Find Design and Engineering Contractors in Maryland

Gipe Associates, Inc.

Design and Engineering, Electrical Design and Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Design and Engineering, Technology Design and Engineering

Gipe Associates, Inc. is a Engineer that serves the Easton, MD area and specializes in Electrical Design and Engineering, Design and Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, Technology Design and Engineering, Mechanical Design and Engineering.

STV Incorporated

Maryland • New York • Pennsylvania • Virginia

Engineer

Commercial, Industrial and Energy, Infrastructure, Institutional, Residential

Architectural Design and Engineering, Civil Design and Engineering, Design and Engineering, Electrical Design and Engineering, Landscaping, Mechanical Design and Engineering, Structural Design and Engineering

STV Incorporated is a Engineer that serves the Owings Mills, MD area and specializes in Structural Design and Engineering, Electrical Design and Engineering, Design and Engineering, Landscaping, Civil Design and Engineering, Architectural Design and Engineering, Mechanical Design and Engineering.

C.C. Johnson & Malhotra, P.C.

Chicago, IL • Washington, DC • Maryland • Pennsylvania • Virginia

Architect, Consultant, Engineer

Commercial, Healthcare, Industrial and Energy, Infrastructure, Institutional

Architectural Design and Engineering, Civil Design and Engineering, Design and Engineering, Electrical Design and Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, General Commissioning Requirements, Instrumentation and Control For Electrical Systems, Instrumentation and Control For HVAC, Instrumentation and Control For Process Systems, Mechanical Design and Engineering, Structural Design and Engineering

CCJM is a full-service MBE/DBE/SBE Engineering firm providing civil engineering (including site design); commissioning; electrical engineering; energy services; environmental engineering (including study, planning, design & construction management of water supply, wastewater, solid waste, hazardous/toxic waste, and industrial waste management); facilities; hydrologic and hydraulic engineering; mechanical engineering; sanitary engineering; structural engineering; surveying and mapping (except geophysical) services; transportation engineering (including highway and bridge design).

Ballinger

DC, DC • Alabama • Arizona • Arkansas • California • Colorado • Connecticut • Delaware • Florida • Georgia • Idaho • Illinois • Indiana • Iowa • Kansas • Kentucky • Louisiana • Maine • Maryland • Massachusetts • Michigan • Minnesota • Mississippi • Missouri • Montana • Nebraska • Nevada • New Hampshire • New Jersey • New Mexico • New York • North Carolina • North Dakota • Ohio • Oklahoma • Oregon • Pennsylvania • Rhode Island • South Carolina • South Dakota • Tennessee • Texas • Utah • Vermont • Virginia • Washington • West Virginia • Wisconsin • Wyoming

Engineer

Commercial, Healthcare, Industrial and Energy, Institutional

Architectural Design and Engineering, Assessments and Studies, Design and Engineering, Electrical Design and Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, Interior Design, Mechanical Design and Engineering, Plumbing Utilities Distribution, Structural Design and Engineering, Technology Design and Engineering

We are nationally recognized leaders in academic, research, healthcare, and corporate planning and design.  Building on a strong legacy of innovation, Ballinger is committed to the thoughtful integration of technology, a deep knowledge of our building types, and exceptional client service.

Ballinger was one of the first firms in the country to merge the disciplines of architecture and engineering into a professional practice.  Our single office in Philadelphia houses a staff of over 200 people, comprising of three architectural studios, two multi-disciplinary engineering studios, and an interiors studio.

We take pride in designing elegant places that contribute to the intellectual enrichment, research discovery, and medical advancements that drive our economies, and we diligently push for solutions that tread lightly on our environment.  Our work has been celebrated and recognized with numerous regional and national awards and publications.

Located in a single office, our integrated teams are led by principals who actively participate in the design and delivery of the work of the practice. Our desire to create buildings of ideas, craft, and innovation is reinforced by our strength of expertise and commitment to quality.

BCT Design Group

Delaware • District of Columbia • Maryland • New Jersey • New York • North Carolina • Pennsylvania • Virginia

Architect

Commercial, Healthcare, Residential

Architectural Design and Engineering, Interior Design, Project Management and Coordination

BCT Design Group is a Architect that serves the Baltimore, MD area and specializes in Interior Design, Project Management and Coordination, Architectural Design and Engineering.

JAL Engineering

Washington, DC • Arizona • Connecticut • Delaware • Florida • Maryland • New Jersey • New York • North Carolina • Ohio • Pennsylvania • Rhode Island • Tennessee • Texas • Virginia

Consultant, Engineer

Commercial, Healthcare, Industrial and Energy, Infrastructure, Institutional, Residential

Electrical Design and Engineering, Heating Ventilating and Air Conditioning HVAC, Mechanical Design and Engineering, Plumbing

JAL Engineering is a Consultant, Engineer that serves the Jarrettsville, MD area and specializes in Electrical Design and Engineering, Heating Ventilating and Air Conditioning HVAC, Plumbing, Mechanical Design and Engineering.

Gipe Associates, Inc.

Towson, MD

Engineer

Commercial

Commissioning, Electrical Design and Engineering, Mechanical Design and Engineering, Plumbing

Gipe Associates, Inc. is a Engineer that serves the Towson, MD area and specializes in Commissioning, Electrical Design and Engineering, Plumbing, Mechanical Design and Engineering.

Absolute Fire Protection

DC, DC • Delaware • Maryland

Engineer, Specialty Contractor

Commercial, Residential

Fire Protection Engineering

Absolute Fire Protection is a Engineer, Specialty Contractor that serves the Annapolis, MD area and specializes in Fire Protection Engineering.

GHD

Bowie, MD

Consultant, Engineer

Infrastructure

Fire Protection Engineering

GHD is a Consultant, Engineer that serves the Bowie, MD area and specializes in Fire Protection Engineering.

Heritage Outdoor Soltutions LLC

Washington, DC • Maryland • Virginia

General Contractor

Commercial

Landscape Design and Engineering

Installation of Pergola Structures

BIM Designs, Inc

DC, DC • Alabama • Alaska • Arizona • Arkansas • California • Colorado • Connecticut • Delaware • Florida • Georgia • Hawaii • Idaho • Illinois • Indiana • Iowa • Kansas • Kentucky • Louisiana • Maine • Maryland • Massachusetts • Michigan • Minnesota • Mississippi • Missouri • Montana • Nebraska • Nevada • New Hampshire • New Jersey • New Mexico • New York • North Carolina • North Dakota • Ohio • Oklahoma • Oregon • Pennsylvania • South Carolina • South Dakota • Tennessee • Texas • Utah • Vermont • Virginia • Washington • West Virginia • Wisconsin • Wyoming

Specialty Contractor

Commercial, Healthcare, Industrial and Energy, Infrastructure, Institutional, Residential

3d Capture Scanning, Architectural Design and Engineering, Bim and Model Making Services, Building Information Modeling Bim, Civil Design and Engineering, Design and Engineering, Design Coordination Services, Electrical Design and Engineering, Mechanical Design and Engineering, Structural Design and Engineering, Technology Design and Engineering

BIM Designs, Inc. is a 100% minority-owned, union-signatory, US-based construction and Building Information Modeling (BIM) services provider. Since 2016, we have been providing high-quality BIM detailing, deliverables, coordination, schedule, and project controls consulting services for over 125 projects to 75+ construction companies working on large commercial projects in the areas of: semiconductors, biotech/pharmaceutical, education, hospitality, healthcare, entertainment, and mixed-use residential and commercial buildings. And, we NEVER outsource our detailing work to offshore labor.

POWER Engineers

Alabama • Arizona • Arkansas • California • Colorado • Connecticut • Delaware • District of Columbia • Florida • Georgia • Hawaii • Idaho • Illinois • Indiana • Iowa • Kansas • Kentucky • Louisiana • Maine • Maryland • Massachusetts • Michigan • Minnesota • Mississippi • Missouri • Montana • Nebraska • Nevada • New Hampshire • New Jersey • New Mexico • New York • North Carolina • North Dakota • Ohio • Oklahoma • Oregon • Pennsylvania • Rhode Island • South Carolina • South Dakota • Tennessee • Texas • Utah • Vermont • Virginia • Washington • West Virginia • Wisconsin

Engineer

Commercial, Industrial and Energy, Infrastructure, Institutional

Architectural Design and Engineering, Bim and Model Making Services, Civil Design and Engineering, Design and Engineering, Mechanical Design and Engineering, Structural Design and Engineering

POWER Engineers is a Engineer that serves the San Diego, CA area and specializes in Structural Design and Engineering, Design and Engineering, Civil Design and Engineering, BIM and Model Making Services, Architectural Design and Engineering, Mechanical Design and Engineering.

Morris & Ritchie Associates, Inc.

Maryland

Engineer

Commercial, Infrastructure

Structural Design and Engineering

Morris & Ritchie Associates, Inc. is a Engineer that serves the Baltimore, MD area and specializes in Structural Design and Engineering.

JRO Associates, LLC

Maryland

Engineer

Commercial, Industrial and Energy, Infrastructure, Institutional, Residential

Civil Design and Engineering

JRO Associates, LLC is a Engineer that serves the Middle River, MD area and specializes in Civil Design and Engineering.

NCI OSFM

NCI OSFM is a Consultant that serves the Rockville, MD area and specializes in Interior Design.

EZ Plans Architects

Berkeley, CA • California, MD • Long Beach, CA • Los Angeles, CA • San Diego, CA • San Francisco, CA • San Rafael, CA • Santa Barbara, CA • Santa Clara, CA • Ventura, CA

Architect

Commercial, Healthcare, Institutional, Residential

Architectural Design and Engineering, Design and Engineering, Interior Design, Landscape Design and Engineering

EZ Plans Architects provide architectural plans, engineering services, and expediting services for residential and commercial. Our residential architects design new homes, additions, home remodels and ADU/guest houses. Our commercial architects are specialists in retail, restaurant, tenant improvement design, multi-family and change of use permit services. 

We service Los Angeles, Ventura, Orange County, San Diego and the San Francisco Bay area. EZ Plans is changing the way architectural services are accessed and delivered. We offer fixed, affordable, and transparent pricing.

GVA Architecture Interior Design

Washington, DC • Maryland • Virginia

Architect

Commercial, Institutional, Residential

Design and Engineering, Interior Design, Project Management and Coordination

GVA Architecture Interior Design is a Architect that serves the Columbia, MD area and specializes in Interior Design, Design and Engineering, Project Management and Coordination.

Thriven Design

Arkansas • California • Connecticut • Delaware • Florida • Georgia • Indiana • Iowa • Maryland • Massachusetts • Missouri • New Jersey • New York • North Carolina • Ohio • Pennsylvania • Tennessee • Texas • Virginia

Architect

Commercial, Residential

Architectural Design and Engineering, Design and Engineering, Design Coordination Services, Electrical Design and Engineering, Interior Design, Mechanical Design and Engineering, Project Management and Coordination

Thriven Design is a Architect that serves the Collingswood, NJ area and specializes in Interior Design, Electrical Design and Engineering, Design and Engineering, Project Management and Coordination, Design Coordination Services, Architectural Design and Engineering, Mechanical Design and Engineering.

INNOVATION MECHANICAL

DC, DC • Maryland • Virginia

Specialty Contractor

Commercial

Mechanical Design and Engineering, Plumbing

INNOVATION MECHANICAL is a Specialty Contractor that serves the College Park, MD area and specializes in Plumbing, Mechanical Design and Engineering.

LandDesign

Alexandria, VA • Arlington, VA • Asheville, NC • Austin, TX • Carrollton, TX • Cedar Hill, TX • Centreville, VA • Charlotte, NC • Dallas, TX • Denver, CO • Durham, NC • Fairfax, VA • Forney, TX • Fort Mill, SC • Fort Worth, TX • Gainesville, FL • Gastonia, NC • Hickory, NC • Houston, TX • Langley, WA • Las Vegas, NV • Lubbock, TX • Mountain Village, CO • Naples, FL • Nashville, TN • New Orleans, LA • Orlando, FL • Plano, TX • Rockwall, TX • Salisbury, NC • San Antonio, TX • San Francisco, CA • San Juan, TX • Shoreline, WA • Silver Spring, MD • Snowshoe, WV • State College, PA • Summerville, SC • Tampa, FL • Washington, DC • Waynesville, NC • Winter Park, FL • Woodland, CA

Architect, Consultant, Engineer

Commercial, Healthcare, Industrial and Energy, Infrastructure, Institutional, Residential

Civil Design and Engineering, Landscape Design and Engineering

We’re a collection of visionaries and problem solvers who believe in the power of balance, combining creativity and practicality to design what we know will thrive.

Fisher, Collins & Carter, Inc.

Maryland

Engineer

Residential

Civil Design and Engineering, Surveying

Fisher, Collins & Carter, Inc. is a Engineer that serves the Ellicott City, MD area and specializes in Civil Design and Engineering, Surveying.

Stantec

Baltimore, MD

Engineer

Commercial, Infrastructure

Electrical, Electrical Design and Engineering

Stantec is a Engineer that serves the Baltimore, MD area and specializes in Electrical, Electrical Design and Engineering.

Avid Practice, Inc.

Annapolis, MD • Baltimore, MD • Cockeysville, MD • Columbia, MD • Hunt Valley, MD • Lutherville Timonium, MD • Owings Mills, MD • Towson, MD • York, PA • Maryland

Consultant, Specialty Contractor

Commercial, Healthcare, Industrial and Energy, Infrastructure, Institutional, Residential

Communications, Electronic Security, Technology Design and Engineering

Since 2003, Avid Practice’s trusted consultants, technology experts, and engineers have provided strategic planning, support, low voltage services, and operational security to businesses and nonprofits around the world. Our mission is to empower our clients with the direction and secure technology to realize their mission and goals. We are an excellent fit for organizations with 10-250 users who are looking for predictable success from a committed team of passionate professionals specializing in IT security and productivity.

AV3, Inc.

DC, DC • Maryland • Virginia

Specialty Contractor, Supplier

Commercial, Institutional

Audio Video Communications, Equipment, Technology Design and Engineering

AV3, Inc. is a small Native American and Veteran owned Audiovisual (AV) Systems Integration company headquartered in Southern Maryland. AV3 provides products and services centered on Audio-Visual (AV) integration and installation, using a turnkey approach for customer requirements and challenges.

Since 2006, the AV3 team has exceeded customer expectations and remains a leading, cutting edge AV and multimedia systems organization. We set our standards high! From rapid response to customer requests, to in-house systems configuration and onsite installation, through maintenance; the dedication and expertise of our experienced workforce sets us apart.

E/Line Architecture LLC

Alabama • California • Colorado • Delaware • Florida • Georgia • Maryland • Massachusetts • New Jersey • New York • North Carolina • Pennsylvania • South Carolina • Texas • Virginia • West Virginia

Architect

Commercial

Architectural Design and Engineering

E/Line Architecture LLC is a Architect that serves the Pikesville, MD area and specializes in Architectural Design and Engineering.

K2 Consulting

California • Maryland • Minnesota • Texas

Specialty Contractor

Infrastructure

Architectural Design and Engineering

K2 Consulting is a Specialty Contractor that serves the Bethesda, MD area and specializes in Architectural Design and Engineering.

AHSa

Maryland • Pennsylvania • Virginia

Architect

Commercial, Healthcare, Industrial and Energy, Infrastructure, Institutional

Architectural Design and Engineering

AHSa is a Architect that serves the Baltimore, MD area and specializes in Architectural Design and Engineering.

Innovative AEC Concepts LLC

Baltimore, MD

General Contractor

Commercial

Architectural Design and Engineering

Innovative AEC Concepts LLC is a General Contractor that serves the Whiteford, MD area and specializes in Architectural Design and Engineering.

SKA

Maryland

Architect

Commercial, Healthcare, Industrial and Energy, Institutional, Residential

Architectural Design and Engineering

SKA is a Architect that serves the Annapolis, MD area and specializes in Architectural Design and Engineering.

NSAW Government

Maryland

Owner Real Estate Developer

Institutional

Architectural Design and Engineering

NSAW Government is a Owner Real Estate Developer that serves the Fort Meade, MD area and specializes in Architectural Design and Engineering.

KK ENGINEERING LLC

Arizona • District of Columbia • Maryland • Virginia

Engineer

Commercial, Healthcare, Residential

Architectural Design and Engineering

KK Engineering is MEP design and engineering consulting firm. Our MEP engineers provide pre-design, design, and consulting services for Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, Technology, Communication, Life Safety, and renewable energy systems. We also provide services including site investigations, value engineering, feasibility studies, and indoor environmental analysis

Grimm and Parker Architects

Maryland

Architect

Commercial, Institutional, Residential

Architectural Design and Engineering

Grimm and Parker Architects  is a Architect that serves the Beltsville, MD area and specializes in Architectural Design and Engineering.

AME DESIGN GROUP

Alabama • Alaska • Arizona • Arkansas • California • Colorado • Connecticut • Delaware • District of Columbia • Florida • Georgia • Hawaii • Idaho • Illinois • Indiana • Iowa • Kansas • Kentucky • Louisiana • Maine • Maryland • Massachusetts • Michigan • Minnesota • Mississippi • Missouri • Montana • Nebraska • Nevada • New Hampshire • New Jersey • New Mexico • New York • North Carolina • North Dakota • Ohio • Oklahoma • Oregon • Pennsylvania • Rhode Island • South Carolina • South Dakota • Tennessee • Texas • Utah • Vermont • Virginia • Washington • West Virginia

Engineer

Commercial, Healthcare, Industrial and Energy, Institutional, Residential

Electrical Design and Engineering, Mechanical Design and Engineering

AME DESIGN GROUP is a Engineer that serves the Irvine, CA area and specializes in Electrical Design and Engineering, Mechanical Design and Engineering.

Triple C the A&E Group

Arizona • California • Connecticut • Florida • Georgia • Idaho • Maryland • Minnesota • Missouri • Nevada • New York • Ohio • Oregon • Texas • Wisconsin • Wyoming

Architect, Engineer

Healthcare

3d Capture Scanning, Architectural Design and Engineering, Civil Design and Engineering, Design and Engineering, Interior Design

Triple C the A&E Group is a Architect, Engineer that serves the Dallas, TX area and specializes in Interior Design, Design and Engineering, Civil Design and Engineering, Architectural Design and Engineering, 3d Capture Scanning.

Martarano Engineering Inc

Connecticut • Delaware • Maryland • New Jersey • New York • North Carolina • Ohio • Pennsylvania • Virginia

Engineer

Commercial, Healthcare, Industrial and Energy, Institutional

Design and Engineering, Electrical Design and Engineering, Mechanical Design and Engineering

Our customers define what distinguishes us from other MEP firms. They appreciate our understanding of not only their engineering needs, but also an appreciation for their current business and industry concerns.  We strive to understand their business challenges so we can provide the appropriate solution that will provide the largest impact at the lowest possible cost.  Our values establish the need to listen closely to customers in order to fully understand the challenges of their businesses before we arrive at a solution.   In this way we have earned to be many of our customer’s trusted advisor.

Schmidt Consulting Group

Alabama • Alaska • Arizona • Arkansas • California • Colorado • Connecticut • Delaware • Florida • Georgia • Hawaii • Idaho • Illinois • Indiana • Iowa • Kansas • Kentucky • Louisiana • Maine • Maryland • Massachusetts • Michigan • Minnesota • Mississippi • Missouri • Montana • Nebraska • Nevada • New Hampshire • New Jersey • New Mexico • New York • North Carolina • North Dakota • Ohio • Oklahoma • Oregon • Pennsylvania • Rhode Island • South Carolina • South Dakota • Tennessee • Texas • Utah • Vermont • Virginia • Washington • West Virginia • Wisconsin • Wyoming

Engineer

Commercial, Healthcare, Industrial and Energy, Infrastructure, Institutional

Audio Video Communications, Building Information Modeling Bim, Commissioning, Communications, Design and Engineering, Design Coordination Services, Electrical Design and Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Design and Engineering, Project Management and Coordination, Structural Design and Engineering, Technology Design and Engineering

Schmidt Consulting Group is a Engineer that serves the Pensacola, FL area and specializes in Structural Design and Engineering, Commissioning, Electrical Design and Engineering, Design and Engineering, Project Management and Coordination, Fire Protection Engineering, Design Coordination Services, Technology Design and Engineering, Building Information Modeling BIM, Audio Video Communications, Communications, Mechanical Design and Engineering.

Extinguished Fire Protection

Washington, DC • Maryland

General Contractor

Commercial, Infrastructure, Institutional, Residential

Fire Protection Engineering, Fire Suppression, Fire Suppression Systems Insulation, Water Based Fire Suppression Systems

Extinguished Fire Protection is a General Contractor that serves the Bowie, MD area and specializes in Fire Suppression, Fire Protection Engineering, Fire Suppression Systems Insulation, Water Based Fire Suppression Systems.

A.B.E Networks

DC, DC • Maryland • Virginia

Consultant, Specialty Contractor, Supplier

Commercial, Healthcare, Institutional

Audio Video Communications, Communications, Integrated Automation Systems For Communications, Technology Design and Engineering

A.B.E Networks is a Consultant, Specialty Contractor, Supplier that serves the Rockville, MD area and specializes in Technology Design and Engineering, Audio Video Communications, Communications, Integrated Automation Systems For Communications.

Nehmer

Architect

Commercial

Architectural Design and Engineering, Project Management and Coordination

Nehmer is a Architect that serves the Rockville, MD area and specializes in Project Management and Coordination, Architectural Design and Engineering.

Watson Engineering, PC

DC, DC • Alabama • Alaska • Arizona • Arkansas • California • Colorado • Connecticut • Delaware • Florida • Georgia • Idaho • Kansas • Kentucky • Louisiana • Maine • Maryland • Massachusetts • Mississippi • Missouri • Montana • Nebraska • Nevada • New Hampshire • New Jersey • New Mexico • New York • North Carolina • North Dakota • Ohio • Oklahoma • Oregon • Pennsylvania • Rhode Island • South Carolina • South Dakota • Tennessee • Texas • Vermont • Virginia • Washington • West Virginia

Architect, Engineer

Commercial, Healthcare, Industrial and Energy, Infrastructure, Institutional

3d Capture Scanning, Architectural Design and Engineering, Design and Engineering, Design Coordination Services, Electrical Design and Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Design and Engineering, Project Management, Project Management and Coordination

We are an engineering consulting firm providing the highest quality of planning, design, and forensics for our clients.  Established in 2009, we provide engineering for healthcare, educational, facility, commercial, and insurance projects from our five offices located in New York, New Jersey, South Carolina, Florida and Washington.  Watson Engineering is also a proud Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and is proud to continue to serve the needs of our nation’s veterans.

Design and Engineering Contractors in Maryland

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Gipe Associates, Inc.

STV Incorporated

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Ballinger

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JAL Engineering

Gipe Associates, Inc.

Absolute Fire Protection

GHD

Heritage Outdoor Soltutions LLC

BIM Designs, Inc

POWER Engineers

Morris & Ritchie Associates, Inc.

JRO Associates, LLC

NCI OSFM

EZ Plans Architects

GVA Architecture Interior Design

Thriven Design

INNOVATION MECHANICAL

LandDesign

Fisher, Collins & Carter, Inc.

Stantec

Avid Practice, Inc.

AV3, Inc.

E/Line Architecture LLC

K2 Consulting

AHSa

Innovative AEC Concepts LLC

SKA

NSAW Government

KK ENGINEERING LLC

Grimm and Parker Architects

AME DESIGN GROUP

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Martarano Engineering Inc

Schmidt Consulting Group

Extinguished Fire Protection

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