Public engineering firm profile
Oakland, CA
Providing Engineering, Construction, and PM Services to Private and Public Entities
Chow Engineering, Inc. provides multidisciplinary engineering, construction, and project management services to public and private entities. Established in 1991, the practice specializes in design-build facilities engineering, environmental consulting, site closures, and general contracting. By integrating professional expertise across civil, mechanical, structural, and environmental engineering, it delivers comprehensive infrastructure and industrial processing system solutions.
Delivers turnkey facility design and construction solutions that integrate engineering disciplines with general contracting. The practice manages projects from initial concept through completion using a collaborative value engineering approach.
Supports site development, utility infrastructure, and civil works. Deliverables include grading plans, utility designs, and municipal alignment studies.
Designs plant, process, and facility systems for industrial and power-generation facilities. Scope of work encompasses HVAC, custom equipment, piping layouts, and thermal systems.
Engineers robust building systems, foundations, and specialty support structures. Analysis ensures structural integrity under operational, wind, and environmental loads.
Manages environmental compliance, hazardous waste remediation, and property lifecycle transitions.
Provides specialized engineering services and maintenance optimization through the PVKLEEN solar platform.
Executes rigorous project oversight, quality control, and schedule management utilizing critical path method planning.
AC Transit | Government
Delivered multidisciplinary design and analysis across civil, mechanical, electrical, structural, and environmental disciplines. Responsibilities included facilities engineering, inspection evaluations, construction monitoring, bid package preparation, and permit assistance.
PG&E | Industrial
Prepared design and engineering packages for generator step-up transformer replacements, electrical design for motor controls, and mechanical specifications for ammonia supply line relocations at the Gateway Generation Station.
View project sourceIMTCEC Acculine | Industrial
Provided design, structural engineering, and permitting support for installing a proton hydrogen generator and ancillary systems. Work included equipment layout, seismic calculations for anchoring, piping layouts, and electrical alarm integrations.
View project sourceQuantumClean | Industrial
Conducted engineering and environmental support services, featuring seismic evaluations for tank anchoring, secondary containment refurbishment at an acid waste neutralization system, and secondary containment fixture installation.
Principal / Chief Engineer
PE
A registered mechanical engineer with over 35 years of experience in engineering management, design, and construction of structures, plant facilities, and environmental installations. Expertise spans plant closures, environmental permitting, and value engineering applications.
Vice President, Operations
LEED Green Associate
Leverages over 30 years of civil and environmental engineering and project management experience. Background includes managing environmental planning, regulatory compliance, large-scale wetland mitigations, and landfill engineering.
Civil / Structural Engineer
PE
A registered civil engineer with over 25 years of experience in design and construction management for commercial and industrial structures. Specializes in structural seismic analysis, facility refurbishment, and heavy lift relocation systems.
Project Manager
PG
An environmental scientist and project manager with over 35 years of experience in construction compliance, inspection, and safety upgrades for critical infrastructure, power plants, laboratories, and ports. Served as a Captain in the US Coast Guard.
Construction Management Division
Possesses over 40 years of construction inspection and supervision experience across mechanical systems, industrial waste treatment, fire protection installation, and environmental mitigation projects.
Oakland, CA