We are a full mechanical engineering organization that specializes in sustainability and design. We love what we do and we love working with people like you.
about us
OED is widely recognized as one of California’s leading collaborative engineering firms. We love what we do and are always excited about bringing our broad knowledge base into every client challenge in order to achieve the best result possible. With locations in Orange County and the Bay Area, we are able to serve a diverse and wide range of clientele.
Optimum Energy Design is a full service Building Energy Engineering, Analysis and Commissioning firm serving the Western United States. We are committed to providing superior client service and to maintaining leadership in our industry. We strive to provide cutting edge service using the latest in simulation technology and real world experience.
Our areas of expertise are building HVAC and Energy Management Systems, Plumbing systems, Lighting systems, Alternative and Renewable Energy Sources.
Our staff comprises of a diverse mix of Professional Engineers, Certified Energy Managers, LEED accredited professionals, Commissioning agents (CxA), and construction professionals. This ideal blend provides our customers a comprehensive perspective to every project. Lastly, our enthusiastic staff is committed to provide solutions tailored to our customers’ needs. Each assignment is treated with the same ultimate goal which is customer satisfaction.
Effective sustainable engineering requires many unique skills over multiple sectors regardless of the design approach – being that of design assist, design build and design bid-build. Our tenured experience has given us the insight and wisdom needed to perform across today’s market place.
As a premier engineering firm, we deliver cost-effective services via leading industry technologies. Our passion for HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and energy efficiency, all wrapped up in an ethos of sustainability, has allowed us to become the organization you see today.
Our firm has had the privilege of working with incredible clients on market leading projects. Every project is unique and we work tirelessly to deliver customized solutions that are on-time and on-budget.
As new technology develops, our staff and project team remain at the forefront of the industry by actively participating in advancement programs. Some of the continual education programs include Energy Modeling Advancement Programs, HVAC Technologies Advancement Programs, ASHRAE Seminars, Illumination Society Seminars, Energy Management Systems Seminars and USGBC Credit Program.
the numbers
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15
locations
licensed engineers
industries served
leed platinum projects
27
leed gold projects
45
leed projects
100+
client base
1000+
total projects completed
accreditations and licenses
Professional Mechanical Engineer State of California
Professional Mechanical Engineer State of Nevada
Professional Mechanical Engineer State of Arizona
ACG certification for commissioning services
USGBC member
ASHRAE member
Registered Small Business
Registered Public Works Contractor
our commitment
WE SERVE our customers through a unique and skilled team of professional engineers, certified energy managers, LEED accredit professionals, Commissioning agents (CxA) and construction professionals.
WE BENEFIT our clients through customized energy and mechanical design solutions using:
Significantly reduced operating costs
Improved work environments and workplace productivity
Compliance with energy legislation
Reduced business risk
Increased involvement in environmental and corporate sustainability initiatives
OUR APPROACH to sustainable engineering involves integration. For a successful result, we believe that the following steps are critical:
Define Needs: Define the need/service required first, not the equipment or capacity needed to provide it
Identify Appropriate Measures: Identify which efficiency measures should be analyzed for a specific building and climate
Reduce Loads: Reduce loads on mechanical systems through passive design measures
Plan System Layouts: Design systems to reduce pump and fan power
Select Appropriate & Efficient Technology: Select the most appropriate system type/s and use the most efficient equipment available
Optimize Operation: Incorporate controls and demand response measures
Seek Synergies: Assess waste streams and other resource areas for use/reuse if possible
Explore Alternative Power: If possible, incorporate renewable energy technologies and purchase green power or carbon offsets
OUR PROCESS
Our process is iterative, which constantly revisits the potential to downsize or eliminate mechanical systems, ensures compliance with goals, and evaluates options from a comprehensive life cycle cost analysis (LCCA) framework.
The Design Modeling Process
““OED is a family of gifted people who are passionate about design, engineering, and sustainability. Bringing these aspects together to achieve incredible results is what we do. ”