Kartchner Engineering, PLLC
Engineering Excellence
About the firm
Kartchner Engineering, PLLC is an engineering practice offering complete mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) solutions. With over 100 years of combined staff experience, it delivers design, construction, and analysis services across healthcare, education, commercial, municipal, and residential sectors. The practice serves clients throughout the Western United States and integrates advanced technologies like Matterport 3D scanning into its workflows.
- Firm type
- MEP · Mechanical Engineering · Electrical Engineering · Automation & Controls
People
Mark KartchnerPrincipal - Mechanical & Plumbing
John LambPrincipal - Electrical
Capabilities
Mechanical Engineering
Comprehensive mechanical systems design focusing on high performance, efficiency, thermal comfort, and environmental sustainability.
- HVAC Systems
Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system designs customized for optimal indoor air quality and efficiency.
- Radiant Heating and Cooling Systems
- Energy Recovery Ventilation (ERV) Systems
- Energy Modeling and Analysis
- Hydronic and Steam Systems
Air, water, steam, hot, and chilled water distribution systems design.
- Geothermal Systems
- Glycol and Direct Expansion Cooling Systems
- Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) Systems
- Central Refrigeration and Heating Plants
- Gas and Oil-Fired Equipment
- Fuel Oil Storage and Distribution
- Sustainable Design Integration
- LEED Compliance and Green Building Certifications
- Thermal Comfort Analysis
- Building Control Systems
Electrical Engineering
Power systems engineering, utility coordination, feasibility studies, and robust infrastructure designs for demanding applications.
- Low and Medium Voltage Design
- Power System Design & Studies
- Electrical Feasibility Studies
- Utility Infrastructure Design and Site Readiness Analysis
- Utility Coordination
- Load Flow Analysis
- Short Circuit Coordination
- Energy Audits, Payback and ROI Analysis
- Power Quality
- Arc-flash Analysis & Labeling
- Grounding Systems
- Renewable Energy Design
- Photovoltaic System Design
- Geothermal Electrical System Design
- LEED and Green Building Electrical Credit Compliance
Plumbing Engineering
Water, waste, and specialty piping systems engineered for sanitary, efficient, and compliant operations.
- Boiler Systems
- Domestic Hot and Cold Water Systems
- Waste and Vent Systems
- Trench Drains and Floor Drains
- Potable Water Booster Pump Systems
- Water Filtration and Purification Systems
- Roof and Storm Drainage Systems
- Laboratory and Industrial Waste Systems
- Medical Gas Piping Systems
- Fuel Gas Piping Systems
- Air and Gas Piping Systems
- Plumbing Control Systems Integration
Smart valves and digital monitoring integrations.
- Fire Sprinkler Performance Specifications
- LEED Plumbing Credit Compliance
- Water Use Efficiency Analysis
Lighting Design
Architectural and functional lighting layout, calculation, and control design.
- Lighting Design & Controls
- Photometric Calculations
- Fixture Specification
- Architectural Lighting
- Daylight Harvesting and Quality
- Energy Optimization
- LEED Compliance
- Anti-Microbial & UV Disinfection
- Site, Area, Pedestrian & Runway Lighting
- Façade & Feature Lighting
- Landscape Lighting
Building Automation & Special Systems
System designs for intelligent controls, audio-visual operations, and advanced communication frameworks.
- HVAC Controls
- Building & Automation Systems
- Audio/Visual Systems
- Communication Systems
Professional Services
Technical consulting, legal support, and structural coordination services.
- Matterport 3D Scanning
As-built documentation, digital twin capture, and virtual construction coordination.
- Expert Witness
- Project Management
- Electrical Engineer Third Party Review
- Electrical Narrative Studies
Industries
Commercial · Healthcare · Education · Government · Defense · Residential
Projects
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