Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire Protection Engineering

Engineering the Systems That Make Buildings Work 

Mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection systems are fundamental to how buildings and facilities perform. They provide the power, comfort, water, ventilation and life-safety systems people rely on every day, while playing an increasingly important role in energy efficiency, resilience and long-term operating performance.

STV provides integrated MEP/FP engineering for new construction, renovations and complex infrastructure across transportation, education, healthcare, justice, commercial, industrial, municipal and federal environments. Our engineers work closely with architects, structural and civil engineers, owners and project delivery teams to design coordinated systems around the specific operational needs of each facility.

Our approach considers building performance as a whole. From HVAC, electrical power and lighting to plumbing, fire protection, energy modeling and specialized systems, we help clients balance performance, efficiency, maintainability, sustainability and lifecycle needs. That integrated perspective supports facilities that operate effectively today while preparing owners for changing technologies, energy demands and environmental goals.

Our Capabilities in MEP/FP Engineering 

STV provides integrated building systems engineering tailored to the operational needs and performance goals of each facility:

• Mechanical and HVAC Engineering: Designing heating, ventilation, air conditioning and specialized mechanical systems that support occupant comfort, indoor environmental quality and reliable facility operations.
• Electrical Engineering and Power Systems: Designing electrical distribution, power and lighting systems to support safe, reliable and efficient building and infrastructure operations.
• Plumbing and Piping Engineering: Developing water, sanitary, stormwater and specialized piping systems coordinated with facility operations and architectural requirements.
• Fire Protection Engineering: Integrating fire protection and life-safety systems into coordinated facility designs.
• Energy and Performance Analysis: Applying energy modeling and computational analysis to evaluate system performance, improve efficiency and support sustainable design strategies.
• Specialized Infrastructure Systems: Engineering systems for complex operational environments, including maintenance and industrial facilities, laboratories, transportation infrastructure and other mission-critical spaces.
• Sustainable and Low-Carbon Design: Supporting energy-efficient facilities and evolving infrastructure needs, including building electrification and zero-emission transportation facilities.

What Sets STV Apart 

• Integrated Building Systems Expertise: Our mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection engineers collaborate across disciplines to create coordinated systems that work together as part of a complete facility.
• Connected to the Full Design Team: MEP/FP engineers work alongside STV’s architects and structural, civil and other engineering disciplines, allowing building systems to be integrated with the broader design from the start.
• Experience Across Complex Environments: Our expertise spans institutional buildings, transportation and maintenance facilities, industrial and research environments, federal facilities and other spaces with specialized operational requirements.
• Performance Through the Lifecycle: We consider energy use, maintainability, durability and long-term operations alongside initial design requirements, helping clients make decisions with lasting value.
• Engineering for Evolving Needs: From electrification and zero-emission fleets to changing energy demands, our teams help owners prepare building systems and infrastructure for technologies that are reshaping how facilities operate.
• People at the Center: We design systems around the people who occupy, operate and maintain facilities, connecting technical performance with comfort, safety and the everyday experience of the built environment.