Leadership

mechanical engineers and team at AE Group

OUR EXPERTISE

Mechanical Engineers with Decades of Experience

It takes education, experience, dedication, skill, and a keen attention to detail to become a mechanical engineer. AE Group’s team of mechanical engineers has all of these attributes, plus a commitment to and passion for sustainability. 

 Our team has decades of experience in our field and we are constantly applying ourselves to learn, grow, and achieve more. Each valued team member brings with them a variety of skills and ideas that contribute positively to each project. 

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AE Group Mechanical Engineers Team

Our engineering team has designed and implemented lasting and sustainable mechanical engineering solutions throughout Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties and beyond for the last four decades.

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Phil White

PRINCIPAL MECHANICAL ENGINEER

Phil White has been a consulting mechanical engineer for more than 40 years. In 1976, he founded Alternative Energy and Environmental Engineering which turned into AE Group Mechanical Engineers, Inc. in 2003.

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Hugh McTernan

PRINCIPAL MECHANICAL ENGINEER

Hugh McTernan has been a Principal Mechanical Engineer for more than 25 years at AE Group Mechanical Engineers, Inc.

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Tony Perez

Mechanical Engineering Assistant

Tony Perez has been a Mechanical Engineering Assistant for 15 years at AE Group Mechanical Engineers, Inc. He graduated from SB City College with an Associate’s Degree in Drafting/CAD.

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Jose Sanchez

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING ASSISTANT

Jose Sanchez has been a Mechanical Engineering Assistant for four years at AE Group Mechanical Engineers, Inc.

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Julie Tovias

OFFICE MANAGER

Julie is the Treasurer and Office Manager for AE Group Mechanical Engineers. Prior to joining our team, she worked at Myers Widders Gibson Attorneys and IDS American Express.