Austin Mechanical Engineers

HVAC Design, Plumbing Engineering & System Coordination for the Austin Market

Cleary Zimmermann Engineers provides mechanical engineering services for projects throughout Austin and Central Texas. Our Austin-based team, led by Aaron Lovelock, PE, and Aaron Heaps, PE, designs HVAC, plumbing, and related building systems for a wide range of project types — from healthcare facilities and university buildings to K-12 campuses, municipal projects, and commercial office space. Backed by more than 20 years of Texas engineering experience and a dedicated Austin office, we deliver mechanical systems that are well-coordinated, code-compliant, and built to perform in the Central Texas climate.

Austin’s construction market is one of the most active in the country, and that pace creates real pressure on design teams. Schedules are tight, projects are complex, and the demand for qualified mechanical engineers consistently outpaces supply. Our Austin team is experienced working in this environment — we stay organized, communicate proactively, and keep projects moving without cutting corners on design quality. We also understand the local climate: Austin’s long, hot summers and unpredictable shoulder seasons require mechanical systems that are sized accurately and specified for long-term energy efficiency.

Mechanical Engineering Services in Austin

Our mechanical engineering team in Austin offers comprehensive design services across all project phases — from schematic design and design development through construction documents and construction administration support.

• HVAC System Design: Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning design for new construction and renovation projects — including system selection, equipment specification, load calculations, and ductwork and piping layout tailored to Central Texas conditions.
• Plumbing Engineering: Domestic water supply and distribution, sanitary and storm drainage, fixture scheduling, and specialty systems including medical gas for healthcare and laboratory projects.
• Energy Modeling & Code Compliance: Mechanical system design aligned with the International Mechanical Code and Texas energy code requirements administered by the State Energy Conservation Office, including documentation support for code submissions and sustainability goals.
• Controls Coordination: Integration of HVAC and plumbing systems with building automation and controls platforms — ensuring systems operate efficiently and as intended after turnover.
• Commissioning: Functional testing and verification that mechanical systems are installed and performing according to the design intent and owner’s project requirements.
• Construction Administration: Submittal review, RFI responses, and periodic site observation to support contractors and confirm that design intent is carried through to the finished building.

Austin Project Experience Across Key Sectors

Austin’s growth has touched nearly every building sector, and our mechanical engineers have been active across all of them. We bring relevant, sector-specific experience to every project — not just general design capability.

• Higher Education: Austin is anchored by UT Austin and surrounded by a network of colleges and universities. We design mechanical systems for academic buildings, research laboratories, student housing, and campus infrastructure — with an understanding of the operational and code requirements unique to higher education environments.
• Healthcare: Austin’s healthcare sector has grown significantly alongside the city’s population. We design mechanical and plumbing systems for hospitals, outpatient clinics, surgery centers, and specialty care facilities — including the pressurization, ventilation, and redundancy standards that healthcare construction requires.
• K-12 Education: Central Texas school districts are building at a pace that reflects the region’s growth. We design MEP systems for new campuses, renovations, and additions — with experience working alongside district facility teams and their preferred architects and contractors.
• Municipal & Government: City and county facilities, public safety buildings, and community infrastructure projects in the Austin metro require durable, long-lasting mechanical systems designed for code compliance and operational reliability.
• Commercial: Office buildings, tech campuses, mixed-use developments, and retail centers across Austin benefit from mechanical systems designed to meet modern energy efficiency standards while keeping occupants comfortable year-round.

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Connect With Our Austin Mechanical Engineering Team

Whether you’re in the early stages of planning or ready to get a project moving, our Austin mechanical engineering team is ready to help. We’re straightforward to work with, responsive at every stage, and focused on delivering systems that perform well beyond opening day.

Contact Cleary Zimmermann to connect with our Austin team and get the conversation started.