Business Details
29 Years
experience
Your Trusted Engineering Partner for Mechanical & Electrical Solutions
Founded in 1997 by President Cesar Daou PE, LEED AP, Daou Engineers has established itself as a leader in mechanical and electrical engineering solutions. Our firm specializes in addressing complex design and coordination challenges while prioritizing client needs through cost-effective, experienced-driven approaches. With expertise in research and development planning, we have successfully completed over 14.5 million square feet of laboratory, vivarium, and clean room projects. Our team excels at bridging communication gaps between owners, design teams, and constructors, resulting in reduced field engineering costs and improved project timelines.We combine cutting-edge technology with sustainable design principles to deliver lower carbon footprint solutions, including LEED-certified projects like Hoffmann-La Roche's Nutley campus and USDA's National Animal Health Center. Our extensive experience in central boiler and chiller utility plants, totaling 160,000-ton chilled water capacity, demonstrates our technical proficiency. We maintain a client-centric philosophy that emphasizes early-stage planning and comprehensive understanding of facility requirements, budget constraints, and organizational goals.
Services
HVAC & Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Plumbing Engineering
Fire Protection
Biocontainment Facilities
MEP Consultation
Program Management
Peer Review
Commissioning
Utilities Masterplanning
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- 25+ years of mechanical and electrical engineering expertise
- Specialized bio-containment and vivarium design capabilities
- LEED-certified sustainable building professionals
- Proven success in complex R&D facility projects
- Cost-effective design reducing field changes by 40%
Associations and certifications
- U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
Services
HVAC & Mechanical Engineering
Our HVAC engineering solutions combine advanced technology with practical design to create efficient climate control systems for complex facilities. We specialize in optimizing thermal performance while maintaining strict regulatory compliance for laboratories, vivariums, and research centers. Our engineers deliver tailored solutions that balance energy efficiency with operational requirements.
Biocontainment Facilities
As industry leaders in bio-containment design, we create secure environments for handling hazardous biological agents. Our expertise includes BSL-3 facilities with HEPA filtration systems and interstitial spaces for critical research applications. We ensure strict adherence to safety protocols while maintaining operational efficiency for disease research and vaccine development.
Utilities Masterplanning
We develop comprehensive utility infrastructure plans for large-scale facilities, including central boiler and chiller plants with 160,000-ton chilled water capacity experience. Our masterplans optimize energy distribution while allowing for future expansion, ensuring long-term operational efficiency for complex campus environments.
MEP Consultation
Our MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) consultation services bridge communication gaps between owners, designers, and contractors. We provide expert guidance throughout the project lifecycle, from initial planning to final commissioning, ensuring coordinated systems integration and minimizing construction conflicts.
Commissioning
We verify building systems performance through comprehensive commissioning processes, ensuring all mechanical and electrical components operate as designed. Our approach includes functional testing, documentation review, and training to guarantee optimal system performance and regulatory compliance for critical facilities.
People
Cesar Daou
President
Cesar Daou, PE, LEED AP founded Daou Engineers in 1997 and leads the firm's engineering practice. With over 25 years of experience in mechanical systems design, he specializes in complex R&D facilities and sustainable engineering solutions. His leadership focuses on technical excellence and client collaboration.
Questions
What engineering services does Daou Engineers specialize in?
We specialize in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection engineering with particular expertise in bio-containment facilities, vivarium design, and central utility plants for research and pharmaceutical clients.
How experienced is Daou Engineers in bio-containment design?
We are industry leaders in bio-containment facilities with extensive experience in BSL-3 laboratories and vivarium environments for government agencies and research institutions nationwide.
What sustainability credentials does Daou Engineers have?
Our team includes LEED Accredited Professionals, and we've delivered multiple LEED-certified projects including Roche's LEED Gold building in New Jersey and USDA's LEED Silver facility in Iowa.
What industries does Daou Engineers serve?
We primarily serve pharmaceutical companies, research institutions, and government agencies requiring specialized engineering solutions for laboratories, research centers, and critical facilities.
How does Daou Engineers handle complex projects?
We employ a collaborative approach that bridges communication gaps between owners, designers, and contractors, using proven methodologies to reduce change orders and improve project timelines.
What makes Daou Engineers unique?
Our unique value lies in combining 25+ years of technical expertise with a client-focused approach that emphasizes early planning and comprehensive understanding of facility requirements and budget constraints.
