Business Details
13 Years
experience
Expert MEP Engineering Services in Bend, OR
ColeBreit Engineering is a woman-owned, client-focused MEP engineering and design consulting firm founded in 2013 by Laura Breit. With offices in Oregon and California, we serve the Pacific Northwest and Northern California regions, offering full-service mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection engineering solutions. Our team of over 50 professionals brings more than a century of collective experience, prioritizing quality, integrity, and expertise in every project. We specialize in sustainable design, LEED certification, and energy modeling, serving diverse sectors including healthcare, education, residential, and industrial. Our collaborative approach ensures seamless integration of systems from schematic design through construction administration.We are certified as a Minority/Women Business Enterprise (MWBE) and Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), reflecting our commitment to diversity and equity. Our community-focused ethos drives projects that benefit local populations, including affordable housing and veterans' facilities. We utilize BIM and cloud-based tools for efficient remote collaboration, maintaining a hands-on partnership with clients. Our leadership team, including licensed engineers and LEED-accredited professionals, remains directly involved in every project. With a reputation built on trust and technical excellence, we deliver tailored solutions that meet budgetary, functional, and sustainability goals.
Services
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Plumbing Engineering
Fire Protection Engineering
Commissioning Services
Energy Modeling
Sustainable Design
LEED Certification
Building Information Modeling
Fire Sprinkler Design
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- We offer over a century of combined engineering experience in MEP systems.
- Our team excels in LEED, sustainable design, and energy modeling.
- We maintain direct principal involvement in every project.
- We are certified as a MWBE, WOSB, and WBE firm.
- Our collaborative approach ensures seamless BIM coordination and client communication.
Associations and certifications
- Minority/Women Business Enterprise (MWBE)
- Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB)
- Women Business Enterprise (WBE)
What people say
Expertise
Responsive
Client-tailored approach
Sustainable design
Code compliance
Services
Mechanical Engineering
ColeBreit's mechanical engineering services focus on cost-efficient, high-performance HVAC systems tailored to client needs. We design systems for commercial, residential, and industrial projects, emphasizing energy efficiency, code compliance, and scalability. Our team uses advanced modeling for thermal mass analysis, natural ventilation, and radiant heating solutions.
Electrical Engineering
Our electrical engineering covers power distribution, lighting design, and renewable energy integration. We deliver resilient systems for complex facilities, including photovoltaic installations, emergency power solutions, and low-voltage building technologies while maintaining architectural integrity and sustainability.
Plumbing Engineering
ColeBreit designs code-compliant plumbing systems prioritizing water conservation and occupant health. Services include greywater recycling, rainwater harvesting, and medical gas systems, with expertise in commercial, residential, and industrial applications across the U.S.
Fire Protection Engineering
We provide comprehensive fire protection engineering, including sprinkler system design, fire alarm systems, and hazardous classification analysis. Our solutions ensure life safety, property protection, and compliance with NFPA standards for new and renovated buildings.
Energy and Sustainability Services
ColeBreit offers energy audits, modeling, and renewable system design to reduce carbon footprints. Our services include ASHRAE Level 1-3 audits, net-zero building strategies, and integration of solar, geothermal, and battery storage systems for long-term cost savings.
People
Laura Breit
CEO & Managing Principal
Laura Breit, a licensed mechanical engineer and LEED AP, founded ColeBreit in 2013. With a master's in mechanical engineering, she specializes in HVAC and sustainable systems for diverse sectors, including healthcare and industrial facilities.
Alejandro Navarro
Engineer
Alejandro Navarro is a licensed professional engineer with expertise in MEP system design and code compliance. He contributes to complex projects requiring integrated solutions for commercial and residential buildings.
Kate Conway Hillard
Principal Engineer
Kate Conway Hillard, a LEED GA-certified principal, leads engineering teams in sustainable design projects. Her experience spans HVAC, plumbing, and energy-efficient systems for educational and municipal facilities.
Justin Mulvey
Senior Engineer
Justin Mulvey specializes in electrical systems design, focusing on power distribution and renewable energy integration. He ensures code compliance and efficiency for industrial and commercial clients.
Jennifer Rosas
Senior Engineer
Jennifer Rosas, a licensed engineer, directs plumbing and fire protection projects. Her work emphasizes water conservation systems and code-compliant fire safety solutions for healthcare and residential developments.
Questions
What engineering services does ColeBreit offer?
ColeBreit provides mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection engineering, plus energy modeling, LEED certification, and commissioning services.
Is ColeBreit certified as a women-owned business?
Yes, we are certified as a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) and Minority/Women Business Enterprise (MWBE) in multiple states.
What industries does ColeBreit serve?
We work across healthcare, education, residential, commercial, industrial, hospitality, and municipal sectors.
Does ColeBreit handle sustainable design projects?
Yes, we specialize in LEED certification, energy modeling, and renewable energy systems for net-zero buildings.
How does ColeBreit approach project collaboration?
We use BIM and cloud tools for real-time coordination, ensuring seamless integration of MEP systems throughout the project lifecycle.
