Innovative Engineering Solutions
Established in 1972, Mechanical Services Associates provides consulting engineering services for the design of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection building systems. The practice also designs animal life support, security systems, data and voice cabling infrastructure, and media retrieval/management systems. Services include assistance in facility programming and planning, systems evaluation, and application engineering.
Jeffrey A. LeverenzPresident
Mark CarlsonVice President
Robert E. LarsenDirector of Engineering
James A. FarrSenior Project Engineer - Mechanical
Daniel W. SeibertSenior Project Engineer - Electrical
Benjamin R. GwaltneyProject Engineer - Low Voltage Electrical
Andrew KjellmanProject Engineer - Mechanical
Patrick MoranProject Engineer - Mechanical
A systems-based approach to optimize building comfort, functionality, and sustainability, specializing in HVAC, energy modeling, and equipment design.
Smart, scalable solutions that power buildings with safety, efficiency, and precision, focusing on lighting systems, power distribution, backup infrastructure, performance, resilience, and long-term energy savings.
Infrastructure design and integration for telecommunications, security, access control, audiovisual systems, and more, ensuring seamless functionality, future-ready performance, and ease of maintenance.
Comprehensive plumbing design services, including domestic water, sanitary sewer, storm drainage, and specialty piping, ensuring code compliance, efficiency, and reliable long-term performance.
Comprehensive fire protection engineering solutions designed to safeguard lives and property, from fire suppression and alarm systems to smoke control and emergency planning.
Education · Commercial · Retail · Government · Sports & Recreation · Research Facilities · Arts & Culture · Laboratories
Chicago, Illinois · Arts & Culture · Client: Shedd Aquarium
Oceanarium redevelopment at the Shedd Aquarium. The project involved collaboration with Valerio Dewalt Train Associates as architect and had a construction cost of $55,000,000.
Minooka, Illinois · Education · Client: Minooka Community High School District #111
Comprehensive engineering services for Minooka High School. The project involved collaboration with STR Partners as architect and had a construction cost of $41,608,000.
Elgin, Illinois · Commercial · Client: THE National Bank
Engineering services for THE National Bank branch in Elgin. The project involved collaboration with DLA Architects, Ltd. as architect and had a construction cost of $3,162,031.
Ann Arbor, Michigan · Laboratories · Client: GL Science Center
Wet laboratory upgrade at the GL Science Center with a construction cost of $2,054,229.