Designing Today for Tomorrow
At R.W. Sullivan Engineering we deliver integrated engineering solutions that that empower our clients to achieve their goals.
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What We Do

We collaborate with owners, architects, and contractors to create spaces that are efficient, safe, sustainable, and resilient. Working through all project phases, our teams leverage tools like BIM and energy modeling to align with budget and sustainability goals.

Our systems are designed to meet today’s needs while anticipating tomorrow’s challenges, advancing energy efficiency, water stewardship, and decarbonization for a resilient future.

Our Services

MEP/FP Design
MEP/FP Design
Code Consulting
Code Consulting
Sustainability & Resilience
Sustainability & Resilience
Energy Modeling
Energy Modeling
Technology Design
Technology Design

Who We Are

Since 1945 R. W. Sullivan, a family business, has built lasting partnerships grounded in trust, expertise, and a client-focused philosophy. This commitment is reflected in the fact that most of our work is with repeat clients. We design future‑ready engineering solutions for facilities that are both reliable and energy‑efficient, ensuring long‑term sustainability and value.

Our team brings deep experience, with over 50% having been with the firm for more than 10 years and a third for over 15. Our exceptional retention rate and deep institutional knowledge provide value to clients and partners through continuity of expertise.

With nearly 100 professionals in our Boston office, we maintain a strong presence across New England and the East Coast. Holding professional registrations in over 30 U.S. states, we offer deep local expertise with a broad national reach.

Dedication

Our engineering team listens to our client’s needs and develops tailored solutions to the project’s unique requirements. We work to ensure the MEP systems are designed to meet the specific project goals including function, form, budget and schedule.

Sustainability

Our engineering team listens to our client’s needs and develops tailored solutions to the project’s unique requirements. We work to ensure the MEP systems are designed to meet the specific project goals including function, form, budget and schedule.

Teamwork

We have found that a holistic approach to engineering services, where all trades collaborate with one another, produces the highest quality design. We utilize innovative engineering tools and technologies to facilitate coordination between all engineering and architectural disciplines.

R.W. Sullivan Consulting Engineers has provided engineering services at Brigham and Women’s (BWH) in Boston for many years. We recently started working with the company’s mechanical and electrical design teams on a number of renovation projects that will meet our goals and will be cost effective for BWH. We have also utilized R.W. Sullivan’s Code Consulting services to review regulatory issues that arise during planning and construction of new facilities and renovations. The Code Group also has provided direction during regulatory inspections such as JCAHO and DPH reviews.
Director of Engineering George Player Brigham and Women's Hospital
I have used R.W. Sullivan Engineering in recent years for numerous projects including the renovation of approximately 50,000 square feet of research laboratories, support spaces, and parking facilities. Their ability to work with our team as well as the design team resulted in the successful project that met the users expectations and project budget. I continue to work with RWS because the projects are fast-paced and they are able to produce quality engineering work in short time frames. The RWS team is excellent to work with and I would recommend them to my colleagues.
Project Manager Leo Bedard Genzyme
RWS has done an outstanding job meeting our design needs and has been very responsive to the needs of the Facilities Management side of the house.
Director of Facilities Management Michael S. Pinkham Mid Coast Hospital