PROJECTS
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING SINCE 1976
AE Group Mechanical Engineers has decades of experience providing engineering services on projects ranging from educational and governmental buildings to commercial, industrial, and agricultural systems to master planning services.
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AE Group Mechanical Engineers provides professional mechanical engineering services for all types of commercial, industrial, and agricultural engineering projects.
Ventura College Learning Resources Center
The Ventura College Learning Resources Center is a noted landmark on the college campus. AE Group worked with KBZ Architects on this new building and modernization of the adjacent library and CR buildings. AE Group has provided mechanical engineering services at virtually all of the buildings at Ventura College since 1997. Some of the other completed Ventura College projects include a Facilities Master Plan with Architect Leo A Daly, the new Advanced Technology/General Purpose Classroom and Health Science Complex building with Leo A Daly, modernization of the Performing Arts Center and Welding Classrooms with Architect David Bury, and the new Applied Science Building with Gensler.
Oxnard College Learning Resources Center
One of the most prominent buildings on the Oxnard College campus is the Learning Resources Center designed by Paul Murdoch Architects. AE Group worked with the architects on this new building which won an award from the Ventura County AIA. AE Group has provided mechanical engineering services at Oxnard College since 1999. Some of the other completed projects include a Facilities Master Plan with AC Martin Architects and the new Dental Hygiene building with HMC Architects.
Lobero Theatre
The Lobero Theatre in Santa Barbara, originally constructed in 1923, is a world-famous theater registered as a State of California historical landmark. In 2013, AE Group Mechanical Engineers, working with KBZ Architects, designed new HVAC and plumbing systems as part of a major modernization project. We added air conditioning with minimal visual impact to the exterior and interior appearances. We met the challenge of determining unobtrusive locations for the large new mechanical equipment and ductwork, while maintaining the space’s acoustics, with intensive coordination amongst the design team. AE Group has also completed a theater project at Ventura College and performed engineering for the heating boiler system at the Thousand Oaks Performing Arts Center.
Ventura College Performing Arts Center
Working with architect David Bury, AE Group designed new HVAC and plumbing systems for a major modernization of Ventura College’s Performing Arts Center, including the locally famous theater. AE Group has also performed the mechanical engineering services for the world-famous Lobero Theatre in Santa Barbara and for systems on nearly every building on the Ventura College campus.
Dos Pueblos Engineering Academy
The Engineering Academy program integrates physics, computer science, and engineering design. The facility combines more traditional classroom spaces with a prototype room, a machine shop, and a robotics arena. AE Group worked with KBZ Architects on this project. We have performed the mechanical engineering portions on K-12 school projects throughout the Santa Barbara Union School District, as well as projects throughout other areas of Santa Barbara County, some with Robert Robles Architecture and 19 Six Architects.
Ventura College Applied Science Building
AE Group, on the A&E team with the internationally famous architectural firm Gensler, designed the new HVAC and plumbing systems for this $15 million science center which opened in 2016. The 19,000 square foot building includes a 200-seat lecture hall and Applied Science classrooms. AE Group more recently assisted in the design of modifications to the building to accommodate future CAD-CAM machine training. AE Group has performed mechanical engineering for systems on nearly every building on campus at Ventura College.
Ventura County Government Center
AE Group has provided mechanical engineering services to the County of Ventura for many years at most of their facilities including the County Government Center, which consists of the Hall of Administration, the Hall of Justice, the Pre-Trial Detention Facility, and the General Services Agency headquarters and facilities.
Ventura City Hall
AE Group Mechanical Engineers has designed modernized HVAC systems for the historic Ventura City Hall, including new chillers, air handlers, and improvements to air distribution and controls. AE Group has also provided mechanical engineering services at other City facilities including the Police-Fire headquarters, the Wastewater Reclamation Laboratory, and a number of park facilities.
Todd Road Jail
AE Group Mechanical Engineers has provided mechanical engineering services at the Todd Road Jail for many years, including the preparation of a mechanical systems master plan. Projects include replacement and modernization of HVAC equipment, chillers, cooling towers, water heating systems, steam boiler systems, vacuum waste systems, and plumbing systems. AE Group has also provided engineering services at the other County detention facilities including the Pre-Trial Detention Facility, East County Sheriff’s Station, and the Juvenile Justice Center.
Santa Barbara Fire Station #1
On the team with KBZ Architects, AE Group designed new HVAC and plumbing systems as part of a major modernization of the City of Santa Barbara fire station. AE Group has also provided engineering services for other City facilities including the Los Banos Pool and the Westside Community Center. In addition, we’ve worked on fire stations in Montecito and in Ventura County.
Montecito Fire Station
Working with KBZ Architects, AE Group provided the mechanical engineering services for the Montecito Fire Station and headquarters. AE Group has also worked on fire station projects in the City of Ventura, the City of Santa Barbara, and at a number of Ventura County Fire Department locations.
Peabody Charter School Exploration Center
AE Group worked with KBZ Architects to design the HVAC portion of an extensive modernization of the Peabody facilities, and has performed the mechanical engineering portions of projects throughout the Santa Barbara Unified School District.
Ventura Unified School District Educational Services Center
The ESC facility is the headquarters of the Ventura Unified School District. AE Group provided the engineering for major HVAC systems modernization improvements including new chillers and cooling towers. AE Group has performed mechanical engineering services including plumbing and HVAC systems for VUSD since 1993 at all of the facilities and campuses in the district. We’ve provided services for K-12 school projects throughout Ventura County, including Oxnard, Port Hueneme, Camarillo, Thousand Oaks, Oak Park, Moorpark, Simi Valley, Santa Paula, and Ojai.
Santa Barbara High School
AE Group Mechanical Engineers, working with KBZ Architects, helped design comprehensive modernization projects, including the HVAC and plumbing portions at the Santa Barbara High School campus. Projects have included traditional plumbing and HVAC as well as specialties such as swimming pool heating and woodshop ventilation. AE Group additionally has worked on projects throughout the Santa Barbara Union School District and neighboring Santa Barbara County school districts in Hope Ranch, Carpinteria, Los Olivos, Santa Ynez, Solvang, and Lompoc.
Moorpark College Gymnasium
Working with Amador Whittle Architects, AE Group designed new HVAC and plumbing systems for a major remodel of the gymnasium building and improvements at the exotic animal facility at Moorpark College. AE Group has performed mechanical engineering for systems on nearly every building on the Moorpark campus, including the new Health Science Center on the team with Perkins & Will Architects, and the new Exotic Animal Training and Management (EATM) facility with Steven Ehrlich Architects (Ventura County AIA award winner).
Arctic Cold Oxnard
Arctic Cold Oxnard is a state-of-the-art food processing and cold storage facility serving the substantial agricultural industry in Ventura County. Working with Fisher Construction Group, AE Group designed HVAC and plumbing systems for the 560,000 square foot facility. AE Group has also worked on other Fisher Construction Group projects in Los Angeles and Santa Barbara Counties. In addition, AE Group has designed systems for greenhouses and other agricultural-related projects, as well as commercial and industrial projects.
Titan Frozen Foods
AE Group, working with Fisher Construction Group, designed the plumbing systems for the 200,000 square foot food processing and cold storage facility serving the agricultural area around Santa Maria. AE Group has also worked on other similar projects in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties.
Roxford Produce International
AE Group, working with Fisher Construction Group, designed plumbing and mechanical systems for the Roxford Produce International food storage facility in Los Angeles County. AE Group has also worked on other similar projects in Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties, as well as many commercial and industrial projects.
Juan Lagunas Soria Elementary School
Juan Soria School is one of two new Oxnard Union School District schools AE Group helped design on the team with Martinez Architects. Harrington School was another new OUSD school designed with Dougherty + Dougherty Architects. AE Group has performed the mechanical engineering portions on other OUSD projects as well as on many projects with 19 Six Architects in the Hueneme Elementary School District and the Ocean View School District.
Briggs Elementary School
Briggs School recently celebrated its 150th anniversary and is embarking on a new project to modernize its outdated HVAC systems. The project involves the engineering design of completely new HVAC systems in a historically significant building, including the addition of increased outdoor air ventilation and air conditioning (cooling) for the entire campus. The HVAC systems are heat pumps in line with the global warming/climate change goal of eliminating carbon dioxide emissions from burning natural gas. AE Group is working with 19 Six Architects on the Briggs project, as well as on other Ventura County school projects at Mesa School, the Ocean View School District, and the Hueneme Elementary School District.
Santa Paula Mill and Depot
Working on the team with KBZ Architects, AE Group developed mechanical plans for the rehabilitation of the historic Santa Paula Mill and Depot buildings, maintaining the historical architectural values.
Carrillo Recreation Center
Designated as a City of Santa Barbara Registered Landmark, this historically significant building was originally constructed in 1914 and has a 1925 addition designed by renowned architect Julia Morgan. Working on the team with KBZ Architects, AE Group designed new plumbing and HVAC systems including ADA upgrades. The project received a LEED Silver rating.
Ventura County Juvenile Justice Facility
AE Group Mechanical Engineers has provided mechanical engineering services for the County of Ventura at many County facilities. At the Juvenile Justice Center, AE Group designed modernized systems for domestic hot water, space heating boilers, chillers, hydronic system pumps, and cooling towers.
Oxnard College Facilities Master Plan
On the team with AC Martin Partners, AE Group Mechanical Engineers helped prepare a facilities master plan for Oxnard College. The master plan has been used to plan and budget for new facilities and equipment replacements at the college. AE Group also helped prepare facilities master plans for Ventura College, the Lompoc Unified School District, and for the Ventura County Todd Road Jail.
Ventura College Facilities Master Plan
On the team with Leo A Daly Architects, AE Group helped prepare a facilities master plan for Ventura College. The master plan has been used to plan and budget for new facilities and equipment replacements at the college. AE Group also helped prepare facilities master plans for Oxnard College, the Lompoc Unified School District, and the Ventura County Todd Road Jail.
Lompoc Unified School District Facility Assessment
Working on the team with KBZ Architects, AE Group helped prepare a facility assessment for all eleven campuses of the Lompoc Unified School District. This document has been used to plan and budget for new facilities and equipment replacements in the district.
Todd Road Jail Master Plan
AE Group Mechanical Engineers has provided mechanical engineering services at the Todd Road Jail for many years, including the preparation of a mechanical systems master plan. Projects designed include replacement and modernization of HVAC equipment, chillers, cooling towers, water heating systems, steam boiler systems, vacuum waste system, and plumbing systems. AE Group has also provided engineering services at the other County detention facilities including the Pre-Trial Detention Facility, East County Sheriff’s Station, and the Juvenile Justice Center.