Wood Harbinger

Provides comprehensive design, planning, and analysis for power systems in complex and sensitive facilities. The practice focuses on medium-voltage power generation and distribution, lighting control systems, and low-voltage infrastructure to ensure maximum operational uptime, reliability, and system protection.

• Power generation, transmission, and distribution systems design

  Specializing in normal, standby, and emergency medium-voltage power systems for campuses and critical facilities.

• Electrical system modeling and studies

  Utilizing SKM and ETAP for load flow, short circuit, coordination, arc flash, transient stability, harmonic, ground grid, and motor starting analyses.

• Lighting and lighting controls design

  Planning and design of illumination systems and advanced control options to optimize energy efficiency and user comfort.

• Low-voltage and electronic safety systems

  Design of low-voltage infrastructure, electronic safety, and security systems to protect critical facility operations.

• Existing conditions investigations and assessments

  Thorough field investigations and assessments of current system states to plan upgrades or renovations.

Balances efficiency, occupant comfort, and operational resilience to deliver high-performing building systems. The engineering approach focuses on optimizing indoor environments through precise control of temperature, ventilation, air quality, and humidity while ensuring seamless integration with building operations.

• HVAC systems planning and design

  Designing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems that optimize indoor environmental quality and energy performance.

• Piping and plumbing systems design

  Comprehensive planning and engineering of building plumbing and process piping infrastructure.

• Building automation and controls design

  Developing integrated control systems to monitor and optimize mechanical plant and terminal equipment operations.

• Specialty exhaust systems design

  Custom air removal and exhaust solutions tailored for laboratory, industrial, or other specialized environments.

• Site utilities and infrastructure planning

  Engineering critical site utility distribution networks and central utility plant connections.

• Mechanical systems analysis and energy modeling

  Using advanced modeling tools to evaluate system alternatives and secure utility company energy efficiency incentives.

Delivers integrated technology strategies and engineering solutions from early programmatic planning through field construction support. The practice addresses the rapid pace of technological change by establishing robust, scalable infrastructure programs aligned with client business and operational needs.

• Campus and site ICT infrastructure design

  Engineering of incoming utilities, vertical and horizontal cabling, rooftop antenna structures, high-availability communication spaces, and unified grounding.

• Electronic security and communication system design

  Specifying electronic security, nurse-patient communication, real-time location, audiovisual systems, area of rescue, and emergency responder radio systems (ERRCS).

• Technology systems planning and construction support

  Providing early-stage technology planning and detailed construction submittal reviews to ensure systems are integrated as specified.

Provides life safety and property protection engineering in challenging design environments. Led by licensed fire protection professional engineers, the team develops robust containment, suppression, and detection systems tailored to complex post-earthquake occupancy and operational needs.

• Fire suppression systems design

  Designing clean agent, wet-pipe, dry-pipe, pre-action, deluge, and fire pump systems, including post-earthquake immediate occupancy solutions.

• Fire alarm and mass notification systems design

  Engineering advanced alerting, detection, and public address solutions to protect occupants during critical events.

• Egress and hazard analysis

  Conducting life safety assessments covering egress paths and timing, smoke control system design, explosion prevention, and exposure protection.

Verifies that interconnected building systems operate in perfect alignment with design intent and operational goals. This process spans mechanical, electrical, and information technology networks to ensure optimal performance, efficiency, and reliability from day one.