Experienced Electrical, Mechanical,
Structural & Civil Engineers
Setting the standard for excellence
Blymyer Engineers, Inc. is an innovative leader in engineering with expertise in solar energy, industrial facility design and environmental services.
A history of innovation
Founded as an industrial engineering and project management firm
1961
Expands services into the environmental and fueling sector
1970s
Becomes a national leader in the design and construction of glass-coating facilities
1970s
Establishes BEI to provide high-end construction services
1988
Completes first solar project
2001
First design/build photovoltaic project is featured in Engineering News-Record
2004
Pioneers pre-check designs for solar canopies at California schools that are approved by DSA
2008
Google acquires a portfolio of photovoltaic projects designed by Blymyer Engineers
2013
Completes a record-making 408 MW of solar projects in a single year
2014
Develops innovative energy-storage solutions for Tesla and other leading-edge tech companies
2015
Completed 3 wind projects
2016
Full-service substation design
2017
Ten year anniversary of Odessa, Ukraine office
2017
Completed 2GW of engineered solar in 2019 (total to date 5GW)
2019
A team of seasoned professionals
Hardworking and passionate about what we do, Blymyer Engineers is dedicated to providing our clients with exceptional quality and service. Our team of 32 professionals includes electrical, mechanical, structural, environmental and civil engineers who are licensed in nearly 30 states. Longstanding relationships with architects, developers, commercial and industrial clients and renewable energy companies across the United States allow us to extend our capabilities and maximize efficiency.
Leadership: Mike Rantz, Greg Mazur and Mike Lewis
24/7 engineering services
In its ninth year in operation, our Ukraine office is staffed with professional engineers who support all of our U.S. and international projects — giving us the bandwidth to deliver exceptional service around the clock. Team photo: Odessa, Ukraine
“Blymyer Engineers takes pride in delivering high-quality work while keeping the project on track and within budget. That’s why over 90% of our business comes from referrals and repeat clients.”
—Michael Rantz, President, Blymyer Engineers
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What services does Blymyer Engineers provide?
A. Blymyer Engineers is a full-service engineering firm. Our services include energy modeling and analysis, conceptual design, structural engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, detailed design, cost estimates, permitting, construction administration, construction assistance and project management.
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Q. How many employees does Blymyer Engineers have? How many licenses do they hold?
A. We employ 27 professionals in our Alameda office and an additional 5 engineers in our Ukraine office. Our engineers hold licenses in nearly 30 states.
Q. Do you have a Division of the State Architect (DSA) pre-check design for solar canopies?
A. Yes, Blymyer Engineers was the first company to obtain a DSA pre-check design for solar canopies. These cost-efficient canopies are typically approved over-the-counter and are currently installed at over 300 California schools.
Q. How can Blymyer Engineers help my company?
A. Our role as a consulting engineer is to assist our clients with solutions throughout the design process. We can handle the entire design process or step in at any point along the way to provide expert assistance.
Q. Are you an Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) firm?
A. While Blymyer Engineers can act as an EPC, we generally analyze the requirements of the project and partner with, or refer to, an established EPC firm. Over the last 12 years of designing solar projects, we have developed trusted relationships with a network of providers.
Green statement
At Blymyer Engineers, we are always looking for new technologies. Today we lead the way in renewable energy. With over 3GW of engineered photovoltaic plants and more than 500 photovoltaic projects designed worldwide, we are setting new standards that advance the clean energy industry. Combined with our energy storage solutions, we are helping provide a cleaner, more resilient energy future.
BEI Construction, Inc., launched in 1988, offers electrical, technology infrastructure, underground and renewable energy construction services. Our two companies operate independently except when we collaborate on design/build projects. BEI Construction holds license number 528322, A, B and C-10 in the state of California.
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Words we live by
Blymyer Engineers has a set of core values that are shared by everybody within our organization.
QUALITY
A commitment to quality is the hallmark of our work — from our earliest conceptual design for a project to the final walkthrough.
INNOVATION
We constantly seek out new ideas, and we incorporate the best practices we discover into our work.
INTEGRITY
We value honesty and fairness, whether we’re interacting with employees, contractors or clients.
COLLABORATION
We view our clients as our partners and work together as a team to identify needs and create solutions.
COMMUNICATION
We’re committed to responding to client questions promptly and thoroughly.
