Business Details
26 Years
experience
Expert Engineering Services in Duluth, GA
Established in 2000, Shepherd Harvey & Associates is a consulting engineering firm headquartered in Duluth, Georgia. Our firm specializes in delivering comprehensive mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection engineering services, with a proven track record in general consulting, master planning, project management, and construction administration. With over 22 years of experience, our principals have accumulated more than 60 years of combined expertise in traditional consulting services and mechanical contracting. We maintain professional engineering licenses in over 30 states, enabling us to serve diverse markets including healthcare, industrial, civic, retail, religious institutions, hospitality, automotive, and telecommunications sectors.Our approach emphasizes direct principal involvement in every project phase, ensuring quality design solutions that balance safety, functionality, and cost-effectiveness. Our team has completed thousands of projects nationwide, leveraging extensive experience in both design and construction to provide practical, code-compliant systems tailored to client needs. We maintain affiliations with professional organizations such as ASHRAE, NSPE, GASHE, and ASPE, reinforcing our commitment to industry excellence and continuing education.
Services
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Systems Design
Plumbing Solutions
Fire Protection
Central Plant Design
Building Automation
Commissioning
Energy Analysis
Medical Gas Systems
Industrial Manufacturing
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We offer 22+ years of engineering experience with direct principal involvement in every project
- Our team maintains professional licenses in over 30 states for nationwide service capability
- We specialize in healthcare facility engineering with extensive medical systems expertise
- Our design-build approach combines engineering and construction experience for practical solutions
- We deliver cost-effective systems that balance safety, functionality, and owner requirements
Services
Mechanical Engineering
Our mechanical engineering services encompass HVAC system design, central plant engineering, and indoor air quality solutions. We specialize in energy analysis, process exhaust systems, and industrial manufacturing applications. Our team delivers building automation systems and clean room designs that meet strict industry standards while optimizing operational efficiency for commercial and industrial facilities.
Electrical Systems Design
We provide comprehensive electrical engineering services including power distribution, lighting design, and life safety systems. Our expertise covers nurse call systems, emergency power solutions, and building management system integration. With experience in healthcare, industrial, and commercial sectors, we ensure code-compliant electrical designs that prioritize reliability and energy efficiency for diverse facility types.
Fire Protection
Our fire protection engineering includes wet and dry sprinkler systems, clean agent fire suppression (FM-200 & Inergen), and pre-action systems. We design complete fire pump installations and life safety systems that meet NFPA standards. Our solutions integrate seamlessly with building infrastructure while maintaining code compliance and occupant safety across healthcare, industrial, and commercial applications.
Plumbing Solutions
We offer complete plumbing engineering services covering hot/cold water distribution, drainage systems, and specialty piping. Our expertise includes medical gas systems, storm drainage, and chemical waste handling. With extensive experience in healthcare facilities, we design code-compliant plumbing systems that ensure safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance for hospitals, ambulatory centers, and other commercial buildings.
Building Automation
Our building automation systems (BAS) integrate HVAC, lighting, and security controls for optimal efficiency. We implement advanced control strategies that reduce energy consumption while maintaining comfort. With experience in healthcare and industrial facilities, we deliver scalable automation solutions that improve operational efficiency and provide real-time monitoring capabilities for complex mechanical systems.
People
Scot Shepherd
Principal
Mechanical engineering expert with 17+ years' experience specializing in project management and design leadership. ASHRAE member and LEED Green Associate with expertise in construction documents and system implementation.
Ryan Sullivan
Principal
Licensed mechanical engineer with 18+ years' experience in medical and industrial facility design. Holds PE licenses in multiple states and specializes in mechanical systems design and quality control standards.
Brad Shepherd
Founding Principal
23-year engineering veteran with expertise in system selection and project management. Former managing partner responsible for design standards and marketing efforts, with extensive healthcare engineering experience.
Jim Harvey
Founding Principal
30-year engineering and mechanical contracting expert specializing in medical gas systems. Georgia Class II Mechanical Contractor with extensive experience in hospital and ambulatory facility design.
Questions
What engineering disciplines do you specialize in?
We specialize in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection engineering with expertise in HVAC, central plant design, and building automation systems.
Do you have experience with healthcare facility projects?
Yes, we have extensive experience designing systems for hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and medical office buildings since our founding in 2000.
Which geographic areas do you serve?
We maintain engineering licenses in over 30 states and serve clients throughout the Southeast United States with national project capabilities.
How do you ensure project quality and compliance?
Our principals personally oversee all projects, implementing strict quality control standards and ensuring compliance with all applicable codes and regulations.
Can you handle complex industrial projects?
Yes, our team has extensive experience with industrial manufacturing facilities, including process exhaust systems and specialized mechanical contracting.
