Dedication
As trusted partners to our clients, we are dedicated to finding the most innovative and appropriate solutions. Together we create, enhance and sustain our world’s buildings and infrastructure. Guided by our clients’ goals, and our professional dedication, we effectively deliver results on time and on budget.
Experience
Our team of over 100 professionals has comprehensive experience in the design of mechanical systems for commercial, retail, recreational, residential, industrial, and institutional facilities. We provide professional and cost-effective building system designs and analysis.
Our Team
Reinbold Engineering Group began in 1998 with our vision to create an engineering firm committed to mechanical design excellence and superior customer service. Our leadership team has over 50 years of mechanical engineering and project management experience. Their expertise guides the Reinbold team, ensuring every project and client receives the focus and attention of our principals.
Doug Reinbold, P.Eng., LEED AP, is the founder and a senior mechanical engineer with over 35 years of experience in the building and construction industry. His practical experience as a journeyman plumber and gas-fitter provide him with a solid foundation when it comes to mechanical engineering design. He has worked on numerous projects of all sizes and complexities in Canada, the USA, and Australia. Doug’s broad and extensive experience is a valuable resource which will aid in the successful design, construction, and commissioning of any project.
Doug is licensed to practice in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, British Columbia, Ontario, Nova Scotia, Yukon Territory and the North West Territories, as well as in Washington State, California and New Jersey. Doug is a member of multiple professional associations including the Washington State Association of Engineers, the Canadian Healthcare Engineering Society, the Canadian Green Building Council, and other provincial engineering associations. He is a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) Accredited Professional.
Doug Reinbold, P.Eng., LEED AP, is the founder and a senior mechanical engineer with over 35 years of experience in the building and construction industry. His practical experience as a journeyman plumber and gas-fitter provide him with a solid foundation when it comes to mechanical engineering design. He has worked on numerous projects of all sizes and complexities in Canada, the USA, and Australia. Doug’s broad and extensive experience is a valuable resource which will aid in the successful design, construction, and commissioning of any project.
Doug is licensed to practice in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, British Columbia, Ontario, Nova Scotia, Yukon Territory and the North West Territories, as well as in Washington State, California and New Jersey. Doug is a member of multiple professional associations including the Washington State Association of Engineers, the Canadian Healthcare Engineering Society, the Canadian Green Building Council, and other provincial engineering associations. He is a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) Accredited Professional.
Jason Edey joined Reinbold Engineering in 2001 as a Principal. He is a senior mechanical designer with more than 35 years of technical experience on projects of various size, complexity, and type (institutional, mixed-use, residential, healthcare, seniors care, hospitality, etc.). His attention to detail and conviction to quality control ensures that the client receives the best service and product available. Jason is currently the Senior Principal who oversees the operations in our Vancouver and Toronto offices and leads our design teams for all projects in the USA. Jason ensures that all system designs meet or exceed current codes providing the owner with a quality, energy efficient system.
Jason has worked hard over the years to develop his interpersonal and technical skills to work closely with owners and clients to guide them to select systems that meet their programming requirements and market strategy.
Jason is a member of the International Ground Course Heat Pump Association (IGSHPA), U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), Canada Green Build Council (CaGBC), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and a member of American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE).
Jason Edey joined Reinbold Engineering in 2001 as a Principal. He is a senior mechanical designer with more than 35 years of technical experience on projects of various size, complexity, and type (institutional, mixed-use, residential, healthcare, seniors care, hospitality, etc.). His attention to detail and conviction to quality control ensures that the client receives the best service and product available. Jason is currently the Senior Principal who oversees the operations in our Vancouver and Toronto offices and leads our design teams for all projects in the USA. Jason ensures that all system designs meet or exceed current codes providing the owner with a quality, energy efficient system.
Jason has worked hard over the years to develop his interpersonal and technical skills to work closely with owners and clients to guide them to select systems that meet their programming requirements and market strategy.
Jason is a member of the International Ground Course Heat Pump Association (IGSHPA), U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), Canada Green Build Council (CaGBC), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and a member of American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE).
Vittesh Bahuguna is an experienced Mechanical Engineer in our Toronto, ON office. He has over 11 years of experience in consulting engineering from conceptual design to detailed design for HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection in various healthcare, institutional, multi-unit high-rise residential, commercial, institutional, industrial buildings and commercial/medical cannabis plant. Versed in GMP, fume/lab exhaust and mission critical facilities. Experience with high budgeted projects, over $700M.
Vittesh Bahuguna is an experienced Mechanical Engineer in our Toronto, ON office. He has over 11 years of experience in consulting engineering from conceptual design to detailed design for HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection in various healthcare, institutional, multi-unit high-rise residential, commercial, institutional, industrial buildings and commercial/medical cannabis plant. Versed in GMP, fume/lab exhaust and mission critical facilities. Experience with high budgeted projects, over $700M.
Chris Schulz is a Principal in the Calgary office, bringing over 25 years of industry experience. He has extensive expertise in managing and designing a wide range of commercial, institutional and multifamily low- and high-rise projects across Canada as well as low- and high-rise buildings in California and Washington state. Chris is a dedicated leader with a strong commitment to delivering excellence in mechanical design from project inception through to construction completion. Outside of the office, Chris enjoys spending with his family and taking part in outdoor activities such as hiking and snowboarding.
Chris Schulz is a Principal in the Calgary office, bringing over 25 years of industry experience. He has extensive expertise in managing and designing a wide range of commercial, institutional and multifamily low- and high-rise projects across Canada as well as low- and high-rise buildings in California and Washington state. Chris is a dedicated leader with a strong commitment to delivering excellence in mechanical design from project inception through to construction completion. Outside of the office, Chris enjoys spending with his family and taking part in outdoor activities such as hiking and snowboarding.
Greg Fisher P. Tech (Eng.) is a principal with Reinbold. Greg joined Reinbold Engineering in 2012 and has 28 years of experience in design, management and construction of projects. Greg has successfully completed over 300 various commercial, seniors, institutional, recreational and multifamily residential projects across North America. Greg leverages the practical experience he gained balancing and commissioning mechanical systems early in his career to develop innovative and practical solutions that are energy efficient and cost effective to construct and operate. Recognizing that coordination and integration of mechanical systems into buildings is one of the biggest challenges in our industry led Greg to become an early adopter of BIM and he now guides our design and modelling standards as we strive to reset the bar for productivity, detail level and coordination.
Greg Fisher P. Tech (Eng.) is a principal with Reinbold. Greg joined Reinbold Engineering in 2012 and has 28 years of experience in design, management and construction of projects. Greg has successfully completed over 300 various commercial, seniors, institutional, recreational and multifamily residential projects across North America. Greg leverages the practical experience he gained balancing and commissioning mechanical systems early in his career to develop innovative and practical solutions that are energy efficient and cost effective to construct and operate. Recognizing that coordination and integration of mechanical systems into buildings is one of the biggest challenges in our industry led Greg to become an early adopter of BIM and he now guides our design and modelling standards as we strive to reset the bar for productivity, detail level and coordination.
Richard is the managing Principal of Reinbold Engineering Group’s Building Performance and Sustainability team and has been with the firm since 2005. Based in Calgary, Richard oversees energy modelling and sustainability projects across North America and is a registered Professional Engineer in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario, Nova Scotia and California. Richard has a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering where his studies focused on Solar Thermal energy. He is also an ASHRAE Certified Building Energy Modelling Professional (BEMP), LEED Accredited Professional and Certified Passive House Designer (CPHD). Richard has experience in net zero projects, green building certifications, energy audits, and deep energy retrofits. He collaborates closely with our mechanical engineering and commissioning teams to integrate sustainability and energy efficiency into all aspects of Reinbold Engineering Group’s services.
Richard is the managing Principal of Reinbold Engineering Group’s Building Performance and Sustainability team and has been with the firm since 2005. Based in Calgary, Richard oversees energy modelling and sustainability projects across North America and is a registered Professional Engineer in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario, Nova Scotia and California. Richard has a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering where his studies focused on Solar Thermal energy. He is also an ASHRAE Certified Building Energy Modelling Professional (BEMP), LEED Accredited Professional and Certified Passive House Designer (CPHD). Richard has experience in net zero projects, green building certifications, energy audits, and deep energy retrofits. He collaborates closely with our mechanical engineering and commissioning teams to integrate sustainability and energy efficiency into all aspects of Reinbold Engineering Group’s services.
Tony Pagnotta is a Principal at Reinbold Engineering, leading operations in British Columbia from the firm’s Kelowna office. He heads a collaborative, high-performing team committed to delivering mechanical engineering solutions that are clear, complete, and meticulously coordinated. Tony also supports projects in the Lower Mainland through the Vancouver office and contributes to Reinbold’s work across multiple provinces and territories.
With more than 20 years of experience in the building and construction industry, Tony brings extensive expertise in mechanical systems design and project delivery. He is recognized for driving operational excellence, fostering team development, and achieving high levels of client satisfaction. Known for navigating complex requirements with precision, he ensures every design meets the highest standards of quality, efficiency, and innovation.
Tony’s leadership has been instrumental in strengthening Reinbold’s national footprint, guiding successful residential, commercial, and institutional projects across Canada. His ability to align technical expertise with strategic vision has earned him a reputation as a trusted leader in the mechanical engineering field.
Tony Pagnotta is a Principal at Reinbold Engineering, leading operations in British Columbia from the firm’s Kelowna office. He heads a collaborative, high-performing team committed to delivering mechanical engineering solutions that are clear, complete, and meticulously coordinated. Tony also supports projects in the Lower Mainland through the Vancouver office and contributes to Reinbold’s work across multiple provinces and territories.
With more than 20 years of experience in the building and construction industry, Tony brings extensive expertise in mechanical systems design and project delivery. He is recognized for driving operational excellence, fostering team development, and achieving high levels of client satisfaction. Known for navigating complex requirements with precision, he ensures every design meets the highest standards of quality, efficiency, and innovation.
Tony’s leadership has been instrumental in strengthening Reinbold’s national footprint, guiding successful residential, commercial, and institutional projects across Canada. His ability to align technical expertise with strategic vision has earned him a reputation as a trusted leader in the mechanical engineering field.
Peter Teunissen joined Reinbold Engineering in 2022 as Chief Financial Officer, bringing over 15 years of progressive experience in accounting, finance & operations to our management team. Peter is an entrepreneurial and results-driven CPA (CA) with the Alberta Institute of Chartered Professional Accountants and oversees all aspects of finance, human resource, administration and operational risk management. During his career, Peter has worked throughout Alberta gaining a range of experience in residential, civil, commercial, multi-family & land development construction projects. Away from the office Peter is an avid car and motorcycle enthusiast and manages a charity with his wife Michelle.
Peter Teunissen joined Reinbold Engineering in 2022 as Chief Financial Officer, bringing over 15 years of progressive experience in accounting, finance & operations to our management team. Peter is an entrepreneurial and results-driven CPA (CA) with the Alberta Institute of Chartered Professional Accountants and oversees all aspects of finance, human resource, administration and operational risk management. During his career, Peter has worked throughout Alberta gaining a range of experience in residential, civil, commercial, multi-family & land development construction projects. Away from the office Peter is an avid car and motorcycle enthusiast and manages a charity with his wife Michelle.
Michael Raiva, P.Eng. is the Vancouver office manager. He carries more than 17 years in engineering sustainable mechanical systems, project management, and mechanical systems commissioning. Michael’s career includes the completion of projects spanning a diverse range including healthcare, office, education, higher education, mining, waste/water treatment plants, food & retail, correction facilities, and recreation. He has also participated in District Energy System Feasibility Studies on behalf of government agencies. These and other experiences position him well for implementing innovative, total cost-effective and sustainable solutions.
Michael Raiva, P.Eng. is the Vancouver office manager. He carries more than 17 years in engineering sustainable mechanical systems, project management, and mechanical systems commissioning. Michael’s career includes the completion of projects spanning a diverse range including healthcare, office, education, higher education, mining, waste/water treatment plants, food & retail, correction facilities, and recreation. He has also participated in District Energy System Feasibility Studies on behalf of government agencies. These and other experiences position him well for implementing innovative, total cost-effective and sustainable solutions.
Byron Whitford is a senior mechanical designer and project manager with over 20 years of experience on a wide variety of projects. As an effective senior project manager, Byron has successfully completed over 300 various commercial, institutional, industrial, and residential projects. Byron started his engineering career in the Northwest Territories performing tasks such as drafting and surveying and has progressed to mechanical engineering design and project management. The knowledge and experience that Byron has gained through the years as Project Manager have equipped him with the aptitude to provide clients with the best solutions for their building system needs.
Byron Whitford is a senior mechanical designer and project manager with over 20 years of experience on a wide variety of projects. As an effective senior project manager, Byron has successfully completed over 300 various commercial, institutional, industrial, and residential projects. Byron started his engineering career in the Northwest Territories performing tasks such as drafting and surveying and has progressed to mechanical engineering design and project management. The knowledge and experience that Byron has gained through the years as Project Manager have equipped him with the aptitude to provide clients with the best solutions for their building system needs.