Pinnacle Engineering Group, P.A.

Full-service mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and energy management engineering.

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About the firm

Pinnacle Engineering Group, P.A. is a full-service mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and energy management control systems engineering practice. Headquartered in Tallahassee, Florida, it provides building programming, analysis, design, and construction phase services for both new construction and renovation projects. The practice serves commercial, governmental, educational, and healthcare facilities with a dedication to delivering quality products on time and within budget.

Firm type
MEP · Mechanical Engineering · Electrical Engineering · Fire Protection Engineering · Automation & Controls

People

Craig H. AllenPresident

Capabilities

HVAC and Mechanical Engineering

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Delivers comprehensive heating, ventilation, and air conditioning solutions for new installations and retrofits.

  • Thermal and Ventilation Systems Design

    Custom thermodynamic layouts and ventilation distribution planning.

  • Central Energy Plant Design

    Large-scale utility and centralized plant configurations for campuses and high-occupancy structures.

  • Indoor Air Quality Solutions

    Mitigation and filtration setups to enhance air safety and comfort.

  • Humidity Evaluations and Control

    Environmental moisture diagnostics and remediation systems.

  • Specialty System Engineering

    Dedicated climate solutions for laboratories, computer rooms, and kitchen facilities.

Electrical Engineering

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Provides distribution design, lighting systems, and safety analysis for low and medium voltage systems.

  • Low and Medium Voltage Distribution Design

    Safe, resilient electrical routing and load division.

  • Interior and Exterior Lighting Design

    Architectural and functional illumination systems utilizing modern efficiency technologies.

  • Generator and Photovoltaic Systems

    Backup power and solar generation hardware setups.

  • Electrical Load Studies and Metering

    Analysis of active electrical loads and logging of demand metrics per safety codes.

  • Power System Analysis

    Arc flash safety, fault current analysis, and operational coordination assessments.

  • Campus-Wide Medium Voltage Distribution

    Wide-area high-capacity routing for institutions and campuses.

Plumbing and Fire Protection Design

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Develops sanitary and life safety systems, matching building codes with robust hydraulic calculations.

  • Sanitary Plumbing Design

    Potable water supply and waste system architecture.

  • Fire Sprinkler and Standpipe Systems

    Active suppression layout and delivery configurations.

  • Fire Pump and Dry System Design

    Pressurization hardware and dry piping structures for colder and unheated areas.

  • Hydraulic Calculations and Analysis

    Flow rate, pressure drops, and system capacity diagnostics.

Systems and Controls Integration

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Designs intelligent building controls and security networks to optimize energy use and facility protection.

  • DDC Controls Design and Integration

    Direct digital control implementation for precise mechanical building management.

  • Energy Management and Controls

    Optimized programming and analytics platforms for utility conservation.

  • Security and Access Control Systems

    Video surveillance, card readers, and campus-wide entry tracking networks.

  • Fire Alarm Systems

    Integration of regional fire sensory, alarm, and emergency notification elements.

Project Management and Consulting

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Supports clients from initial bidding through construction inspection and regulatory compliance.

  • Bid and Procurement Phase Services

    Assistance during pre-bid meetings, document management, and bid evaluation stages.

  • Construction Administration and Inspection

    Field reporting, construction site visits, and project closeout supervision.

  • Code Review and Compliance Analysis

    Assessing designs against regional mandates including local educational, ADA, and healthcare guidelines.

  • Master Facility Planning

    Long-range layout planning for systems capacity and infrastructure modifications.

Industries

Education · Government · Healthcare · Public Safety · Justice & Corrections

Projects

Science Building Office Remodel

Education · Client: Gulf Coast Community College

Project details

A challenging renovation of a historic office area in the Science Building, featuring highly detailed HVAC and electrical design work.