Technical Consulting Group LLC

services for sustainable development

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About the firm

Technical Consulting Group (TCG) is a consulting engineering, planning, and project management practice based in San Juan, Puerto Rico, serving clients globally. Established with an initial focus on environmental engineering and sciences, TCG has expanded its in-house capabilities to encompass major engineering disciplines, planning, architecture, and project management. The practice places special emphasis on chemical process engineering, process and operational optimization, plant utilities, and the overall design of industrial facilities, while also developing alternative energy processes and sustainable development solutions.

Established
1983
Firm type
Architecture & Engineering · Chemical Engineering · Civil Engineering · Electrical Engineering · Environmental Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Process Engineering · Simulation Engineering · Structural Engineering · Water / Wastewater Engineering

People

José A. MartíFounder

Capabilities

Environmental Engineering

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Addresses complex environmental challenges through site assessments, remediation, facility audits, and permitting. The practice designs regulatory compliance strategies and handles air pollution control, waste management, and impact analyses.

  • ASTM Environmental Site Assessments
  • Remediation
  • Facility Environmental Audits
  • NEPA Environmental Impact Statements
  • PREQB Environmental Documents
  • Permitting
  • Air Pollution Control
  • Air Quality Assessment and Management
  • PSD and Title V Air Permit Acquisition
  • RCRA Permitting
  • NPDES Permit Applications
  • Water Quality Certificate Negotiations
  • Underground Injection Control
  • Regulatory Impact Analyses
  • Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plans

Water and Wastewater Engineering

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Develops water supply and treatment infrastructure, providing wastewater management and quality assessments. Services span pilot studies, process design, and the engineering of outfall and stormwater management systems.

  • Water Treatment
  • Water Distribution
  • Wastewater Management
  • Wastewater Treatment
  • Water Supply Systems
  • Drinking Water Quality Assessment
  • Wastewater Surveys
  • Sanitary Surveys
  • Treatability and Pilot Studies
  • Hydraulic and Hydrological Studies
  • Receiving Water Quality Assessment
  • Ocean and River Outfall Design
  • Mixing Zone Definition Studies
  • Pretreatment Permit Negotiations
  • Sewer Surcharge Management and Negotiations
  • Wastewater Process Designs
  • Stormwater Management
  • Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans
  • Wasteload Allocation Studies

Planning and Development

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Assists clients with land use, zoning, and site-related decision-making. Services include strategic master planning and feasibility studies to guide project initialization.

  • Site Selection and Acquisition
  • Master Planning
  • Land Use and Zoning

Engineering Design and Systems

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Delivers comprehensive conceptual and detailed designs across civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, and pharmaceutical disciplines. Specific emphasis is placed on plant utilities and chemical process systems.

  • Conceptual Designs
  • Preliminary Designs
  • Process Design
  • Civil Engineering and Design
  • Architectural Design
  • Structural Designs
  • Mechanical Systems
  • Electrical Systems
  • Pharmaceutical Systems
  • Plant Utilities

Project and Construction Management

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Provides oversight from initial feasibility to system turnover, managing construction, programs, and value engineering. The practice supports public-private partnerships and turnkey facility execution.

  • Feasibility Studies
  • Construction Supervision
  • Construction Management
  • Program Management
  • Bid Procurement and Evaluation
  • Turn-Key Facilities (BOT)
  • System Turn-over Packages
  • Value Engineering
  • Engineering Economics
  • Public and Private Partnerships

Energy Consulting

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Evaluates energy efficiency and guides the deployment of alternative energy resources. Capabilities cover energy audits, cogeneration analysis, and power purchase negotiations.

  • Energy Use Audits
  • Cogeneration
  • Viability Studies for Alternative Energy
  • Net Metering and Wheeling Assessment
  • Assistance in Power Purchase Negotiations
  • Energy Facility Location Studies
  • Wind Energy
  • Solar PV and Thermal
  • Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC)
  • FERC Licensing

Technical Consulting and Support

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Offers technical advisory services including mathematical modeling, litigation support, and expert testimony. Services extend to lender risk evaluations, training, and engineering peer reviews.

  • Engineering Peer Review
  • Mathematical Modeling
  • Simulation
  • Risk Evaluation for Lenders
  • Services to Bonding Companies
  • Expert Testimony
  • Technical Support to Litigation
  • Training

Industries

Chemicals · Food & Beverage · Power Generation · Waste Management · Water Supply · Wastewater · Renewable Energy · Pharmaceutical · Environmental & Remediation

Projects

Study of Independent Water Supply Systems

Puerto Rico · Water Supply

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Conducted a comprehensive study of non-PRASA community water supply systems throughout Puerto Rico to evaluate needs, conditions, and treatment facilities.

PRASA Pretreatment Regulations Revision Support

Puerto Rico · Wastewater · 1993 · Client: PRASA / Puerto Rico Manufacturers Association Joint Committee

Project details

Served as the principal consultant to the PRASA and Puerto Rico Manufacturers Association joint committee for the major revision of industrial pretreatment and surcharge regulations.