Business Details
25 Years
experience
Your Trusted Engineering Partner in Lakewood
Founded in 2001, our firm specializes in delivering comprehensive engineering and construction management solutions across oil and gas, specialty chemical, and material handling industries. Our multidisciplinary team combines decades of expertise in chemical, mechanical, electrical, civil, and structural engineering to provide tailored project execution strategies. We prioritize client relationships through a teamwork-based approach, ensuring cost-effective solutions while maintaining ethical and environmentally sound practices.Our capabilities span front-end feasibility studies to turn-key projects, supported by advanced software tools and a commitment to safety. With offices in Lakewood, CO, Bethlehem, PA, and Houston, TX, we serve diverse markets through EPC, construction management, and project controls services.
Services
Civil/Structural Engineering
Construction Management
Electrical Engineering
EPC Project Delivery
Mechanical Design
Process Engineering
Procurement Management
Project Controls
Project Management
Instrumentation & Controls
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of specialized expertise in industrial engineering projects
- Our EPC execution strategy ensures predictable construction outcomes
- We implement proprietary software tools for precise engineering analysis
- Our safety-first approach includes OSHA/MSHA trained field supervision
- We maintain long-term client relationships through transparent project management
Services
Civil/Structural Engineering
Our Civil/Structural Team delivers facility designs from monorails to large-scale industrial complexes. We provide structural inspections, failure analysis, and repair solutions while considering full lifecycle requirements. Utilizing advanced software tools, we ensure constructability, maintenance efficiency, and long-term operability across oil and gas, chemical, and power generation sectors.
EPC Project Delivery
Our EPC execution strategy focuses on engineering excellence to enable predictable construction outcomes. We develop detailed technical documentation prior to award, ensuring scope alignment while maintaining flexibility during execution. Our integrated approach combines engineering, procurement, and construction management for complete project delivery.
Electrical Engineering
We provide comprehensive power distribution system analyses including arc-flash studies, short circuit analysis, and protective device coordination. Our team ensures electrical safety compliance through NFPA 70E standards while optimizing system reliability and power factor correction for industrial facilities.
Construction Management
Our construction management services cover field office operations, safety inspections, and quality control. We implement OSHA/MSHA compliant safety programs while coordinating contractors and material handling. Our approach emphasizes relationship-building with subcontractors to ensure successful project execution across diverse industrial sectors.
Process Engineering
We specialize in process optimization through FEED studies, debottlenecking, and relief system analyses. Our team handles both greenfield and brownfield projects, focusing on practical solutions for complex processing challenges in oil and gas, chemical, and materials handling industries.
People
Steve Tzap
Founder/Owner
With 40+ years in chemical engineering, Steve founded ZAP in 2001 after identifying gaps in gas processing expertise. He holds a Chemical Engineering degree from Drexel University and an MBA in Finance from the University of Houston.
Frank Lousberg
President
Bringing 20+ years of chemical engineering experience, Frank leads strategic initiatives. He graduated from Colorado School of Mines with a degree in Chemical Engineering and Petroleum Refining.
Rick Jacobs
Vice President of Engineering
With 22+ years in operations and engineering management, Rick oversees project development. He earned his Chemical Engineering degree from Michigan Technological University.
Chris Combs
Vice President of Gulf Coast Engineering
Specializing in midstream oil and gas, Chris leads Houston operations with expertise in NGL/LPG storage and transportation systems. He brings extensive EPC project management experience.
Jeff Kutz
Vice President of East Coast Engineering
With 17+ years in heavy industrial design, Jeff leads Bethlehem operations. He holds a Mechanical Engineering degree from Penn State University and specializes in cement processing plant design.
Questions
What industries does ZAP serve?
We serve oil and gas, specialty chemicals, material handling, cement, mining, power generation, and renewable energy sectors.
What project delivery methods do you offer?
We provide EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction), EPCM (Engineering, Procurement, Construction Management), and traditional construction management delivery methods.
How does ZAP ensure project safety?
Our safety program includes OSHA/MSHA trained supervision, emergency response planning, and regular safety inspections across all project phases.
Do you handle international projects?
While our primary focus is North America, our team has experience executing projects globally through coordinated engineering and construction management.
What software tools do you use?
We utilize industry-standard tools including RISA-3D, ETAP, AutoCAD, Navisworks, and Primavera P6 for engineering analysis and project management.
