
Lightning Engineering LLC
Innovators in Structural Engineering & MEP Solutions
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
Service websiteComprehensive 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.
- Residential Structural Design
- 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.
- Structural Plan Reviews
MEP Engineering
Service websiteIntegrated 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
Service websiteSpecialized 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
Service websiteStructural 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
Projects
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