Business Details
39 Years
experience
Mission Critical Facility Engineering Experts
Since 1987, Facilities Engineering Associates has established itself as a leader in engineering solutions for mission-critical facilities. Our firm specializes in designing and commissioning systems that ensure uninterrupted operations for Fortune 500 clients across the nation. With over 35 years of experience, we deliver customized mechanical and electrical system designs that prioritize maintainability, scalability, and operational continuity. Our team of licensed professionals, including Accredited Tier Designers, focuses on creating solutions that allow full system maintenance without disrupting critical operations. We maintain a strong commitment to innovation, having pioneered advancements in high-density server cooling, energy-efficient systems, and sustainable facility operations.Our values emphasize client satisfaction, technical excellence, and continuous improvement, which have earned us a national reputation for reliability. We serve diverse sectors including data centers, corporate campuses, and high-performance computing facilities. Our leadership team combines decades of hands-on experience with financial stewardship to ensure long-term client partnerships. We remain dedicated to advancing industry standards through our technical publications and thought leadership on topics ranging from liquid cooling systems to carbon footprint reduction.
Services
Facility Analysis
System Design
Commissioning
Operations Support
Site Assessments
Reliability Reviews
Energy Analysis
Capital Planning
Data Center Upgrades
Emergency Power Systems
Details
- Year established: 1987
Highlights and features
- We offer 35+ years of specialized experience in mission-critical facility engineering
- Our team includes licensed Professional Engineers and Accredited Tier Designers
- We provide customized solutions for uninterrupted facility operations
- We maintain a proven track record with Fortune 500 clients nationwide
- Our engineers publish industry-leading technical research on critical systems
Associations and certifications
- Uptime Institute (Accredited Tier Designer)
Services
Mission Critical Design
Our mission critical design services create infrastructure that maintains continuous operation for data centers and essential facilities. We develop electrical and mechanical systems that allow complete maintenance without service interruption. Our engineers apply 35+ years of experience to create scalable solutions that adapt to evolving technology requirements while maintaining operational integrity.
Facility Commissioning
We provide comprehensive commissioning services that verify all facility systems operate as designed under real-world conditions. Our process includes factory acceptance testing, functional performance testing, and integrated system testing. With Accredited Tier Designer expertise, we ensure mission-critical infrastructure meets reliability standards while maintaining operational continuity during testing phases.
Data Center Upgrades
Our data center upgrade solutions transform legacy facilities to support modern high-density computing requirements. We implement cooling upgrades that reduce PUE while maintaining operational continuity. Our engineers design scalable power systems that accommodate rack densities from 3kW to 10kW+ while ensuring maintainability and redundancy throughout the upgrade process.
Energy Analysis
We conduct detailed energy analyses that identify efficiency improvements for critical facilities without compromising reliability. Our assessments include CFD studies, arc flash analysis, and carbon footprint evaluations. Our engineers develop solutions that reduce energy consumption while maintaining the 7x24x365 operational requirements of mission-critical environments.
Capital Planning
Our capital planning services help clients prioritize facility investments while maintaining operational continuity. We develop phased implementation plans that align with technology roadmaps and budget constraints. Our approach ensures critical systems upgrades maintain reliability standards while optimizing return on infrastructure investments over the facility lifecycle.
People
Brian Soucy
President
Licensed Electrical Engineer and Accredited Tier Designer with 20+ years of data center experience. Leads electrical engineering and commissioning services while focusing on client-aligned quality solutions.
Marc Soucy
Vice President
Senior Mechanical Engineer with 23+ years of data center expertise. Oversees mechanical design, commissioning, and financial management while ensuring technical excellence in facility systems.
Questions
What defines a mission-critical facility?
A mission-critical facility requires uninterrupted operation for business continuity, including data centers, emergency operations centers, and essential manufacturing systems.
How do you ensure system reliability during upgrades?
We design systems with modular redundancy and implement phased implementation plans that maintain full operational capability during maintenance and upgrades.
What is Accredited Tier Designer (ATD) certification?
ATD certification from Uptime Institute recognizes expertise in designing infrastructure that meets specific reliability and uptime requirements for critical facilities.
How do you handle high-density server cooling?
We implement liquid cooling systems and optimized airflow management strategies to support rack densities exceeding 10kW while maintaining thermal stability.
What geographic areas do you serve?
We provide nationwide engineering services with headquarters in Connecticut, supporting clients across North America through remote and on-site teams.
How do you approach energy efficiency in critical facilities?
We balance energy efficiency with reliability requirements through CFD modeling, system optimization, and innovative cooling solutions that reduce PUE without compromising uptime.
