Chief Engineering

Aging infrastructure doesn't always require immediate replacement.

When severe corrosion threatened the structural framework supporting ammonia condensers at a client facility, we developed a phased rehabilitation plan that restored structural capacity while allowing the existing equipment to remain in service.

From structural analysis and scan-based modeling to temporary shoring and construction-ready documentation, the project provided a practical path forward—extending asset life while supporting future capital planning.

Read the full case study here: https://www.chiefengineering.us/structural-evaluation-rehabilitation-of-ammonia-condenser-support-system/

Small issues rarely stay small.

What begins as a capacity constraint, structural concern, or process bottleneck can quickly become a costly disruption if left unaddressed.

The earlier challenges are identified, the more options teams have to solve them efficiently.
At Chief Engineering, we help clients uncover risks before they impact schedules, budgets, or operations.

Learn more about our assessment and engineering services on our website. https://www.chiefengineering.us

We’re excited to welcome James Tobermann to the Chief Engineering team as Senior Project Engineer at Chief Engineering.

James brings 11 years of experience delivering industrial and commercial projects across a wide range of industries. As a Licensed Professional Engineer in nine states, he has deep expertise in HVAC systems, industrial ventilation, energy recovery, and building mechanical design.

Throughout his career, James has supported projects from concept development through construction—taking on roles in engineering design, project coordination, field investigation, and client support. His work reflects a strong commitment to technical excellence, quality, and responsive client service.

We’re looking forward to the experience and perspective he brings to the team.

Happy Fourth of July from all of us at Chief Engineering!

Utility systems only work when they’re designed to keep up with production demands.
At a facility, an aging compressed air system was upgraded with a new high-efficiency dual-compressor setup designed to improve reliability and support future operations.

Using 3D laser scanning and coordinated layout modeling, the project team developed a constructible design for integrating new compressors, dryers, piping, and support equipment within a constrained existing space.
Read the full case study here: https://www.chiefengineering.us/compressed-air-system-upgrade-facility-integration/

Chemical facility assessments are about more than compliance—they’re about understanding how systems perform under real operating conditions.

From process flow and equipment layout to structural considerations and safety risks, we evaluate the details that impact reliability, efficiency, and long-term performance.

The right assessment doesn’t just identify issues—it creates a clearer path forward.
Contact us to schedule a facility assessment and gain better insight into your operations.

Structural engineering is about more than what gets built—it’s about what gets prevented.

The right structural approach helps eliminate costly rework, reduce field conflicts, and protect the integrity of a project long before issues ever surface on-site.
At Chief Engineering, we focus on building clarity into every phase so projects move forward with confidence.

Contact our team to learn how proactive structural engineering can protect your next project.

At a chemical facility, a legacy pneumatic unloading system handling anhydrous aluminum chloride was redesigned into a gravity-fed operation to improve throughput, reduce maintenance, and minimize operational risk. The project combined platform design, dust collection, ventilation, and structural redesign—all within a highly space-constrained environment with strict safety and environmental requirements.

Industrial upgrades aren’t just about adding equipment. They’re about engineering systems that work better long term. Read the full case study here: https://www.chiefengineering.us/gravity-fed-bulk-solids-unloading-system-and-industrial-platform-design/

Engineering support doesn’t stop at the drawing board.

The best projects require more than plans—they require coordination, problem-solving, field awareness, and partners who understand how decisions impact ex*****on in the real world.

At Chief Engineering, we support projects from early planning through implementation to help teams move forward with clarity and confidence.

Contact our team to learn how integrated engineering support can strengthen your next project.

Efficiency isn’t just about adding equipment, it’s about designing the right system around it.

At a Manufacturing Company facility, a new container tipper system was engineered to streamline loading operations. But the real impact came through redesign—optimizing layouts and structures to reduce material and installation costs while maintaining performance.

The result: a smarter, more cost-effective system built for long-term efficiency.
Read the full case study here: https://www.chiefengineering.us/seismic-bracing-structural-verification-for-facility-expansion/