Mechanical Engineering

WFT Engineering designs advanced mechanical systems for commercial, institutional, and multi-family buildings throughout the Maryland/DC area. Our licensed mechanical engineers bring extensive experience in HVAC, DOAS, geothermal, central utility plants, and energy optimization to help clients meet performance, sustainability, and code goals.

Our Mechanical Engineering Services

HVAC & Air Distribution 

VAV, VRF/VRV

  • High-performance HVAC and air distribution systems tailored to the unique needs of your building.
  • Variable Air Volume (VAV) systems bring efficient zone-by-zone air control.
  • Advanced Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF/VRV) systems allow simultaneous heating and cooling with energy efficiency.

Building Utility Systems 

CUPs, SCUBs, Steam, High-Temp Hot Water

  • Central Utility Plants generate and distribute essential building services such as heating, cooling, and electricity, from one centralized, high-efficiency location.
  • Secondary Central Utility Buildings extend or supplement a main CUP, providing additional capacity or localized utilities for large or multi-building campuses.
  • Steam systems deliver high-pressure or low-pressure steam for heating, sterilization, humidification, and other industrial or institutional processes.
  • High-Temperature Hot Water systems circulate water at elevated temperatures to provide reliable heating for large buildings, district energy loops, or campus-wide distribution networks.

Specialized Systems 

Geothermal, Smoke Control & Evacuation

  • WFT Engineering is proud to deliver specialized mechanical solutions for a variety of industries.
  • Geothermal heating and cooling systems leverage stable underground temperatures to reduce energy consumption and carbon footprint.
  • We design smoke control and smoke evacuation systems that meet stringent life-safety standards, helping protect building occupants during emergency events.

Energy Analysis & Building Management Systems

  • Our engineers perform comprehensive energy analysis to identify opportunities for improved efficiency, reduced utility costs, and sustainable performance across a building’s mechanical systems.
  • We design and integrate Building Management Systems (BMS) that centralize control of HVAC, utilities, and environmental systems, delivering real-time monitoring and data-driven optimization.
  • These tools help building owners make informed decisions, extend equipment life, and maintain consistent environmental quality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Building owners choose WFT Engineering for our Maryland/DC and Philadelphia regional expertise, licensed engineering team, and integrated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing design approach. Our coordinated process delivers better system performance, cost control, and long-term energy efficiency.

A Central Utility Plant (CUP) provides primary heating, cooling, and power generation for a building or campus, while a Secondary Central Utility Building (SCUB) supplements the main plant by adding capacity or serving a specific area of a larger facility.

WFT Engineering designs a full range of HVAC systems, including Variable Air Volume (VAV) systems for zoned air control and Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF/VRV) systems that bring efficient heating and cooling across multiple building zones.

Geothermal systems are ideal when a property has adequate land or borefield capacity and when energy efficiency, long-term cost savings, or sustainability goals are a priority.

A Building Management System centrally monitors and controls HVAC, utility, and mechanical equipment to optimize energy use, improve comfort, and streamline maintenance.

Yes! Our team specializes in mechanical engineering design, upgrades, retrofits, and system evaluations for both new construction and existing facilities.

Central utility systems are commonly used in large or multi-building facilities such as hospitals, universities, laboratories, government complexes, and commercial campuses.

Work With WFT Engineering

View our recent projects and contact our Rockville, MD office to schedule a mechanical engineering consultation.