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Engineering Excellence Since 2000

For 25 years, Design West Engineering has been a trusted leader and partner on the West Coast, offering cutting-edge expertise in Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Commissioning, Fire Protection, Dry Utility Coordination, and Technology Systems Engineering. Collaborating with the industry’s most innovative professionals, we engineer extraordinary places and solutions that inspire and endure.

  • Behind the Design | Meet the Coordinators

    At Design West Engineering, collaboration doesn’t happen by chance, it’s carefully coordinated. Behind every successful project is a team of people making sure communication flows, schedules stay on track, and deliverables come together seamlessly. Among them are Design West’s Project Coordinators: the connecting thread between disciplines, clients, and consultants who help ensure that every project […]

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  • California 2025 Energy Code vs. LEED v5: Does Code Compliance Equal Green Building?

    Examining the Value of Code Compliance Versus LEED Certification in California’s Sustainable Building Landscape Introduction: Code Compliance or Green Building Certification? California’s 2025 Energy Code (Title 24, Part 6) has architects and developers asking: If we meet code, do we still need LEED? With electrification, solar readiness, and commissioning now mandatory, the baseline for sustainability […]

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  • DWE Elevates Kellen Martinez and Darrell Johnson to Service Director Roles

    The latest on DWE’s promotions and team development As Design West Engineering advances its strategy to deepen technical expertise and leadership across disciplines, the firm proudly announces the promotion of Kellen Martinez, PE, to Director of Fire Protection, and Darrell Johnson, PE, CCP, to Director of Commissioning. Learn more about Kellen and Darrell’s expertise and […]

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  • Woodland Hills Senior Living Community (The Livelle)

    Woodland Hills Senior Center is a 466,865 SF multi-building campus offering Memory Care, Assisted Living, Independent Living, and Mixed-Use spaces with extensive amenities including a pool, spa, restaurants, gym, gardens, and a 130,000 SF parking garage.

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  • Skagit Transit Maintenance and Operations

    DWE provided MEP, FP, Technology, and Utility Coordination services for Skagit Transit’s facility, including admin areas, canopy, electrical upgrades, and site lighting, plus full design for Building B’s fuel/wash areas, fire protection, and EV/PV systems.

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Dedicated to Service from Day One

Founded in January 2000 by Rob Cronk and Mark Galle, Design West was built on a simple yet powerful idea: prioritize customer service above all. Over the years, this focus has driven our success, allowing us to become a leading multi-discipline engineering firm on the West Coast. Our dedication to client relationships, technical excellence, outstanding communication, and innovative technology have been the cornerstone of our achievements.

The idea was simple, the model worked, and the company has thrived. Now, Design West has become a leading engineering firm across the West Coast.

Exceptional Work Comes From Exceptional People

Each of our team members is carefully chosen to enhance our firm with their precise skill set, creative vision, and specialized understanding of design.

Small Teams Make the Biggest Impact

Each of our teams are built around members with complementary skill sets. Our leaders keep an open door so each of us can get answers, gain insight, and grow.

We're hiring!

We want Design West to be a company where people love their jobs and stay for years. We work hard to take care of our employees, to build our company into a community, and to make the work days fun. We are a fast growing workplace and are always looking for new additions to our team. If you think Design West is a good fit, tell us about yourself.

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Southern California

412 E. Vanderbilt Way
San Bernardino, CA 92408

Tel: 909.890.3700
Fax: 909.890.3770

Pacific Northwest

123 2nd Ave S., Suite 220
Edmonds, WA 98020

Tel: 425.458.9700

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