The Firm

About Us

Waterloo|MEP Engineering, LLC is a forward-thinking mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering firm focused on delivering superior design solutions with attentive client service. The firm is based in Central Texas and is equipped to provide consulting engineering services across the country.

Founded in 2022 with offices in Austin and San Antonio, Texas, Waterloo|MEP offers extensive engineering experience with new construction and renovation projects across a range of public and private sector markets, including data center, K-12, higher education, government, and commercial office. From early conceptual planning through construction administration closeout, the Waterloo|MEP process is different. We prioritize collaboration and clear communication to deliver high-performance buildings that naturally blend the architectural vision with energy efficiency, maintainability, operational clarity, and an intelligent life-cycle cost approach.

Firm Leadership


Joe S. Reyes, P.E., LEED AP
Managing Principal
Freddy Padilla, P.E., ATD
PRINCIPAL
Mark Bemis, P.E., LEED AP
PRINCIPAL
Marie Franki
Marketing | Business Development Director
Kevin Goetz, P.E., LEED AP BD+C, CEM, CBCP
ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL
John (J.P.) McAngus, P.E.
ENGINEER | PM | ELECTRICAL
Jon Whittaker, P.E.
ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL

Team Members

Bruno Araujo Castro
GRADUATE ENGINEER | ELECTRICAL
Jenn Chuday, EIT
ENGINEER | MECHANICAL
Zachary Dornfeld
GRADUATE ENGINEER | ELECTRICAL
Matteo Ferrigno
GRADUATE ENGINEER | ELECTRICAL
Kathryn (Kami) Festi
GRADUATE ENGINEER | MECHANICAL
Leah Hayes
GRADUATE ENGINEER | MECHANICAL
Albert Lopez
ENGINEER | ELECTRICAL
Rudy Montero
GRADUATE ENGINEER | ELECTRICAL
Ignacio Ramos
ENGINEER | ELECTRICAL
Amber Lea Rios, EIT
Graduate ENGINEER | ELECTRICAL
Sergio Zuniga
BIM Specialist | Electrical