Business Details
19 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Engineering Solutions in Tampa, FL
Founded in 2007, Emerald Engineering is a privately held consulting engineering firm with offices in Tampa, FL, and West Palm Beach, FL. Our team of professional engineers, degreed engineers, designers, and support staff deliver mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and telecommunications engineering services to architects, contractors, owners, and equipment manufacturers. With engineers licensed in 20 states, we specialize in healthcare, higher education, student housing, hospitality, high-rise, assisted living, multifamily residential, and power systems analysis projects.We complete hundreds of projects annually, ranging from minor renovations to $100M+ new construction, emphasizing innovative design and client satisfaction. Our commitment to accuracy and three-dimensional modeling through BIM supports large-scale construction projects nationwide.
Services
HVAC
Plumbing
Fire Protection
Power Systems Analysis
BIM Support
Electrical Engineering
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We have over 15 years of experience in specialized engineering sectors.
- Our engineers hold licenses in 20 states for nationwide project support.
- We specialize in complex healthcare and critical operations engineering projects.
- We complete hundreds of projects annually, from renovations to $100M+ builds.
- Our team includes professional engineers and BIM experts with industry-leading software proficiency.
Services
HVAC
Our mechanical engineers design efficient chilled water systems, variable refrigerant flow systems, and central plants tailored to commercial and institutional buildings. We implement DDC HVAC controls for energy optimization in healthcare and high-rise projects. Our expertise ensures compliance with ASHRAE standards for indoor air quality and system reliability.
Power Systems Analysis
We conduct protective device coordination studies, arc flash analyses, and load flow analyses for critical infrastructure. Our team ensures compliance with NFPA 70E standards for electrical safety in industrial and healthcare facilities. We provide medium voltage relay settings and harmonic analysis for large-scale power distribution systems.
Fire Protection
Our fire protection engineers design wet and dry piping systems with hydraulic calculations for commercial and healthcare facilities. We specialize in gaseous fire suppression systems for data centers and critical operations environments. Our solutions meet NFPA 13 and local building code requirements for life safety compliance.
BIM Support
We provide Revit and Navisworks modeling services for large construction projects exceeding $500M in value. Our BIM team coordinates MEP systems to prevent clashes in complex healthcare and high-rise developments. We deliver accurate as-built documentation for contractors and facility managers.
Plumbing
Our plumbing engineers design medical gas piping and domestic water systems for hospitals and multifamily residential buildings. We implement natural gas piping and booster pump systems for commercial facilities. Our team ensures code compliance for steam heating and sanitary drainage applications.
People
Deborah Adams
Mechanical Engineer
Deborah brings 15+ years of experience in mechanical system design for healthcare and institutional projects. She specializes in energy-efficient HVAC solutions and holds a PE license in multiple states.
Jos Betancourt
Electrical Engineer
Jos is a licensed PE with expertise in electrical distribution systems for high-rise buildings. He has led power studies for $100M+ projects and maintains LEED AP and CEA certifications.
Tyler Cornett
Power Studies Director
Tyler oversees our power systems analysis division, specializing in arc flash mitigation and utility coordination. He has presented at industry conferences on medium voltage relay settings and electrical safety compliance.
John Jennings
Technology Director
John leads BIM implementation across all projects, ensuring Revit modeling accuracy for large-scale MEP systems. He has trained over 100 engineers in Navisworks coordination best practices.
David Werner
Electrical Engineer
David specializes in lighting design and photometric analysis for commercial spaces. He has developed electrical systems for 20+ healthcare facilities nationwide, prioritizing code compliance and energy efficiency.
Questions
What engineering services does Emerald Engineering offer?
We provide HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, electrical, power systems analysis, and BIM modeling services for commercial, healthcare, and institutional projects.
In which states are your engineers licensed?
Our engineers hold licenses in 20 states, enabling nationwide project support for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
What project sizes do you handle?
We work on projects ranging from minor renovations to $100M+ new construction developments across various market sectors.
Do you specialize in specific building types?
Yes, we focus on healthcare facilities, high-rise buildings, student housing, hospitality venues, and power systems for critical operations.
How do you ensure project accuracy?
Our BIM team uses Revit and Navisworks for 3D coordination, preventing clashes in complex MEP systems during construction.
What makes your firm different?
We combine 15+ years of experience with state-specific licensing and specialized expertise in high-risk environments like hospitals and data centers.
