Meet Our Team
RICKERT C. HENRIKSEN, ME, EE,
FPE, LEED AP, President
HIMANSHU BHARTIYA, ME, EE, FPE
MING CHENG, ME, Mechanical Project Manager
ELIAS HERMOSILLO, Mechanical Project
Manager
JOSE HERNANDEZ, Mechanical Project Manager
JUDY L. GREGORY, CEPE, Mechanical Designer
JAMES A. TAYAMEN, EIT, Mechanical Designer
CHRISTOPHER M. GILLAND, Electrical
Project Manager
JAMES R. SMITH, EE, Electrical Project Manager
CONRAD W. ZELLER, Electrical Project Manager
JOHN DRENTH, Electrical Project Manager
MARGARETTE RADULOVICH, Electrical
Designer, LEED AP
GARY BRIENZA, Fire Protection Project
Manager
RICKERT C. HENRIKSEN, ME,
EE, FPE, LEED AP, President
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Education:
Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering from
the University of Michigan, 1971. Post Graduate
Electrical Design Study at the Air Force Institute of
Technology.
Special Instruction:
Successfully completed courses in the National Electrical
Code, Energy Monitoring Systems, Negotiating Contract
Modifications and Mechanical and Electrical Inspection.
Registration:
Electrical, Mechanical and Fire Protection registration in:
California, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida,
Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky,
Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi,
Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio,
Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee,
Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wyoming; Electrical
Registration in: Nevada. LEED Accredited
Professional.
Affiliations:
Illuminating Engineering Society
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Consulting Engineers Association of California
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air
Conditioning Engineers
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
U.S. Green Building Council
LEED Accredited Professional
Experience:
For the last nineteen years, as President and Principal of
Sacramento Engineering Consultants, Rick has personally
designed or directly overseen the successful completion of
thousands of challenging and diverse projects, including:
innovative HVAC systems, plumbing systems, lighting, power,
signal systems, computer networks, security systems,
emergency power on high rise buildings, hospitals, office
buildings, schools, and federal and state buildings.
High and low voltage interior and exterior distribution
systems is an area of particular expertise.
During that same time, Rick has continued to increase his
knowledge in order to better and more efficiently serve the
needs of his clients by obtaining professional registration
in the field of Fire Protection Engineering and further, by
achieving registration in 40 additional states. He is also a
LEED Accredited Professional.
Having engineered mechanical, electrical and fire sprinkler
systems and being registered in three fields. Rick is able
to provide final mechanical, electrical and fire sprinkler
constructability review and excellent coordination.
Ten years of experience as Vice President of a large
Sacramento Mechanical and Electrical Engineering firm and
with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as well as
knowledge gained in five years as owner of an electrical
consulting/construction firm provided the foundation that
Rick built upon to create Sacramento Engineering
Consultants.
HIMANSHU BHARTIYA, ME,
EE, FPE [
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Electrical, Mechanical, and Fire Protection Project Engineer
Education:
B.S. degree in Engineering from Michigan Technological
University, Houghton, Michigan, 1989
Special Instruction:
EST2 Certified on Edwards Fire Alarm Systems, Various
courses in National Electric Code
Registration:
California - E16945, FP 1588, M34, 132
Affiliations:
Member of Society of Fire Protection Engineers
Experience:
Since joining our firm Himanshu has proven himself to
be an invaluable addition to our team. He has over 13
years experience in design and project management, working
on projects from the design development stage through final
construction documents. He utilizes his knowledge and
experience to oversee design and coordination on all
projects for which he is responsible.
Himanshu's design/project management experience has included
low-rise and high-rise office buildings, hospitals,
commercial complexes, industrial complexes, power houses,
chemical plants, hotels and residential complexes. His
experience includes power distribution and lighting design
with a particular emphasis in Fire Alarm and Life Safety.
Himanshu has complete and thorough knowledge of NFPA and
other local codes
and regulations relating to electrical and fire protection
engineering.
As project manager with Sacramento Engineering Consultants,
Himanshu utilizes his skills and many years of experience to
oversee design and coordination on all projects for which he
is responsible. Himanshu's responsibilities
include client contact and project development. The
multitude of projects that Himanshu has engineered
illustrate his diverse design capabilities
At Sacramento Engineering Consultants, Himanshu has
engineered fire alarm systems for numerous school districts
and is very knowledgeable of the particular requirements of
the Department of the State Architect for school projects.
He also possesses years of experience in fire sprinkler
design and has engineered fire sprinkler systems for several
hospitals, hotels, high rise buildings, power plants,
commercial and residential complexes. His expertise on the
fire sprinkler and the fire alarm portions of a project
ensure that these two interrelated disciplines are
thoroughly coordinated.
MING CHENG, ME, Mechanical
Project Manager
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Education:
Drexel University, Bachelor of Science in
Mechanical Engineering, 1996
Registration:
EIT #130031
Affiliations:
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air
Conditioning Engineers
Experience:
Ming’s formal introduction into the world of building
services, particularly the field of HVAC, came when he took
a job as an assistant mechanic in the summer of 1993. For
over two months, he assisted licensed contractors in the
installation of new air-conditioning equipments, ductwork,
and water heaters, as well as helped in repairing AHU, fan
coils, boilers, etc. This hands-on field experience
confirmed his desire to learn more about various mechanical
services that contribute to the well-being of a building and
the comfort of its occupants, and inspired him to pursue a
career in the engineering field.
At Sacramento Engineering Consultants, Ming’s duties include
project coordination with other disciplines, field
investigation, preparation of design drawings, calculations
and specifications, client contact and project development.
Ming has extensive experience in various applications of
mechanical systems: packaged and custom roof top units,
split heat pumps (DX and water source, variable air volume
systems, radiant floor heating, kitchen and auto shop
ventilation, steam boiler process heating, gas & electric
unit heaters, evaporative cooling, and closed-circuit
chilled water cooling.
Over the years, Ming has performed engineering calculations
for numerous types of buildings, both new and existing,
including office complexes, high-rise hotels & condominiums,
commercial real estate, dry-cleaners, schools, swimming pool
rooms, breweries and restaurants.
Ming also has a sound understanding of domestic and
commercial water services. His job responsibilities include
the coordination of site utilities with civil engineers and
utility companies to ensure adequate building water, sewer
and gas connections. His expertise in T24 energy compliance
issues helps clients minimize initial equipment cost and
construction cost. Combined with his familiarity with
applicable codes and regulations, Ming’s design embodies the
right mix of simplicity, functionality, practicality, as
well as energy efficiency.
ELIAS HERMOSILLO, Mechanical
Project Manager
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Education:
ITT Technical Institute, Associated of Applied Science 1994
Special Instruction:
Carrier's E20-II Software Systems, Title 24, American
Society of Heating Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning
Engineers Design Seminar, Courses in Design Fundamentals
from Cosumnes River College, Heating and Ventilation Course
from UC Davis.
Affiliations:
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and
Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc. American Society of
Plumbing Engineers.
Experience:
Since Elias began his career with Sacramento Engineering
Consultants over ten years ago, he has proven himself to be
an extremely capable and reliable individual. His
continuous quest to improve his knowledge and skills,
coupled with his drive and intelligence have enabled him to
progress from draftsman to designer in a short time and to
become an invaluable member of our team.
Elias is responsible for the design and selection of
mechanical heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems
for various new and existing construction projects. He
performs the calculation of energy loads and the completion
of state and local documentation requirements. His expertise
in Title 24 Energy Compliance calculations assures
compliance with minimal equipment cost to the owner.
Elias' design experience has included: buildings,
restaurant/kitchen facilities, nursing homes, schools,
apartment complexes, and military facilities.
Elias has experience in the usage of HAP, TRACE and Title 24
Energy Compliance programs for equipment selection and
energy compliance. In addition to his mechanical
experience, Elias has extensive experience in plumbing
design. Elias is adept at the coordination of
mechanical units and ductwork with architectural, structural
and electrical requirements. He is knowledgeable of
handicap codes and Americans with Disabilities Act
requirements as they apply to plumbing design.
Elias' particular expertise is engineering the special
systems associated with restaurants. Kitchen hood and
make-up air systems, kitchen plumbing, including grease
traps and grease interceptors, and other code requirements
associated with dining facilities have become his
specialty.
Elias has engineered mechanical systems for IHOP, Burger
King, Togo’s, Baskin Robbins, Max=s Restaurants, and Boston
Market as well as dozens of independent restaurants.
Also, success on ARCO, Texaco, Exxon, Shell, Tosco and
independent gas station new and remodel projects is
evidenced by the hundreds of stations engineered by Elias
while at Sacramento Engineering Consultants.
JOSE HERNANDEZ, Mechanical
Project Manager
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Education:
National Education Center, Occupational Associate
Degree in Architectural Design Technology, Occupational
Diploma in Architectural Design Technology, 1983
Special Instruction:
Completed courses in Mechanical and Plumbing
Engineering at Sacramento City College. He has
attended seminars by Carrier, ASPE and the American Society
of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-Conditioning Engineers.
Affiliations:
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and
Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc. American Society of
Plumbing Engineers.
Experience:
Jose has over fifteen years experience in the design
and specification of plumbing, heating, ventilation, air
conditioning (HVAC) systems, heating and cooling loads,
review of HVAC, plumbing and piping submittals and shop
drawings. Jose applies his expert knowledge of package
HVAC units, split systems, multi-zone units and
chiller\boiler systems to the advantage of clients on every
project engineered. He performs the calculation
of energy loads and the completion of state and local
documentation requirements.
Jose has extensive experience in the usage of HAP, TRACE and
Title 24 Energy Compliance programs for equipment selection
and energy compliance. Applying these systems
analysis programs, energy efficient, cost effective
systems which meet exact client needs are ensured on all
projects.
Jose's design/project management experience has included
various mechanical and plumbing projects including: low-rise
and high-rise office buildings, detention facilities,
restaurant/kitchen facilities, nursing homes, schools,
churches, apartment complexes, and military facilities for
clients that have included: USA Properties, Intel,
Sacramento City Unified School District and Marysville
Unified School District.
Jose’s reputation in the engineering community is perhaps
displayed best by trust that contractors place in his
engineering capabilities. Several HVAC contractors who
build from numerous engineer’s competitively bid designs,
select Jose and Sacramento Engineering Consultants for their
design\build projects. Contractors have observed his
competence as manifested by his practical and cost effective
designs and have repeatedly selected Jose and Sacramento
Engineering Consultants for their engineering projects.
JUDY L. GREGORY, CEPE, Mechanical
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Education:
Platte College, Technical Certificate, 1985
Certified Energy Plans Examiner, 2005
Special Instruction:
Attended California Energy Commission courses on
Commercial and Residential Title 24 Compliance.
CAD/CAM - Proficient in computer aided drafting and several
classes in the Engineering Technology field.
Affiliations:
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and
Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc. (ASHRAE); American
Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE); California
Assoc. of Building Energy Consultants (CABEC);
International Assoc. of Mechanical and Plumbing Officials
(IAPMO)
Experience:
Since joining our firm in 1999, Judy has
proven herself to be an invaluable addition to our team.
She has over 16 years experience in design and project
management.
As a Mechanical Designer, Judy uses her skills and
experience to oversee design and coordination on all
projects for which she is responsible. Judy's
responsibilities include client contact and project
development. Judy's areas of expertise include
heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) design and
load calculations (HAP Carrier Program), plumbing and gas
piping design and calculations, mechanical equipment sizing
and selection and latest Title 24 compliance and
documentation (commercial and residential, performance and
prescriptive).
Judy is responsible for HVAC unit selection, plumbing
fixture selection and coordination with other disciplines on
projects. This includes coordination of site utilities
with Civil engineers and utility companies of building
water, sewer and gas connections to building.
Judy's design/project management experience has included
various mechanical projects including: low-rise office
buildings, fast-food restaurants, schools, churches,
medical/dental office buildings, warehouses, parks and
retail stores for numerous clients.
Judy's particular engineering strength lies in The Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints churches designs and their
specification requirements.
Judy is familiar with all applicable codes and regulations
relating to mechanical and plumbing engineering and the book
specifications that are applicable to this field. Judy
also performs inspections for construction projects as well
as submittal reviews to insure that they comply with the
mechanical construction documents.
JAMES A. TAYAMEN, Mechanical
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Education:
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering,
FEATI University, Manila, Philippines
Experience:
James joined Sacramento Engineering Consultants in
2007, bringing over 25 years of experience in the field of
mechanical engineering, including: design, drafting and site
work.
He has worked in the Middle East, Northern Marianas/Guam and
Hong Kong before settling in the USA four years ago. He has
worked with various international, multi-disciplined
engineering companies throughout his time overseas in
addition to engineering consulting firms in Los Angeles.
His expertise includes: HVAC load calculations, Title 24
compliance and documentation, equipment selection, layout
design/CAD drafting and project coordination. He has worked
on various local projects including corporate/medical
offices, banking/hospitals/ educational institutions,
multi-family residence/apartments, private homes,
restaurants and tenant improvements.
James’ dedication to efficiency and excellence has enabled
him to quickly become a valued member of our team and an
asset on every project he has participated in.
CHRISTOPHER M. GILLAND,
Electrical Project Manager
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Education:
San Juan High School Graduate, 1976. Has continued his
education at local colleges intermittently since 1976.
Special Instruction:
Lighting design course conducted by the Illuminating
Engineering Society course in conjunction with the
Sacramento Municipal Utilities District. Fundamentals
of Motor Controls conducted by the Sacramento Valley Energy
League. Course in AutoCAD at Cosumnes River College,
1988.
Experience:
As a Project Manager, Chris uses his vast experience to
oversee design and coordination on all projects for which he
is responsible. Chris' areas of expertise are in
church design, restaurants, fueling\convenience stores, and
telecommunications facilities.
Chris' knowledge of church lighting and power requirements
has been utilized on scores of successful church projects.
On existing churches he surveys existing facilities,
documents existing systems and reports on recommended
renovations and cost implications recommendations. His
knowledge of church lighting requirements and fixture
specifications ensures success on achieving the best
lighting for every area of new or renovated churches.
Chris has engineered electrical systems for IHOP, Burger
King, Togo’s, Baskin Robbins, Max‘s Restaurants, Boston
Market, Chipotle, Cena Di Mare, Dos Coyotes, T.G.I.
Friday’s, Ruth’s Chris Steak House as well as dozens of
independent restaurants.
Success on ARCO, Texaco, Exxon, Shell, Tosco and independent
gas station new and remodel projects is evidenced by the
hundreds of stations engineered by Chris while at Sacramento
Engineering Consultants.
Among telecommunications clients served by Chris are Nextel,
Sprint PCS, AT&T wireless, Cingular, Metro PCS, Pacific Bell
Mobil Services, MCI and others. If repeat clients
indicate success, Chris has displayed success by engineering
hundreds of telecommunications projects on a continuing
basis.
Engineered electrical systems include: power distribution
emergency generation systems, interior and exterior
lighting, power, fiber optic cabling, fire alarm and signal
systems.
On all of the above projects and others managed by Chris, he
maintains client relations, directs designers and drafters,
coordinates design, contacts utilities, checks final design,
administers construction and does site inspections and
follow-up to ensure a project which exceeds client
expectations.
Prior to joining Sacramento Engineering Consultants, Chris
was a Draftsman/Electrical Designer for other large
Sacramento electrical engineering firms in Sacramento always
increasing his knowledge and responsibility to achieve his
current eminent status in the electrical engineering field.
JAMES R. SMITH, PE, Electrical
Project Manager
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Education:
Hiram Johnson High School, 1976. Has continued his education
at lighting and power seminars.
Special Instruction:
Illuminating Engineering Society – IES Lighting
Fundamentals Telecom System Design: Siemon Cabling Systems,
NORDX IBDN Cabling System, Ortronics Structured Cabling
Solutions Other BICSI accredited courses: TIA/EIA Commercial
Building Standards, Harsh Environment Challenges, Zone
Cabling, Designing Structured Cabling Systems for Education,
Future Proofing Fiber Optic Cable Plants, 10 Gigabit
Ethernet, Fiber Optics Principles and Practices, Fire
Stopping and Proper Practices, Grounding and Bonding, Audio
and Video Applications, Labeling Systems, Voice over IP/DTE
Power, Delivering Power and Data, Data Center Design
Registration:
EIT 1999, #107082
Building Industry Consulting Service International – RCCD #
128929
National Institute for Certification in Engineering
Technologies – NICET #115585
(Fire Alarm System Designer)
Affiliations:
Building Industry Consulting Service International
Experience:
Jim has been involved in the electrical construction
industry since 1978 when he started as an electrician, later
moving into supervising the construction of a wide variety
of commercial and industrial projects. He gained experience
in all aspects of electrical construction when he became a
licensed C-10 electrical contractor in 1990, and started up
his own electrical contracting firm specializing in
design-build construction. As a project manager, Jim has
extensive experience in all phases of project construction,
including site investigation, design development, value
engineering, construction documents, and construction
support. This experience includes both remodel and new
construction of numerous projects with complex lighting,
power, telecommunications, and signal systems. During
his time in this industry, Jim has been involved in hundreds
of projects which include many healthcare, office, military,
food service, retail, and industrial process projects.
As a member of our team, Jim’s experience as a contractor as
well as his many years of design experience have enabled him
to provide invaluable assistance to our clients throughout
all phases of design and construction of all the projects he
has undertaken.
CONRAD W. ZELLER, Electrical
Project Manager
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Education:
Rio Linda High School. Has continued his education at
lighting and power seminars.
Experience:
Conrad was one of Sacramento Engineering Consultants
original employees and has progressed since 1989 when he
joined the firm.
As a Project Manager, Conrad utilizes his years of
experience to oversee design and coordination on all
projects for which he is responsible.
Conrad’s specialty is design of very cost effective
developer and design build projects. Conrad has designed
literally millions of square feet of office/warehouse space
for Buzz Oates, Panattoni Development and others.
Having worked with the most successful developers in
northern California, has instilled in Conrad the developer
mentality of practical, cost effective design.
As his practical design methods were observed by contractors
Conrad began to develop a reputation for excellence and now
has several design build contractor clients. Conrad
prides himself in designing what the client wants. His
designs have been called “contractor friendly” in that they
communicate the project scope clearly, simply and are
biddable and buildable.
Conrad’s other main area of expertise is in multi-family
residences, hotels and apartments. The fact that he
has several repeat clients in this very competitive market
is a reflection of his knowledge of code requirements, cost
effective design and fast response to client needs.
The fact that Conrad excels in three of the most competitive
markets: developer, design/build and multifamily residences
is testimony to this ability to perform quickly with
excellent designs which create repeat clientele.
Conrad has engineered over 850 projects at Sacramento
engineering consultants. Office warehouse projects include:
Stationers, Staples, Beechcraft, ConAgra, Whirlpool, Mission
Foods, Skypark Yuba, Mace Ranch, and Vacaville Corporate
Center.
Multifamily residences and apartments include the following:
Saint Antons Apartments, Citrus Grove Apartments, Woodmark
Apartments, Laguna Creek Apartments, Capitol Place
Apartments, Shadow Creek Apartments, Oliveview Student
Housing, Housing Authority County of Butte Senior Housing
Chico, Yuba County Housing Authority Low Income Housing,
Holiday Inn (several locations) Quality Inn (several
locations).
JOHN DRENTH, Electrical Project
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Education:
Associate in Science, Engineering Technology, Sacramento
City College, 1997
Special Instruction:
Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) advance lighting
design course graduate.
Experience:
John has engineered hundreds of school projects in his
ten years at Sacramento Engineering Consultants.
John has unsurpassed knowledge of school fire alarm, clock,
telephone/intercommunication, data, power and lighting
systems required on a successful school project.
John’s knowledge of these systems and his personal
communications skills enables him to understand a school
districts needs and eminently able to implements the needs
into exact systems designs.
John specializes in remodel and portables projects.
These projects require unfailing dedication to documenting
exiting conditions and matching design with existing systems
and site conditions.
John has excellent relationships with engineers and
maintenance personnel on site at the school districts on
which he designs, including the following: Marysville Joint
Unified School District, Sacramento City Unified School
District, Elk Grove Unified School District, San Juan
Unified School District, Folsom/Cordova Unified School
District, Lincoln Unified School District, Redding Unified
School District, Woodland Unified School District, Eureka
Unified School District, Red Bluff Unified School District,
Davis Unified School District, Mariposa Unified School
District, Grant Unified School District and others.
Each school district and school has it’s own particular
systems and requirements. John is able to work with school
personnel, identify user needs and engineer systems that
function with the existing systems.
John also maintains excellent relationships with Department
of State Architect School plan checkers.
Finally to forward the successful completion on his
projects, John maintains excellent relationships with
equipment suppliers and school contractors on his projects.
John performs final punch lists and tests systems to ensure
client satisfaction.
MARGARETTE RADULOVICH,
Electrical Designer, LEED AP
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Education:
Elk Grove High School. Has continued her education
with engineering and architecture courses intermittently at
local colleges, and California Polytechnic State University,
San Luis Obispo.
Special Accomplishments & Awards:
The Leading Edge Student Design Competition, 2nd place
1998. Completed architecture exams: Pre design, Site
Design, Building Technology, Building Planning, Construction
Documents, and Mechanical and Electrical Systems.
Completed California Architecture Board’s ‘Comprehensive
Intern Development Program’.
Registration:
LEED Accredited Professional
Affiliations:
U.S. Green Building Council
Experience:
Margarette brought two years experience in residential
construction with her to Sacramento Engineering Consultants,
which included building framing, and electrical wiring.
This experience allows her to have a better understanding of
the design requirements for the electrical construction
trade.
Margarette has over seven years experience in an
architectural firm. Work there included incorporating
owner requirements in the architectural design; coordinating
work between Architectural, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil
and Structural Engineers for a complete and coordinated set
of construction documents; and construction administration
including RFI responses, submittal review, and project punch
lists.
Margarette’s experience working with owners, contractors,
engineers, architects and plan checkers gives her a wide
breadth of knowledge in all stages and all aspects of the
building industry.
Margarette received second place in a green design student
competition ‘The Leading Edge’ in 1998 and has continued to
look for affordable ways to incorporate sustainable,
efficient design through all of her work. Her
dedication to continued education help her to stay on top of
this ever changing field, and makes her a valuable team
member for low maintenance and energy costs.
GARY BRIENZA, Fire Protection
Project Manager
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Education:
University of Colorado, 1970 -1976. Continued education
with computer science courses at University of California,
Davis.
Special Instruction:
Uniform Fire Code, Sacramento Fire Department; Uniform
Bldg Code, City of Sacramento.
Affiliations:
Board Member – Developed high rise codes for fire and
HVAC in conjunction with Sacramento Valley Fire Marshall’s
District.
Experience:
Gary came to Sacramento Engineering Consultants with
over 30 years experience in fire protection engineering.
Having many years experience with a large local design build
firm as a division manager, Gary has unsurpassed knowledge
of fire protection systems. He has supervised and performed
estimating and design. He controls design, purchasing,
fabrication and field installation. Projects have included
major retailers, complete shopping centers, warehouses,
office construction and remodel, retrofit for government
office facilities and project development for new parcels
with design of fire protection of overhead sprinklers and
underground utilities both on and off site. Responsibility
for yearly budgeting, cost control, contract administration
and current work in progress.
As project manager with Sacramento Engineering Consultants,
Gary utilizes his skills and many years of experience to
oversee design and coordination on all projects for which he
is responsible. Gary=s responsibilities include
client contact and project development. His expertise
in the field of fire protection engineering enables him to
coordinate both the mechanical and fire protection elements
of the projects that he engineers.
Gary's particular area of expertise is fire sprinkler
systems. Fire sprinkler line and head placement is
engineered after determining applicable code requirements,
architectural features and structural limitations. He then
performs hydraulic calculations to ensure adequate fire
sprinkler coverage at a minimum of cost to the project. Gary
has engineered wet pipe, pre-action, deluge and mist systems
to protect all types of buildings. He is also
knowledgeable of FM-200, CO2 and foam suppression systems.
Gary's fire protection design/project management experience
includes: low-rise and high-rise office buildings,
restaurant/kitchen facilities, nursing homes, schools,
churches, apartment complexes, and military facilities for
numerous clients. Gary has unsurpassed knowledge of
the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the
Uniform Fire Code (UFC). Having worked in the field in
the Sacramento Area for over 20 years, Gary has superior
knowledge of local water districts, fire districts and
building department requirements. Gary has gained the
respect and admiration of municipalities, water districts
and fire departments in his many years of fire sprinkler
engineering in the greater Sacramento area.
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