Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Engineering Solutions for Utilities & Industrial Clients
Lutz Daily & Brain has delivered professional engineering services to utility, industrial, and institutional clients across the United States since 1948. Our firm maintains complete in-house capabilities for total project design, from initial feasibility studies through architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical phases. Our team possesses extensive experience in highly technical projects, specializing in reports, feasibility studies, electrical distribution systems, steam and chilled water distribution systems, and power generation facilities. We utilize advanced 3D modeling, laser scanning, and analysis software to optimize design efficiency and accuracy. Our engineers have contributed to landmark projects including LEED-certified energy plants, thermal energy storage systems, and cogeneration facilities.We prioritize client collaboration, leveraging over seven decades of industry expertise to meet evolving technical challenges. Our work emphasizes lifecycle cost optimization, environmental compliance, and system reliability improvements. We maintain long-standing relationships with municipal utilities, universities, and industrial clients through consistent delivery of technically rigorous solutions. Our multidisciplinary approach ensures comprehensive project execution from concept through implementation. This sustained commitment to engineering excellence has established us as trusted advisors in complex infrastructure development.
Services
Feasibility Studies
Electrical Distribution Systems
Steam Plant Design
Thermal Energy Storage
3D Modeling Services
Cogeneration Facilities
Utility Master Planning
Air Quality Control Systems
Power System Analysis
Construction Management
Details
- Year established: 1948
Highlights and features
- We have 75+ years of specialized experience in utility infrastructure engineering
- Our team utilizes advanced 3D modeling and laser scanning technologies
- We've completed LEED-certified projects with carbon reduction achievements
- Our engineers have designed power systems for 20+ university campuses
- We maintain long-term relationships with 15+ municipal utility clients
Services
Feasibility Studies
Our feasibility studies evaluate technical, economic, and environmental factors for infrastructure projects. We analyze power generation requirements, utility system upgrades, and energy efficiency opportunities. Our assessments help clients make informed decisions about capital investments in steam plants, chilled water systems, and electrical distribution networks.
Steam Plant Design
We design custom steam generation facilities including boilers, turbines, and distribution systems. Our expertise covers coal, gas, and biomass-fired plants with capacities up to 250,000 pounds per hour. We incorporate modern air quality control systems and efficiency-enhancing technologies in all our plant designs.
Thermal Energy Storage
Our thermal energy storage solutions optimize cooling system efficiency through strategic load shifting. We design systems with capacities up to 8 million gallons, reducing lifecycle costs compared to traditional chiller expansions while maintaining reliable campus-wide cooling distribution.
3D Modeling Services
We employ advanced BIM and laser scanning technologies for precise facility modeling. Our 3D capabilities enable clash detection, construction sequencing visualization, and integration of new systems with existing infrastructure, minimizing field rework and schedule delays.
Cogeneration Facilities
Our cogeneration designs maximize energy efficiency by simultaneously producing electricity and usable thermal energy. We've implemented systems that reduce operating costs while meeting environmental regulations, with recent projects achieving 40%+ fuel efficiency improvements over conventional plants.
Questions
What industries do you specialize in?
We focus on utility infrastructure, power generation, and industrial facilities with extensive experience in municipal utilities, universities, and government projects.
How long have you been in business?
We've provided engineering services since 1948, maintaining long-term relationships with clients through consistent technical excellence and project delivery.
What geographic areas do you serve?
While based in Kansas City, we operate nationwide with particular expertise in Midwest and Great Plains regions, having completed projects in 25+ states.
What technologies do you use?
We utilize industry-leading BIM software, laser scanning, and thermal modeling tools to optimize design accuracy and construction efficiency for complex infrastructure projects.
Do you handle large-scale projects?
Yes, we've designed power plants with capacities up to 250,000 kW and implemented campus-wide utility systems for major universities and government facilities.
