Business Details
Expert Engineering Solutions for Cleanrooms & Building Systems
Sterling Engineering delivers specialized mechanical, electrical, and process engineering solutions for complex building systems. Our firm focuses on cleanroom design, remedial engineering, and energy efficiency, serving semiconductor, life sciences, and industrial clients. With decades of combined experience, we prioritize hands-on problem-solving and client collaboration to ensure systems operate safely, reliably, and efficiently.Our engineers and designers work directly in the field and at the planning table to address challenges from initial diagnostics to final implementation. We measure success through measurable improvements in system performance and client operational productivity.
Services
HVAC Design
Electrical Systems
Plumbing Design
Process Engineering
Fire Protection
Cleanroom Design
Energy Efficiency
Remedial Design
Building Investigations
Specialty Chemical Systems
Highlights and features
- We specialize in cleanroom systems for semiconductor, biotech, and pharma industries
- Our engineers provide hands-on diagnostics and remedial design solutions
- We focus on client-specific process requirements rather than vendor-driven engineering
- Our team includes licensed professionals with decades of experience in critical environments
- We deliver measurable improvements in system efficiency and operational reliability
What people say
Excellent engineering firm
Top notch talent
Smooth communications
Creative partner
Successful projects
Services
HVAC Design
We design precision HVAC systems for cleanrooms and industrial facilities requiring tight temperature, humidity, and particulate control. Our engineers optimize energy efficiency while maintaining critical environmental parameters for semiconductor and biotech manufacturing. Systems integrate with existing infrastructure during retrofits or new construction projects.
Cleanroom Engineering
Our cleanroom solutions support ISO 1-9 classifications with specialized airflow patterns, contamination control, and process-specific requirements. We design systems for semiconductor fabrication, pharmaceutical production, and research laboratories requiring Class 10 to Class 100,000 environments. Projects include energy recovery integration and phased construction approaches.
Remedial Design
We investigate underperforming systems using diagnostic equipment to identify root causes of failures. Our remedial designs address HVAC inefficiencies, electrical system deficiencies, and process integration issues through customized solutions that improve reliability while minimizing operational disruption for industrial and institutional clients.
Energy Efficiency
We implement energy recovery systems, optimize equipment sizing, and retrofit existing infrastructure to reduce utility costs. Our engineers design liquid refrigerant overfeed systems, heat recovery coils, and integrated solutions that maintain process integrity while achieving measurable energy savings for high-tech facilities.
Process Engineering
We design specialized process systems for semiconductor manufacturing, chemical handling, and industrial applications. Our engineers address gas, liquid, and exhaust distribution requirements while ensuring safety compliance and system reliability. Projects include custom energy recovery integration and phased implementation for active production environments.
People
Mark T. Hemingway
Principal Mechanical Engineer
Mechanical engineering expert with 25+ years' experience in cleanrooms, industrial facilities, and central plant systems. Specializes in HVAC, plumbing, and fire suppression design for critical environments.
Joseph T. Hultquist
Principal Electrical Engineer
Electrical systems specialist with expertise in power distribution, life safety systems, and cleanroom electrical infrastructure. 20+ years' experience supporting semiconductor, biomedical, and institutional facilities.
Jennifer V. Morrison-Dominguez
President
Business leader managing operations, finance, and client relations. 15+ years' experience in engineering firm management and strategic planning for technical consulting organizations.
Tom Kearney
Senior Electrical Engineer
Electrical engineer with 30+ years' experience in power systems, fire alarm design, and telecommunications infrastructure. Expertise spans commercial, industrial, and educational facility systems.
Tim Heno
Mechanical Engineer
Mechanical engineer specializing in plumbing systems and fire protection design. 5+ years' experience supporting biomedical research and cleanroom applications with hands-on field expertise.
Questions
What engineering services does Sterling specialize in?
We specialize in MEP/FP systems for cleanrooms, remedial design, energy efficiency, and process engineering for semiconductor, biotech, and institutional facilities.
Which industries does Sterling Engineering serve?
We serve semiconductor manufacturing, life sciences, industrial processing, and institutional clients requiring specialized building systems.
How does Sterling approach cleanroom design?
Our cleanroom designs focus on maintaining tight environmental controls while optimizing energy efficiency and system reliability for critical manufacturing processes.
What is remedial design engineering?
We investigate malfunctioning systems, identify root causes, and implement customized solutions to improve performance, safety, and efficiency of existing infrastructure.
How does Sterling improve building system efficiency?
We integrate energy recovery systems, optimize equipment sizing, and apply custom designs that reduce operational costs while maintaining process integrity.
What makes Sterling different from other engineering firms?
Our engineers work directly in the field, combine technical expertise with practical experience, and prioritize client-specific solutions over vendor-driven approaches.
