Data Center Design and Engineering Services in Central Texas
Comp-Utility provides data center design and engineering across Central Texas, with licensed Texas Professional Engineers developing electrical and mechanical designs, one-line diagrams, redundancy concepts, and capacity plans. We design to Uptime Institute tier goals and TIA-942, then install and commission what we design. Engineer-owned since 1992, we turn your uptime and capacity goals into a buildable, scalable facility.
What We Provide
Our Capabilities
Electrical and Mechanical Design
One-line development, load and capacity modeling, and redundancy design for power and cooling by licensed Texas P.E.s.
Learn moreDesign-Build Delivery
We carry the design through installation and commissioning, so one team owns the outcome end to end.
Learn moreCapacity and Scalability Planning
We plan for growth and higher rack densities so the facility scales without a redesign.
Learn moreEngineer-Owned
Designs Stamped by Licensed Texas Professional Engineers
Comp-Utility is owned and operated by engineers, with licensed Texas P.E.s on staff. We develop the basis of design, model power and cooling capacity, and engineer the redundancy your uptime target requires, referencing Uptime Institute tiers and TIA-942.
Because we also build and commission, the design is grounded in what actually installs and operates well, not just what looks right on paper.
The Comp-Utility Difference
Why Comp-Utility?
Engineer-Owned and Operated
Comp-Utility is owned and operated by engineers, with licensed Texas Professional Engineers (P.E.) on staff. That rigor anchors every design, specification, and installation.
Turnkey, Single-Contract Partner
We sell, design, install, and maintain complete infrastructure end to end. One accountable team and one contract for power, cooling, distribution, and cabling.
Trusted Since 1992
We have designed, installed, and maintained mission-critical power and cooling infrastructure across Central Texas since 1992, through every generation of the technology.
Long-Standing Distribution Partner
As a long-standing distribution partner of Eaton, Schneider Electric, and Vertiv, we specify best-in-class systems and back them with factory-grade service.
Licensed, Certified & Recognized
We hold ourselves to the standards of the institutions we serve, from professional licensure and jobsite safety to the industry organizations that set the bar for mission-critical work.
Licensed Professional Engineers
State of Texas (TBPE)
OSHA 30 Certified
Field Technicians
AFCOM Member
Data center industry association
7x24 Exchange Member
Mission-critical infrastructure
Frequently Asked Questions
What does data center design and engineering involve?
It involves planning and engineering the power, cooling, and supporting systems for a data center: developing the basis of design, electrical and mechanical one-lines, redundancy concept (N, N+1, 2N), capacity and load modeling, and coordination with codes and the utility. The result is a buildable design that meets your uptime, capacity, and efficiency goals.
What are data center tier ratings?
The Uptime Institute defines Tiers I through IV based on redundancy and concurrent maintainability, with higher tiers offering greater availability. Tier III, for example, allows concurrent maintenance without downtime. We design power and cooling redundancy to align with your target tier and translate that availability goal into a concrete electrical and mechanical design.
Do you use licensed Professional Engineers?
Yes. Comp-Utility is engineer-owned and has licensed Texas Professional Engineers (P.E.) on staff who develop and, where required, stamp designs. This engineering rigor is central to how we approach mission-critical projects, and it gives you accountable, code-compliant designs for your facility.
What is the difference between design-build and design-bid-build?
In design-build, one team handles design and construction, improving coordination, speed, and accountability. In design-bid-build, they are contracted separately, which can add handoffs. For mission-critical infrastructure, design-build often reduces risk because the engineers who design the systems also build and commission them. Comp-Utility offers a turnkey design-build approach.
How do you size power and cooling for a new facility?
Sizing starts with the IT load in kW, rack density, redundancy target, and growth plan, from which we calculate UPS and generator capacity, cooling tons, distribution, and battery runtime. We model for future expansion so the facility is right-sized today and scalable tomorrow. The output is a one-line and mechanical design you can build to.
Can you retrofit an existing building into a data center?
Yes. We assess the existing electrical service, structure, and mechanical systems, then engineer the power, cooling, flooring, and cabling needed to convert the space, working around existing constraints. Retrofits require careful capacity and redundancy planning, which our engineers handle and our crews execute under one contract.
Do you handle permitting and utility coordination in Texas?
Yes. We coordinate the electrical design with your utility for service capacity and produce the engineering documentation required for permitting, with licensed Texas P.E.s stamping designs where required. We manage these steps as part of the project so you are not coordinating multiple parties yourself.
Who provides data center design and engineering in Central Texas?
Comp-Utility provides data center design and engineering across Central Texas from its Austin headquarters, with licensed Texas Professional Engineers on staff. Engineer-owned since 1992, we design, install, and commission as one turnkey partner. Call (512) 346-0999 or email sales@comp-utility.com to discuss a project.