Business Details
25 Years
experience
Engineering & Construction Services in Lakewood, CO
Founded in 2001, our company specializes in delivering comprehensive engineering and construction management solutions across diverse industries. Our expertise spans oil & gas, specialty chemicals, and material handling, supported by multidisciplinary teams in chemical, mechanical, electrical, civil, and structural engineering. We prioritize client relationships and collaborative teamwork, ensuring projects meet technical, financial, and environmental standards.With decades of collective experience, our professionals excel in designing, constructing, and commissioning complex facilities while maintaining a focus on cost-effectiveness and innovation. Our proven track record in front-end studies through turn-key projects underscores our commitment to solving unique challenges with practical, efficient solutions tailored to client objectives.
Services
Civil/Structural Engineering
Construction Management
Electrical Engineering
EPC Services
Mechanical Design
Process Engineering
Procurement Management
Project Controls
Project Management
Instrumentation & Controls
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of specialized expertise in oil & gas and industrial engineering.
- Our client-centered approach ensures tailored solutions for complex project challenges.
- Multidisciplinary teams deliver seamless integration from design to construction.
- Proven track record in EPC execution for large-scale industrial facilities.
- Commitment to ethical engineering and environmental stewardship in all projects.
Services
Civil/Structural Engineering
Our Civil/Structural Engineering team delivers facility layouts, structural inspections, and repair solutions for oil & gas, chemical, and industrial sectors. Utilizing advanced software like RISA-3D, we ensure constructability, maintenance efficiency, and safety compliance across North America. Clients benefit from cost-effective designs tailored to operational longevity.
Construction Management
We manage large-scale construction projects with expertise in safety protocols, procurement, and quality control. Our OSHA-trained teams coordinate contractors and ensure adherence to schedules and budgets, prioritizing risk mitigation and client collaboration for seamless project delivery in energy and industrial sectors.
Electrical Engineering
Specializing in power distribution analyses, our Electrical Engineering services include arc-flash studies, protective device coordination, and reliability assessments. We ensure compliance with NFPA 70E and IEEE standards, providing detailed reports and safety labeling to protect personnel and equipment in industrial facilities.
EPC Services
Our EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) services offer full lifecycle project execution from scoping to commissioning. By aligning engineering precision with construction expertise, we deliver predictable outcomes for complex industrial facilities, leveraging partnerships with trusted contractors and suppliers.
Instrumentation & Controls
We design and implement control systems for industrial processes, including programming PLCs and HMIs. Our team integrates client-specific standards into safety-critical systems for oil & gas and materials handling, ensuring operational efficiency and compliance with industry regulations through site commissioning support.
People
Steve Tzap
Founder/Owner
With 40+ years in chemical engineering, Steve founded ZAP in 2001 after identifying gaps in gas processing expertise. He holds a BS in Chemical Engineering from Drexel University and an MBA in Finance from the University of Houston.
Frank Lousberg
President
Leading ZAP since 2008, Frank brings 20+ years in chemical engineering and leadership. A Colorado School of Mines graduate, he specializes in strategic growth and operational excellence in energy sectors.
Rick Jacobs
Vice President of Engineering
Rick oversees engineering operations with 22+ years in project management and chemical engineering. His expertise includes facility design and execution strategies for industrial clients, leveraging a Michigan Tech Chemical Engineering degree.
Chris Combs
Vice President of Gulf Coast Engineering
Chris leads Gulf Coast operations with deep midstream oil & gas experience. He specializes in NGL/LPG transportation and storage, bringing 15+ years of EPC project leadership and team management expertise.
Jeff Kutz
Vice President of East Coast Engineering
Jeff directs East Coast projects with 17+ years in heavy industrial design. A Penn State mechanical engineer, he excels in cement/mineral processing plant design and global EPC project execution.
Questions
What industries does ZAP Engineering serve?
We specialize in oil & gas, specialty chemicals, mining, cement, and industrial sectors across North America.
Do you offer EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) services?
Yes, our EPC teams deliver turn-key projects with integrated engineering and construction management expertise.
Are your engineers licensed professionals?
Yes, our team includes licensed PEs (Professional Engineers) and PMP-certified project managers.
Can you handle large-scale construction projects?
Our OSHA-trained teams manage complex construction with safety, quality control, and schedule adherence.
Do you provide electrical power system studies?
Yes, we conduct arc-flash, short circuit, and reliability analyses per IEEE and NFPA standards.
Where are your offices located?
Headquartered in Lakewood, CO, with offices in Bethlehem, PA and Houston, TX.
