in-house by CEG across mechanical, electrical, and structural disciplines with zero subconsultants. See more…

CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

What Our Clients Say

We let the work — and the people it served — speak for themselves.

They gave us honest answers, fast turnaround, and solid civil plans. Would absolutely hire them again.

— General Contractor, Vancouver, WA

CEG’s permit coordination saved us time and headache. Great experience from start to finish.

— Municipal Project Manager

FAQs

Common Questions

Questions we hear often — answered directly, without the runaround.

Do you design HVAC for retrofits and older buildings?

Yes — retrofit design for older structures is a common project type for our team. We design phased construction documents for occupied buildings to minimize disruption and maintain operations throughout the upgrade.

Yes — building automation systems (BAS) are a core part of our mechanical services. We design controls integration, sequencing, and energy performance monitoring as part of new construction and retrofit projects.

Yes — energy audits and analysis are part of our mechanical offering. We benchmark existing systems, identify improvement opportunities, and provide recommendations aligned with your budget and long-term performance goals.

Yes — we coordinate mechanical layouts with Electrical, Plumbing, Structural, and Civil requirements as part of our standard process — reducing clashes and field conflicts before they reach the jobsite.

START YOUR PROJECT

Ready to Build with Confidence?​

CEG is your partner for high-performance, permit-ready mechanical engineering solutions. We serve WA, OR, ID, FL, WY, and CA with veteran-led precision, full-service coordination, and a deep understanding of how mechanical systems come together in the field.

Other Services

🏛️  Structural Engineering

🏗️ Civil Engineering

⚡  Electrical Engineering

🔧  Plumbing Engineering

🔥 Fire Protection Engineering

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