Business Details
31 Years
experience
Trusted Engineering Solutions for Casinos, Hotels & Resorts
FEA Consulting Engineers has been at the forefront of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and low-voltage engineering design for over 30 years. Our firm specializes in delivering innovative solutions for complex facilities including casinos, resorts, hospitality venues, and high-rise structures. With a focus on sustainability and technical excellence, we have engineered over 1 million casino games and contributed to iconic projects like the Cosmopolitan and Resorts World Las Vegas. Our team of LEED-certified professionals combines deep industry expertise with a commitment to client collaboration, ensuring energy-efficient designs that meet evolving market demands. Headquartered in Henderson, Nevada, we serve clients nationally and internationally, maintaining a reputation as a Top 10 casino engineering firm in the U.S.Through strategic partnerships and cutting-edge technology, we transform architectural visions into functional, sustainable realities across diverse sectors including education, healthcare, and entertainment.
Services
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Design
Plumbing Systems
Lighting Design
Audio-Visual Engineering
Sustainability Consulting
High-Rise Solutions
Casino MEP-LV Services
Educational Facility Design
Healthcare Engineering
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of specialized casino and resort engineering experience
- Our team includes LEED-certified professionals with photovoltaic array expertise
- We've engineered over 1 million casino games nationwide
- Our designs have earned recognition as Top 75 largest engineering firm by BD+C
- We maintain direct relationships with major Las Vegas Strip property operators
Associations and certifications
- LEED AP BD+C
Services
Mechanical Engineering
Our mechanical engineering team designs advanced HVAC systems for casinos, resorts, and high-rise buildings. We specialize in energy-efficient solutions that maintain comfort while reducing operational costs. With expertise in complex facility requirements, we ensure optimal air quality and temperature control for large entertainment venues and hospitality spaces.
Electrical Design
We create comprehensive electrical systems for commercial and industrial facilities, focusing on reliability and code compliance. Our designs accommodate high-demand environments like casinos and data centers. From lighting to power distribution, our solutions support 24/7 operations while maintaining safety and efficiency standards for critical infrastructure.
Plumbing Systems
Our plumbing engineering addresses complex water management needs for large-scale developments. We design systems that handle high-volume usage in hotels, resorts, and entertainment venues. Our solutions optimize water efficiency while ensuring code compliance for commercial kitchens, restrooms, and specialized facility requirements across diverse project types.
Lighting Design
Light Theory Studios, our dedicated lighting division, creates immersive environments through innovative architectural lighting solutions. We integrate aesthetic and functional lighting systems for hospitality venues, entertainment spaces, and commercial buildings. Our designs enhance guest experiences while maintaining energy efficiency and operational practicality for large-scale developments.
Audio-Visual Engineering
Immersive Studios provides cutting-edge audio-visual engineering for entertainment venues and corporate spaces. We design integrated AV systems for stadiums, theaters, and conference centers. Our solutions deliver high-quality sound and visual experiences while ensuring technical reliability for live events, gaming operations, and multimedia applications in complex facilities.
People
Robert Finnegan
President/Owner
Licensed Professional Engineer with extensive experience in MEP-LV design, Robert leads FEA's strategic direction while maintaining hands-on involvement in major projects. His expertise ensures technical excellence across our casino and resort engineering portfolio.
Boyd Erickson
Vice President/Owner
Certified Plumbing Designer with deep knowledge of complex plumbing systems, Boyd oversees engineering operations and project execution. His technical leadership contributes to FEA's reputation for innovative solutions in high-demand hospitality environments.
Justin Veilleux
Principal
LEED-certified engineer with dual expertise in technical design and business management, Justin specializes in sustainable engineering solutions. He directs major projects requiring energy-efficient systems integration for casinos and commercial developments.
Ryan Calahan
Principal
LEED Accredited Professional with specialized knowledge in building systems, Ryan leads engineering teams for complex resort developments. His focus on technical innovation ensures FEA maintains industry leadership in casino and entertainment facility design.
Questions
What engineering services does FEA specialize in?
FEA provides mechanical, electrical, plumbing, low-voltage, lighting, and audio-visual engineering services for casinos, resorts, high-rises, and commercial facilities nationwide.
Do you handle international projects?
Yes, we've completed engineering projects globally including the Cosmopolitan, Resorts World Las Vegas, and properties in the Bahamas and international markets.
Are you experienced with LEED-certified projects?
Our team includes LEED-certified professionals who've delivered the first LEED casino and multiple sustainable developments, including Formula 1's LEED Silver-certified facility.
What makes FEA different from other engineering firms?
With 30+ years focused on casino and resort engineering, we combine specialized industry knowledge with technical innovation to deliver solutions tailored to entertainment and hospitality environments.
How do you handle complex high-rise engineering challenges?
Our experts address vertical design challenges through early collaboration with architects, optimizing systems for wind resistance, acoustic treatments, and vertical economy in high-rise construction.
Can you support large-scale resort developments?
We've engineered over 100,000 hotel rooms and major resorts like Fontainebleau (68 stories) and Resorts World, providing full MEP-LV services for comprehensive resort infrastructure needs.
