A&J CONSULTING ENGINEERING

Designing with Tomorrow in Mind

EST. 1988 New Jersey
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Who We Are

Founded in 1988, A&J Consulting has delivered innovative MEP and fire protection engineering solutions across diverse markets—from healthcare, educational, commercial and government facilities to residential developments. Our team of licensed professional engineers brings decades of collective experience to every project, ensuring designs that are efficient, code-compliant, and built for long-term performance.

Our approach is simple: we listen. We listen to our clients, we listen to the building, and we listen to the data. By understanding the full picture before we design, we create systems that work—not just on paper, but in practice. Every solution we deliver is grounded in engineering rigor and shaped by real-world insight.

SDVOB SBE MBE
2,300+
Projects
24
Engineers
85%
Advanced Degrees
1988
Founded
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Leadership

Raymond Wong

Raymond Wong, PE, CEM

Principal

Raymond Wong brings over three decades of engineering leadership to A&J Consulting. As Principal, he oversees firm strategy, client relationships, and technical excellence across all project disciplines. His career spans mechanical engineering design for healthcare, education, and commercial facilities throughout the Northeast.

Licenses & Affiliations

PE: NJ, NY, PA, FL, MD, TX • Certified Energy Manager (CEM) • Essex County Planning Board Vice-Chairman • PCTI Advisory Board • Former Vice President, Millburn Board of Education

Education

MS, Mechanical Engineering — New Jersey Institute of Technology
BS, Mechanical Engineering — New Jersey Institute of Technology
BS, Economics — United States Military Academy, West Point

Harshal Shah

Harshal Shah, PE, CEM, HFDP, LEED AP

Director of Engineering

Harshal Shah directs the engineering operations at A&J Consulting, leading design teams across HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and electrical disciplines. Recognized as a 40 Under 40 honoree, he combines deep technical expertise with a forward-thinking approach to sustainable, high-performance building systems.

Licenses & Certifications

PE: NJ, NY, VA • Certified Energy Manager (CEM) • ASHRAE Healthcare Facility Design Professional (HFDP) • LEED AP BD+C • 40 Under 40 Honoree

Education

MS, Engineering — University of Bridgeport
BS, Engineering — Gujarat Technological University

Alan Lopez

Alan Lopez, PE, LEED AP

Electrical Department Head

As the Electrical Department Head, Mr. Lopez presents over 25 years of experience managing and performing existing condition surveys, design, installation and testing programs for power distribution, lighting design, telecommunications, security and life safety systems in educational facilities, office buildings, pharmaceutical plants and laboratories, and diverse Government facilities to local, state and federal codes and applicable standards.

Licenses & Certifications

P.E. — NJ, PA, MD, MA • LEED AP

Education

B.S. Electro-Mechanical Engineering, Pennsylvania State University

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Expertise

HVAC Design

Pharmaceutical Designing cleanrooms, controlled environments, labs and precision HVAC systems for pharmaceutical and biotech facilities where temperature, humidity, and pressurization are mission-critical
Healthcare Creating comfortable, code-compliant mechanical systems for hospitals, surgical suites, and sterile processing departments that meet the rigorous demands of healthcare delivery
Education Delivering energy-efficient, low-maintenance HVAC solutions for K-12 schools and university campuses where indoor air quality directly impacts learning and well-being
Commercial Designing flexible, occupant-focused mechanical systems for commercial offices, retail, and mixed-use developments that adapt as your business evolves
Government Meeting the unique technical and compliance demands of government and federal facilities with mechanical designs that align with GSA standards and federal energy initiatives

Plumbing Design

Pharmaceutical Designing (RO, WFI, and DI) systems, process piping, and cGMP-compliant plumbing infrastructure that pharmaceutical and biotech operations depend on
Healthcare Supporting patient safety and infection control with healthcare plumbing systems — including medical gas, sterile processing water, and code-compliant layouts per FGI Guidelines
Education Designing durable, water-efficient plumbing systems for schools and universities that hold up to heavy daily use while keeping long-term operating costs in check
Commercial Delivering practical, code-compliant plumbing solutions for commercial buildings with an eye on water conservation and operational efficiency
Government Designing government facility plumbing systems that meet federal sustainability goals and the specific requirements of public-sector project delivery

Fire Protection

Pharmaceutical Protecting pharmaceutical manufacturing environments with suppression systems engineered to safeguard both people and sensitive processes without disrupting operations
Healthcare Designing fire protection systems for hospitals and healthcare facilities that meet NFPA 13 and Joint Commission standards — because there is no margin for error
Education Keeping students and campus communities safe with reliable suppression systems tailored for classrooms, labs, dormitories, and high-occupancy assembly spaces
Commercial Providing commercial building owners and developers with efficient, code-compliant fire protection across office, retail, and mixed-use projects of all sizes
Government Delivering fire protection solutions for government facilities that satisfy federal requirements, including specialized suppression for data centers and secure environments

Electrical Power

Pharmaceutical Engineering reliable, redundant power systems for pharmaceutical facilities where unplanned downtime is simply not an option
Healthcare Designing essential electrical systems for hospitals and healthcare facilities that comply with NFPA 99 requirements — keeping critical operations running around the clock
Education Powering modern learning environments with campus electrical distribution, emergency systems, and EV charging infrastructure built for how schools and universities operate today
Commercial Providing commercial developers and tenants with scalable power designs — from service entrance to fit-out — that meet energy codes and position projects for utility incentives
Government Delivering resilient, secure electrical systems for government and federal facilities in alignment with GSA, DoD, and federal energy mandates

Fire Alarm Systems

Pharmaceutical Integrating fire alarm and monitoring systems into pharmaceutical facilities with the precision and reliability that regulated, process-driven environments require
Healthcare Designing healthcare fire alarm systems that meet NFPA 72 and Joint Commission standards, with seamless integration into nurse call and mass notification platforms
Education Keeping entire school and university campuses connected with clear, reliable fire alarm and emergency communication systems that respond when it matters most
Commercial Providing commercial property owners with modern, addressable fire alarm systems coordinated across suppression, access control, and building systems
Government Delivering government facility fire alarm and mass notification solutions that meet federal standards and keep occupants informed and protected across complex, multi-building campuses

Lighting Design

Pharmaceutical Delivering precise, cleanroom-compatible lighting for pharmaceutical and laboratory environments where task performance and regulatory compliance go hand in hand
Healthcare Designing healthcare lighting that supports clinical accuracy, patient comfort, and staff well-being — with circadian-aware strategies that make a real difference in care environments
Education Creating bright, inspiring learning environments for K-12 schools and universities through thoughtful daylighting, glare control, and energy-smart fixture and control design
Commercial Bringing commercial spaces to life with architectural lighting that balances visual appeal, occupant comfort, and the controls needed to meet today's energy codes
Government Meeting federal energy reduction goals and IES illuminance standards for government facilities with lighting designs that perform beautifully inside and out
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Selected Projects

09 K-12 Education
K-12 school
Kearny BOE — Kearny High School MEP Renovation
Kearny, NJ • New MEP and FP systems for 350,000 SF High School
NJSDA — Oliver Street School
Newark, NJ • MEP and FP design for new 120,000 SF Elementary School (LEED Certified)
Becton BOE — H.P. Becton High School
East Rutherford, NJ • New MEP and FP systems design for 152,000 SF High School
NYCSCA — K004 Fully-Electrified School
Brooklyn, NYC • MEP and FP design for new 90,000 SF school
Elmwood Park BOE — Four Elementary Additions
Elmwood Park, NJ • New MEP and FP systems design
Kearny BOE — Five Elementary HVAC Upgrades
Kearny, NJ • HVAC upgrade to improve IAQ and temperature controls
NYCSCA — 46Q Elementary Addition
Queens, NYC • MEP and FP design for new 3-story, 50,000 SF addition
NYCSCA — Six UPK/3K Schools
Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island, Brooklyn • MEP and FP design for six new schools
NYCSCA — Hurricane Sandy Storm Hardening
Brooklyn, Coney Island, Rockaways NYC • New boilers, generators, flood-proofing, and electrical upgrades for five schools
08 Hospitals / Medical / Pharma
Pharmaceutical clean room
VA Lyons — Steam and Condensate System
Lyons, NJ • New steam and condensate system replacing high-pressure steam piping
Premier Endoscopy — Endoscopy Center
Clifton, NJ • MEP and FP systems including medical gas design for 8,000 SF center
UMDNJ — Egress and Fire Separation Study
Newark, NJ • Study for University Hospital, Rutgers Medical Science Building, and Cancer Center
Newark Beth Israel — Lab Renovations
Newark, NJ • E-Building 3rd Floor lab; exhaust upgrades for Buildings A, B, C Airborne Isolation Rooms
HHC Metropolitan Hospital — CT Imaging Lab
NYC • MEP and FP systems for CT imaging lab renovation (pressurization, healthcare electrical)
HHC Gotham Health, Vanderbilt — Dental Clinic
Staten Island, NYC • Dental clinic with MEP and FP upgrades
Straight and Narrow — Treatment Center
Paterson, NJ • MEP and FP systems for new 50,000 SF drug and alcohol treatment center
Pfizer — Building 211 Bio-Tech Facility
Pearl River, NY • 24,000 SF bio-tech facility with cell culture and clean room (cGMP, class 100,000)
08 University / College
University classroom
Kean University — Art Gallery and Academic Building
Union, NJ • MEP and FP systems for 46,000 SF building
Kean University — Business School
Union, NJ • MEP and FP design for 96,000 SF, 6-story building
Kean University — Skyland Campus Education Building
Oak Ridge, NJ • MEP and FP design for 22,000 SF, 4-story building
NJIT — Micro-Fabrication Clean Room Facility
Newark, NJ • State-of-art facility for micro- and nano-electronic devices (clean room ISO-6)
St. Peters University — Medical Learning Center
Jersey City, NJ • MEP design including separation from existing legacy building systems
NJIT — Central King Building
Newark, NJ • MEP and FP design for 200,000 SF renovation of 1960s High School
SUNY Oneonta — Science Building Plumbing
Oneonta, NY • New plumbing for 70,000 SF existing science building + 2-story addition (RO/DI, acid-waste)
Rutgers — Stanley S. Bergen Stadium Classrooms
Newark, NJ • MEP and FP system for 2 large-format stadium classrooms
05 Commercial
MetLife office building
MetLife — Office and Data Center
Whippany, NJ • LEED Platinum, MEP and FP design of 185,000 SF office space and data center
PANYNJ — Office Building Upgrade
Jersey City, NJ • MEP and FP systems upgrade for 60,000 SF office building
Prudential — HQ Cooling Tower
Newark, NJ • Cooling tower design for Prudential HQ building
Restaurant Depot — Office HQ
Queens, NY • MEP and FP design including commercial kitchen and parking garage
Prudential — Fire Alarm Replacement
Newark, NJ • New FA system to replace existing Siemens system
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Capabilities Statement

A&J Consulting Engineering, PC is a multidisciplinary MEP consulting firm providing mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection engineering services for public and private sector clients. The firm specializes in resilient, energy-efficient, and high-performance building systems for healthcare, education, commercial, and government facilities.

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Key Differentiators

  • MBE and SDVOB certified — NJ, NY, PA & SBA
  • Healthcare, pharma, biotech, educational (k-12 and university), commercial, and government MEP and FP design engineering
  • Storm hardening expertise for MEP systems developed post-Sandy
  • High-reliability systems for mission-critical facilities
  • Collaborative delivery with A/E primes and design-build teams
  • 85% of engineering staff have advanced degrees
  • Over 2,400 projects completed
  • Located in Clifton, NJ
  • Full REVIT capability and CAD
  • Full LEED design capability and sustainability approach in design
  • Largest project is $650MM
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Core Competencies

  • HVAC system design and central plant engineering
  • Electrical power distribution and emergency power
  • Lighting design and controls
  • Domestic water, sanitary, and storm systems
  • Medical gas systems
  • Fire protection and life safety design
  • Energy efficiency and electrification strategies
  • Facility assessments and resiliency planning
  • Collaborative, client-focused approach from design through closeout
  • Proven experience in highly regulated environments
Our Approach

WE LISTEN. It is through this approach that we interpret and anticipate the needs of our clients by drawing upon our engineering experience and expertise to help them fulfill their vision. Our office environment engenders enthusiasm and design awareness not only through its physical expression, but by holding design review meetings, field trips to significant projects, travel, and study of our extensive design library.

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Sector Expertise

Pharmaceutical
Cleanrooms, ISO-classified spaces, pure water systems, cGMP-compliant design
Healthcare
ORs, sterile procedures, NFPA 99, FGI Guidelines, Joint Commission compliance
Education
K-12 and university campus systems prioritizing IAQ, safety, and energy efficiency
Commercial
Flexible, scalable MEP systems for office, retail, and mixed-use developments
Government
GSA, DoD, and federal energy mandate compliance for secure and mission-critical facilities
NY, NJ, PA, SBA Certified
SDVOB MBE VOB
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Our Values

Resiliency

We design systems built to endure—engineered for longevity, reliability, and performance under every condition.

Adaptability

Every building evolves. Our designs anticipate change, providing flexible infrastructure that grows with your needs.

Integrity

Transparency, honesty, and accountability are non-negotiable. We earn trust through consistent, ethical practice.

Drive

We push beyond convention. Continuous improvement and technical curiosity fuel every solution we deliver.

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Culture

At A&J Consulting, culture is not a poster on the wall—it is the standard we hold ourselves to every day. We cultivate an environment where technical excellence is expected, collaboration is instinctive, and every voice at the table contributes to the final design.

Engineering is a team sport. The best systems are designed by teams who challenge each other, support each other, and share a relentless commitment to getting it right.

We invest in our people through mentorship, licensure support, and hands-on project exposure from day one. Our team members don't just work on projects—they own them. This ownership mentality drives accountability, accelerates professional growth, and ultimately produces better outcomes for our clients.

Diversity of thought is our competitive advantage. With engineers from varied backgrounds and disciplines, we approach every problem from multiple angles, arriving at solutions that are both creative and rigorously sound.

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Careers at A&J Consulting

We are always looking for talented engineers, designers, and professionals who share our commitment to precision, innovation, and client service. At A&J Consulting, you will work on meaningful projects across diverse markets—from hospitals and universities to commercial towers and government facilities.

Our team members benefit from direct mentorship by licensed professional engineers, a clear path to licensure and certification, and exposure to every phase of the engineering design process. We offer competitive compensation, professional development support, and a collaborative work environment where your contributions are recognized and valued.

If you are driven by technical challenge and want to build a career with purpose, we would like to hear from you.

Get in Touch
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Contact

Office
164 Brighton Road
Clifton, NJ 07012
Email
info@anjengineer.com
Phone
(973) 777-9696