Business Details
Trusted Electrical Engineering Consultants in Tucson
Monrad Engineering has been a leader in consulting electrical engineering for over four decades, delivering innovative solutions across diverse sectors including higher education, healthcare, transportation, and environmentally sensitive lighting. Our team of registered professional engineers and LEED Accredited Professionals brings extensive expertise in power distribution, high-performance building systems, and specialized telecommunications infrastructure. With a proven track record of managing complex projects through Construction Manager at Risk and Design-Build methodologies, we prioritize collaboration, quality assurance, and adherence to schedules and budgets.Recognized with industry awards such as the Edison Award for Environmental Design and multiple International Dark-Sky Association honors, we combine technical excellence with a commitment to sustainability. Our long-standing presence in Tucson and professional registrations across five states underscore our dedication to meeting the unique needs of municipalities, institutions, and developers nationwide.
Services
Electrical Engineering
Lighting Design
LEED Consulting
Power Distribution
Telecommunications Systems
Daylighting Solutions
Sports Lighting
Municipal Infrastructure
Zero-Net Energy Design
Code Compliance
Highlights and features
- 40 years of experience with 3,500+ completed projects.
- LEED Accredited Professionals and BICSI RCDD-certified staff.
- Award-winning expertise in environmentally responsible lighting design.
- Proven success with complex project delivery methods like Design-Build.
- Professional registrations in five states and national industry recognition.
Associations and certifications
- LEED Accredited Professionals
- BICSI RCDD
- Arizona DBE
- Nevada DBE
What people say
Award-winning lighting design
Proven project management
Sustainable building expertise
National industry recognition
Long-term client partnerships
Services
Electrical Engineering
Comprehensive electrical engineering for institutional and commercial buildings, including power distribution, life safety systems, and code compliance. Our team designs efficient, future-ready electrical infrastructure for complex facilities. Services integrate with LEED standards and high-performance building goals.
Lighting Design
Specialized lighting solutions for sports venues, roadways, and environmentally sensitive areas. We balance functionality with energy efficiency while meeting dark-sky requirements. Projects include Tucson International Airport's award-winning LED upgrades and university arena lighting.
LEED Consulting
LEED Accredited Professionals guide projects through certification with energy-efficient systems and sustainable electrical designs. Our expertise has contributed to ten LEED-rated buildings, focusing on zero-net energy and daylighting optimization.
Municipal Infrastructure
Electrical solutions for municipal facilities including fire stations, detention centers, and administrative buildings. We handle modernizations, new construction, and compliance upgrades across Pima County and neighboring regions.
Telecommunications Systems
Advanced telecommunications infrastructure for educational institutions and commercial spaces. Our RCDD-certified engineers design scalable, high-speed networks supporting current and future technology needs in schools and large facilities.
People
Fernando Galvez
Principal Engineer
Registered professional engineer with extensive experience in complex electrical systems for institutional projects. Specializes in sustainable design and LEED-certified building integration across Arizona and neighboring states.
Chris Monrad
Principal Engineer
Licensed electrical engineer offering over four decades of expertise in power distribution and high-performance building systems. Recognized for leadership in municipal infrastructure and energy-efficient lighting solutions.
Joe Smith
Senior Electrical Engineer
Specializes in telecommunications systems and code-compliant electrical designs. Brings technical proficiency to large-scale projects including university facilities and airport infrastructure modernization efforts.
Questions
What services does Monrad Engineering specialize in?
We specialize in electrical engineering, lighting design, LEED consulting, power distribution, and telecommunications systems for institutional, municipal, and commercial projects.
Which industries does Monrad Engineering serve?
We serve higher education, healthcare, transportation, K-12 schools, public spaces, and municipal facilities with tailored electrical engineering solutions.
How experienced is Monrad Engineering's team?
Our staff includes LEED Accredited Professionals and BICSI RCDD-certified engineers with over 85 combined years of experience in complex project delivery.
What makes Monrad Engineering unique?
Our focus on environmentally responsible design, 40+ years of local expertise, and recognition through awards like the Edison Award set us apart in sustainable engineering.
Can Monrad Engineering handle large-scale projects?
Yes, we've managed projects with budgets up to $125 million, including university facilities, airport infrastructure, and multi-million-dollar municipal upgrades.