At Amadeus, we don’t do corporate fluff. We don’t hide behind layers of bureaucracy or drown you in alphabet soup. Architects and developers don’t have time for that. You want systems that work, integrate with design, and keep projects moving. Here are straight answers — no ego, and only as much corporate-speak as you can tolerate.
What does an MEP engineer do in Los Angeles?
Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing. The systems that give a building its breath, flow, and energy. In Los Angeles, it also means strict codes, plan check, and endless red ink if drawings don’t hold up. Our job is simple: design systems that fit the architecture, clear review with fewer surprises, and keep your project from grinding to a halt.
Why choose Amadeus over a large corporate MEP firm?
Because corporate means complicated. Big firms chase volume, undercut fees to win, then bury projects under layers of process and overhead. You don’t get service — you get a ticket number. And when inefficiency and monthly revenue shortfalls catch up, they make it up by nickel-and-diming scope, drowning projects in process, and hammering clients with change orders. At Amadeus, you get a lean, accountable team that stays connected from start to finish. No endless handoffs. No vanishing into a chain of approvals. Just direct communication, clear coordination, and designs that serve the vision and the architecture.
How much does MEP really cost?
The fee isn’t the problem — the hidden costs are. Corporate and lowball firms both play the same game: win the job on paper, then cover inefficiency and revenue shortfalls with a stream of change orders and delays. That’s how projects get bled dry. Our fees are competitive, sometimes a touch higher, and that’s intentional. It’s insurance against the games that actually make projects expensive. We’d rather be straight up than hammer you later.
Does Amadeus handle LADBS plan check and approvals?
Yes — every set we do is built with LADBS or the AHJ in mind. We can’t speed up the city, but we can keep them from burying you in corrections.
What types of projects does Amadeus work on?
We provide MEP engineering across a wide range of sectors in Los Angeles and beyond, including:
Aerospace facilities
Data centers & mission-critical facilities
Film & television studios in Hollywood
High-end offices & workplace environments in Los Angeles
High-end retail environments in Beverly Hills
Medical office buildings
Multifamily & mixed-use developments across Los Angeles
No matter the project, our ethos stays the same: cool as hell, shockingly smart, impossibly fresh.
How is Amadeus different from “typical engineers”?
We deliver clarity and collaboration. Our ethos is simple: systems in rhythm with design. That means no filler, no five-week wait for a one-line answer, and no busywork disguised as value. With intention, integrity, and a focus on integration, we keep systems aligned with the vision — and projects moving with precision. Because good engineering should move as fast as the design it serves.
Where is Amadeus located?
Amadeus is based in Los Angeles and operates throughout California, including San Diego and San Francisco. We also bring global project experience from work completed prior to Amadeus’s founding, including contributions to healthcare, aerospace, education, hospitality, and cultural landmarks. Today, that same depth of experience drives our boutique studio as we build the future of MEP engineering in Los Angeles.
