At Summer Consultants there is never a “typical” job.  Last spring/summer we surveyed and wrote the RFPs for the replacement of fire alarm systems at 18 Army Reserve Centers throughout the Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland, and Virginia region.  The locations varied from a reserve center in Alexandria, Virginia (the backyard of our headquarters) to Franklin,… Read More

The Filene Center at the Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts (WOTR) in Vienna, Virginia was constructed in 1971. In 1982 a fire completely destroyed the wood amphitheater. The nation rallied to rebuild, with support from all 50 states ranging from the President to school children. Today, audiences enjoy 80 performances throughout the summer. The venue… Read More

I have been working for just over a year with Summer Consultants, Inc. as a mechanical engineer. I have really enjoyed the opportunities and jobs presented to me thus far. Summer Consultants specializes in occupied historic properties and old federal buildings. These renovation projects are unique and challenging. The scope of work, in some cases,… Read More

I recently visited a large central utility plant that once powered a data center. With a 3,000 ton chiller plant and 9,600 MBH boiler plant, the system is currently running at a much smaller part load condition than in previous years; but, it still maintains a large load capacity. Even with the reduced load, the… Read More

It’s hard for a bunch of engineers not to geek out on science. So, while not in the path of totality, we were totally enthralled by today’s eclipse. The weather was nice and our headquarters balcony was a prime viewing spot to take in the view with our super-cool viewing glasses.