MEP & FP

Passionate about the design of new facilities and complex renovations, SKA understands the need for building systems to provide a comfortable and healthy environment for users in a balanced internal environment. With all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) and fire protection (FP) design services under one service line, clients receive the smartest, highest quality solution, while maintaining design integrity, system performance goals, and costs. Our goal is to provide MEP and FP systems that meet our client’s expectations in terms of function, cost, efficiency and environmental impact.

  • HVAC design
  • Chiller replacement design
  • Equipment assessments
  • Commissioning
  • Power distribution system design
  • Emergency power system design
  • Lightning protection design
  • Arc Flash studies
  • Ashrae
  • Green Builders Council

FEATURED PROJECTS

Frequently Asked Questions
What is MEP engineering?

MEP engineering covers the design of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems inside a building — including HVAC, power distribution, lighting, fire protection, and plumbing infrastructure. SKA Consulting Engineers provides full MEP and fire protection design services under one service line, giving clients a coordinated approach to building systems for commercial, institutional, and industrial projects across North Carolina and the Southeast.

What MEP services does SKA Consulting Engineers provide?

SKA's MEP and fire protection team provides HVAC design, chiller replacement design, power distribution and emergency power system design, lightning protection design, arc flash studies, equipment assessments, and commissioning. We handle both new construction and complex renovation projects for healthcare facilities, higher education campuses, municipal buildings, and industrial plants.

What is an arc flash study and when is one required?

An arc flash study analyzes the electrical system in a building to determine the incident energy levels at each point where workers may interact with energized equipment. The results drive labeling, PPE requirements, and safe working distances under NFPA 70E. SKA's electrical engineers perform arc flash studies as part of our power distribution design services for commercial and industrial facilities.

How do mechanical engineering consultants help with HVAC renovations?

Mechanical engineering consultants evaluate the existing HVAC infrastructure, identify equipment nearing end of life, and design replacement systems that meet current energy codes and comfort standards. SKA's mechanical engineers specialize in chiller replacement design, equipment condition assessments, and full HVAC system redesigns for healthcare, higher education, and commercial buildings in Greensboro, Charlotte, Raleigh-Durham, and throughout the Carolinas.

Why choose a single firm for MEP and fire protection design?

Having mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection engineering under one roof eliminates coordination gaps between separate consultants. SKA's integrated MEP and FP service line ensures system conflicts are caught during design rather than discovered during construction, which reduces change orders, maintains design integrity, and keeps project costs predictable.

Does SKA provide MEP commissioning services?

Yes. SKA's commissioning team works alongside our MEP engineers to verify that mechanical, electrical,