Business Details
39 Years
experience
Trusted Engineering Solutions for Safe, Efficient Buildings
Founded in 1987 by Mark Washington and Ulrick Joseph, our firm has established itself as a premier full-service minority consulting engineering firm on the East Coast. We specialize in designing safe, energy-efficient, and environmentally friendly facilities through mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection engineering services. With over 150 years of combined experience, our certified MBE/DBE team delivers tailored solutions for clients across the Mid-Atlantic region. Our principals bring decades of expertise in HVAC systems, electrical engineering, and plumbing/fire protection design.We maintain a client-centric approach, ensuring meticulous attention to every project while fostering strong relationships with contractors and clients. Our engineers and designers utilize advanced tools like AUTOCAD and REVIT to optimize system layouts and project execution. As a trusted partner, we prioritize quality standards, timely completion, and budget adherence for diverse projects ranging from educational facilities to healthcare infrastructure. Our commitment to innovation and sustainability drives every engineering solution we deliver.
Services
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Plumbing Design
Fire Protection
Engineering Design
Details
- Year established: 1987
Highlights and features
- Certified MBE/DBE status ensuring compliance with diversity initiatives
- Over 150 years of combined engineering experience across key disciplines
- Client-focused approach with personalized project attention
- Specialized expertise in HVAC, electrical, and fire protection systems
- Proven track record in diverse sectors including healthcare and education
Associations and certifications
- MBE
- DBE
Services
Mechanical Engineering
Our mechanical engineering services focus on HVAC system design for diverse facilities including educational campuses, healthcare centers, and government buildings. We specialize in energy-efficient climate control solutions that balance comfort with sustainability. Our engineers conduct detailed load calculations and system evaluations to ensure optimal performance across new construction and renovation projects.
Electrical Engineering
We deliver comprehensive electrical engineering solutions covering power distribution, emergency systems, and lighting controls. Our expertise includes voltage drop calculations, UPS system design, and code-compliant electrical infrastructure for commercial and industrial facilities. Projects range from service upgrades to complete electrical system overhauls.
Plumbing Design
Our plumbing engineering services encompass both residential and commercial applications with specialized focus on healthcare and pharmaceutical facilities. We design code-compliant water distribution systems, waste management solutions, and fire suppression integration while maintaining construction requirements and sustainability standards.
Fire Protection
We provide fire protection engineering that integrates sprinkler systems, fire alarm design, and suppression solutions. Our approach combines code compliance with facility-specific risk assessments to create safety systems that protect people and assets across diverse building types including historical structures and correctional facilities.
Engineering Design
Our engineering design process incorporates AUTOCAD and REVIT modeling for precise system layouts. We handle peer reviews, cost evaluations, and maintenance planning while ensuring coordination between mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. This holistic approach optimizes functionality across all project phases from concept to completion.
People
Mark B. Washington
Principal Mechanical Engineer
With 29+ years of HVAC expertise, specializes in system design for educational, governmental, and historical buildings. Leads engineering team with focus on renovation projects and facility assessments.
Ulrick P. Joseph
Principal Mechanical Engineer
Project director with extensive building services experience. Expert in client relations and computer-based engineering calculations. Ensures timely project delivery while maintaining quality standards.
Antoine Joseph
Mechanical Engineer
Specializes in design proposal analysis and system feasibility studies. Conducts technical calculations for fans and pumps while contributing to peer review processes.
Walter O. Johnson, Jr.
Electrical Engineer
30-year electrical engineering veteran with expertise in power systems, emergency lighting, and voltage calculations. Designs code-compliant electrical infrastructure for diverse facility types.
Ivan L. Fairfax
Plumbing/Fire Protection Engineer
40-year plumbing and fire protection specialist with extensive experience in healthcare, industrial, and residential projects. Provides expert system design and construction coordination.
Questions
What engineering services does Mark Ulrick Engineers offer?
We provide mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection engineering services for commercial, healthcare, educational, and government facilities.
Is Mark Ulrick Engineers MBE/DBE certified?
Yes, we are a certified Minority Business Enterprise and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise in multiple states.
What industries do you specialize in?
Our expertise spans healthcare, education, government, retail, and industrial sectors with tailored engineering solutions.
How long has the firm been in operation?
We've delivered engineering services since our founding in 1987 by Mark Washington and Ulrick Joseph.
Do you handle both new construction and renovations?
Yes, we specialize in new construction, renovations, system upgrades, and maintenance projects of all scales.
What software tools do your engineers use?
Our team utilizes AUTOCAD, REVIT, and MicroStation for precise system design and project documentation.
