Business Details
34 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted MEP/FP/IT Engineering Design Services
Since 1992, Schade Engineering has specialized in MEP|FP|IT design solutions for diverse building systems. Our interdisciplinary team delivers innovative, energy-efficient designs for healthcare facilities, commercial spaces, data centers, and critical infrastructure. With expertise in central utility plants, emergency systems, and LEED-certified projects, we prioritize operational flexibility and sustainability.Our engineers combine technical precision with client collaboration to address complex challenges across healthcare, retail, education, and industrial sectors. Backed by NCEES licensure in 12 states, we serve clients nationwide while maintaining a boutique firm's personalized approach.
Services
MEP Design
Healthcare Facilities
Data Centers
Central Utility Plants
Emergency Systems
IT Infrastructure
Building Modernization
LEED Certification
Critical Environments
Energy Modeling
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- 1992-established firm with 12-state NCEES licensure
- Interdisciplinary MEP|FP|IT expertise under one roof
- Healthcare facility design specialists with JCAHO experience
- 24/7 emergency system design and implementation capability
- LEED-certified project experience
Associations and certifications
- NCEES
- WBE
- WOSB
- PA SDB
Services
MEP Design
Our MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) design services integrate cutting-edge technology with practical engineering. We create efficient, code-compliant systems for new construction and renovations. Our engineers optimize energy performance while maintaining operational reliability across commercial, healthcare, and industrial facilities.
Healthcare Facilities
Specialized engineering for healthcare environments includes critical care units, operating suites, and infection control systems. We design 24/7 life safety systems meeting NFPA 99 and JCAHO requirements. Our solutions balance regulatory compliance with operational efficiency for hospitals and clinics.
Data Centers
Mission-critical facility design includes N+1 redundancy, cooling systems, and power backup solutions. We engineer scalable infrastructure meeting Tier III/IV standards. Our designs ensure continuous operation for server farms, network operations centers, and cloud computing facilities.
Central Utility Plants
We design efficient central heating and cooling plants with cogeneration capabilities. Our systems incorporate energy recovery, variable speed drives, and smart controls. Projects include campus-wide distribution networks and LEED-certified energy solutions for institutional clients.
Emergency Systems
24/7 emergency power systems include backup generators, UPS units, and automatic transfer switches. We design for hospitals, data centers, and industrial facilities requiring uninterrupted operation. Systems meet NEC Article 700 and NFPA 110 requirements for life safety and business continuity.
People
Linda Schade
President
Mechanical engineering leader with 30+ years of experience in MEP design. Specializes in healthcare facility systems and energy-efficient building solutions. Licensed in multiple states with NCEES credentials.
Michael Schade
Principal Engineer
Licensed mechanical engineer focusing on complex MEP systems for commercial and industrial projects. Expertise in central plant design and LEED certification processes. Holds multiple state engineering licenses.
Reenish Shah
Mechanical Engineer
Design specialist for HVAC and plumbing systems in healthcare and critical environments. Experienced in JCAHO compliance and infection control system design. Licensed professional engineer in Pennsylvania.
Liu Zhihao
Electrical Engineer
Electrical systems designer with expertise in power distribution and emergency backup systems. Licensed in multiple jurisdictions, focusing on mission-critical facility electrical infrastructure and code compliance.
Ryan Lubic
Mechanical Engineer
Mechanical systems designer specializing in energy modeling and sustainable building solutions. Licensed engineer with experience in LEED-certified projects and building system modernization studies.
Questions
What engineering services does Schade Engineering offer?
We provide mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and IT infrastructure design services for commercial, healthcare, and industrial projects.
Do you specialize in specific building types?
We have particular expertise in healthcare facilities, data centers, and mission-critical environments requiring 24/7 system reliability.
How do you handle complex regulatory requirements?
Our team maintains current NCEES licensure across 12 states and has extensive experience with JCAHO, NFPA, and LEED compliance standards.
Can you support projects outside Pennsylvania?
We hold engineering licenses in multiple states and have completed projects nationwide, including California, New York, and New Jersey.
What's your approach to emergency system design?
We engineer redundant power systems with N+1 backup configurations, meeting NFPA 110 requirements for hospitals and critical infrastructure.
Do you handle both new construction and renovations?
Our services cover ground-up projects and facility modernization, including central plant upgrades and building system retrofits.
