Building a Community One Project at a Time
At Cator, Ruma & Associates, we are a team of engineering consulting professionals dedicated to delivering exceptional services to our clients across various industries. With over 60 years of experience, we have established ourselves as a premier mechanical, electrical, plumbing, architectural lighting, and information technology firm in the western United States.
Our Story
Since our founding in 1959, we have worked with many architects and institutions to build thriving communities across the western and central United States. Our project success has allowed us to develop a long-standing and faithful repeat client base in healthcare, higher education, K-12, federal government, municipalities, and private industry. Our depth of experience helps us engineer value-driven building systems that are optimized for energy efficiency and comfort.
Our Services
We offer a wide range of engineering consulting services, including:
- HVAC Mechanical Systems: We design and engineer heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems that provide comfort, reliability, and energy efficiency.
- Fire Protection: We provide fire protection engineering services that meet code requirements and ensure the safety of building occupants and property.
- Power: We design power systems that are reliable, efficient, and adaptable to our clients' needs.
- Low Voltage: Our dedicated Information Technology Services (ITS) Department provides comprehensive design of low-voltage systems.
- Plumbing: We design plumbing and fluid delivery systems that comply with all applicable guidelines and regulations.
- Commissioning: Our commissioning department ensures that building systems are designed, installed, tested, and operated according to our clients' needs.
- Fire Detection: We design fire detection systems that provide life safety and protection of property.
- Lighting: Our architectural lighting designs enhance the built environment, integrate with other building systems, and meet sustainable practices.
Our Approach
We believe in an integrated design process that relies on excellent communication and early involvement of all project team members. Our dedicated commissioning department ensures that building systems are designed, installed, tested, and operated according to our clients' needs. We are committed to providing value-driven building systems that are optimized for energy efficiency and comfort.
Join Our Team
We are always looking for talented and dynamic team members to join our firm. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, we encourage you to explore our career opportunities.
Overall Experience
The reviewers, Linda Reilly and Mike Reilly, have expressed their positive opinions about Cater Ruma, an engineering firm. Their reviews are based on their personal connections with the company, as they have a family member working there.
Praises for the Company
Both reviewers have praised the company, stating that it must be a great place to work and that it's a stellar place with a stellar group of employees. They have also mentioned that Cater Ruma is the finest engineering firm in the land.
Personal Connection
The reviewers' positive opinions are influenced by their personal connection with the company through their grandson/grandson-in-law, Shane, who works at Cater Ruma.

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