McGinniss & Fleming Engineering, Inc.

Specialized MEP Engineering & Renovation Solutions

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About the firm

McGinniss & Fleming Engineering (MFE) is a Tallahassee, Florida-based mechanical and electrical engineering consultancy providing MEP engineering services to governmental agencies and architectural firms throughout North Florida. Founded in 1991, MFE handles complex renovation and retrofit projects, particularly in occupied facilities that must remain operational. Its engineer-owners are directly involved in every phase of a project, from initial concept through detailed documentation and construction administration. MFE serves public and private clients, with over 90% of its workload coming from repeat clients.

Established
1991
Firm type
MEP · Mechanical Engineering · Electrical Engineering

Credentials

LEED AP

People

Brian WallacePrincipal

Jon BarberPrincipal

Capabilities

Mechanical Engineering

Comprehensive mechanical system design focusing on operational efficiency, indoor air quality, and climate control.

  • HVAC & Central Energy Plants

    Large and small scale HVAC systems, central energy plant design, process cooling, and automated control systems.

  • Ventilation & Indoor Air Quality

    System designs for temperature, humidity, and carbon dioxide control, ASHRAE pathogen mitigation, exhaust systems, and laboratory fume hoods.

  • Fire Protection & Plumbing

    Wet-pipe, dry-pipe, pre-action, and clean agent fire protection systems alongside domestic water, waste, and laboratory/medical gas systems.

Electrical Engineering

Complete electrical design including high-reliability power distribution, low-voltage infrastructure, and high-efficiency lighting.

  • Power Distribution & Quality

    Medium and low voltage power distribution, emergency generators, motor controls, lightning protection, and grounding systems.

  • Lighting & Low Voltage Systems

    Interior, exterior, architectural, and landscape lighting alongside fire detection, security access control, and telecom network infrastructure.

Utility Systems

Site-level utility systems and distribution network engineering.

  • Gas & Hydronic Distribution

    LP and natural gas, chilled water, heating hot water, and steam distribution systems.

  • Electrical Utility Distribution

    Overhead and underground electrical distribution systems alongside area and roadway lighting.

Engineering Studies & Programming

Analytical and diagnostic services evaluating safety, compliance, and life-cycle economics.

  • Feasibility & Compliance Studies

    Code reviews, cost estimation, building condition surveys, energy calculations, and hydraulic assessments.

  • Electrical Power Studies

    Arc flash, fault current, and overcurrent protection coordination studies.

Construction Administration

Professional oversight ensuring execution meets design intent and contract requirements.

  • Bidding & Procurement Support

    Project advertisement coordination, pre-bid conferences, and bid evaluation recommendations.

  • Construction Phase Representation

    Shop drawing and submittal reviews, pay request evaluations, progress meetings, and quality assurance installations.

Industries

Healthcare · Government · Education · Laboratories · Data Centers · Transit · Industrial · Justice & Corrections

Projects

Florida State University - Office Building Renovation

Tallahassee, FL · Education · Client: Florida State University

Project details

Comprehensive engineering solutions supporting the renovation of university office facilities.

State of Florida - Senate Chambers

Tallahassee, FL · Government · Client: State of Florida

Project details

High-level governmental renovation within the legislative chambers.

Leon County Schools - High School Chiller and Boiler Plant

Leon County, FL · Education · Client: Leon County Schools

Project details

Engineering services for K-12 heating and cooling infrastructure upgrades.

Leon County Schools - New Middle School Admin. Building

Leon County, FL · Education · Client: Leon County Schools

Project details

Engineering design for a new administrative facility in the K-12 school system.