The Portside Group LLC
Simplicity and Common Sense Driven Success
About the firm
The Portside Group LLC provides fire protection, HVAC, and MEP engineering design and construction services. Founded by Victor Tilles, it brings nearly 30 years of fire suppression and life safety expertise to commercial, government, and institutional clients in the Mid-Atlantic region. It distinguishes itself through straightforward assessments, right-sized solutions, and a flat management structure that keeps senior engineers hands-on across projects.
- Firm type
- Fire Protection Engineering · MEP
Credentials
NICET (National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies)
People
Victor TillesOwner / Principal Engineer
Capabilities
Fire Protection Engineering
- Fire Suppression System Design
- Fire Alarm System Design
- Diesel Fire Pump and Fire Pump House Design
- High-Rise Life Safety Codes Study
- Fire Alarm and Suppression System Commissioning
HVAC Engineering
- HVAC System Design
- Mechanical Engineering Design
- Mechanical and Electrical Modernization
Security Systems
- Security System Design
Code Consulting
- Fire Code Analysis
- Mechanical Code Analysis
- Preliminary Design Studies
Owner Representation
- Owner Representation Administration
Construction Management
- Title II Design Review
- Third-Party Design Review
- Quality Assurance
- Testing and Commissioning Reporting
Industries
Federal · Government · Defense · Commercial · Religious
Projects
Diesel Fire Pump and Fire Pump House Design
Paramount Church Fire Protection and Life Safety
Washington, DC · Client: Paramount Church
Mechanical and Electrical Modernization Program
Client: U.S. Army