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San Bernardino, CA
Engineering Excellence Since 2000
Design West Engineering is a West Coast multi-disciplinary engineering practice founded in 2000 by partners Robert Cronk and Mark Galle, with offices in San Bernardino, California and Edmonds, Washington. It delivers comprehensive mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, commissioning, technology systems, and dry utility coordination services. It serves clients across K-12 and higher education, data centers, government, transit, senior living, commercial, and mission-critical facility markets, prioritizing deep client relationships to deploy technical expertise across a diverse range of project types.
Custom heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems engineered for optimal thermal comfort and indoor air quality, spanning applications from basic commercial rooftop units to intricate central utility plants.
Power distribution and architectural lighting systems designed with a focus on long-term functional impact, aesthetic integration, and energy performance.
High-performance water and gas distribution designs that maximize resources and enhance structural utility, delivering meticulous layouts that add long-term facility value.
Life safety and fire suppression systems engineered to perform reliably under emergency conditions, earning operator confidence through precise calculations and detailed layouts.
Focused building commissioning processes that prioritize constructability, operability, and maintainability to verify that all integrated systems perform to design intent.
Low-voltage technology and communication solutions tailored to modern facility needs, supporting seamless connectivity and robust security.
Proactive utility management that identifies and resolves service conflicts early in the design phase through stakeholder collaboration and systematic planning.
Holistic engineering solutions for mission-critical infrastructure, balancing extreme power density, advanced thermal management, and robust redundancy.
San Bernardino, CA | SBCUSD | Education
The SBCUSD Welcoming Resource Center is a 59,300 SF, three-story tenant improvement with a 4,200 SF deck, providing administrative offices, community spaces, a dental clinic, and outdoor enhancements with full MEP, technology, and fire alarm design.
San Jacinto, CA | San Jacinto USD | Education
Full MEP design for Rose Salgado Elementary School's expansion, including new buildings, site improvements, and a solar lunch shelter. Coordinated systems ensured reliable operations, energy efficiency, and campus safety.
View project sourceWoodland Hills, CA | Senior Living
Woodland Hills Senior Center is a 466,865 SF multi-building campus offering Memory Care, Assisted Living, Independent Living, and Mixed-Use spaces with extensive amenities including a pool, spa, restaurants, gym, gardens, and a 130,000 SF parking garage.
View project sourceWashington | Skagit Transit | Transit
MEP, fire protection, technology, and utility coordination services for Skagit Transit's facility, including admin areas, canopy, electrical upgrades, and site lighting, plus full design for Building B's fuel/wash areas, fire protection, and EV/PV systems.
Indio, CA | City of Indio | Public Safety
Commissioning of the City of Indio's Public Safety Campus, verifying the performance of integrated MEP systems to ensure safe, reliable, and energy-efficient 24/7 operation across the Public Safety Services Campus.
View project sourceVictorville, CA | Victor Valley UHSD | Education
MEP, fire protection, and technology services for the modernization of Silverado High School, covering HVAC replacement, solar installations, fire alarm upgrades, and ADA enhancements across 7 buildings totaling 202,000 SF.
Wenatchee, WA | Government
MEP design for a 4,500 SF tenant improvement at Wenatchee City Hall, including new lighting, HVAC systems, and subsequent revisions to incorporate existing equipment with reduced ductwork and system size.
View project sourceRedlands, CA | ESRI | Commercial
Projects across a 22-building corporate campus, incorporating over 320,000 SF of new construction, HVAC retrofits, and sustainable designs as part of a 15-year partnership.
View project sourceEducation
Modernization of Winchester Elementary School, enhancing HVAC, plumbing, and gas systems across multiple buildings, including new fire sprinkler plans for Building H, ensuring energy efficiency, safety, and a superior learning environment.
View project sourceSequim, WA | Sequim School District | Education
Modernization of Sequim High School's HVAC system, assessment of Olympic Peninsula Academy's equipment for upgrades, and renovation of the Sequim School District Boardroom, ensuring ADA compliance and updating ME/FP systems across multiple projects.
View project sourceUSA | Crossover Health | Healthcare
Tenant improvement projects across the United States, totaling over 50,000 SF from Maryland Heights, Missouri to Austin, Texas, transforming clinical spaces to meet high standards of functionality, efficiency, and comfort.
View project sourceCA | Desert Sands Unified School District | Education
Comprehensive MEP designs with new buildings, HVAC upgrades, plumbing improvements, and enhanced safety across multiple campuses including Kennedy, Truman, Madison, and Monroe Elementary Schools.
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