On-site · Northern Virginia
Energy walk-throughs
Lighting, HVAC, hot water, envelope, and obvious waste reviewed on site, followed by a prioritized report emailed within 72 hours.
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Veteran-owned · Great Falls, Virginia · PE-led
Professional engineering services for buildings and property
Energy and water conservation, ENERGY STAR certification support, flood risk analysis, code compliance, light civil design, permitting, and facility condition assessments.
Services
Decision-ready engineering, scoped to the property.
Nationwide
Desktop energy audits
Utility bills and building photos become a prioritized assessment for owners managing property from a distance.
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ENERGY STAR certification support
Professional Engineer review and verification support for buildings pursuing ENERGY STAR certification.
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Flood risk analysis
FEMA flood-map review, documented flood context, and Fairfax County flood risk reduction grant support.
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Code compliance reviews
Review of plans and existing conditions against applicable building and energy code requirements.
Discuss scopeDesign
Light civil engineering design
Small-scale site, grading, and drainage design for property improvements and repairs.
Discuss scopeLocal jurisdictions
Permitting support
Preparation and coordination of engineering information needed for local permit submissions.
Discuss scopeOn-site
Facility condition assessments
Documented review of building systems and condition to support budgeting and capital planning.
Discuss scopeAcademy Engineering is a veteran-owned firm. Work is led by James Symanski, PE, MBA, LEED AP, CEM. Academy Engineering, PLLC holds Virginia DPOR firm license #0407009406.
No- and low-cost actions come first.
Reports lead with operational changes and practical repairs before later capital items. Identified measures may reduce energy use by 10–15%; results vary by building and implementation.
Local recognition
Fairfax County Green Business Partners
Leader - Micro · Partner since 2026
Virginia PE · Missouri PE · CEM · CEA · LEED AP
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