Prairie Engineering, P.C.

Full mechanical system design for building projects including HVAC, plumbing, fire suppression, piping and fuel systems, exhaust systems, and sustainable/renewable energy systems. Serves a broad range of building types across the upper Midwest and western states.

• HVAC Design

  Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system design for all building types; specialized expertise in cold-climate and harsh-winter conditions typical of the upper Midwest.

• Plumbing Systems

  Complete plumbing design from water meter to fixtures and storm/sanitary drainage; performance predictions using computer modeling for seasonal temperature variation.

• Fire Suppression Systems

  Wet and dry sprinkler systems, dry chemical/clean agent systems (FM 200, Novec 1230, Inert Gas) for facilities including data centers, electrical rooms, and sensitive areas.

• Exhaust Systems

  Design of exhaust and ventilation systems for commercial kitchens, generators, welding fume extraction, industrial kitchens, and chemical/steam applications.

• Piping & Fuel Systems

  Design of piping systems for fuel oil, medical gas, and other volatile materials using single-wall, double-wall, fire-rated, and return flow pipe configurations.

• Sustainable Systems & Renewable Energy

  Energy recovery systems, geothermal heat pump systems, low-flow plumbing, LEED-recognized design, and energy analysis/audits using computer building modeling.

Complete electrical system design for buildings including power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, security, network infrastructure, detention electronics, and sound/video systems.

• Power Distribution Systems

  Design of power systems from 15 kV medium voltage distribution down to 480-Volt and lower; includes demand load analysis, substation locations, and utility requirements.

• Facility Lighting Systems

  Interior and exterior lighting design using 3D computer modeling; point-by-point calculations; IECC code-compliant power density and controls including motion sensors, daylight harvesting, and dimming.

• Street Lighting

  Municipal and private developer street, recreational, and sports field lighting systems; traffic signals; maintainability-first design approach.

• Fire Alarm Systems

  Full fire alarm control unit design with initiation, supervision, notification, and emergency control functions; integration with elevators and suppression systems.

• Security Systems

  Access control and surveillance systems tailored to individual building requirements; close coordination with architects and owners.

• Detention Electronics

  Complete security, access control, and surveillance system design for jails and prisons; includes CCTV, intercom, door/access controls, fire alarm, and PLCs.

• Network Infrastructure

  Building-wide network cabling design for data and voice distribution; ensures IT infrastructure is ready for immediate occupancy and operation.

• Sound & Video Systems

  Audio/visual system design for conference rooms, large multi-use event spaces, and divisible room configurations.

• Water & Wastewater Treatment Controls

  Control system design and instrumentation specifications for water and wastewater treatment plants; sequence-of-operation development with process engineers; ease-of-operation focus.

Full-lifecycle project support from initial feasibility and scoping through construction administration and start-up, covering planning, scheduling, cost control, and commissioning phases.

• Feasibility & Preliminary Engineering

  Initial feasibility and planning studies, economic evaluations, preliminary engineering, and project scoping and costing.

• Equipment Specification & Expediting

  Equipment specification, design, inspection, and expediting to ensure timely sourcing and delivery of specified materials.

• Scheduling & Cost Control

  Project scheduling and cost control throughout the construction lifecycle.

• Construction & Installation Engineering

  Construction engineering and installation engineering services during the build phase.

• Construction Administration

  Construction administration including supervision and inspection of mechanical and electrical installations.

• Start-up & Commissioning

  System start-up and commissioning to verify installed systems operate as designed.

Computer-based building energy modeling to predict seasonal performance and identify cost-saving improvements for both new and existing facilities.