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Why Architects, Project Owners, and

High-Performance Candidates Choose JLRD

RELIABILITY

Architects Prefer JLRD

Architects who want to look good to their clients, work with an MEP firm that can find a way to technically support their creative design ideas, and consistently and reliably deliver desired outcomes choose JLRD.

Owners Demand JLRD

Owners who want to get their facilities operational faster, obtain technically and economically sound advice in the context of their specific needs, and have well-designed, dependable building systems choose JLRD.

Candidates Choose JLRD

High-performers who want to be empowered and recognized for their achievements, work with the best in the industry, and have the opportunity to influence their income and lifestyle are drawn to JLRD. ​​​

SERVICES
Building Systems Engineering Studies & Design

MECHANICAL

ELECTRICAL

PLUMBING

  • Central Energy Plants

  • Chillers

  • Boilers

  • HVAC

  • Compressors

  • Smoke Control

  • Automation & Controls

  • BIM

  • Peer Review

  • Power Supply

  • Power Distribution

  • Medium Voltage Systems

  • Low Voltage Systems

  • Generators

  • Uninterruptable Power

  • Lighting

  • Fire Alarms

  • Security

  • IT Systems

  • Lighting

  • Lightning Protection

  • BIM

  • Peer Review

  • Potable Water Distribution

  • Wastewater Collection

  • Water Reuse

  • Stormwater Systems

  • Specialized Gases

  • High Pressure Systems

  • Laboratory Waste Collection

  • Kitchen Waste Collection

  • Vent & Hood Systems

  • Natural  & LP Gas Systems

  • Bottled Gas Systems

  • BIM

FIRE PROTECTION

CONSTRUCTION ADMIN

COMMISSIONING

  • Wet Pipe

  • Dry Pipe

  • Deluge

  • Fixed Spray for High Hazards

  • Mission Critical Dry Agent

  • Hanger Foam Systems

  • Rack Storage Systems

  • Water Supply Analysis

  • Hydraulic Calculations

  • BIM

  • Peer Review

  • Your Advocate Onsite

  • Safety Observation

  • Quality Verification

  • Design Compliance

  • RFIs

  • Facilitating Communication

  • Invoice Verification

  • Progress Reporting

  • Project Documentation

  • Planning

  • Design Review

  • Functional Testing

  • System Balancing

  • Troubleshooting

  • Warranty Claim Assistance

  • Performance Documentation

  • Performance Improvement

  • Operator Training

  • System Turnover

SERVICES
MARKETS

MARKET SEGMENTS WHO RELY ON JLRD

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Healthcare ranging from renovations and expansions of private practice medical centers to full scale ambulatory surgical centers and MEP/FP designs of complete greenfield hospitals.

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K-12 schools and related facilities ranging from renovations and expansions thorough the complete design the infrastructure for new private and public school campuses.

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Higher education institutions from the central energy plants to run the campus to laboratories, auditoriums, classrooms, athletic facilities, administrative offices, and dormitories.  

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Aviation facilities including MEP/FP studies and renovation, modernization, and new building designs for commercial and general aviation airports, hangers, and support facilities. 

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Aerospace facilities with projects ranging from studies to the design of life support and launch pad infrastructure to launch control, security, energy, power, and fire protection systems. 

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Municipal facilities including studies and renovation, remodeling, and new facility design for water utilities, fire stations, libraries, transportation centers, parks, police stations, and offices. 

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State Government facilities ranging from judicial facilities to police and health department headquarters and Emergency Operations Centers. 

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Utility companies including studies and the design of substations and a CAT 5 hardened mission critical operations command center capable of being completely self-sustaining.  

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Hospitality facilities ranging from zoos, aquatic parks, and golf and country clubs to the exclusive and renowned Palm Beach Bath & Tennis Club. 

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Housing that in addition to dormitories this includes high-profile apartments, condos, and mixed-use developments that many MEP/FP firms won't touch. 

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Commercial facilities from warehouses to custom office buildings where the design is critical to get spaces leased and be operated efficiently to support good cash flow.

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Laboratories and Clean Rooms ranging from world-class research facilities to the high-security, large-scale clean rooms essential to the operations of our nation's space program.

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ABOUT US

WHY HIGH-PERFORMANCE CANDIDATES CHOOSE TO WORK AT JLRD

High-performers like to be around other high-performers because that's how you continuously improve. They thrive in an environment where they are empowered, there is recognition of accomplishments with merit-based advancement that's not dependent on years of experience or who you're friends with, people are held accountable, you're encouraged to work smarter, not just harder, and innovation is encouraged by suspending judgement and asking how we can make that idea work here. JLRD provides this environment, where your destiny is in your own hands. If you think you'd like to be a part of this unique organization, submit your resume. We're always looking for good people, so even if you're background doesn't exactly fit one of the posted career descriptions, submit your resume anyway because we'll review it and it could lead to a conversation that will change your life. We look forward to hearing from you.

Click Here to see our posted career opportunities.

ABOUT US
LEADERSHIP

PROACTIVE  LEADERSHIP
It makes all the difference.

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Charles (Chuck) C. Gableman, PE, LEED AP

President & CEO

 

Architects and project owners alike have come to rely on Chuck to consistently and reliably deliver quality services and work products in response to their largest and most complex initiatives as well as to help them address the large number of smaller but essential things that have to get done. They know that under Chuck's direction JLRD will provide them with cutting-edge solutions that are technically sound, easy for their personnel to operate and maintain, and financially responsible.

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Timothy (Tim) M. Feagans, LEED AP, CCEA

Vice President

 

Clients with some of the most unique, challenging, and complex projects, are supported by Tim, who leads JLRD's Merritt Island Center of Excellence. From this location the firm has addressed mission critical projects for NASA and the US Space Force at facilities spanning from California to Florida and involving sensitive projects such astronaut life support, fire protection, and launch control systems. The same expertise and technologies developed through the performance of these cutting-edge projects is then applied by Tim and his crew to JLRD's earthbound projects such as schools, healthcare institutions, municipal facilities, multifamily residential buildings, and commercial offices, yielding great results for the architects and owners of these projects.

CAREERS
CONTACT

CONTACT US
Nationwide, clients rely on JLRD to serve them from our two centers of excellence.

CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS

Chuck Gableman, PE, LEED AP

President & CEO

1450 Centrepark Blvd., Suite 350

West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Main:      (561) 689-2303

Email:    cgableman@jlrdinc.com

MERRITT ISLAND CENTER OF EXCELLENCE

Tim Feagans, LEED AP, CCEA

Vice President

2405 N. Courtenay Pkwy., Suite 205

Merritt Island, FL 32953

Main:      (321) 208-8063

Email:     tfeagans@jlrdinc.com

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

As a full-time employee with JLRD you'll participate in our bonus program, have access to a great benefits program, and be eligible to receive paid overtime. Additionally, you'll participate in our newly-developed capabilities-based advancement program.

Mechanical Engineer

 

Become a part of our Best-in-Class MEP/FP design firm where you'll have significant opportunities for advancement and can be based in West Palm Beach, FL or Merritt Island, FL. Requirements include a BS in Mechanical Engineering and relevant experience designing mechanical building systems, preferably in the healthcare, higher education, K-12, government, and industrial market segments. Must have superior communication skills (English). LEED or commissioning certifications are a plus. Overnight travel and the ability to conduct site visits are required. 

Electrical Engineer

 

This is your opportunity to join our Best-in-Class MEP/FP design firm where you'll have significant opportunities for advancement and can be based in West Palm Beach, FL or Merritt Island, FL. Requirements include a BS in Electrical Engineering and relevant experience designing electrical building systems, preferably in the healthcare, higher education, K-12, government, and industrial market segments. Must have superior communication skills (English). LEED or commissioning certifications are a plus. Overnight travel and the ability to conduct site visits are required. 

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The Beach at Ocean Point

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Merritt Island  National Wildlife Refuge

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Mechanical PE

 

As a PE, you'll have considerable responsibility at our Best-in-Class MEP/FP design firm as well as significant opportunities for advancement, and you can be based at our West Palm Beach, FL or Merritt Island, FL location. Requirements include a BS in Mechanical Engineering, a PE license, directly relevant experience designing mechanical building systems, preferably in the healthcare, higher education, K-12, government, and industrial market segments, and superior communication skills (English). LEED or commissioning certifications are a plus. Overnight travel and the ability to conduct site visits are required. 

Electrical PE

 

As a PE, you'll have considerable responsibility at our Best-in-Class MEP/FP design firm as well as significant opportunities for advancement, and you can be based at our West Palm Beach, FL, or Merritt Island, FL location. Requirements include a BS in Electrical Engineering, a PE license, directly relevant experience designing electrical building systems in the healthcare, higher education, K-12, government, and industrial market segments, and superior communication skills (English). LEED or commissioning certifications are a plus. Overnight travel and the ability to conduct site visits are required. 

Marketing Coordinator

 

​Our high-performance firm is in need of a high-performance Marketing Coordinator to join our team, and you can be based at our West Palm Beach, FL or Merritt Island, FL location. The range of duties include gathering market intelligence, helping to maintain our CRM platform, coordinating the efforts of and mentoring the firm's seller/doers, identifying and evaluating opportunities, developing winning proposals and presentations, establishing and monitoring performance metrics, and recommending modifications that will improve the firm's ability to simultaneously grow the top and bottom lines. Directly relevant experience in the architecture, engineering, or construction industry and strong interpersonal and English communication skills are required. The successful candidate will exhibit a proactive orientation, a positive attitude even under the pressure of a deadline, and be willing and able to work overtime on short notice, when needed. Graphic design skills and experience with InDesign are a plus.

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