Business Details
Your Trusted Engineering Partner in Akron, OH
BWK Engineering is an experienced engineering firm dedicated to delivering high-quality, innovative design solutions tailored to each project's unique requirements. Our team combines seasoned professionals with emerging talent, fostering a collaborative environment that prioritizes client relationships and technical excellence. With expertise in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and technology design, we serve healthcare, industrial, institutional, and commercial sectors across Northeast Ohio.Our approach emphasizes open communication, integrated project delivery, and sustainable practices, ensuring cost-effective solutions that meet evolving client needs. For over three decades, our leadership has demonstrated technical proficiency in critical systems design, maintaining active involvement in professional organizations and local community initiatives.
Services
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Services
Plumbing Design
Fire Protection Systems
Technology Design
Energy Audits
Building Automation
Commissioning
LEED Certification
Process Systems
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of electrical engineering expertise in critical facilities
- LEED-certified professionals specializing in sustainable design
- Collaborative team approach with integrated project delivery
- Proven track record in healthcare and data center projects
- Balanced team of seasoned professionals and emerging engineers
Associations and certifications
- LEED Accredited Professionals
Services
Mechanical Engineering
Our mechanical engineering services encompass heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and specialized systems for healthcare and industrial facilities. We design energy-efficient solutions for dehumidification, pool environments, and process systems while ensuring code compliance and operational efficiency. Our expertise extends to medical gas piping and building automation integration for optimal performance.
Electrical Services
We provide comprehensive electrical engineering solutions including power distribution, lighting systems, and emergency power generation. Our team specializes in medium voltage systems, arc flash analysis, and critical infrastructure design for healthcare and data center applications. We ensure reliable, code-compliant electrical systems that meet demanding operational requirements.
Plumbing Design
Our plumbing engineering covers domestic water systems, fuel oil piping, and process-specific applications. We design efficient sanitary and storm piping systems integrated with building automation controls. The team addresses specialized requirements for healthcare facilities and industrial environments while maintaining compliance with safety and environmental standards.
Fire Protection Systems
We engineer comprehensive fire protection solutions including sprinkler systems, fire alarm integration, and suppression systems tailored to facility type. Our designs meet NFPA standards while coordinating with building systems for optimal safety performance. We address unique requirements for healthcare and industrial applications.
Technology Design
Our technology design services include structured cabling, communication systems, and network optimization for commercial and institutional facilities. We implement security systems, video surveillance, and integrated solutions that support modern connectivity requirements while ensuring scalability and future readiness.
People
Thomas A. Bandwen
President
With over 30 years of electrical engineering experience, Thomas leads the firm's electrical and telecommunications design. A licensed Professional Engineer, he specializes in high-reliability power systems for healthcare and data centers, maintaining memberships in NSPE and IES.
Kevin P. Kindbom
Vice President
As Vice President, Kevin oversees mechanical engineering with 17 years of experience in HVAC and plumbing systems. A LEED Accredited Professional and ASHRAE member, he specializes in data center and healthcare facility designs while contributing to Akron community initiatives.
Questions
What engineering disciplines does BWK Engineering offer?
We provide mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and technology design services with specialized expertise in healthcare, industrial, and commercial facilities.
Do you work on LEED-certified projects?
Yes, we have LEED Accredited Professionals on staff who implement sustainable design solutions across our project portfolio.
What geographic areas do you serve?
While based in Akron, Ohio, we serve clients throughout Northeast Ohio and have completed projects in multiple states including Kentucky and Michigan.
How do you approach complex project requirements?
We use collaborative team-based design processes with integrated BIM coordination to address unique challenges while maintaining budget and schedule constraints.
What types of facilities do you specialize in?
Our expertise includes healthcare facilities, data centers, educational institutions, and industrial complexes requiring specialized mechanical and electrical systems.
