Without hesitation, the founder of Optima Engineering names the mixed-use Villages at Lake Norman as the firm’s most engaging project. Keith Pehl, Optima president, calls the 110-acre development "very different" because so much of its 3.5 million square feet are subterranean, including loading docks and parking. It’s quite an exercise to ventilate such space, make it water tight, properly light it—and stay within budget. Pehl relishes in stiff tests for his 16-year-old company that specializes in electrical, mechanical and plumbing engineering as well as fire protection and lighting design, with a focus on green precepts. "It’s fun to do something that is hard and challenging," Pehl says. "We strive to hire good quality engineers and retain them. Part of that is challenging them, and part of that is getting challenging projects." Read full story read more
Congratulations to our recent promotions! Jack Page to Senior Project Manager, Cathy Sealy to Business Manager, Byron Ford to Principal, Steve Daley to Managing Principal, and Brian Thompson to Managing Principal. read more
Optima Engineering would like to congratulate Daniel A. Revilla, he graduated with an Associate in Applied Science Degree - Civil Engineering Technology from Central Piedmont Community College. read more
Steven L. Bobo, P.E. electrical project manager for Optima Engineering P.A. has been elected as the 2008-2009 President of the South Carolina Society of Professional Engineers. read more
Optima Engineering would like to welcome Shane Nault, P.E. LEED AP to our Mechanical Engineering Division. Optima Engineering would like to welcome Sara Collins to our Administrative Support Team. Optima Engineering would like to welcome 2 Interns who will be learning and helping us this summer - Kevin Shaver (Mechanical Intern) and Brooke Baird (Administrative Intern). read more
Students in the Architecture, Construction, and Engineering Mentor Program unveiled their plan and 3-D model at the first ACE banquet. Keith Pehl volunteered as a Mentor with the ACE Mentor Program to work with high school students to increase awareness of career opportunities in architecture, construction and engineering. http://www.cms.k12.nc.us/includes/gfi.asp?fileHandle=5369.asp read more
Keith Pehl along with Erik Lensch of Argand Energy gave a lunch presentation to the local AIA COTE (Committee on the Environment) about Solar Photovoltaics. They presented the latest economic analysis and the latest industry trends on the power producing solar products. The presentation touched on latest products, efficiencies, recent building trends, and future trends of the industry. See the Powerpoint Presentation read more
Keith Pehl was a panel member at the Five Ventures Conference held at UNCC. He spoke on the pros and cons of Entrepreneurship. read more
Optima Engineering would like to welcome Michele A. Hendricks as a designer in our Electrical Division. read more
Ronald V. Almond, P.E. - Vice President of Optima passed his exam to become LEED Accredited . read more
