Our Company

Rhoades Engineering Corporation (REC) was founded by Joseph W. Rhoades P.E. in 1973. Today our primary offices are located in Muskegon and Traverse City Michigan led by Randall J. Rhoades P.E., Philip J.R. Jaquish P.E. and Chad A. Trnka P.E. We provide engineering services to Architects, Contractors, Municipalities, Healthcare and other Business Organizations in the design, analysis and documentation of MEP systems. Over the years our team has obtained in depth experience in an extensively wide range of project types constructed in nearly every state. Bringing this depth of experience is where we thrive for our clients. With our company focus and drive on our three core disciplines and ever improving collaboration tools the REC team of engineers, designers and drafters offer unparalleled expertise for your next project.

MEP Services

Mechanical

  • Air Conditioning Systems
  • Central Boiler and Chiller Plants
  • Cogeneration Systems
  • Heating Systems
  • Indoor Air Quality
  • Radiant Floor Heating
  • Smoke Ejection and Control
  • Snow Melt
  • Temperature Control
  • Ventilation Systems

Electrical

  • Power Distribution (Primary-Secondary)
  • Lighting
  • Communications Systems
  • Fire Alarm
  • Lightning Protection
  • Security / Access Control / Surveillance
  • Standby Power Systems
  • Arc Flash Analysis
  • Short Circuit and Coordination Studies

Plumbing

  • Domestic Water Systems
  • Sanitary Sewer Systems
  • Waste Water Disposal
  • Medical Gas Systems
  • Fuel Storage and Distribution
  • Compressed Air Systems
  • Specialty Plumbing Systems
  • Fire Suppression Systems

Portfolio

The following is a sampling of some of our clients / projects.

  • DaVita Kidney Care – multiple locations
  • Dickinson County Health System – Iron Mountain, MI
  • Fresenius Medical Care – Escanaba, MI
  • Chambersburg Hospital – Chambersburg, PA
  • Susquehanna Muncy Hospital – Muncy, PA
  • Val Verde Regional Medical Center – Del Rio, TX
  • CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital – Beeville, TX
  • Jackson Memorial Hospital – Miami, FL
  • Yampa Hospital – Steamboat Springs, CO
  • Ingalls Health System – Chicago, IL
  • Arkansas Surgical Hospital – Little Rock, AR
  • Cleveland Clinic – Cleveland, OH
  • Bellevue Hospital – New York, NY
  • Valley Baptist Medical Center – Harligen, TX
  • Long Island Jewish Medical Center – New York, NY
  • Hackley Hospital – Muskegon, MI
  • Marquette General Health System – Marquette, MI
  • West Shore ESD – Ludington, MI
  • Muskegon Community College
  • Virginia Commonwealth University – Richmond, VA
  • Big Bay de Noc Schools – Cooks, MI
  • Long Island University – Brooklyn, NY
  • Baker College – Muskegon, MI
  • Bay College – Escanaba, MI
  • Northern Michigan University, Marquette, MI
  • Traverse City Area Public Schools
  • Traverse Bay ISD
  • Delta Schoolcraft ISD – Escanaba, MI
  • Gladstone Public Schools
  • Escanaba Public Schools
  • Ludington Public Schools
  • Manufacturing Technology Academy – Traverse City, MI
  • Hilton – Marquette, MI
  • Marriot – Marquette, MI
  • Ridge at 45 Apartments Traverse City, MI
  • Trailside Apartments Traverse City, MI
  • Bicycle Street Inn – Mackinac Island, MI
  • Waterfront Collection – Mackinac Island, MI
  • Radio Center III – Traverse City, MI
  • Old Town Corner – Traverse City, MI
  • Capri Apartments – Traverse City, MI
  • Windward – Traverse City, MI
  • Sugar Beach Villas – East GT Bay, MI
  • GT Band Herkner Residential Developement
  • Earl Lodge – Charlevoix, MI
  • Round 1 Entertainment – multiple locations
  • Goodrich Quality Theaters – multiple locations
  • Marquee Theaters – multiple locations
  • Marcus Theaters
  • Grand Traverse YMCA – Traverse City, MI
  • MJR Digital Cinemas – multiple locations
  • Cinemark – multiple locations
  • The BLVD! – Bakersfield, CA
  • Harrah’s Cherokee River Valley – Murphy, NC
  • Bear River Family Entertainment Center – Loleta, CA
  • Showplace Cinemas Newburgh Family Entertainment – Newburgh IN
  • Airway Lanes Renovation
  • Tuckers – Northport, MI
  • Rare Bird Brewery – Traverse City, MI
  • Meijer – multiple locations
  • Marshalls – multiple locations
  • Verizon – multiple locations
  • Walgreens – multiple locations
  • Turtle Creek Market – Williamsburg, MI
  • City of Traverse City
  • Leelanau County
  • City of Frankfort
  • Grand Traverse Metro Fire Department
  • State of Michigan
  • Muskegon County
  • City of Norton Shores
  • City of Muskegon

Locations

Muskegon (Norton Shores)

4801 Henry St. Muskegon, MI 49441
T: 231-798-4328
F: 231-798-2981

Chad A. Trnka, P.E.

Principal-Senior Electrical Engineer
ctrnka@rhoadesengineering.com

Traverse City

1751 Barlow St Traverse City, MI 49686
T: 231-947-1707
F: 212-947-1710

Philip J.R. Jaquish, P.E.

Principal-Senior Electrical Engineer
pjaquish@rhoadesengineering.com