Business Details
20 Years
experience
Expert MEP Engineering Solutions
CFR Engineering, established in 2006, is a SWaM-certified small business headquartered in Germantown, Maryland. We specialize in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection engineering services for complex healthcare, research laboratory, and federal facility projects. Our team of 33 engineers, including 18 licensed Professional Engineers and specialists in LEED, WELL, and healthcare facility design, delivers solutions for clients such as the National Institutes of Health and National Institute of Standards and Technology.With expertise in HVAC systems for cleanrooms, laboratory plumbing, and electrical infrastructure, we provide comprehensive engineering services across federal, healthcare, and institutional sectors.
Services
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Plumbing Design
Fire Protection
Cleanroom HVAC
Laboratory Systems
Healthcare Facility Design
Energy Modeling
Commissioning
Federal Contracting
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- 33 engineers with 18 licensed Professional Engineers
- Specialized expertise in healthcare and laboratory HVAC systems
- LEED and WELL accredited professionals on staff
- Proven track record with federal agencies like NIH and NIST
- Comprehensive in-house CFD and energy modeling capabilities
Associations and certifications
- LEED Accredited Professionals
- WELL Accredited Professional
- Certified Healthcare Facility Design Professional
Services
Mechanical Engineering
Our mechanical engineering services focus on HVAC systems for complex facilities. We design chilled water systems, VAV/VRF units, and specialty HVAC for cleanrooms and laboratories. Our engineers implement vibration isolation and contamination control measures for sensitive environments like electron microscopy labs and pharmaceutical facilities.
Electrical Engineering
We provide electrical distribution design for new and renovated facilities. Our expertise includes medium/low voltage systems, emergency power solutions with generators and UPS, and specialized lighting designs. We conduct power system studies to ensure reliability for critical healthcare and research infrastructure.
Plumbing Design
Our plumbing services include medical gas systems, acid waste piping, and pure water/steam systems. We design laboratory-specific plumbing infrastructure with hazardous gas handling capabilities and implement backflow prevention systems for healthcare facilities.
Fire Protection
We design standard and specialized fire protection systems including pre-action sprinklers and gaseous suppression systems. Our engineers integrate fire alarm systems with building automation for federal facilities and high-risk laboratory environments.
Cleanroom Design
We specialize in ISO 5-8 cleanroom HVAC systems with HEPA filtration and pressurization controls. Our designs meet stringent requirements for semiconductor manufacturing, pharmaceutical production, and biomedical research facilities, incorporating contamination control and environmental monitoring systems.
Questions
What industries does CFR Engineering specialize in?
We specialize in healthcare, research laboratories, federal facilities, and cleanroom environments.
Do you have experience with federal contracts?
Yes, we hold multiple IDIQ contracts with NIH, NIST, and University of Maryland systems.
What certifications do your engineers hold?
Our team includes LEED, WELL, and Certified Healthcare Facility Design Professionals.
Can you handle complex laboratory projects?
We have extensive experience with BSL-2 labs, TEM microscope rooms, and pharmaceutical manufacturing spaces.
Do you provide full MEP engineering services?
Yes, we offer mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection engineering under one roof.
