Easy to reach, hard to stall
Direct communication and quick field answers keep renovations, tight budgets, and live facilities moving - the same day when the project needs it.
Why SGA
Integrity first. Quality and precision included.
SGA ENGINEERS provides high-quality engineering assessment, design, and construction services from pre-design through construction closeout - with an honest, direct approach for owners, architects, engineers, contractors, and project partners alike.
We are a full-service consulting engineering firm headquartered in Canton, Ohio, founded by Jared F. Singer and Jason S. Geraghty. We deliver Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, Technology, and Commissioning (MEPFT) across Ohio and beyond. We are solutions-minded engineers: we help solve problems, not create more.
Our difference
Construction literacy is our advantage
Our teammates have direct, hands-on installation experience. We step beyond the engineering design realm and understand installation clearances, phasing, spooling, sequencing, serviceability, and project scheduling.
We don’t hand off projects after award. The teammate you originally meet is the teammate who sees it through - providing quality services throughout design and construction. Principals stay close on every project, large or small - leadership is not reserved for the biggest jobs.
We are also often the design team lead. When the project needs a single thread of responsibility, we coordinate architecture, structural, civil, interiors, and related partners alongside our MEPFT work so the full package stays aligned.
What you get with SGA
Reasons teams keep coming back
Themes that show up again and again in partner feedback - how we work, not slogans.
Design team leadership
We often lead or coordinate multi-discipline teams - architecture, structural, civil, interiors, and related partners - so owners and builders have a clear design lead and the documents stay aligned.
Construction literacy
Designs that anticipate how trades install, sequence, and service equipment - so the field is solving problems with us, not despite us.
Straight talk and fair partnership
Clear scopes, plain-language options, and a collaborative approach when conditions change. Integrity is not a slogan - it is how we protect your schedule and budget.
Solutions-minded engineers
We help solve problems, not create more. Practical recommendations, fewer surprises, and engineering that keeps construction and operations moving.
One coordinated MEPFT team
Mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire, technology, and commissioning under one roof - so systems line up in the documents, not only in a coordination meeting.
How we work
Mentor. Innovate. Lead.
Three principles from our firm profile that guide how we design, staff projects, and grow the next generation of engineers.
Mentor
We invest in co-ops, engineer interns, and rising designers. Principals stay close enough to teach through real projects - load calcs, field walks, submittals, and hard conversations - not just hand off markups.
Innovate
BIM coordination, lidar and point-cloud documentation, open BAS design, energy and carbon-aware thinking, and practical use of new tools where they improve accuracy and constructability - not technology for its own sake.
Lead
Integrity, collaboration, and technical excellence on every drawing set and site visit. We set a high bar so projects meet today’s needs and leave lasting value for owners and facility teams.
Credentials
Licensed depth. Industry standing.
Professional credentials and memberships that reinforce technical depth across engineering, sustainability, commissioning, and technology design.
Professional Engineer
Licensed practice spanning OH, KY, PA, MD, FL, CO, ID, UT, VA, MI, NC, TX, and TN - supporting multi-state owners and campus portfolios.
LEED AP BD+C
LEED Accredited Professional - Building Design + Construction for sustainable design integration when owners pursue certification or high-performance goals.
BCxP
ASHRAE Building Commissioning Professional credentials supporting new-building commissioning and retro-commissioning of existing systems.
RCDD
Registered Communications Distribution Designer expertise for structured cabling, pathways, and technology infrastructure coordinated with power and life safety.
Memberships: ASHRAE · ASPE · NFPA · IEEE · IES · BICSI
In-house disciplines
- Mechanical - HVAC, piping, central plants, hazardous exhaust, BAS
- Electrical - power, lighting, emergency power, studies
- Plumbing - domestic, sanitary, storm, medical gases, fuel oil
- Fire protection - sprinklers, pumps, standpipes, suppression
- Technology - cabling, security, access control, AV, UPS, data rooms
Beyond drawings
- Commissioning and retro-commissioning
- Construction administration through closeout
- Facility condition assessments and forensic studies
- Energy modeling, utility forecasting, carbon-aware design
- Master planning, programming, and owner representation
- BIM coordination, digital twins, and peer review
Leadership
Founding partners
Substantial experience in the AEC industry - and a shared commitment to practical, high-integrity delivery.
Jared F. Singer
Principal & Co-Founder
PE · LEED AP BD+C · BCxP
The University of Akron Honors College of Engineering
Licensed professional engineer with 20 years in A&E, practicing MEPFT consulting across healthcare, industrial, zoos and aquariums, K-12 and higher education, DoD, food manufacturing, water and wastewater, mission critical, EV infrastructure, hospitality, municipal, and religious work. Strengths include integrated lean project delivery, enhanced commissioning, LEED design, and building automation control sequences. Manages budgets and contingencies, leads BIM coordination with contractors, and stays involved from concept through construction on quality, schedule, and constructible design. Presenter on airborne infectious disease mitigation and indoor environmental quality; active in ASHRAE and USGBC. Volunteers with ACE, the Jackson Township Board of Zoning Appeals, and local engineering advisory boards.
“We want to develop a relationship with you and be your trusted partner. We have the expertise and personal drive to meet your schedule and project-specific requirements.”
- Hobbies
- Fishing, hunting, archery, foraging, gardening, snowboarding, and kayaking
- Weekends
- Kids’ sporting events, wildlife photography, and the pursuit of Ohio Master Angler
Jason S. Geraghty
Principal & Co-Founder
MEPFT Design · QA/QC · Construction Administration
University of Arkansas Grantham; Stark State College
MEPFT professional with 20 years in construction and engineering across K-12, career-technical training, federal/DoD, healthcare, food manufacturing, industrial process, historic preservation, higher education, water and wastewater, religious, recreational, assisted living, controls and automation, and EV charging. Manages MEPFT design teams and provides QA/QC through design and construction - RFIs, shop drawings, BIM coordination, site visits, and schedule. Early career in the MEP trades informs practical, cost-effective designs from concept through installation, with a collaborative approach to owners and contractors. Presenter on arc-flash risk assessments and electrical safety in the workplace. Mentors through the ACE Mentor Program of Greater Akron-Canton.
“Our team understands the physical construction of the systems they design and specify. We’ve worked in construction - and know exactly how designs translate to installation.”
- Hobbies
- Recreational sports, music, grilling, good coffee, and DIY projects
- Weekends
- Family time, cookouts or campfires, RV road trips, and church
Our team
Teammates who lead our projects
Project leads across design and field coordination - part of a broader SGA team that supports load calcs, BIM, documentation, and CA behind every job. Principals stay involved from start to finish: they set direction, make the decisions, and keep quality and schedule close.
Darren E. Beans
Senior Electrical Engineer
Power · Controls · Load calculations
The Ohio State University
Twelve years of electrical engineering. Designs and implements power and controls systems for office buildings, hospitals, and pump stations. Work includes site equipment layouts, power system modeling and load calculations, equipment specification, field walkdowns, material specs, cost estimating, electrical construction drawing sets, and construction support.
“I enjoy seeing electrical projects through from the initial design being drawn to the main switch being thrown.”
- Hobbies
- Spending time with my kids, playing musical instruments, reading, and gaming
- Weekends
- Kids’ activities, hikes, bike rides, and park trips
Brian E. Sweitzer
Senior Electrical Designer
RCDD · Autodesk Certified Professional (Revit Electrical)
Stark State College
Ten years designing, coordinating, and assessing electrical and telecommunications infrastructure for healthcare, education, hospitality, industrial, and mission-critical work. Focuses on power, lighting, fire alarm, security, and data systems; leads 3D coordination in Revit and Navisworks; and produces construction documents built for compliance, safety, and constructability.
“Coming from a contracting background helps me better understand how a design translates to the field. That makes me work more effectively with contractors, owners, and operators on every project.”
- Hobbies
- Wrenching on cars and motorcycles, building computers, traveling, and cooking
- Weekends
- Motorcycle rides, video games, and time with friends, family, and my pets
Brad Geraghty
Senior MEPFT Designer
HVAC · Hydronics · Plumbing · Industrial ventilation
Buckeye Career Center
Eight years of mechanical, plumbing, and electrical design for commercial, industrial, healthcare, educational, municipal, and manufacturing facilities. Delivers practical, code-compliant systems - boiler plants, rooftop packages, VRF, welding exhaust, and construction documents in Revit and AutoCAD - in close coordination with architects, contractors, and owners.
“Good engineering isn’t just about making a design work on paper. It’s about creating solutions that work in the real world.”
- Hobbies
- Sports, ATV riding, and home projects
- Weekends
- Spending time outdoors with my wife and kids
Ryan M. Tomblin
MEPFT Engineer
EI · ASHRAE · ASSE
The University of Mount Union Brenton School of Engineering
Supports full MEPFT efforts with a mechanical focus: packaged air systems, load and ventilation calculations, hydronics, and adaptations of existing systems. Project types span education, municipal, public safety, commercial, retail, food service, industrial, and specialty animal facilities. Pursuing PE licensure under principal mentorship.
“I enjoy solving complex challenges and delivering thoughtful, practical solutions that support each client’s goals.”
- Hobbies
- Snowboarding, hiking, concerts, and flying drones
- Weekends
- Snowboarding in the winter, biking in the summer, and playing video games with friends year-round
Aidan Green
MEPFT Engineer
Thermal loads · Mechanical system design · BIM
The University of Mount Union Brenton School of Engineering
Engineer with experience across residential, religious, K-12, dining, recreational, corporate commercial, and industrial projects. Strengths include project thermal load calculations, equipment selection, and BIM-based mechanical design that respects existing conditions, budget, and constructability.
“Behind every comfortable building is a lot of problem solving nobody sees. That’s why I strive to build systems that work so other people don’t have to worry about them.”
- Hobbies
- Working on my car, practicing guitar, playing video games, and 3D printing
- Weekends
- Spending time with my friends and playing on my PC
Caleb Miller
MEPFT Engineer
HVAC · Plumbing · Power & lighting
The University of Mount Union Brenton School of Engineering
Engineering graduate who joined SGA as a co-op and transitioned to full-time MEP engineer. Contributes HVAC, plumbing, and electrical design for education, office, retail, food service, and recreation projects - load and demand calculations, equipment selection, Revit modeling, and field investigations.
“The most rewarding part of engineering is knowing that the solutions we create have a positive impact on people’s lives. Helping develop designs that meet customer needs is what keeps me engaged and motivated.”
- Hobbies
- Hunting, fishing, hiking, and playing video games
- Weekends
- Usually on a boat fishing, in a tree stand hunting, or at a local sporting event. When I’m not outdoors, I enjoy relaxing and playing video games.
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