Business Details
18 Years
experience
Trusted MEP Consulting Engineers in Houston, TX
T & D Engineers is a mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) consulting engineering firm founded in March 2008 in Houston, Texas. Our principals bring over 70 years of combined experience in MEP system design, with projects spanning 18 states and three countries. We specialize in environmentally responsible designs that balance ecological and economic considerations while meeting project requirements. Our team collaborates closely with design professionals to deliver energy-efficient, maintainable, and budget-conscious solutions across all building lifecycle phases. We prioritize sustainable practices through LEED-certified designs, Energy Star compliance, and utility incentive programs.Our services include mechanical, electrical, plumbing, lighting, and fire protection design, as well as commissioning, due diligence, and retro-commissioning. With licenses in seven states, we serve diverse sectors like retail, hospitality, medical, and education. Our portfolio showcases expertise in tenant improvements, central plant renovations, and LEED EB:OM-certified projects. We emphasize client collaboration, technical precision, and innovative problem-solving to meet evolving industry demands.
Services
Mechanical Design
Electrical Design
Plumbing Design
Fire Protection
LEED Design
Commissioning
Utility Incentive
Due Diligence
Lighting Design
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- We have over 70 years of combined MEP design experience across 18 states and 3 countries.
- Our engineers are licensed in seven states including Texas, Colorado, and Utah.
- We specialize in LEED-certified sustainable building systems and Energy Star compliance.
- Our designs prioritize long-term cost efficiency without compromising performance.
- We offer full lifecycle solutions from initial design to construction administration
Associations and certifications
- U.S. Green Building Council (LEED)
Services
Mechanical Design
We design comprehensive heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems including geothermal solutions, central plants, and thermal storage. Our mission-critical systems ensure optimal indoor environments while maximizing energy efficiency. All designs meet ASHRAE standards and project-specific sustainability goals.
Electrical Design
Our electrical engineering covers power distribution, emergency generation, and uninterruptible power supplies. We conduct overcurrent protection coordination analysis and voltage drop calculations to ensure system reliability. Our solutions support life-safety systems and mission-critical operations across commercial and industrial facilities.
Plumbing Design
We engineer domestic water heating and distribution systems alongside specialized gas and vacuum networks for medical facilities. Our stormwater recovery and natural gas distribution designs comply with plumbing codes while optimizing resource efficiency for commercial buildings and institutions.
Fire Protection
Our fire protection services include sprinkler system coordination, fire alarm integration, and gaseous suppression system design. We ensure compliance with NFPA standards through comprehensive detection and suppression solutions tailored to commercial, industrial, and high-occupancy buildings.
LEED Design
We provide LEED certification support for new construction, core-shell, and existing buildings. Our energy modeling and MEP system optimization services help achieve Energy Star labeling while reducing long-term operational costs through strategic electricity and water conservation measures.
People
Robert Thomas
Principal
Licensed professional engineer with 20+ years of experience in MEP system design. Specializes in sustainable building technologies and energy-efficient mechanical systems for commercial and institutional projects.
Brian Dunne
Principal
Registered mechanical engineer focusing on mission-critical HVAC systems and central plant optimization. Brings extensive experience in healthcare facility design and LEED-certified projects.
Brandon Halbert
Principal
MEP engineering leader with expertise in electrical power distribution and emergency generation systems. Specializes in ensuring code compliance for complex commercial developments across multiple states.
Justin Cothern
Principal
Registered engineer concentrating on plumbing systems and sustainable water management solutions. Experienced in stormwater recovery design and medical gas distribution for healthcare facilities.
Questions
What engineering services do you offer?
We provide mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and LEED-certified design services for commercial buildings nationwide.
Are you licensed in states outside Texas?
Yes, we hold engineering licenses in Alabama, Colorado, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Utah in addition to Texas.
How do you ensure sustainable designs?
Through energy modeling, LEED certification support, and resource-efficient system specifications that reduce long-term operational costs.
What building types do you specialize in?
We work with retail, hospitality, medical, educational, and institutional clients on projects ranging from tenant improvements to central plant renovations.
Do you handle LEED certification projects?
Yes, we provide LEED design services for new construction, core-shell, and existing building operations across multiple certification levels.
