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 ABOUT US

We are an engineering consultant firm specializing in design, construction management, and commissioning of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems for higher education, science & technology, research, healthcare, corporate, government, public works, and aviation facilities .

 
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SERVICES & EXPERTISE

We provide a full complement of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) design and construction administration services:

 
BIM COMMISSIONING SUSTAINABLE DESIGN
  • HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing Design
  • Investigation of Existing MEP System Performance
  • Central Plant Design (Cooling, Heating, and CHP)
  • Thermal Piping and Electrical Distribution
  • Utility Master Plans
  • Hydraulic Analysis and Economic Feasibility Studies
  • Power System Analysis
  • Construction Administration
  • Arc Flash Studies

PROJECTS

University of Houston, Central Plant Expansion

Houston, Texas


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University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, C. Kern Wildenthal Research Building

Dallas, Texas


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University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Jennie Sealy Replacement Hospital and Clinical Services Wing (Electrical)

Galveston, Texas


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University of North Texas Health Science Center, Interdisciplinary Research Building

Fort Worth, Texas


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University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Regional Care Center, League City

League City, Texas


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University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Regional Care Center West Houston

Houston, Texas


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STORIES

TAMU at San Antonio New STEM Education Building

San Antonio, Texas

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TAHFM Houston Whack ‘Em and Stack ‘Em Sporting Clay Tournament

Houston, Texas

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Go ‘Stros!

Houston, Texas

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LEADERSHIP

Ajay Shah, P.E.
Founder/President

Mr. Shah has over 40 years experience, which includes a strong emphasis on special HVAC, energy management systems, energy analysis, and plumbing systems for new and renovation design related to aviation, higher education, healthcare, research, public works, and defense facilities.

Jeffery Bolander, D.Eng., P.E
Senior Principal

Dr. Bolander has over 25 years of consulting engineering experience and is well known for his expertise in central plant and thermal utility design, analysis, and operation.   Since joining Shah Smith & Associates, Inc. in 1994, Dr. Bolander has designed and managed many projects, guided the implementation of CAD, including Building Information Modeling, and led the mechanical engineering group. Building long-lasting client relationships is his hallmark.

Doug Belisle, P.E.
Principal

Mr. Belisle has over 24 years of experience, 22 of which have been with Shah Smith & Associates, Inc., in the design of low and medium voltage electrical systems, lighting, relay protection, and life safety systems for hospitals, universities, research, and other institutional facilities. He is the head of the firm’s electrical group and an expert at utilizing computer software to model and analyze electrical distribution systems.

 

Scott Sevigny, P.E.
Principal

Mr. Sevigny has been with Shah Smith & Associates, Inc. since 1998, and brings over 20 years experience as a professional engineer and currently serves as a senior project manager. He has earned a reputation as an expert in leading challenging and complex healthcare and research projects.

Erik Dietz, P.E,
Principal

Mr. Dietz has over 24 years of experience as a mechanical engineer, 23 of which have been spent working with Shah Smith & Associates, Inc. He has led numerous multi-million dollar university, research laboratory, and other institutional projects, and serves as the head of the firm’s mechanical engineering department. His attention to detail and coordination has led to the success of many technically-complicated projects.

Wesley Stidham, P.E.
Principal

Mr. Stidham has been with Shah Smith & Associates, Inc. for 17 years,  and has over 20 years of experience in design, analysis and project management of MEP systems for institutional facilities, especially with large research lab buildings and central utility plants.

Rickey Nietsche, C.P.D
Principal

Mr. Nietsche has over 31 years of experience in plumbing and fire protection design for an array of projects, including laboratory, research, higher education, sports, corporate, healthcare, housing, industrial, and government facilities. Since joining Shah Smith & Associates, Inc. in 1999, his expertise in new technology, such as water recycling and high-tech labs, has contributed to award-winning projects.