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Public engineering firm profile
Lightning Engineering LLC
Port Charlotte, FL
Innovators in Structural Engineering & MEP Solutions
- Services
- 25
- Offices
- 1
- Leaders
- 1
- Founded
- 2014
- Size Estimate
- 11-50 employees
Overview
Lightning Engineering LLC is a Port Charlotte, Florida-based engineering practice offering structural, MEP, and pool engineering solutions for commercial and residential projects. Founded in 2014 by Craig Gunderson, P.E., the practice has completed over 185,000 projects and holds licenses in 22 states, serving clients across Florida, Texas, Colorado, Georgia, Virginia, and other regions. It also operates under the names Florida Engineering and Gunderson Engineering in select service areas.
- Founded
- 2014
- Size Estimate
- 11-50 employees
Services
Structural Engineering
Comprehensive structural design, evaluation, and peer review services for residential, commercial, and multi-family structures.
MEP Engineering
Integrated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering services designed to optimize building safety, efficiency, and performance.
Pool Engineering
Specialized engineering services for custom residential and commercial swimming pools, spas, and water features.
Outdoor & Aluminum Engineering
Structural engineering and design for outdoor living spaces, specialty structures, and aluminum enclosures.
Industries
Firm type
Leadership
Craig Gunderson
Founder
P.E.
Publications
Texas Wind Load Requirements for Carports: Engineering Standards, Calculations, and Compliance Guide
article | 2026
Building Enclosure Classification Explained: What Property Owners Must Know in 2025
article | 2025
Understanding the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC) for Building Construction and Maintenance (2025)
article | 2024
The Importance of MEP Engineering in Colorado in 2025
article | 2024
Testimonials
I received my plans extremely fast; that's huge plus in the enclosure industry, as the installation time is always tight. In the past other engineers have taken much longer on simpler work and frequently left us behind schedule.
Offices
Headquarters
Headquarters4161 Tamiami Trail, Suite 101
Port Charlotte, FL 33952