1. ABOUT THE FIRM
Since its founding in 1996, CSI Engineering LLC has focused on working with general and mechanical
contractors to develop coordination drawings, as-built drawings and small-scale design-build projects.
Located in Strafford, NH, CSI Engineering has grown over the past
thirteen years – in 2007 we opened a second office conveniently
located in Saugus, MA, and expanded our capabilities to provide full
Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire Protection Engineering
services to architects, contractors, industrial clients and
municipalities. Never forgetting our origins, we continue to provide
our engineering expertise in the development of coordination
drawings and as-built drawings as needed by our valued clients.
With the addition of our Saugus, MA office to our original Strafford, NH office, CSI Engineering has the
capabilities to fully service the New England Region. Our staff is highly experienced, having 100+ years
of combined experience in the industry, and is dedicated to provide the highest quality of engineering
services that our customers deserve and have become accustomed to.
Saugus, MA 01906 Tel# (781)233-4808 Fax# (781)233-4848
Strafford, NH 03884 Tel# (603) 834-1171 Web: www.csi-engineers.com
2. ABOUT THE FIRM
Services
Mechanical Systems: o Special Waste Systems
o Heating and Cooling Systems
o Clean Rooms Electrical Systems:
o Equipment Replacement o Power Transmission/ Distribution
o Ventilation Systems Systems
o Ductwork and Piping Distribution o Emergency Power and Lighting
Systems Systems
o Fuel Oil Systems o UPS Systems
o Energy Conservation including Heat o Fire Alarm and Detection Systems
Recovery o Card Access/Security Systems
o Specialized systems design for o Auditorium/Theater Lighting
medical procedure and laboratory o Substations
facilities o Interior and Exterior Lighting
o Instruments and Controls o Sports and Arena Lighting
o Equipment Selection o Roadway and Parking Lot Lighting
o System Analysis and Energy o Electrical System Evaluations
Studies o Engineering Cost Estimates
Plumbing: Fire Protection:
o Water Conservation o Building Code Consulting
o Grey Water Systems o Fire Alarm/Detection/ Suppression
o Acid Waste Neutralization Systems
o Medical Gas Systems o Computer Room Fire Suppression
o Domestic and Process Water Systems
Systems o AFFF Fire Suppression Systems
o Sanitary, storm and process o Lighting Protection
drainage systems
o Laboratory and Medical Gas and 3-D Coordination and As Built Drawings
Vacuum Systems
o Fuel Gas Piping Systems Design Builds
o Fountains
o Domestic Water Heating Systems
o Compressed Air Systems
Commissioning
o Vacuum Drainage Systems
Registrations: Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine
Saugus, MA 01906 Tel# (781)233-4808 Fax# (781)233-4848
Strafford, NH 03884 Tel# (603) 834-1171 Web: www.csi-engineers.com
3. REPRESENTATIVE CLIENTS
CSI Engineering has provided our engineering expertise to a variety of
facility types in the academic, commercial, industrial, medical, and
government market sectors, and our client list spans a wide range of
private and public institutions and corporations. Below is a
representative list of our satisfied clients.
Academic
Harvard Medical School Religious Facilities
Wentworth Institute of Technology St. Matthews Church
Bentley College Wellesley Congregational Church
Endicott College Epping Community Church
Franklin Pierce University
Calvary Chapel Academy Residential and Hospitality
Marriott Residence
Corporate and Industrial Attleboro Housing Authority
Riverbank Hampton Place
Federal Credit Union Anchorage Inn
Boston Elder Services Comfort Suites
Southern NH Bank Wellesley Housing Authority
Dukes County Savings Bank
Liberty Mutual Retail and Commercial
Market Basket
Health Care Whole Foods
Emerson Hospital North Shore Design Center
New England Medical Center TJ Maxx
Addison Gilbert Hospital Casual Male
Bella Vitta Salon and Spa
Nightclubs and Restaurants Dior Copley Plaza
Bear Creek Coffee Shop Marshalls
51 Stuart Street Nightclub Lead Source
The Cottage
Doc’s Long Warf Technology and Manufacturing
Wally’s Café EMC
Sal’s Pizza Rohm & Haas
Solar Seal
Recreational Facilities Springborn Smithers Laboratory
Tyngsboro Sportsman’s Club Analogic
Town of Brookline Pool COX Engineering
Concord Country Club Draper Labs
Liberty Fitness Linear
Rochester Country Club
Saugus, MA 01906 Tel# (781)233-4808 Fax# (781)233-4848
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4. KEY PERSONNEL
CSI Engineering has been in business since 1996 and offers consulting
services in HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, Commissioning,
Mechanical and Electrical Systems Assessment, and Energy Studies. We work
hard to make sure the projects we are awarded are done correctly, on time, and
on budget.
Who We Are
We employ a number of professionals who are known for the excellence they hold in their respective
fields. Our key personnel include:
John E. Cass - Principal and Founder
A graduate of Wentworth Institute of Technology (1982, BSME) John has over 27 years
experience in HVAC/Mechanical Engineering.
David H. Mahoney, PE, CPE - Principal
A graduate of the University of Massachusetts Lowell (1994, BSME) David has over 14
years experience in HVAC/Mechanical Engineering.
Jim O’Brien, LEED AP – Chief Electrical Engineer, Principal – 25 years of experience
Sarah Mandell, LEED AP – Electrical Engineer – 6 years experience
Angel R. Guarniz, EIT, LEED AP – Mechanical Engineer – 6 years experience
Keith Cannizzaro – Fire Protection and Plumbing Engineer - 12 years experience
AutoCAD 2008 Designer/Manager - 6 years experience
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5. John Cass
Principal - Mechanical Engineer – Project Manager
EDUCATION
Wentworth Institute of Technology, BS, Mechanical Engineering
Mr. Cass is a Mechanical Engineer at CSI Engineering LLC with over 27 years of building HVAC systems
experience, including site surveys, system assessment, master planning, energy analysis, building
design, construction administration and start-up of HVAC systems. Mr. Cass has performed these
services for K-12 schools, colleges, hospitals, industrial facilities, office buildings, a variety of municipal
and transportation-related buildings and numerous other types of facilities.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Ziskind 3 Animal Storage Facility – Tufts Department of Animal Lab Medicine, Boston, MA
Complete renovation to existing 15,000 square foot space. The design was a full redundant AAALAC
certified animal storage facility. Design included dirty and clean cage storage, cage wash, offices and
surgical suites.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Suites – Boston Floating Hospital, Boston, MA
This project included the complete design and construction of five new rooms to service new equipment
provided by Siemens Corporation. Design included MRI patient exam rooms where the new Harmony
Magnetom units are located, the MRI electronic equipment rooms and the MRI control room.
Neely Foundation Stem Cell Collection Facility - Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA
The project was a complete renovation to accommodate the new facility. The design included a custom
air handling unit with complete HEPA filtration. The facility included isolation suites, offices and patient
care rooms.
128 Slice Computed Tomography (CT) Scan Labs - Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA
Design and renovation of existing CT Scan Lab. The existing lab was up-graded to the first of its kind 128
slice CT scan machine. The design included new process chillers, pumps and modifications to the
existing piping.
Electrophysiology (EP) and Cardiac Catheterization Labs - Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA
Design and addition of third C-Arm to new EP room while existing facility remained in operation. Design
included modifications and up-grades to the existing variable volume air distribution systems.
Intensive Care Facility (Project is On Going) - Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA
Two story complete renovation, phased by floor. This is a new 12 bed intensive care facility all served by
an existing roof top unit. This project requires precise phasing as the top floor will be renovated first while
the lower floor will remain in operation. The design will have positive pressured rooms for transplant
patients and negative rooms for tuberculosis patients.
Heliport Project – Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA
New HVAC design and construction for snow melt system on Tufts’ heliport. Provide a new automatic
snow melt system that utilized the building’s existing steam system.
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6. David H. Mahoney, PE, CPE
Principal - Mechanical Engineer – Project Manager
EDUCATION
University of Massachusetts Lowell, BS, Mechanical Engineering
REGISTRATION / PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Registered Professional Engineer in MA #46846
Certified Plant Engineer (CPE) by the Association of Facilities Engineers (AFE) # 4859
Mr. Mahoney is a Mechanical Engineer at CSI Engineering LLC with over 14 years of building HVAC
systems experience, including site surveys, system assessment, master planning, energy analysis,
building design, construction administration, start-up and commissioning of HVAC systems. Mr.
Mahoney has performed these services for K-12 schools, colleges, hospitals, industrial facilities, office
buildings, a variety of municipal and transportation-related buildings and numerous other types of
facilities.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Boston University Medical Center, Preston Building, Boston, MA
Design and construction administration services for mechanical system infrastructure upgrades to the
Preston Building. Work included the design of hot and chilled water supply and return piping to support
each floor, new steam to hot water converters, pumps, and associated equipment.
UMass Medical School, Various Mechanical System Upgrade Projects on the Jamaica Plain, MA
Campus
HVAC study and design services for various upgrade projects on the JP campus including renovations to
a number of lab and office spaces on various floors for the State Laboratory Institute and the evaluation of
the HVAC system serving the Stable Building.
UMass Medical School, Air Handling Unit Survey, Worcester, MA
Survey and assessment of thirty-one of the school's existing air handling units. The report provided the
University with an evaluation and recommendations for the existing air handling units and all their
associated components. This project was another step in the University's infrastructure modernization
and contribution to the campus modernization plan.
UMass Medical School, Rooftop Unit Replacement, Worcester, MA
HVAC services for a study to replace the existing HVAC air-handling equipment (supply, return, and
exhaust) currently housed on Medical School Level 8 and Library penthouses. The replacement scheme
will study the feasibility of housing the rooftop units in various enclosures and alternative locations.
UMass Memorial Medical Center, Coil Replacement Project, Worcester, MA
HVAC services for Phase 2 of the UMMC Cooling Coil replacement project. Services included design of
new systems and documentation of existing cross connection ductwork for partial backup capability for air
handling units during unit refurbishment or emergency.
Complete list of project available upon request.
Saugus, MA 01906 Tel# (781)233-4808 Fax# (781)233-4848
Strafford, NH 03884 Tel# (603) 834-1171 Web: www.csi-engineers.com
7. James R O’Brien, LEED AP
Principal – Chief Electrical Engineer – Project Manager
EDUCATION
Northeast Institute of Industrial Technology – Practical Electrician – 1985
Wentworth Institute of Technology – Master Electrician - 1990
REGISTRATION / PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Master Electrician – MA, ME, NH, VT
Massachusetts Building Supervisors License
National Board of Electrical Examiners – National Electrical Certification – 1990
Professional Memberships: National Burglar and Fire Alarm Assoc., NFPA, Project Management Institute,
Sterlings’ Who’s Who, Notary Public State of MA
Lutron Radio RA Installer and Programmer Training – 2002
American Research Group Certificate Voice Data, Network Design, Test and Installation – 1996
FICO – Certificate in Fiber Optic Design, Test and Installation – 1995
LEED Accredited, 2009
Mr. O'Brien is an Electrical Engineer at CSI Engineering LLC with over 25 years experience in the
electrical and construction industry. He has gained extensive design installation and project management
experience in primary electrical distribution, power distribution, lighting systems, fire alarm systems,
security systems, generator systems, UPS systems, FM200/Halon Fire protection systems and packaged
computer grade air conditioning systems. In addition Mr. O’Brien has in depth knowledge pertaining to
Massachusetts Building Code, Massachusetts and National Electrical Codes, Massachusetts Elevator
Code, International Building Code, NFPA 72, NFPA 101, Massachusetts Energy Code & LEED
certification Requirements.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
The LEAP School – Bedford, MA
Full electrical, lighting, and fire alarm system for a state of the art elementary school facility specializing in
child growth. This facility includes a large gross motor room for indoor play, spacious well equipped
classrooms, professional development spaces, and a library filled with children's literature and parent
resources. All designs were completed in accordance to applicable codes.
Thompson Elementary School – Andover, MA
Fully design of Power, Lighting, and addressable Fire Alarm System for an elementary school. All designs
were completed in accordance to applicable codes.
Gallagher Child Care Center – Lowell, MA
Fully design of Power, Lighting, Emergency Call, and addressable Fire Alarm System for a child care
center. All designs were completed in accordance to applicable codes.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology – Boston, MA
Fully design of Power, Lighting, Emergency Call, and addressable Fire Alarm System for several
communications rooms and a parking office. All designs were completed in accordance to applicable
codes.
Complete list of project available upon request.
Saugus, MA 01906 Tel# (781)233-4808 Fax# (781)233-4848
Strafford, NH 03884 Tel# (603) 834-1171 Web: www.csi-engineers.com
8. Sarah Mandell, LEED AP
Electrical Engineer
EDUCATION
Northeastern University, BS, Electrical Engineering
Ms. Mandell is an Electrical Engineer at CSI Engineering LLC with over 6 years of building electrical
systems experience, including site surveys, system assessment, energy analysis, building design and
construction administration of electrical systems. Ms. Mandell has performed these services for K-12
schools, colleges, hospitals, industrial facilities, office buildings, a variety of municipal and transportation-
related buildings and numerous other types of facilities.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Fitchburg State College, Fitchburg, MA
Extensive electrical lighting survey was conducted for the existing Parking Lot lighting conditions of twelve
campus parking lots. A complete evaluation report was submitted to the University, containing existing
parking lot lighting levels, fixture conditions, and suggested improvements for each specific parking lot.
This included new lighting fixtures, layouts, and associated calculations and foot candle levels required to
maintain proper lighting levels.
University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA
Upgrades performed to life safety systems in various dormitory buildings. Upgrade of power systems in
Orchard Hill Dormitory Building. Upgrade of outdated fused panelboards in Morrill Science Center.
Amgen Inc., Cambridge, MA
Complete electrical design of three floors of office and lab space for a leading human therapeutics
company in the biotechnology industry. Also included in the project was the electrical design for the
basement level fitness center of the facility.
Charles River Labs, Wilmington, MA
Complete electrical design with emergency generator backup system and switchboard for a three story
laboratory support facility focused on preclinical services, and clinical services to the biomedical market.
Andover West Middle School, Andover, MA
Conversion of outdated split bus emergency panelboards to a new upgraded emergency generator
system that complies with current code requirements. Upgrade and design of the Auditorium’s lighting
and controls.
Boston State House Security Office, Boston, MA
Electrical design of an existing space to be renovated in the Boston State House to accommodate a new
area for the State House security offices.
Doc’s Restaurant Long Warf, Boston, MA
Complete electrical design and service for new restaurant facility on Boston’s waterfront. The design of
this restaurant included a new service and power design for a full kitchen, dining room, and bar area.
Complete list of project available upon request.
Saugus, MA 01906 Tel# (781)233-4808 Fax# (781)233-4848
Strafford, NH 03884 Tel# (603) 834-1171 Web: www.csi-engineers.com
9. Angel R. Guarniz, EIT, LEED AP
Mechanical Engineer
EDUCATION
Dartmouth College, BE, Mechanical Engineering and B.A., Engineering Sciences and Spanish
Mr. Guarniz is a Mechanical Engineer at CSI Engineering LLC with over 6 years of building HVAC
systems experience, including site surveys, system assessment, building design, and construction
administration. Mr. Guarniz has performed these services for K-12 schools, colleges, office buildings, a
variety of municipal and transportation-related buildings and numerous other types of facilities.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Massachusetts State Firefighting Academy, Stow, MA
Mechanical engineering services for the expansion of the Massachusetts State Firefighting Academy,
including sustainable systems design to achieve a LEED Gold rating. Work is focused on a new 42,000
SF administration building, 26,000 SF fire station, and 17,200 SF warehouse/shop building, and
renovation of the existing 36,000 SF academy building.
Worcester North High School, Worcester, MA
HVAC design of a new 225,000 SF 4-story building. The system includes a two-pipe changeover system
in addition to flat plate heat exchanger energy recovery units to supply fresh air into the classrooms.
The Tower at Carnegie Abbey, Narragansett Bay, RI
HVAC design for a new, 220-foot tall, 22-story luxury condominium building. The Tower is comprised of
79 units, including a 2-story penthouse, with a total 200,000 square feet.
Emanuel Celler Courthouse, Brooklyn, NY
HVAC survey and design for the renovation of a 284,000 SF structure that houses 11 federal district
courtrooms, magistrate hearing rooms, court support facilities, the United States Marshals Service, United
States Attorney’s Office, and other tenants
Brooklyn Atlantic Yards, Brooklyn Arena, Brooklyn, NY
HVAC design for a new, 2.5 million SF complex, including a 20,000-seat professional sports arena and
four towers for residential and hotel use.
St. Agatha’s Catholic Church Lower Level Renovations, Milton, MA
MEP survey, design, and construction administration for the renovation of the lower level of the Church
building. Work included HVAC design, renovations to existing boiler plant and heating systems, and a
new attic ventilation system.
Tufts University Multipurpose Function Center, Medford, MA
HVAC design and construction administration for the retrofit of a 9,000 square foot multipurpose function
center for Tufts University.
Complete list of project available upon request.
Saugus, MA 01906 Tel# (781)233-4808 Fax# (781)233-4848
Strafford, NH 03884 Tel# (603) 834-1171 Web: www.csi-engineers.com
10. Keith Cannizzaro
Plumbing/Fire Protection Engineer
EDUCATION
Northeastern University, Plumbing Building Design
Mr. Cannizzaro is a Plumbing/Fire Protection Engineer at CSI Engineering with over 12 years of building
Plumbing and Fire Protection systems experience, including site surveys, system assessment, master
planning, building design, and construction administration. Mr. Cannizzaro has performed these services
for K-12 schools, colleges, hospitals, industrial facilities, office buildings, a variety of municipal and
transportation-related buildings and numerous other types of facilities.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Tufts University Multipurpose Function Center, Medford, MA
Plumbing/Fire Protection design and construction administration for the retrofit of a 9,000 square foot
multipurpose function center for Tufts University.
Worcester North High School, Worcester, MA
MEP/FP engineering services for the design of a new 225,000 SF 4-story building. The system includes
a two-pipe changeover system in addition to flat plate heat exchanger energy recovery units to supply
fresh air into the classrooms.
Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA
Plumbing design for the fit-up for a new laboratory/office in a new high rise building. Plumbing consisted
of a new domestic water, non-potable hot water, compressed air, vacuum, and gas distribution off the
existing risers. Domestic hot water and non-potable hot water were produced through new steam fired
water heaters. Other plumbing systems included sanitary waste and vent system, acid waste and vent
system, RODI water system and PH neutralization system.
Histogenics, Waltham, MA
Plumbing design for the fit-up for a new laboratory/office in a new high rise building. Plumbing consisted
of new domestic water, non-potable water, compressed air, nitrogen, and vacuum distribution off the
existing risers. Domestic hot water and non-potable hot water were produced through new has fired
heaters. Other plumbing systems included sanitary waste and vent system, acid waste and vent system,
ROSI and DI water system and PH neutralization system
72 Jonspin Road, Wilmington, MA
Plumbing design for the design of a new two story 10,000 SF building addition. Plumbing consisted of
replacing the water meter and supply pipe feeding the system with new larger meter and pipe. We also
replaced the existing electric water heating with a larger heater to handle the new hot water load. Other
plumbing systems included new sanitary waste and vent system for new bathrooms which connected to
existing sanitary system.
Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, Providence, RI
Plumbing design for the new restaurant in Providence.
Complete list of project available upon request.
Saugus, MA 01906 Tel# (781)233-4808 Fax# (781)233-4848
Strafford, NH 03884 Tel# (603) 834-1171 Web: www.csi-engineers.com