Leading Edge Consulting Engineers

Innovative mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and energy engineering design

About the firm

Leading Edge Consulting Engineers provides Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and energy consulting services for architects, developers, owners, and public facilities. Based in Southern California, the practice combines the technical depth of larger organizations with direct principal involvement and responsive service.

Firm type: MEP · Mechanical Engineering · Electrical Engineering

Credentials

CA Registered Professional Mechanical Engineer (PE) · CA Registered Professional Electrical Engineer (PE) · Certified Energy Manager (CEM) · Certified Green Building Engineer (GBE)

People

Bobby ZareiPrincipal & CEO

Milton C. NiederhausSenior Electrical Engineer

Capabilities

Mechanical Engineering

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Comprehensive mechanical and HVAC design services optimized for comfort and efficiency.

HVAC Design
Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system design based on ASHRAE standards.
HVAC Commissioning
Commissioning services to verify that HVAC systems perform according to design intent.

Electrical Engineering

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Electrical systems design for commercial, institutional, and hospitality projects.

Power & Lighting Design
Comprehensive electrical planning including lighting layout, power distribution, panel board scheduling, and risers.

Plumbing Engineering

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Plumbing design and drafting solutions for structural projects.

Plumbing Design
Plumbing floor plans, roof drainage planning, isometric drawings, and equipment schedules.

Energy and Sustainability Services

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Sustainability and efficiency services to optimize building resource usage.

Title 24 Energy Calculations
Compliance modeling and calculations under California Title 24 standards.
Green Building Engineering
Sustainable mechanical and electrical design strategies for green building performance.
LEED Certification
Engineering and documentation support to meet LEED green building certification standards.
Energy Management
Energy-efficient system design, energy management, and energy conservation planning.

Commissioning

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Quality assurance testing and verification of engineering systems.

Building Commissioning
Comprehensive testing and operational validation of integrated building systems.

Industries

Government · Education · Hospitality · Commercial

Projects

San Manuel Indian Bingo and Casino

Highland, CA · Hospitality · Client: San Manuel Indian Bingo and Casino

Project details

Delivered multi-discipline engineering for a 160,000-square-foot casino projection. The mechanical scope included central plant calculations, HVAC system design, and Title 24 calculations. Electrical engineering spanned systems distribution, emergency generator design, panel schedules, and specialized low-voltage layouts. Plumbing design detailed floor plans, roof drainage, and isometrics. Structural services included review of pre-engineered calculations and foundation plans for a 42,000-square-foot facility.

Quality Suites Hotel

San Diego, CA · Hospitality · Client: Quality Suites Hotel

Project details

Completed mechanical, plumbing, and electrical distribution design for a four-story hotel, including outside and parking lot lighting. The design incorporated quiet, energy-efficient package terminal units for guest rooms, split HVAC systems for public areas, and dual high-efficiency boilers with re-circulating pumps to optimize hot water efficiency.

Southern Hotel

San Diego, CA · Hospitality · Client: Southern Hotel

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Executed a heating system renovation for a five-story downtown hotel, converting an outdated hydraulic system to a modern, high-efficiency electric configuration.

Holiday Inn Hotel

Merced, CA · Hospitality · Client: Holiday Inn Hotel

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Engineered mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems for a 240-unit hotel development incorporating a high-rise tower, a 20,000-square-foot convention facility, and a restaurant.