Public engineering firm profile
Taylor Engineers
Alameda, CA
Leading by Example
- Services
- 12
- Offices
- 1
- Leaders
- 22
- Founded
- 1995
Overview
Taylor Engineers is a Bay Area mechanical engineering practice with more than 30 years of specialized experience in HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, control systems, and building commissioning. Founded in 1995 and based in Alameda, California, it delivers high-performing, energy-efficient designs for large commercial office buildings, data centers, laboratories, and performance venues. Taylor Engineers is nationally recognized for expertise in data centers, underfloor air distribution systems, optimized VAV systems, and central chilled water plants, and frequently serves as owner's representative for design/build mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection contractors. Each engineer brings hands-on contracting and commissioning experience to every project, and the practice contributes actively to ASHRAE committees, California Title 24 energy codes, and applied HVAC research.
- Founded
- 1995
Services
HVAC, Plumbing + Fire Sprinkler Systems
Full design services, design/build performance specifications, design review, and investigation for HVAC, plumbing, and fire sprinkler systems serving commercial, institutional, and residential buildings. Taylor Engineers is nationally recognized for expertise in data centers, underfloor air distribution systems, optimized VAV systems, and central chilled water plants.
Control System Design
Control systems design and specifications for HVAC systems, with emphasis on detailed, clear documentation that prevents contractor error. Taylor Engineers contributed to and is the primary author of ASHRAE Guideline 36 - High-Performance Sequences of Operation for HVAC Systems.
Commissioning
HVAC and building systems commissioning, both as commissioning authority on Taylor Engineers-designed projects and as independent third-party CxA for projects designed by others. The team has contributed to ASHRAE Standard 202 and the California Commissioning Collaborative.
Building Performance Analysis
Building energy simulation to inform design decisions, conduct life cycle cost analyses, and support code and LEED evaluations. Taylor Engineers applies HVAC and controls expertise to applied building research that contributes to improvements in energy codes and standards.
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Credentials and affiliations
Affiliations
Leadership
Joe Arnstein, PE
Principal
Hwakong Cheng, PE
Principal
Curtis Fong, PE
Senior Associate
Glenn Friedman, PE
Principal
Brandon Gill, PE
Principal
David Heinzerling, PE
Principal
Wyatt Kennedy, PE
Senior Engineer
Reece Kiriu, PE
Associate
Nick Kwan
Mechanical Engineer
Todd Lay
Technical Services
Lea Lewis
Office Manager
Lavanya Muttayan, PE, CPD, LEED AP
Principal
Alek Parsons
Mechanical Designer
Reinhard Seidl, PE
Principal
Dan Siqueira
Senior Plumbing Designer
Henry Spilker
Mechanical Designer
Jeff Stein, PE
Principal
Jason Su, PE
Mechanical Engineer
Steve Taylor, PE
Principal
Mae Underwood, PE
Mechanical Engineer
Laura Van Rietema, PE
Senior Engineer
Adam Williams, PE
Associate
Offices
Alameda
HeadquartersAlameda, CA