Sebench Engineering your choice for innovative Fire Protection Services

Sebench Engineering, Inc. (See - Bench) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that has provided fire protection engineering and design services to clients in a wide variety of industries since 2007. As a full-service fire protection engineering firm, Sebench offers design of fire suppression, detection, and alarm systems, building and life safety code analysis, water supply analysis, hazard assessments, project reviews, and project management. We have functioned in various roles on contracts, including serving as the prime contractor for single discipline design and non-design services, and as a specialty subconsultant to construction contractors and architectural and engineering (A-E) firms on larger multi-discipline efforts, including design-bid-build, design-build (D-B), and construction manager for at-risk project delivery methods.

  • Complete Fire Protection Design for new construction and upgrades: Suppression, Detection, Notification
  • Project Management: on-site supervision for fire protection installations
  • Project estimating: – +/- 15% estimates
  • Bid Management: issue bid documents and specs, interview prospective contractors, provide guidance on bid award
  • Third Party Reviews: a final check on any contractor’s plans for fire protection
  • Alternative Design: work with AHJ for approvals for unusual applications or variances
  • Special Hazard Assessment for heavy hazard industry: steel, mining, chemicals and petroleum

Call today to discuss your needs with one of our engineers:

877-FPENGRS (877.373.6477), or Contact Us.

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MICHAEL SWAHN PE, MBA

President/CEO

Having his roots in the Insurance Industry, Sebench’s founder and lead engineer, Mike Swahn has many years of experience in dealing with high-hazard industries. Holding a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Drexel University, and a Master’s of Business Administration from the University of Pittsburgh. READ MORE

 

RON GRANT PE, NICET IV

Vice President Sebench Engineering

Mr. Grant has over 25 years of experience in the design of Fire Sprinkler Systems. He currently holds a NICET IV level certification in Fire Protection Engineering Technology and is a licensed Fire Protection Engineer.READ MORE

NICHOLAS MARIANO PE, CFPS

Senior Engineer

Nick Mariano has over 37 years of experience in fire protection design, life safety concerns, special hazards evaluation and protection design. A particular strength is obtaining the proper approvals from, and in negotiations with city, state, federal, and insurance authorities, as required READ MORE

JAMIE PATTERSON PE, NICET IV

Fire Protection Engineer and Director Federal Programs

With over 24 years of experience in Fire Protection Project Management, Jamie Patterson brings key experience in Fire Protection Engineering – from project start to finish. Jamie holds a NICET IV level certification in Fire Protection Engineering Technology and is a certified welder. READ MORE

G.DANIEL SECRIAN NICET III

Fire Alarm Designer Protection

Daniel Secrian brings five years of experience in Fire Protection and Cabling technologies. Daniel holds a NICET III level certification in Fire Protection Engineering Technology. His construction experience brings additional depth to the Sebench professional team. READ MORE

JUSTIN NEWTON

Fire Protection Engineer

Mr. Newton, has six years of experience in system design, ranging from conceptual to detailed shop drawings, and evaluation of sprinkler and fire alarm systems for compliance with local and national code requirements. He has a B.S. in Fire Protection READ MORE

MICHAEL DAIL NICET IV

Fire Protection Support Specialist

Mr. Dail is an accomplished Project Manager and Project Technician offering 29 years of experience in low voltage life safety systems with a primary focus on fire alarm systems engineering design, installation, and commissioning. READ MORE

EDWARD TUPMAN SET, NICET IV

Senior Designer

Mr. Tupman has enjoyed a career in the Fire Protection Industry that spans over 33 years. His first position was in the design department for a fire sprinkler contractor. READ MORE

WALTER (WALLY) KLOOSTERMAN, PE, LEED Green Associate

Senior Design Engineer

Wally Kloosterman has 23 years of experience in Plant Utility Piping Design for Hydronics and various plant chemicals.

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