Careers
Debra joined the Design West Engineering team in 2010 after 9 years of experience working in the electrical engineering industry and has been Design West Engineering’s lead utility coordinator since 2011. Debbie not only has deep understanding of utility design but also works hard to maintain close relationships with utility planners at multiple utility companies up and down the greater Pacific region. Her project responsibilities routinely include researching each utility provider’s existing facilities and service source location options. She will meet regularly with providers to discuss constraints and line extension issues and schedules. She conducts initial consultation with Client’s representative to implement their requirements. She prepares overall concept utility routing, assists in systems sizing, and obtains improvement plans, product information and project scheduling, and submit to utility companies.
Design West Engineering modernized Kennedy, Truman, Madison and Monroe Elementary Schools at DSUSD, delivering comprehensive MEP designs with new buildings, HVAC upgrades, plumbing improvements, and enhanced safety across the campuses.
For over 8 years, Design West worked on MEP design at the Torrance Transit Center, achieving LEED Gold Certification. Recent projects included MEP for new buildings, retail space TI, restrooms, a grease waste line, and additional gas and power meters.
A 80,000 SF senior-living facility that spans 3.37 acres, housing 96 units and a 2,600 SF Historic remodel. Designed for assisted living, it features arched arcades, stucco facades, Spanish tile roofs, and resident amenities.
Orange Coast College's innovative Student Housing project offers 323 units across seven interconnected buildings, fostering a vibrant on-campus community. Designed for excellence, it sets new standards in collegiate living.
Design West Engineering renovated Riverside County IT to create East County Alternate EOC. Included data center, generator, office improvements, A/V system.
Design West Engineering handled electrical design for South Gate Park's renovation. Services included lighting upgrades, security lighting retrofit, switchgear replacement, walkway lighting, and circuit installations for tennis courts.
Design West provided electrical and lighting design for Stanton Central Park, incorporating sports lighting, sustainable features, and creating a space for community events to bring people together.
Design West Engineering preserved Leo Carrillo Ranch Park's historical integrity through MEP services, restoring buildings and maintaining their heritage.
Design West transformed an existing business complex into a modern civic center for the City of La Habra. We completed MEP design, incorporating energy-efficient LED fixtures and a backup generator system for an Emergency Operations Command Center.
Design West Engineering supported California Baptist University's Bourns College of Engineering expansion, enhancing the LEED Gold facility with MEP design, fire systems, and exposed MEP systems for student learning. Along with central plant expansion.
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