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Mechanical · Electrical · Plumbing · Technology
Sustainable MEP engineering firm in Gainesville, Florida
Principal-led mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and technology design for commercial and institutional projects across Florida — coordinated, permit-ready, and engineered to last.
- Florida PE · licensed in 8 states
- RCDD · PVA · LEED GA
- Alachua County SBE certified
- 70+ projects managed annually
- Headquartered in Gainesville, FL
Who we are
Engineering that listens, simplifies, and delivers.
As a Gainesville-based MEP engineering firm, Progresíve Engineering provides mechanical, electrical, and plumbing design services throughout Florida. We produce permit-ready construction documents while advancing sustainable, high-performance building systems that prioritize efficiency and environmental stewardship.
Our principal-led team works closely with architects, developers, contractors, and facility owners from concept through construction. By pairing BIM coordination with field-verified existing conditions and proactive communication, we reduce conflicts, streamline permitting, and help projects avoid costly RFIs and change orders. Progresíve has also been selected for Alachua County’s 2027 continuing MEP and life-safety engineering services contract.
Learn more about us- Projects managed annually
- 70+
- Construction value delivered by our team
- $100M+
- States where our principal is licensed
- 8
- Electrical assets assessed in a single arena study
- 450+
Client-focused collaboration
The engineers you meet are the engineers who survey, design, and sign your drawings.
Coordinated from day one
Revit-based BIM coordination and field verification keep trades aligned and RFIs low.
Our values
- SustainabilityEfficiency with Purpose
- IntegrityDo What Is Right. Always!
- ModernDesign Today for Tomorrow
- QualityDetailed. Compliant. Constructible.
- AdaptabilityBetter Solutions. Better Outcomes.
- CompassionEngineering with Humanity
Project showcase
Proven across Florida’s most demanding facilities.
From an NHL arena and university research labs to hospitals, schools, and worship centers, our work spans the state. Tap a marker on the map to explore where we’ve worked and what we delivered.
Interactive map of 12 project locations. Choose a location to show its details; use the arrow keys to move between locations.
Gainesville, FL · Headquarters
Gainesville & Alachua County
(14 projects · Headquarters)
- University of Florida & Santa Fe College renovations
- UF Health power quality investigation
- Emergency shelter generator troubleshooting
Coral Gables, FL
University of Miami
(12+ projects)
- Active campus utility expansion
- Infrastructure evaluation & verification
- Phased implementation coordination
Sunrise, FL
Amerant Bank Arena
(6+ projects)
- 25-year survey of a 7-level arena
- Evaluated 450+ electrical assets
- Delivered a 100+ page report
Boynton Beach, FL
Baptist Health Bethesda
(9 projects · key personnel)
- Maintained continuous hospital operations
- Phased implementation coordination
- Active hospital serving 230+ daily patients
Miami Beach, FL
Mount Sinai Medical Center
(2 projects · Miami Beach & Aventura)
- Radiology entrance lighting modernization
- 3 Tesla MRI replacement with UPS
- Control and equipment room design
Plantation, FL
Plantation Park Elementary
(1 project · Broward County)
- LED lighting retrofit
- Egress lighting to NFPA requirements
Lake City, FL
Columbia County Schools
(2 projects · Lake City)
- Complete power system analysis
- Arc flash & NFPA 70E labeling
- 56,000 SF school BIM coordination
Marion County, FL
Ocala & Marion County
(Estate & campus projects)
- 113+ acre sustainable smart estate
- Solar, battery storage & microgrid
- Campus chiller plant (team experience)
Beverly Hills, FL
Bible Baptist Church
(1 project · Citrus County)
- ~$15M new worship center
- Full MEP & fire alarm design
- Pre-engineered metal building coordination
Otter Creek, FL
Otter Creek RV Park
(1 project · Levy County)
- Campground electrical infrastructure
- Load calculations & distribution
- Utility coordination
Palm Coast, FL
Grand Haven Café
(1 project · Flagler County)
- Complete café transformation
- Architectural tape lighting
- Existing-conditions survey
Gainesville, FL · Headquarters
Hillpointe
(1 project · Office)
- Office renovation & circuit tracing
- Multifamily projects in FL, GA & SC
Featured projects
Arenas & Assembly
Sunrise, FL
Amerant Bank Arena — 25-Year Electrical Infrastructure Assessment
A facility-wide electrical assessment of an NHL arena to satisfy Broward County’s mandated periodic inspection for high-occupancy assembly venues.
Utilities & Central Plants
Miami, FL
University of Miami Utility Plant 3 — Chilled Water Plant Modernization
Phased modernization of an operating campus chilled water plant — without interrupting campus cooling.
Healthcare
Boynton Beach, FL
Baptist Health Bethesda — Central Energy Plant & Hospital Infrastructure
Key personnel experience across nine projects at an active hospital — including a 7.5 MW generation plant — without interrupting care.
Education
Gainesville, FL
Terwilliger Elementary — Emergency Power System Evaluation & Correction
Diagnosing repeated outages at a designated community shelter during generator-to-utility transfer.
What we do
Complete MEP and technology design — one coordinated team.
We deliver the best system for each client, not one that is best for most. Every discipline is coordinated in BIM and grounded in what is actually installed in the field.
Mechanical Engineering
HVAC systems designed for comfort, ventilation, and long-term operational performance.
- HVAC design & equipment selection
- Heating & cooling load calculations
- Ventilation, exhaust & outside air
Electrical Engineering & Power Systems
Power, lighting, emergency power, and system studies engineered for safety and reliability.
- Power distribution & service design
- Lighting & controls
- Generators, ATS & UPS resiliency
Plumbing & Fire Protection
Water, waste, storm, and gas systems coordinated for code compliance and serviceability.
- Domestic water & hot water
- Sanitary, vent & grease waste
- Roof & storm drainage
Communications & Technology (RCDD)
Structured cabling, security, and fire alarm infrastructure led by a credentialed RCDD.
- MDF/IDF & structured cabling
- Access control & video surveillance
- Fire alarm infrastructure
Renewable Energy & Sustainability
Solar PV, battery storage, microgrids, EV charging, and efficiency strategies that pencil out.
- Solar PV design & interconnection
- Battery storage (BESS) & microgrids
- EV charging & electrification
Advisory, Studies & BIM
Field verification, feasibility, peer review, and Revit coordination that reduce risk.
- 3D modeling & clash coordination
- Existing conditions assessments
- Budgeting & feasibility
Markets we serve
- Healthcare & hospitals
- Higher education & K–12
- Government & municipal
- Arenas & assembly
- Worship & community
- Multifamily & residential
- Office & commercial
- Restaurants & hospitality
- Utilities & central plants
- RV parks & recreation
About us
Principal-led. Locally rooted. Built on trust.
Progresíve Engineering was founded by University of Florida and Santa Fe College alumni whose collaboration spans more than a decade. What began as academic teamwork grew into a long-standing partnership built on trust, shared growth, and a commitment to doing things the right way.
The people you meet are the people who do the work. Our principal engineer stays involved from kickoff and field verification through construction administration and closeout.
Meet the whole team
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Michael A. InsuaPE, RCDD, PVA, LEED GAFounder, President & Principal Engineer
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Cameron M. JacksonCo-Founder · Risk Management & Commissioning
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Styven A. ReyesCAD, BIMCo-Founder · Lead Power Systems & MEP Designer
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Alfonso CorreaCAP, Autodesk Coordinator / BIM ModelingHVAC Drafting & BIM Modeling
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Lisbeth RiveraCAPPlumbing & Fire Protection Drafting
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Reid GillProgram Manager - Research & Development
Testimonials
Trusted by owners, contractors, and campuses
Not only did they approve our plans upon first submission, but the reviewer commented that he had never seen such detail on an electrical plan. Progresive Engineering isn’t just a vendor; they are an invaluable partner in innovation and excellence.
We have found Progresive Engineering to be not only strong communicators but also excellent problem solvers who bring thoughtful and practical solutions to complex issues.
Michael consistently delivers high-quality work in a timely manner. On one occasion, he submitted drawings in less than 24 hours for a project that required immediate attention.
Their expertise and dedication have been instrumental in the successful completion of our developments, including apartments, townhomes, duplexes, and cottages, spanning multiple states such as Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina.
Blog
Field notes from our engineers.
Practical guidance on power, resiliency, and building systems — drawn from the projects we deliver.
Answers
Questions owners and architects ask us
Straight answers about how we work. Don’t see yours? Ask us directly.
- Headquarters
- Gainesville, Florida
- Licensure
- Florida PE #92111 · licensed in 8 states
- Certified
- Alachua County SBE
- Disciplines
- Mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, RCDD technology, solar & BIM
- Contact
- (352) 448-7220 · info@progresiveeng.com
What does an MEP engineering firm do?
An MEP engineering firm designs a building’s mechanical (HVAC, ventilation, controls), electrical (power, lighting, emergency power, fire alarm), and plumbing (domestic water, sanitary, storm, gas, fire protection) systems. Progresíve Engineering produces signed and sealed, permit-ready construction documents and supports projects through bidding, construction administration, commissioning, and closeout.
Where is Progresíve Engineering located, and what areas do you serve?
We are headquartered in Gainesville, Florida, with team members in Central Florida, and we work on projects statewide — from the Panhandle to Miami. Our principal engineer is licensed in Florida (PE #92111) and in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Arizona, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Nevada.
What types of projects do you work on?
Healthcare facilities, higher-education and K–12 campuses, government and municipal buildings, arenas and assembly venues, houses of worship, multifamily and residential developments, offices, restaurants, utility and central plants, and RV parks — both new construction and renovations of occupied facilities.
What power system studies do you perform?
We model electrical systems in EasyPower and perform load flow, short-circuit, protective device coordination (time-current curves), arc flash analysis per IEEE 1584-2018 with NFPA 70E labeling, harmonic analysis per IEEE 519, motor starting, and voltage drop studies. We also install power quality meters to validate models against measured conditions.
What is a 30-day load study, and when do I need one?
A 30-day load study records the actual peak demand of an existing service or feeder. When one year of utility demand data is not available, the National Electrical Code (NEC 220.87) permits using a continuous recording of at least 30 days to establish the existing load before adding new equipment such as HVAC, EV chargers, or tenant fit-outs — often avoiding an unnecessary service upgrade.
What is an RCDD, and why does it matter for my project?
An RCDD (Registered Communications Distribution Designer) is a BICSI credential for designing telecommunications infrastructure. Our RCDD-led team designs structured cabling, MDF/IDF rooms, pathways, grounding and bonding, security, and specialty technology systems so your network is reliable and ready to grow.
Contact us
Request a free proposal for your next project.
We understand the challenge of finding the right professionals. Tell us about your project and we’ll respond with a clear scope, schedule, and fee — whether it’s an office, restaurant, healthcare, school, residential, or government facility.
- Call(352) 448-7220
- Mailing address4111 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32605 (opens map in a new tab)Mailing: PO Box 357441, Gainesville, FL