Capital Engineering Consultants, Inc.

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About the firm

Capital Engineering Consultants, Inc. is an MEP engineering consultancy founded in 1947 and headquartered in Sacramento, California. Operating across multiple California and Nevada locations, the practice provides mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering design, whole-building commissioning, energy modeling, and fire protection engineering services. It primarily serves the healthcare, education, civic, criminal justice, and transportation sectors. The practice has completed thousands of regional projects, integrating advanced BIM and Revit capabilities to deliver sustainable and code-compliant designs.

Established
1947
Firm type
MEP · Fire Protection Engineering

People

Kevin StillmanPresident, Civic/Justice Team Leader

Ashkan AzarkeyvanPrincipal, Commissioning Team Leader

Aaron WintersmithSenior Associate, Director of Sustainability

Steven LopezSenior Associate, Director of Fire Sprinkler Design

Anthony ColacchiaPrincipal, Civic/Justice Team Leader

Capabilities

MEP Engineering

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Multidisciplinary mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering design tailored for civic, educational, and healthcare facilities.

  • Mechanical Engineering

    Design of HVAC and specialized utility systems for complex facilities.

  • Electrical Engineering

    Power distribution, lighting, and low-voltage systems engineering.

  • Plumbing Engineering

    Standard and specialized plumbing design, including vacuum plumbing systems for correctional facilities.

  • Design-Build Delivery

    Collaborative pre-design and integration with contractors and architects to ensure cost-effective project execution.

Whole Building Commissioning

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Performance evaluation, commissioning, and diagnostic testing to ensure design verification, operational efficiency, and code compliance.

  • Design Review

    Analyzing architectural and engineering plans early to mitigate RFI risks and coordinate cross-discipline requirements.

  • Installation Verification

    Ensuring physical constructibility and equipment installations align directly with the supplied design documents.

  • Functional Testing

    Comprehensive functional testing for complex utility plants, HVAC, low voltage, and envelope systems.

  • LEED Commissioning

    Specialized verification services exceeding industry benchmarks to document compliance with environmental performance standards.

Energy Modeling

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Energy simulation and life cycle cost analysis to support sustainable design goals and maximize utility incentives.

  • Building Energy Modeling

    Utilizing industry-standard simulation tools including EnergyPro, eQUEST, EnergyPlus, and TRACE 700.

  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis

    Evaluating long-term economic and operational efficiencies of mechanical systems.

  • California Energy Code Compliance

    Performance-based approaches to achieving Title 24 compliance while preserving architectural flexibility.

  • Utility Incentive Optimization

    Securing financial incentives through utility programs such as Savings By Design.

Fire Sprinkler Design

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Multi-market code-compliant sprinkler system design developed in 3D Revit models under NFPA 13 guidelines.

  • Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems

    Standard wet systems for primary fire coverage in schools, hospitals, and commercial buildings.

  • Dry & Pre-Action Systems

    Freezing prevention and accidental discharge mitigation systems for sensitive spaces.

  • Clean Agent Chemical Systems

    Chemical suppression systems designed for shutdown-sensitive high-value spaces like data centers and server rooms.

  • Foam Systems

    Suppression systems for highly volatile industrial areas, fuel storage tanks, and airports.

Industries

Healthcare · Education · Government · Justice & Corrections · Transportation · Airports · Federal · Arts & Culture

Projects

California State Capitol Annex Replacement

Sacramento, CA · Government

Project details

A new Capitol Annex building of approximately 525,000 gross square feet, replacing the existing 325,000 square foot facility.

Robert T. Matsui Federal Courthouse

Justice & Corrections

Project details

A 345-foot tall high-rise federal courthouse with 16 above-grade floors, featuring courtrooms, an indoor firing range, and a secure plaza entry.

Sutter Hybrid OR

Healthcare

Project details

Conversion of an existing third-floor shell space and medical equipment storage room into a Hybrid Operating Room with imaging and support equipment.

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