Business Details
26 Years
experience
Trusted Engineering Solutions in Reading, PA
Since 2000, McCarthy Engineering Associates has established itself as a trusted leader in comprehensive engineering solutions. Our innovative approach combines a full suite of engineering, consulting, planning, and environmental services to centralize responsibility and accountability, ensuring long-term cost savings and client satisfaction. Through our proprietary EQC Process (Engaged Quality Control), we deliver industry-leading results, including 99.8% on-time project delivery and 85% repeat clientele.With expertise spanning civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and environmental engineering, we prioritize understanding client goals to exceed expectations. Our team of licensed professionals brings decades of experience in both public and private sectors, offering tailored solutions that optimize resources and maximize future potential while maintaining rigorous quality control standards.
Services
Civil Engineering
Structural Design
Mechanical HVAC
Electrical Systems
Plumbing & Piping
Land Surveying
CADD Services
Water Management
Environmental Consulting
Government Projects
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We offer 24 years of engineering expertise since 2000 with licensed professionals
- Our proprietary EQC Process ensures 99.8% on-time project delivery
- 85% of business comes from repeat clients industry-wide
- Full-service solutions from survey to construction completion
- Team includes senior engineers with 30+ years average industry experience
Services
Civil Engineering
Our civil engineering team delivers comprehensive solutions for land development projects. Specializing in site planning, stormwater management, and municipal infrastructure, we ensure regulatory compliance while optimizing project timelines. With expertise in feasibility studies and erosion control, we provide cost-effective solutions that meet both public and private sector requirements through rigorous quality control processes.
Structural Engineering
We offer complete structural engineering services for commercial and industrial projects. Our team specializes in steel, concrete, and timber design with expertise in foundation analysis and building component inspection. From initial site analysis to construction oversight, we deliver safe, code-compliant structures while maintaining budgetary constraints and project schedules.
Mechanical HVAC
Our mechanical engineering division provides end-to-end HVAC solutions for diverse building types. We specialize in energy-efficient systems design, including industrial exhaust, boiler replacements, and data center climate control. Our team ensures optimal environmental conditions while maintaining budget parameters through collaborative design partnerships with clients.
Electrical Engineering
We design advanced electrical systems balancing functionality with aesthetic requirements. Our services include power distribution analysis, lighting design, and emergency backup systems. With expertise in LEED compliance and energy management, we create sustainable solutions that meet evolving code requirements while ensuring long-term operational efficiency for commercial and industrial facilities.
Land Surveying
Our surveying team provides precise land measurement solutions for development projects. Utilizing advanced CADD technology, we deliver accurate topographic mapping and boundary analysis. These services support all project phases from initial planning to final construction documentation, ensuring proper site utilization and regulatory compliance throughout the development process.
People
James McCarthy
Founder and CEO
With over 30 years of civil engineering experience, James McCarthy leads the firm's strategic direction. His expertise in municipal projects includes water systems, storm sewer upgrades, and PennDOT programs. He provides technical oversight while maintaining active involvement in key client relationships and project management.
Chris Falencki
Wyomissing Division Manager
Bringing 40 years of civil environmental engineering experience, Chris Falencki manages the Wyomissing office. His expertise includes municipal improvements, grant procurement, and expert witness testimony. He specializes in state/federal permitting and parks development while overseeing technical operations for complex infrastructure projects.
Mehdi Mehrabi
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Ph.D. holder with 20+ years of mechanical engineering experience, Mehdi Mehrabi leads HVAC design initiatives. His background includes biotech labs, hospitals, and data centers. He specializes in energy recovery systems and laboratory design while mentoring junior engineers in advanced mechanical system optimization techniques.
Joseph Woodnorth
Project Engineer
Joseph Woodnorth focuses on erosion control and stormwater management. With E.I.T. certification and Lehigh University engineering credentials, he handles NPDES permitting and sediment control design. He contributes technical expertise to civil infrastructure projects while supporting environmental compliance initiatives.
Steph Rauch
Receptionist
Steph Rauch manages front office operations with precision. Handling client communications and administrative functions since 2021, she ensures smooth day-to-day operations. Her responsibilities include data management, client coordination, and supporting financial processes while maintaining the firm's professional first impression.
Questions
What engineering services does McCarthy offer?
We provide civil, structural, mechanical HVAC, electrical, plumbing, land surveying, CADD, water resource management, and environmental engineering services for public and private sector clients.
What makes your EQC Process unique?
Our Engaged Quality Control Process ensures continuous client collaboration, rigorous technical reviews, and regulatory compliance checks throughout each project phase to guarantee on-time delivery and minimal change orders.
How experienced is your engineering team?
Our senior engineers average 30+ years' experience with professional licenses across multiple disciplines. Many team members have decades of municipal project experience and specialized technical certifications.
What geographic areas do you serve?
While based in Pennsylvania, we serve clients nationwide through our comprehensive engineering capabilities and remote project management systems for both public infrastructure and private development projects.
