Rio Grande Valley MEP Firm

The Premier Rio Grande Valley MEP Firm

Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing Engineering for the RGV

Cleary Zimmermann Engineers is a Texas-based MEP engineering firm serving clients across the Rio Grande Valley — including McAllen, Edinburg, Harlingen, Brownsville, and the surrounding region. We provide mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) design for a wide range of project types, from public school campuses to healthcare facilities, municipal buildings, and commercial construction. Our team brings more than 20 years of Texas engineering experience to every project we take on — and we understand what it takes to build in South Texas.

The Rio Grande Valley has its own set of challenges — intense heat and humidity, a rapidly growing population, and a construction market that’s expanding across multiple sectors simultaneously. Designing MEP systems for this climate requires more than technical knowledge. It requires an understanding of how buildings perform under real South Texas conditions. We design systems that are built to handle the RGV’s demand, deliver long-term energy efficiency, and hold up to the environment year after year.

MEP Engineering Services for Rio Grande Valley Projects

We offer a full suite of MEP engineering services for projects throughout the RGV. Whether you’re working with a school district, a healthcare system, a municipality, or a private developer, our team has the depth and discipline coverage to support your project from design through construction.

  • Mechanical Engineering: HVAC system design, load calculations, equipment selection, ductwork and piping layout, and controls coordination — sized and specified for South Texas conditions.
  • Electrical Engineering: Power distribution, lighting design and controls, emergency power systems, and fire alarm coordination for projects of all sizes and types.
  • Plumbing Engineering: Domestic water, sanitary and storm drainage, fixture specification, and specialty systems including medical gas for healthcare projects.
  • Commissioning: Verification that your building systems are installed and operating as designed — especially important for complex facilities like hospitals and schools. 
  • IT & Security Design: Structured cabling, access control, video surveillance, and audio-visual systems for projects that require integrated technology infrastructure. 

Industries We Serve in the Rio Grande Valley

Our team has extensive experience across the project types most common to the Rio Grande Valley’s growing built environment. We bring relevant expertise — not just general engineering — to every engagement.

  • K-12 Education: School districts across South Texas are building and upgrading campuses at a steady pace. We design MEP systems for new schools, renovations, and additions — with a deep understanding of how districts operate and what their facilities require. 
  • Healthcare: Hospitals, clinics, surgery centers, and specialty care facilities in the RGV depend on reliable, code-compliant MEP systems. Our healthcare practice has the regulatory knowledge and design experience to deliver. 
  • Higher Education: We work with universities and community colleges on everything from new academic buildings to lab renovations and campus infrastructure upgrades. 
  • Municipal & Government: Public safety buildings, government facilities, and community centers require dependable, long-lasting systems. We design for performance and durability.
  • Commercial: Office buildings, retail centers, and mixed-use developments benefit from well-coordinated MEP systems that balance cost, efficiency, and occupant comfort.

Ready to Start Your Rio Grande Valley Project?

Our team is ready to support your next project in the RGV — whether it’s a new school campus, a healthcare expansion, a municipal facility, or a commercial build. Bring us in early and we’ll help you make smarter decisions at every phase.

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

MEP Principals

Thomas Watson, PE

Principal | Building MEP

Aaron Heaps, PE

Principal | Building MEP

Zac Stevenson, PE

Principal | Building MEP

Building MEP principals Miles Nommensen

Miles Nommensen

Director | Building MEP

cleary zimmermann engineering mep firm rio grande valley tx brownsville mcallen pharr
mep firm in the lower Rio Grande Valley, TX

Inquiries

For general inquiries, please reach out to Joyce Watson, CPSM Principal of Marketing, at 210-447-6100, or use the following form.

Get Social With Us

Feel free to connect with us on any of our social networking platforms. We'd love to hear from you.

Name(Required)
Please let us know what's on your mind. Have a question for us? Ask away.