Business Details
23 Years
experience
Mechanical & Electrical Engineering Services in Grand Junction
Bighorn Consulting Engineers has been delivering high-quality mechanical and electrical engineering solutions since 2003. Our firm was founded by industry veterans with deep expertise in consulting, facilities management, and sustainable design. We specialize in serving commercial, educational, healthcare, and residential clients across the Intermountain region. Our team holds LEED and Certified Energy Manager accreditations, reflecting our commitment to energy efficiency and green building practices. With over 200 years of combined industry experience, we bring diverse perspectives from equipment sales, temperature controls, and construction management to every project. We employ a collaborative approach, maintaining direct involvement from project inception through completion to ensure alignment with client goals.Our technical capabilities include system evaluations, life-cycle cost analysis, and advanced energy modeling using TRACE 700 software. We maintain active involvement in multi-disciplinary design teams for projects up to $90 million and perform comprehensive code reviews for state building programs. Our principals personally oversee all projects, leveraging high-speed communication tools to coordinate with stakeholders nationwide. This combination of technical expertise, regulatory knowledge, and client-focused service has established us as trusted engineering consultants in Colorado and surrounding states.
Services
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
LEED Certification
Energy Modeling
Code Compliance
BIM Services
System Evaluations
Life-Cycle Analysis
Construction Documentation
Facility Assessments
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- Over 200 years of combined engineering experience across multiple disciplines
- LEED-certified professionals with specialized energy efficiency expertise
- Direct principal involvement from project concept through completion
- Proven track record with $90 million+ multi-disciplinary projects
- Advanced energy modeling capabilities using TRACE 700 software
Associations and certifications
- LEED
- CEM
- Energy Star
Services
Mechanical Engineering
Our mechanical engineering services focus on HVAC system design for commercial, educational, and residential buildings. We provide complete system evaluations, equipment selection, and construction documentation. Our engineers leverage 20+ years of practical experience in temperature controls and facilities management to create efficient, code-compliant solutions tailored to each project's unique requirements.
Electrical Engineering
We design comprehensive electrical systems including power distribution, lighting, and security infrastructure. Our senior engineers bring 30 years of combined experience in commercial and industrial electrical design. Services include system modeling, code compliance reviews, and construction phase support to ensure safe, reliable electrical installations that meet evolving building standards.
LEED Certification
Our LEED-accredited professionals guide clients through sustainable building certification processes. We provide energy modeling, material selection guidance, and documentation support for LEED and Green Globes projects. With experience on certified projects like Orchard Mesa Middle School, we help achieve sustainability goals while maintaining budget and schedule parameters.
Energy Modeling
We utilize TRACE 700 software for detailed energy modeling and system analysis. This enables accurate predictions of building energy performance against ASHRAE 90.1 standards. Our modeling supports LEED certification, Energy Star compliance, and cost-benefit analysis of energy-saving measures, helping clients make informed decisions about mechanical and electrical system investments.
BIM Services
Our team employs Revit BIM software for collaborative mechanical, electrical, and plumbing design. This technology enables 3D visualization of building systems, improving coordination between disciplines. We create detailed MEP models that enhance construction accuracy, reduce conflicts, and support efficient project delivery for both new buildings and complex renovation projects.
People
Blaine Buck
President
Mechanical engineer with 22+ years of consulting experience. Holds Professional Engineer and Certified Building Commissioning Professional credentials. Former member of Mesa County Planning Commission and Family Health West Board of Directors. Recognized with ASHRAE Technology Award.
Mark Harrington
Vice President
LEED-accredited mechanical engineer with 20+ years of experience. Registered in 10 states including Colorado and California. Serves on Community Hospital Board of Directors. Expertise in HVAC system design and construction documentation for commercial and institutional buildings.
Shawn Brill
Original Founder
Certified Energy Manager with 30 years of engineering experience. Specializes in facilities management and temperature controls. Former facilities engineer for DOE site operations. Brings practical perspective from equipment sales and construction management backgrounds.
Art Donoho
Senior Electrical Engineer
Electrical engineer with 30 years of consulting experience. Registered in five western states. Member of Illuminating Engineering Society. Expertise in power distribution, fire detection systems, and security infrastructure design for commercial and institutional buildings.
Garrett Bowling
Mechanical Engineer
Graduate of Colorado School of Mines with AutoCAD certification. Brings hands-on experience from Delta Public Works projects. Skilled in water treatment facility design and educational building HVAC systems. Registered in Colorado and Nevada.
Questions
What types of engineering services do you offer?
We provide mechanical and electrical engineering services for commercial, educational, healthcare, and residential buildings. This includes HVAC design, power systems, LEED certification, energy modeling, and BIM services.
Are you experienced with sustainable design?
Yes, our team includes LEED-accredited professionals and Certified Energy Managers. We've completed multiple LEED-certified and Green Globes projects, including educational facilities and healthcare buildings.
Do you handle both new construction and renovations?
We specialize in both. Our engineers have extensive experience with new construction projects and complex remodels, including historic buildings like a 100-year-old courthouse and 50-year-old school facilities.
What geographic areas do you serve?
While based in Grand Junction, CO, we serve clients throughout Colorado and surrounding states including Utah, Wyoming, and New Mexico. Our engineers hold registrations in multiple western states.
How do you ensure projects stay on budget?
We maintain budgets through early client collaboration, phased cost estimating (SD/DD/CD), and scope adjustments during bidding. Our principals personally oversee all projects to ensure financial accountability.
What construction documentation software do you use?
We utilize both AutoCAD and Revit BIM software for construction drawings. Our team is proficient in 3D modeling for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems to improve coordination and reduce conflicts.
Reviews (2)
Tydra Cardenas
Jun 27, 2020
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Knowing the office manager I am 100% confident this is the business you want to deal with! She is such a benefit to the team!
Damien Loy
Apr 27, 2018
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Top notch Professionals here, they have always been there when called upon. Very fast service and always there to ask advice! Highly recommend them!
