Lightning Engineering LLC

Innovators in Structural Engineering & MEP Solutions

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About the firm

Lightning Engineering LLC is a Port Charlotte, Florida-based engineering practice offering structural, MEP, and pool engineering solutions for commercial and residential projects. Founded in 2014 by Craig Gunderson, P.E., the practice has completed over 185,000 projects and holds licenses in 22 states, serving clients across Florida, Texas, Colorado, Georgia, Virginia, and other regions. It also operates under the names Florida Engineering and Gunderson Engineering in select service areas.

Established
2014
Team
Small
Firm type
Structural Engineering · MEP

People

Craig GundersonFounder

Capabilities

Structural Engineering

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Comprehensive structural design, evaluation, and peer review services for residential, commercial, and multi-family structures.

  • Structural Design

    Tailored structural engineering solutions, including load-bearing wall designs, roof truss engineering, and framing plans for new builds and renovations.

    • Residential Structural Design

      Structural engineering for single-family homes, townhouses, custom builds, renovations, and additions.

    • Commercial Structural Design

      Structural engineering plans for retail centers, office complexes, warehouses, and industrial buildings in steel, concrete, wood, or hybrid construction.

    • Multi-Family Structural Engineering

      Structural design for apartment complexes, condominiums, and mixed-use developments, including balconies, stairs, and railings.

  • Foundation Plans

    Precision foundation plans engineered for manufactured, prefab, modular, container, tiny, timber frame, and steel frame homes.

  • Structural Redlines

    Thorough reviews of architectural drawings with professional redline annotations and feedback returned to clients.

  • Structural Evaluations & Repairs

    Comprehensive structural assessments of existing properties to design repair plans for damage caused by wear, age, or storm events.

  • Peer Review Solutions

    Third-party structural and MEP engineering reviews to verify code compliance and ensure project safety.

    • Structural Plan Reviews

      Verification of load-bearing designs, foundation designs, and wind, seismic, and flood considerations against local building codes.

    • MEP Plan Reviews

      Assessment of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing plans for compatibility, energy efficiency compliance, and system safety.

MEP Engineering

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Integrated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering services designed to optimize building safety, efficiency, and performance.

  • Mechanical Engineering

    Design of efficient HVAC systems, heating and cooling load calculations, and energy modeling for indoor comfort.

  • Electrical Engineering

    Complete electrical system design, power distribution planning, and future-proof building integration.

  • Plumbing Engineering

    Design of reliable plumbing networks, water conservation strategies, and hydraulic schematics.

  • Photometric Plans & Site Lighting

    Site lighting designs and photometric plans tailored to commercial and residential municipal requirements.

  • Energy Calculations

    Residential and commercial energy calculations, including COMcheck compliance, HVAC load modeling, and code verification.

Pool Engineering

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Specialized engineering services for custom residential and commercial swimming pools, spas, and water features.

  • New Pool Engineering

    Aesthetic and structural engineering designs for newly installed pools, ensuring safety, structural durability, and code compliance.

  • Pool Additions & Renovations

    Engineering services for structural pool modifications, size expansions, and integrated pool features.

  • Pump & Hydraulic Calculations

    Total Dynamic Head (TDH) calculations and plumbing schematics to select optimal, energy-efficient pool pump systems.

Outdoor & Aluminum Engineering

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Structural engineering and design for outdoor living spaces, specialty structures, and aluminum enclosures.

  • Screen Enclosures & Pool Cages

    Engineering plans for wind-resistant screen enclosures, pool cages, and screen rooms.

  • Shade & Specialty Structures

    Structural design for metal buildings, carports, awnings, patio covers, and sheds.

  • Access & Safety Engineering

    Engineering for stairs, custom railings, handrails, seawalls, wooden decks, piers, and docks.

Industries

Commercial · Retail · Residential · Multifamily Residential · Mixed-Use · Hospitality · Education · Religious · Healthcare · Government · Industrial

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