Shah Smith & Associates

MEP Engineering Specialists

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About the firm

Shah Smith & Associates designs and delivers complex mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems across Texas and beyond. Established in 1994, it provides building design, master planning, existing building assessments, and arc flash studies for sophisticated institutions, including medical centers, universities, and research facilities. The practice integrates advanced AR/VR coordination modeling into its design process to identify and resolve conflicts prior to construction.

Established
1994
Team
Midsize
Firm type
MEP · Mechanical Engineering · Electrical Engineering

People

Jeffery N. BolanderPresident

Scott SevignyVice President

Wesley StidhamVice President

Jon HarperVice President

Ricky NietschePrincipal

Douglas BelislePrincipal

Erik DietzPrincipal

Joseph RouthierPrincipal

Scott PantermuehlPrincipal

Capabilities

MEP Engineering

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Comprehensive mechanical, electrical, and plumbing design services tailored to unique facility environments.

  • Mechanical Engineering

    High-performance HVAC and mechanical systems design for building efficiency and indoor environmental quality.

  • Electrical Engineering

    Power distribution, lighting, and electrical systems design engineered for reliability and safety.

  • Plumbing Engineering

    Plumbing and sanitary systems design to ensure sustainable water usage and infrastructure integrity.

  • AR/VR Coordination Modeling

    Virtual walkthrough and conflict detection modeling used to refine designs before construction.

Master Planning & Studies

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Strategic campus and infrastructure planning to align physical assets with long-term organizational goals.

Existing Building Assessment

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Work in this area is organized into supported delivery tasks.

  • System Analysis To Evaluate Performance

    Support includes System analysis to evaluate performance.

  • Locate Inefficiencies

    Support includes locate inefficiencies.

  • Plan System Upgrades Without Disrupting Operations

    Support includes plan system upgrades without disrupting operations.

Arc Flash Studies

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Precise modeling of electrical systems to determine short circuit currents and arc flash incident energy levels for workplace safety.

Industries

Education · Healthcare · Government · Research Facilities · Aviation · Infrastructure · Arts & Culture

Projects

San Antonio International Airport Expansion

San Antonio, TX · Aviation · 2007 · Client: San Antonio International Airport

Project details

An expansion project for San Antonio International Airport, with a project cost of $107,000,000.

MD Anderson South Campus Research Building 5

Houston, TX · Research Facilities · 2027 · Client: MD Anderson Cancer Center

Project details

A construction project for the MD Anderson Cancer Center South Campus, with an estimated project cost of $450,000,000.

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