RWB Consulting Engineers

Design Consultants for High-Performing Buildings

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About the firm

Founded in 1986, RWB Consulting Engineers is a Texas-based engineering practice providing fully integrated mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and technology design services. Operating from offices in Dallas and Fort Worth, the team of over seventy professionals serves clients across the United States, including licensed professional engineers in more than 20 states and certified plumbing designers. The practice delivers technical precision for diverse systems, ranging from high-performance data centers and central utility plants to sustainable LEED projects.

Established
1986
Team
Midsize
Firm type
MEP · Mechanical Engineering · Electrical Engineering · Fire Protection Engineering · Telecom / RF Engineering

Credentials

TBPE Registered Firm #2176 · Licensed Professional Engineers (P.E.) in 20+ states · Certified Plumbing Designer (CPD) staff · LEED AP staff · GPD (Green Plumbing Designer) certified staff

Capabilities

Mechanical Engineering

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Provides heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system design, including solutions for renovations, additions, tenant fit-out projects, and central utility plants.

  • HVAC System Design

    Delivers custom heating and cooling designs for new construction, additions, and tenant fit-out projects.

  • Central Utility Plant Design

    Designs and evaluates central utility plants and chilled water systems to optimize building thermal performance.

  • Geothermal and Ground Source Systems

    Provides ground-source heat pump and geothermal system design for sustainable and energy-efficient building operations.

  • Variable Refrigerant Flow Systems

    Designs variable refrigerant flow and mini-split systems tailored to zoned heating and cooling requirements.

  • Advanced Ventilation Systems

    Designs dedicated outside air systems, chilled beams, and underfloor air distribution systems to optimize indoor air quality.

  • Existing System Analysis

    Analyzes and troubleshoots existing HVAC systems to diagnose performance issues and recommend retrofit or replacement solutions.

Electrical Engineering

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Delivers comprehensive power distribution, lighting design, standby generation, and advanced electrical safety studies.

  • Power Distribution and Lighting

    Designs electrical distribution and lighting systems tailored to commercial and institutional facility requirements.

  • Standby Generation and UPS

    Designs uninterruptible power supply systems and standby generating configurations to ensure operational continuity.

  • Electrical Safety Studies

    Conducts arc flash hazard analyses, protective device coordination studies, and power quality testing.

  • Energy Management and Control Systems

    Develops integrated building management and controls to optimize electrical load and operational efficiency.

Plumbing Engineering

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Designs domestic hot and cold water distribution, sanitary systems, and specialty piping solutions for commercial and institutional facilities.

  • Domestic Water Systems

    Designs central hot and cold water distribution and advanced water treatment solutions.

  • Sanitary and Waste Systems

    Designs sanitary waste and vent systems, including specialized grease and acid waste containment.

  • Drainage and Piping

    Designs primary and secondary roof drainage configurations alongside natural gas and compressed air piping systems.

  • Medical Piping and Systems

    Engineers medical gas networks, nurse call integrations, and specialized medical water treatment configurations.

  • Plumbing Troubleshooting

    Diagnoses plumbing infrastructure issues such as sewer odors, water hammer, and domestic hot water distribution failures.

Technology & Low Voltage Design

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Engineers integrated safety, communication, and connectivity solutions to secure and future-proof modern facilities.

  • Fire Alarm Systems Planning

    Designs addressable fire alarm systems to ensure occupant safety and regulatory compliance.

  • Access Control and Security

    Implements controlled entry, video intercoms, intrusion detection, and advanced video surveillance systems.

  • Network Cabling and Infrastructure

    Plans structured horizontal and outside plant cabling to support high-performance enterprise networks.

  • Integrated Audio-Visual and Paging

    Develops comprehensive audio-visual solutions, sound reinforcement, and paging systems for educational and public spaces.

Digitalization Services

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Creates accurate interactive representations of physical environments using advanced 3D scanning.

  • LiDAR Scanning

    Captures millions of precise 3D data points and full-color imagery using mobile laser scanning technology.

  • Digital Twin Development

    Builds high-fidelity 3D digital twins and interactive virtual walkthroughs of rooms and entire facilities.

  • BIM Integration

    Imports 3D point cloud scans into Revit to overlay designs onto verified as-built conditions.

Engineering Studies & Consulting

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Provides building system optimization, compliance audits, and long-term facility planning.

  • Facility Condition Assessments

    Evaluates physical structures and building operating systems to identify maintenance and capital planning needs.

  • Energy Modeling and Analysis

    Simulates building performance to support energy audits, efficiency improvements, and LEED certification.

  • Code Compliance Reviews

    Reviews designs and existing systems to ensure adherence to local and national building codes.

  • Campus Master Planning

    Develops comprehensive utility and MEP plans to guide long-term campus expansion and modernization.

Energy Incentives & Rebate Consulting

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Advises tax-exempt entities and commercial property owners on securing federal tax credits and utility rebates for energy-efficient upgrades.

  • IRA Direct Pay Advisory

    Assists public school districts in navigating Inflation Reduction Act tax credits to claim cash refunds for geothermal and thermal storage projects.

  • Utility Rebate Coordination

    Manages commercial rebate applications, system documentation, and verification photos as an approved service provider for utility programs like Oncor.

  • Compliance and Verification

    Determines domestic material sourcing, analyzes geographic eligibility, and verifies prevailing wage compliance.

Industries

Commercial · Data Centers · Education · Government · Arts & Culture · Industrial · Aviation · Sports & Recreation

Projects

Eagle Mountain High School No. 4 - Sky Bridge

Texas · Education

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MEP/T engineering for the Eagle Mountain High School No. 4 sky bridge.

American Airlines Flight Training Academy Central Plant

Aviation

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Engineering services for the central utility plant at the flight training academy.

Mesquite Aquatics Center

Sports & Recreation

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Low-voltage technology design and consulting services for the community aquatics facility.

World Springs

The Colony, TX · Sports & Recreation

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Low-voltage and technology design for the World Springs outdoor mineral springs resort.