Education:
Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Michigan, 1971. Post Graduate Electrical Design Study at the Air Force Institute of Technology.
Special Instruction:
Successfully completed courses in the National Electrical Code, Energy Monitoring Systems, Negotiating Contract Modifications and Mechanical and Electrical Inspection.
Registration:
Electrical, Mechanical and/or Fire Protection registration in 47 states. LEED Accredited Professional.
Affiliations:
Illuminating Engineering Society Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Consulting Engineers Association of California American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers American Society of Mechanical Engineers U.S. Green Building Council LEED Accredited Professional
Experience:
For over twenty-five years, as President and Principal of Sacramento Engineering Consultants, Rick has personally designed or directly overseen the successful completion of thousands of challenging and diverse projects, including: innovative HVAC systems, plumbing systems, lighting, power, signal systems, computer networks, security systems, emergency power on high rise buildings, hospitals, office buildings, schools, and federal and state buildings. High and low voltage interior and exterior distribution systems is an area of particular expertise.
During that same time, Rick has continued to increase his knowledge in order to better and more efficiently serve the needs of his clients by obtaining professional registration in the field of Fire Protection Engineering and further, by achieving registration in a total of 47 states. He is also a LEED Accredited Professional.
Having engineered mechanical, electrical and fire sprinkler systems and being registered in three fields. Rick is able to provide final mechanical, electrical and fire sprinkler constructability review and excellent coordination.
Ten years of experience as Vice President of a large Sacramento Mechanical and Electrical Engineering firm and with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as well as knowledge gained in five years as owner of an electrical consulting/construction firm provided the foundation that Rick built upon to create Sacramento Engineering Consultants.