Baskin Engineering, Mechanical Engineers, Inc. (BME) is a full service consulting mechanical engineering firm specializing in HVAC and Plumbing systems design, energy modeling, building commissioning, and green building design.
Baskin Mechanical Engineers is located in the historical J. M. Menend Building at 175 Fulton Street in Fresno California, with a second office located at 5500 Ming Avenue in Bakersfield, CA.
Mark Baskin, P.E., LEED AP
Mark is an energetic and passionate design professional with over thirty years’ experience in the HVAC and engineering profession. Mark believes in getting the essentials absolutely correct; proper zoning, energy modeling, and equipment selection. These components are targeted early in the project then efficiently communicated to other design professionals to quickly establish system type, structural loads, electrical loads, and construction budgets.
Mark has a strong background in sustainable design with LEED certified projects, High Performance Incentive school projects, Cal-Green projects, and Energy Star Rated Homes. See “Projects” tab for more detail on sustainable design projects.
Mike Mundschau, P.E.
Mike obtained his Mechanical Engineering degree from CSU, Fresno following a twenty year career as a HVAC installer, technician, controls specialist, trouble shooter, and a journeyman sheet metal mechanic. Mike is a level headed design professional that has a solid understanding of the real world that exists outside the engineering office and applies those principals in his designs. Mike has a great eye for recognizing and solving field problems based on his decades of experience in the HVAC industry.
Justin Li Baskin, BSME, E.I.T.
Justin has a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from California State University, San Francisco and has passed the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam and received his E.I.T. certificate from the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES). Justin is a hands-on Engineer that enjoys competitive racing and the mechanical acuity required to work on anything automotive related.
Michael Thomas
Michael has a wealth of field experience, is an excellent communicator, and approaches his work with precision and detail. His duties include Building Commissioning, construction observation, and systems analysis & problem solving.
Michael worked for the City of Bakersfield Public Works Department for thirty-four years a HVAC technician, with twenty-six years as the lead mechanical technician, and twenty years as the lead digital automation technician. Michael’s hands on experience allows him to be a credible and qualified person to oversee the start-up and commissioning of our client’s projects.
Patrick McCracken, BSME
Patrick McCracken has a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from California State University, Fresno and has completed the Plumbing Systems Design Certificate Program at UCLA and is our lead plumbing designer. Patrick has a solid foundation with field construction experience to back up his engineering degree.
Brandon Sanchez
Brandon is our go-to guy for all things involving project coordination and production. Brandon possesses an Associates in Computer Aided Drafting & Design from Fresno City College and has working knowledge in both AutoCAD and REVIT. Previous work experience includes State Center Community College Maintenance and Operations Department. Duties included: In charge of District Wide Building Blue Prints & Maintenance Building Archives, Assisted Fire Network Tech., Campus Police Department, & Health & Safety Department with projects involving Campus Buildings. Brandon has an amazing work ethic that shows in all that he does.
Angel Mendoza
We are fortunate to have Angel Mendoza as a productive member of our team. Angel has twelve years design and production experience and is our lead BIM technician. Angel has completed the Plumbing Systems Design Certificate Program at UCLA and handles plumbing design along with his BIM duties.