Business Details
42 Years
experience
Your Trusted Engineering Partner in Maitland, FL
Matern Professional Engineering is an employee-owned engineering firm dedicated to delivering exceptional results to building owners and operators. Established in 1984, we bring over 40 years of experience and specialized expertise across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, technology, commissioning, and energy disciplines. Our strategic reach includes Florida offices and licenses in nine states, enabling deep understanding of state, municipal, and federal agency requirements. We leverage this experience to create energy-efficient, maintenance-friendly, and cost-effective solutions tailored to each project's unique needs. Our team of professional engineers holds advanced accreditations including LEED AP, CEM, CxA, RCDD, and WELL AP, ensuring cutting-edge expertise for every client.With a proven track record in aviation, commercial, education, energy, government, and healthcare sectors, we deliver projects ranging from small renovations to major new facilities. Our client-focused approach prioritizes successful outcomes by balancing immediate goals with long-term benefits through innovative technologies and cost-saving strategies. As a self-certified small business, we maintain offices in Maitland, Fort Myers, Jacksonville, and Tampa, serving clients throughout the Southeast United States since our founding. Our core values emphasize a CAN DO attitude, respect, ethical behavior, integrity, work-life balance, diversity, excellence, growth, and innovation, all centered on our fundamental belief that we are in the people business.
Services
Mechanical Design
Electrical Design
Plumbing Design
Fire Protection Design
Technology Design
Energy Analysis
Lighting Design
Sustainable Design
Commissioning
Project Management
Details
- Year established: 1984
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of engineering expertise across diverse market sectors
- Our team includes engineers with advanced accreditations like LEED AP and CEM
- We provide client-focused solutions balancing immediate needs with long-term benefits
- We integrate innovative technologies for significant cost savings and rebates
- We operate with a partnership mentality protecting client interests throughout projects
Associations and certifications
- LEED AP
- CEM
- CxA
- RCDD
- WELL AP
Services
Mechanical Design
Our mechanical design services encompass heating, ventilation, air conditioning, central energy plants, and humidity control systems. We specialize in life cycle cost analysis, geothermal technology, and thermal energy storage solutions. Our engineers deliver comprehensive HVAC systems including primary mechanical systems, secondary HVAC systems, and perimeter systems while ensuring optimal building automation and controls integration.
Electrical Design
We provide complete electrical design solutions covering power distribution, lighting systems, and emergency power infrastructure. Our expertise includes uninterruptible power systems, emergency generators, and fire alarm/detection systems. We ensure code compliance while delivering efficient power generation and distribution systems tailored to each facility's specific requirements.
Fire Protection Design
Our fire protection design services include sprinkler system design, special hazard protection, and water supply analysis. We conduct hydraulic calculations and code compliance research to ensure comprehensive fire safety solutions. Our engineers specialize in early suppression fast response systems and storage system design for optimal fire protection.
Commissioning
We offer fundamental and enhanced commissioning services including retro-commissioning and re-commissioning. Our process involves system validation, indoor air quality assessment, and energy management strategies. We provide LEED commissioning, Green Globes verification, and Energy Star certification support to ensure optimal building system performance.
Sustainable Design
Our sustainable design approach incorporates energy modeling, LEED certification strategies, and energy conservation measures. We specialize in geothermal cooling, solar energy systems, and daylight harvesting solutions. Our team provides energy rebate coordination and water efficiency analysis to help clients achieve environmental goals while maintaining operational efficiency.
People
Doug Matern
Founder & CEO
Doug Matern founded Matern Professional Engineering in 1984 with a vision to create a firm known for engineering excellence and client satisfaction. Under his leadership, the company has grown into an award-winning engineering practice with multiple offices and licenses across nine states.
Questions
What engineering services does Matern offer?
We provide comprehensive mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, technology, energy, lighting, sustainable design, commissioning, and project management services.
How long has Matern been in business?
Matern Professional Engineering has delivered engineering solutions since 1984, with over 40 years of experience in the industry.
Which geographic areas do you serve?
We operate from Florida offices and hold licenses in nine states including Alabama, Georgia, New Jersey, North Carolina, and Texas.
What industries do you specialize in?
We serve aviation, commercial, community corrections, energy, federal government, healthcare, education (K-12 and higher education), and continuing care sectors.
What makes Matern different from other engineering firms?
Our employee-owned structure, advanced engineer accreditations, and client-focused approach with proven results through innovative technologies set us apart.
What awards has Matern received?
We've been recognized as a Top Design Firm by Engineering News Record, MEP Giants by Consulting-Specifying Engineer, and Orlando Business Journal's Top Engineering Firm.
