Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Expert Engineering Solutions for Critical Environments
Founded in 1974, Thompson Consultants has built a reputation as a leader in highly technical engineering solutions. Our team specializes in designing complex systems for critical environments where precision is paramount. With decades of experience in HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems, we serve healthcare, life sciences, academic, institutional, and commercial markets. Our engineers deliver projects requiring strict regulatory compliance, including aseptic processing and bio-safety facilities. We maintain a commitment to innovation while upholding the vision of our founder, Robert W. Thompson.Our professionals hold multiple state registrations and LEED certifications, demonstrating technical excellence across diverse industries. We approach every project with a focus on sustainability, particularly in resource-limited settings through global health initiatives. Our track record includes landmark projects like the 601 Congress Street laboratory conversion in Boston. We provide comprehensive services from initial design to commissioning and post-construction support. This enduring dedication to engineering excellence continues to drive our growth and client satisfaction.
Services
HVAC Design
Electrical Systems
Plumbing & Fire Protection
Commissioning Services
Process Engineering
Details
- Year established: 1974
Highlights and features
- 40+ years of experience in critical space system design
- Specialized HVAC systems for bio-safety and clean room environments
- LEED-certified professionals with multi-state engineering registrations
- Proven expertise in global healthcare infrastructure development
- Comprehensive services from regulatory compliance to commissioning
Associations and certifications
- LEED AP
Services
HVAC Design
Our HVAC design specializes in critical environments requiring precise temperature and contamination control. We engineer systems for bio-safety labs, clean rooms, and pharmaceutical facilities with strict regulatory compliance. Our solutions incorporate energy-efficient technologies while maintaining operational reliability in complex environments.
Electrical Systems
We design comprehensive electrical systems including power distribution, lighting, and low-voltage infrastructure for mission-critical facilities. Our expertise covers emergency power systems and specialized electrical requirements for healthcare and laboratory environments. We ensure full compliance with industry safety standards and regulatory requirements.
Plumbing & Fire Protection
Our plumbing and fire protection designs address complex requirements for medical gas systems, hazardous waste handling, and specialized water treatment. We implement fire suppression systems tailored to high-risk environments while maintaining compliance with safety regulations and facility operational needs.
Commissioning Services
We provide full commissioning services including protocol development, system testing, and regulatory documentation. Our team conducts factory acceptance tests and risk assessments to ensure systems meet design specifications and operational requirements for critical facilities.
Process Engineering
Our process engineering focuses on high-potency containment and aseptic processing systems. We design process automation solutions and conduct safety analyses for pharmaceutical and biotechnology manufacturing facilities while maintaining strict regulatory compliance throughout the design process.
People
Sean J. Brice
President
President with engineering degree from University of Lowell and LEED AP certification. Registered in 12 states, specializing in sustainable engineering solutions and corporate leadership.
Scott F. Guinen
Treasurer
Treasurer and Plumbing/Fire Protection department manager with UMass Dartmouth engineering background. Holds CIPE certification and specializes in complex plumbing system design.
Keith W. Whited
Principal
Principal engineer with Northeastern University degree and LEED AP certification. Registered in 8 states, focusing on mechanical systems for critical environments.
James M. Conway
Principal
Principal electrical engineer from Wentworth Institute with LEED AP credentials. Specializes in power systems design for healthcare and commercial facilities across multiple regulated states.
Kieran Guinan
Principal
Principal engineer and electrical department manager with Northeastern University degree. Registered in Massachusetts and Maine, focusing on electrical systems for complex facilities.
Questions
What industries does Thompson Consultants specialize in?
We specialize in healthcare, life sciences, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, higher education, and commercial sectors.
Do you handle international engineering projects?
Yes, we actively design healthcare infrastructure projects in developing nations including Bangladesh and Sierra Leone.
What engineering disciplines do you offer?
We provide mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and process engineering services for critical environments.
Are your engineers certified for regulatory compliance?
Our team includes LEED AP professionals and engineers registered in multiple states with FDA/EU compliance expertise.
How do you approach complex laboratory conversions?
We implement specialized H3-rated environments and coordinate with regulatory agencies for seamless laboratory space transformations.
What commissioning services do you provide?
We develop commissioning protocols, conduct system impact assessments, and provide qualification documentation for critical systems.
