About Us

Our Principals

Romel G. Tarog, Mechanical Engineer, Principal

Mr. Tarog has 21 years U.S. experience in the mechanical design of HVAC, Plumbing, and Fire Protection Systems. He has been the Project Engineer on large to small new construction projects as well as remodels and rehabilitation of existing facilities.

Mr. Tarog has experience in the design of many building types including:

  • Data Centers
  • Educational Facilities
  • Health Care facilities
  • Community Centers
  • Multi-Family Housing Facilities
  • Data Processing Centers
  • Correctional Facilities
  • Maintenance Shops
  • Laboratories
  • Fire and Rescue Stations

Mr. Tarog has designed a wide variety of systems including Chilled Water Systems, Hydronic Heating Systems, Variable Frequency Pumping Applications, Ventilation and Exhaust Systems, Variable and Constant Volume Air Handling Systems, Package and Split System Air Conditioning Units, Water Source and Ground Source Heat Pump Applications, Title 24 Document Preparation, and Compliance Documents and Specifications.

He has also completed many design layouts and budget cost estimates for building plumbing systems. Specific areas of design were domestic cold water piping, domestic hot water systems, plumbing fixture specifications, natural and fuel gas piping, sewer and vent piping, waste piping, compressed air systems and underground gas tank piping, based on current code requirements.

Mr. Tarog has been responsible for the specifications, layout and budget cost estimates for sprinkler systems per NFPA 13 and local code requirements. Projects involved new and retrofit designs for office, hospitals, community centers, schools and others.

Recent projects for which Mr. Tarog served as Project Engineer are:

Gap Computer room 15,370 sq. ft. data room alteration
El Dorado Hills Fire Station 9,500 sq. ft.
Genesis Church Multipurpose Bldg. 16,000 sq. ft.
Sacramento Metro Fire/Rescue Station 23 9,000 sq. ft.
Residence Inn-Morgan Hill 72 Units

Education: BSME 1973, Feati University Manila, Philippines

Professional Affiliations: Member ASHRAE