Wake Tech East Campus
Education · Client: Wake Tech
Project details
Future-forward campus integration of advanced technology including geoexchange systems into educational curriculum and infrastructure.
Salas O'Brien
Engineered for Impact
About the firm
Salas O'Brien is a large multi-discipline engineering and technical consulting firm operating from 105+ offices across North America. With 4,850+ team members, it delivers MEP, structural, civil, process, energy, automation, sustainability, and forensic engineering services to government and private sector clients across a broad range of markets. Recognized as #31 on ENR's Top 500 Design Firms and #5 among MEP Giants, it specializes in complex built-environment and energy-resilience challenges, with a strong focus on decarbonization, advanced energy, and digital transformation.
- Team
- Enterprise
- Firm type
- Automation & Controls · Civil Engineering · Forensic Engineering · MEP · Power & Utility Engineering · Process Engineering · Structural Engineering
People
Vanessa Boudreau, PE, MSESenior Project Engineer and PM, Process
Srini Neralla, PhDSenior Managing Principal
Deb BrittonPrincipal
Donald YoungPrincipal, Senior Construction Manager
Hugh KingPrincipal, Electrical Engineer
Capabilities
Built Environment
Service websiteMEP, structural, and civil engineering for buildings, campuses, and infrastructure, integrating sustainability as both an ecological and commercial imperative.
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Plumbing Engineering
- Structural Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Facility Planning
- Construction Administration
- Commissioning
Energy and Resiliency
Service websiteCreating a sustainable future by keeping energy reliable and efficient, and planning for future adaptations including advanced renewables, microgrids, and campus-scale energy systems.
- Advanced Energy and Renewables
Complete campus and district energy planning, feasibility studies, system design, construction administration, and commissioning services for renewable energy systems.
- Decarbonization Strategy
360-degree perspective on eliminating carbon, from renewable supply through sustainable use.
- Microgrid Design
- Energy Modeling
- Geoexchange System Design
Process Design and Integration
Service websiteIntegrated approach to complex process systems ensuring entire facilities operate efficiently and effectively.
- Process Engineering
- Process and Manufacturing Facility Design
- Nuclear Science Engineering
Digital, Automation, and Robotics
Service websiteCombines deep engineering expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients operate smarter, faster, and more sustainably.
- Automation and Controls Engineering
- Robotics Integration
Sustainability Consulting and Design
Service websiteHelps clients meet sustainability goals, whether improving building performance, navigating certifications, or advancing toward net zero.
- Net Zero and Deep Retrofit Strategy
- Green Building Certification Support
- Building Performance Improvement
Forensic Consulting
Service websiteInvestigation and analysis of failures, damages, or defects in structures and materials.
Industries
Healthcare · Education · Industrial · Manufacturing · Data Centers · Nuclear · Government · Commercial · Mixed-Use
Projects
Mullins Cheese Cardboard Waste Reduction
Process and Manufacturing · Client: Mullins Cheese
Project details
Process engineering to help Mullins Cheese achieve their goal of reducing cardboard waste in their packaging process.