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AboutServicesPortfolioCOMMITMENTLeadershipCareersContact About Services Portfolio Commitment Leadership Careers Contact About Us Thielsch Engineering, Inc. is a professional engineering firm that provides a complete range of consulting, design, and comprehensive engineering services to customers throughout the United States and internationally. Our experienced, multi-disciplined engineering and technical staff specializes in failure analysis, engineering design, process optimization, and condition assessment with expertise to solve any type of engineering challenge. Our mission is to deliver value-added, integrated services to our customers by reducing operating costs, increasing profitability by extending the operating life of capital equipment, improving reliability and safety, and conserving energy. 195 Frances AvenueCranston, RI, 02910(401) 467.6454 Our Services Thielsch Engineering offers a wide range of services to meet the needs of our customers Engineering Services Design EngineeringIntegrated EngineeringJames Chemical EngineeringSpecialty Engineering Energy ServicesDemand Side ManagementPower Conditioning ProductsWater Management Services Laboratory Services Construction Testing and Geotechnical MaterialsEnvironmental TestingMetallurgical TestingMicrobiological Testing Field Services Inspection & Data ManagementConstruction Materials Testing Condition AssessmentOutage SupportPlant Maintenance & ConstructionSpecial Inspections Welding ServicesWelder TrainingNondestructive Testing PortfolioOur mission is to deliver value-added, integrated services to our customers. We are dedicated to reducing operating costs and increasing profitability by extending the operating life of capital equipment, improving reliability and safety, and conserving energy. OUR COMMITMENT Thielsch is committed to the community we serve and our environment. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion In the Workplace Supplier Diversity Sustainability Sustainability Non-Financial Accounting Integrated Customer Solutions Our Leadership TeamVin GrazianoCEO, Thielsch Engineering President, RISE EngineeringTrent TherouxChief Financial OfficerNancy ContilloChief Human Resources OfficerPaul PintoChief Information OfficerPeter KennefickVice President, Field EngineeringLaurel StoddardVice President ESS LaboratoryMichael J. DaigneaultVice President, Business ServicesCraig CostaVice President, Built Environment Learn, Thrive and Grow Together Thielsch Engineering, Inc. (Thielsch) continues to thrive and grow, and we are seeking individuals to help us in various areas ranging from managers to engineers to electricians and onsite technicians, to sales and administrative staff as well as Information Technology. Thielsch provides a work environment that is conducive to personal and professional growth, as evidenced by the large number of longtime employees. Thielsch is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other classification protected by law. We offer a competitive compensation package including an employer-paid Employee Stock Ownership Program and comprehensive benefits. Competitive wages Incentive-based compensation for many positions Paid time off Employer-matching 401(k) retirement plan Employer-paid Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) Health care benefits through United HealthCare, Delta Dental, and Vision Service Plan Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance; access to short and long-term disability insurance Tuition reimbursement Training and support for field and office staff Thielsch Engineering, Inc. is a 100 percent employee-owned company. Join our Team Contact UsCORPORATE OFFICE195 Frances AvenueCranston, RI, 02910(401) 467.6454 Today’s high-performance building designs require an evolutionary approach. For this reason, our experienced engineers and technicians work together to produce designs with a perfect balance of innovation and practicality.Because we have invested heavily in revolutionary next generation design tools such as Building Information Modeling and assisted design software, we are able to generate advanced designs that maximize the quality and efficiency of your new or existing building. We assemble design teams which best address a project’s needs while remaining within a given budget. On every project we strive to identify the owner’s priorities, communicate the capital expenditure versus energy operational expense tradeoffs, and achieve the maximum efficiency allowed by budget and owner constraints." />Thielsch Engineering is able to effectively reduce a facility’s operating and maintenance costs by providing the design, specifications, and construction oversight for plant optimization.Our engineering expertise is employed to improve plant control, instrumentation function, and piping design for a variety of plant utilities (power and steam generated, compressed air, coding waters, and inert gas)." />Material selection is one of the most important aspects of designing components. Often, however, when a designer develops a product, the importance of proper material selection as well as the process used to manufacture the product can get overlooked or neglected.A product designer may select a material for its corrosion properties, yet fail to evaluate other fundamental factors such as cost, availability, durability or weldability. In many cases when a component wears out, failure analysis determines that the problem is the result of poor material selection." />Thielsch Engineering has over 25 years of experience performing failure analyses to determine the mechanical root cause of failures, many in liability cases. However, we do not stop at determining what went wrong, we also design solutions.We provide engineering evaluations and recommendations to address any damage while efficiently reintroducing the facility back into production. In association with our field service staff, we can manage and supervise all repairs. We have a staff of over 50 full-time multi-disciplined engineers, many of whom are licensed Professional Engineers (P.E.) in numerous states, and most of whom have advanced degrees in their area of expertise." />As a technical consultant, our work has included virtually every aspect of chemical and fertilizer plant operations. We have performed feasibility studies for numerous projects worldwide, and our expertise in the various fertilizer processes, including ammonia, urea, DAP, SSP/TSP, and NPK, has established our reputation as valuable expert advisors. We also serve as the lender’s advisor for multiple projects requiring the preparation of quarterly financial and progress statements." />The civil engineering services offered by Thielsch Engineering address a wide array of structural and construction concerns. Our team of engineers often conducts condition assessments of structural members in a variety of industrial, professional, and residential settings.Our experienced personnel have performed reviews of numerous girders, roofs, beams, foundations, and retaining walls. It is this diverse background in materials and structures that allows Thielsch Engineering not only to perform thorough inspections of steel and concrete structures, but to design and implement solutions as well. For decades, our hands-on approach, as well as the ability to perform all construction-related testing, has continually set Thielsch Engineering apart." />Thielsch Engineering offers electrical engineering services for virtually any type of facility. Our team of qualified experts provides a variety of studies and programs to assist a facility with any need, from energy savings to safety compliance, along with providing the planning and design of a wide range of electrical systems.Our electrical engineers work with project and facility engineers to determine the power requirements for a project, the specification and selection of electrical equipment, and identification of any hazardous atmosphere areas. We also provide documentation, procurement, and installation support for the electrical systems, and we establish the size and locations of motor control centers (MCC), transformer rooms, and other electrical equipment rooms." />As a technical consultant, James Chemical Engineering (JCE), a division of Thielsch Engineering, has serviced the chemical industry for over 50 years, providing a broad range of chemical process-related services.JCE has worked with clients in more than 30 countries, assisting plant owners in assessing the feasibility, both technical and commercial, from new fertilizer projects to plant expansions. In many cases, JCE has a continuing role in providing independent consultant services during the design and construction phases. JCE is called upon by industry, governments, and financial institutions world-wide, to provide technical, commercial, and management assistance on a broad range of chemical process-related services such as fertilizer consulting, process optimization (capacity, efficiency, reliability, and safety), feasibility studies, and design engineering." />Our services entail a broad range of analyses designed to fit your needs. These services include:Resource AnalysisSupply/Demand and Cost StudiesMarketing StrategyPreliminary production Costs and Analysis of ReturnFeasibility StudiesProcess and Technology AnalysisInvestment and Operating RequirementsSales and Revenue AnalysisFinancing and FundingCost of ProductSite AnalysisEnvironmental ImpactTransportationAvailable UtilitiesManpowerProject ImplementationEconomic / Financial AnalysisSensitivity Analysis" />JCE’s Process and Energy Optimization programs consist of three phases.Phase I entails our engineers working with our clients with the objectives of improving reliability, capacity, efficiency and environmental effects with minimum equipment modifications. At the conclusion of Phase I, a detailed report is compiled, covering points above with estimated costs and a schedule for implementation.Phase II utilizes the report assembled during Phase I to create a detailed engineering plan.Phase III is the actual construction and start-up of the modifications. In many cases, this construction can be done in stages and can be put into operation during normal maintenance turnarounds.We have successfully optimized more than 30 plants since 1965; our system is proven to bring plants up to maximum reliable operating capacity, in the least amount of time and at a minimal cost." />JCE is proud of their history of assisting fertilizer plant owners in developing, designing, expanding, and operating their facilities and doing so in a safe and efficient manner. They have performed feasibility studies, prepared Invitations to Bid and/or served as Owner’s Technical Advisor for numerous recent fertilizer projects including SIUCI, Profertil, Algeria-Oman Fertilizer Project (AOFP), Karnaphuli Fertilizer Company (KAFCO), and OMIFCO.Our knowledge of the various fertilizer processes, including ammonia, urea, DAP, SSP/TSP, and NPK, has made JCE a recognized consultant for over 40 years. JCE has and continues to serve as the Lender’s Advisor for several projects, which required the preparation of quarterly financial and progress statements. As a part of being the Technical Consultant, JCE’s work has included virtually every aspect of fertilizer plant operations.Fertilizer Consulting ServicesInitial concept development and site selectionFeasibility studiesPreparation of bidding documentsReview of bidsAssistance with contract negotiationReview of the designEquipment specificationConstruction monitoring and managementStartup assistanceOperational monitoring and assistanceEngineering for plant refurbishment or expansionAccident investigation" />Thielsch Engineering has over 25 years of experience performing failure analyses and forensic investigations along with providing expert witness testimony in the cases. Our 50 full-time, multi-disciplined engineers determine the root cause of failures, the extent of the damage, and the responsible parties (manufacturer, operator, etc.) in industrial accidents, complex failures, fires catastrophic explosions, and product liability cases.We carefully manage these precarious assignments with the understanding of their potential to develop into litigation cases. In these legal projects, our staff of engineers and scientists has provided expert witness testimonies across the country, presenting the findings of investigations in a clear and precise manner accessible to both industry professionals and jury members." />Thielsch Engineering has a multi-disciplined team of knowledgeable forensic engineers who are experienced in performing on-site investigations into the root cause of failures as well as any possible contributing factors to industrial accidents, complex failures and catastrophic explosions. The failure modes we investigate often include fatigue, fracture, creep, corrosion, erosion, low-quality welds, wear, improper material selection, poor design or improper maintenance.Examples previous investigations we have performed include all components from the power generation industry, rotary components, storage tanks, pipelines, boilers, pressure vessels, storage tanks, bridges, automobiles, medical implants and structural members." />Thielsch Engineering offers project management, civil engineering, and construction testing services that provide third party quality assurance for a wide range of projects, including the construction of schools, parking garages, power plants, roads, and bridges. Our civil and structural engineers, professional engineers, certified project managers, and QA/QC managers have extensive experience with all aspects of the construction industry and are intimately familiar with local and federal regulations as well as applicable code specifications.Our wealth of experience, expertise, and capabilities make Thielsch Engineering a valuable resource to clients facing any routine or emergency situation that calls for evaluation, technical consultation, or assistance making crucial decisions. Our primary focus is to protect our clients from any negative quality issues through rigid management and strict adherence to customer specifications." />Thielsch Engineering has over 25 years of experience performing failure analyses and forensic investigations to determine the root cause of failures as well as determining the responsible party. We review the incident from a systems perspective, and determine the financial implications of the occurrence. We have three objectives: determine what happened, determine who is responsible, and design a solution, when appropriate.Our 50 full-time, multi-disciplined engineers carefully manage these precarious assignments with the understanding of their potential to develop into either litigation or insurance adjustment cases. In addition, we also provide engineering evaluations and recommendations necessary to address any damage and efficiently reintroduce a facility back into production." />Offered as an innovative software as a service, 4-SYTE helps plant owners and operators organize and manage their inspection and repair information, thereby allowing for educated decisions on where and when to utilize valuable budgetary dollars.This standardized, scalable, and flexible program was developed to minimize the confusion involved with planning and understanding the needs of your facilities, strategically plan the usage of budgetary dollars, and overall modernize the way you and your personnel organize and access your previous design and inspection history and your future inspection requirements. Thielsch Engineering has spent the last 12 years developing and perfecting the functionality of this program/service in response to the needs of our industry and our clients.LEARN MORE" />A successful, cost-effective condition assessment of piping systems and industrial equipment requires engineering, project management, and technical professionals with the expertise to accurately assess existing conditions, identify areas most susceptible to failure, and provide valuable recommendations for maintenance or repair.Thielsch Engineering personnel have inspected over 10,000 piping systems, pressure vessels, compressors, and other equipment in various types of industrial plants, including refineries, power plants, and chemical plants. Our experts have first-hand knowledge of plant engineering, from project management to construction to startup, and possess a thorough understanding of support systems, stress analyses, finite element analyses, and mechanical and structural engineering." />The key component of any condition assessment is inspection. Thielsch Engineering provides yearly inspection services to over 75 utility companies, including over 320 generating stations. Yearly inspection schedules provide our clients with the history of their plant equipment. The information obtained through condition assessments can identify potential hazardous conditions before they lead to failure.Thielsch Engineering personnel have the expertise, methodological approach, and tools required to evaluate specific conditions and to recommend and implement cost-effective upgrades. Through the performance of condition assessments, our clients experience the following benefits:Cost-effective solutions to potential problemsRisk management (run vs. repair/repair vs. replacement)Remaining life assessment (TESTLA)Plan for capital investmentsSchedule for repairsNondestructive examinations such as visual, magnetic particle, ultrasonic wall thickness, videoborescopic, support system surveys, pipe stress analysis, etc.Destructive examinations such as metallurgical and chemical evaluations" />Outages are generally scheduled by operating plants in order to address routine maintenance and identify and eliminate potentially dangerous or costly failures that can interrupt plant operations. Thielsch Engineering offers a complete range of services associated with outage support by providing inspections, condition assessments, testing services, and repairs that ensure the reliability of equipment for continued service.Our highly resourceful and experienced engineers are familiar with the numerous forms of failure mechanisms that occur in industrial piping, pressure vessels, boiler components, and plant equipment and are able to establish programs for monitoring and long-range planning to preserve the safe and efficient operation of the equipment during operating periods." />During an outage, various forms of testing must be performed, both destructive and nondestructive. Thielsch Engineering has laboratory testing services available during outage support that include full-service metallurgical evaluation, material testing, nondestructive examination, and construction testing. Having these services available during an outage gives Thielsch Engineering personnel the capability to assess a condition quickly and provide a cost-effective solution in real time.There are times when a failure of some sort will cause an unscheduled outage. Thielsch Engineering can quickly assemble a team of experienced personnel that are able to determine the location of the failure, analyze the cause, assess the damage, test the materials, and recommend the appropriate plan of action in a timely manner to get a plant/unit back online. This capability reduces the downtime of a plant and allows the client to minimize the damage of a long-term shutdown." />The Capital Projects Management (CPM) group within Thielsch Engineering focuses on completing a successful project with due consideration for the most critical components: a detailed project scope and schedule, critical success factors, assessment of risks, and value engineering.CPM personnel have managed hundreds of projects, domestically and internationally, in sizes ranging from $100m to over $60mm. Recently, the group has exceeded client expectations in a variety of projects including reactor replacements for a specialty chemicals manufacturer, a multi-tank aviation fuel tank farm, a wastewater treatment plant upgrade, installation of a steam-driven power generating turbine, and the rebuilding of a failed million gallon storage tank for a pulp and paper producer." />Thielsch Engineering provides high-quality and cost-effective welding services for power generating, chemical, pharmaceutical, and water treatment facilities. Our staff of qualified welding engineers and technical personnel performs both field installation and repair as well as shop fabrications that meet all code requirements. With the capabilities to develop and implement specialty weld repairs, we specialize in difficult, unique conditions and unusual weld applications.Due to the extensive range of engineering services provided by our company, we are uniquely qualified to solve a multitude of problems. Assisting in designing a process, specifying a piece of equipment, fabricating equipment and associated piping, erecting equipment on-site, as well as performing a precoommissioning inspection of equipment and piping. We also provide Field Service in the form of on-site inspections, weld repairs, condition assessment, failure analysis, etc." />Complete in-house and field welding capabilitiesStructural steel fabricationHeat treatment to ASME Code requirementsPressure vessel fabrication and repairValve rebuilding and repairPiping system fabrication and repair" />With state-of-the-art equipment and knowledgeable instructors, Thielsch Welder Training Program provides candidates with the opportunity to succeed in a welding career. Students will receive hands-on training, one-on-one instruction, and valuable knowledge to help them get ahead in this high-demand field.This course will introduce the student to the four welding processes and welding terminology. Students will learn the following welding techniques: Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) (MIG and Pulse Arc)Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW)Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)Students will also learn how to use acetylene torches for burning and cutting.A simulated practice test will be given for each process.The classroom portion will introduce the students to the AWS welding symbols as well as nondestructive examination techniques and basic metallurgy." />The OSHA 10 program is included in the Welding Training and Technology program. This program will introduce students to the basic principles of work safety. The student will learn how to identify, reduce, eliminate, and report hazards while on the job.On-going classes are held at our Rhode Island facility, and private classes can be scheduled at your facility.Unemployed?Unemployed students may be eligible for tuition assistance. For more information, please contact your local state unemployment office." />CTS provides on-site field inspection and geotechnical and construction materials laboratory services to assure the proper selection, quality, and workmanship of the construction materials being used and the services provided comply with the project specifications.Thielsch makes the effort to understand our clients’ needs, with the intent to provide a sensible scope of testing. Our laboratories are accredited by AASHTO and the Army Corp of Engineers and our field staff is certified by ACI, NICET, NETTCP, ICC, AWS, FACE, OSHA, PMP and NHI." />Field soils, concrete, masonry, bituminous concrete and roof inspectionMonitoring and reporting of construction activitiesProduction plant inspectionsSteel reinforcing and bolting inspectionsStructural steel, welder qualifications and nondestructive testingSpecial Inspections servicesAnchor Bolt Pull-out testing for DOT verification and acceptanceIn-Situ destructive and nondestructive concrete investigationPre/Post construction surveys and Vibration monitoringEnvironmental monitoring for Bridge Deck placementsDevelop Quality Control and Quality Assurance programsDesign review of concrete, masonry, and bituminous concrete mixesFloor Flatness F-Number testing" />Compressive strength testing of concrete, mortar, grout, CMU block, drilled concrete cores and tileSoil analyses including gradation, proctor, hydrometer, permeability, atterberg limits and classificationDirect shear, triaxial compression, unconfined compression, and consolidationsRock testing, freeze-thaw, fracture logging, point load, and petrographic analysesBituminous concrete analyses including extraction and gradation, bulk specific gravity, marshal, and stability & flowGeomembrane direct shear and seam testingFire Proofing" />ESS Laboratory, a division of Thielsch Engineering, is a full service analytical laboratory dedicated to providing comprehensive analytical testing services for the identification and assessment of environmental contaminates.Our services are used to meet various regulatory permitting and reporting requirements, determine compliance with both State and Federal environmental regulations, and assess potential present or future environmental liabilities. Compliance with these regulations can become a costly and complicated process. It is the philosophy of ESS Laboratory to make the purchase of these services as cost effective as possible for our customers." />We pride ourselves on our reputation for providing accurate data and meeting the expectations of our customers. Our 18,000 square foot laboratory facility is designed for maximum production efficiency and safety. It is equipped with state-of-the-art automated instrumentation including on-line access to analytical data. Our technical staff is a highly skilled team of analysts with extensive experience in environmental analysis, managed by a team of professionals who are dedicated to quality and customer satisfaction.ESS Laboratory is NELAC certified with multiple State certifications for the analysis of drinking water, groundwater, industrial wastewater, contaminated soil, and solid/hazardous waste samples." />Since 1984, Thielsch Engineering has operated a full-service, independent, metallurgical and mechanical testing laboratory that is capable of performing testing in accordance with ASTM, ANSI, MIL-Spec, and ISO specifications.Thielsch metallographers are highly trained technicians with extensive experience in sample preparation and categorization of materials. The laboratory’s capabilities include photography, sample mounting and preparation, metallography at magnifications up to 2000X, hardness and thickness measurements, and metallurgical evaluations.ll materials are evaluated using Optical and Scanning Electron microscopic equipment with the latest technology. The Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) performs surface analysis and imaging of fracture surfaces, while the Energy Dispersive Spectrometer (EDS) provides chemical analysis of very small particles." />Our Mechanical Testing department is well equipped to determine the compliance of materials to applicable standards and specifications. These tests can be used to perform failure analyses and condition assessments or to confirm quality assurance in the manufacturing industry. Our mechanical testing laboratory is accompanied by a full machine shop. Testing capabilities include:Tensile TestingYield StrengthCompression TestingFatigue TestingImpact TestingBend TestingCreep/Stress Rupture TestingHardness TestingCorrosion TestingHydrogen EmbrittlementElongationSalt Spray" />BAL Laboratory, the Microbiology division of Thielsch Engineering, Inc., has been providing testing services related to environmental and public health microbiology for over 16 years. These services include both conventional and unique/custom approaches for monitoring and assessing microbial contamination problems.We perform analyses for potable and non-potable water including, but not limited to, Total Coliform, Fecal Coliform, E. Coli, and Enterococcus by MPN, MF and P/A methods. With a number of growth mediums at our disposal (mEI, mTEC, mEndo, mFC, LTB, BGB, EC, ECMUG, NA-MUG, Colisure, Colilert, mCP), we can tailor an analysis to meet a client’s requirements as well as the requirements of the sample." />We perform analyses for soil and sediment samples including, but not limited to, Total Coliform, Fecal Coliform, E. Coli, and Salmonella. We are also one of very few laboratories in the United States that provide analysis of Clostridium Perfringens in sediment samples.BAL also currently performs several different analyses for food products including produce, poultry, meat, and seafood. Some of the analyses that we provide are Salmonella, E. Coli, E. Coli 0157:H7, Listeria, Total Aerobic Plate Count, Yeast and Mold, and Staphlococcus Aureus.In addition, BAL Laboratory also provides Indoor Air Quality testing services. These services include full visual inspection, sample collection, sample analysis, and full detailed reports on all findings. We also provide analysis of Air Cassette and swab samples taken by our clients." />For over 25 years, Thielsch Engineering has been performing nondestructive testing (NDT) throughout New England as well as in the other regions of the United States, both in discrete projects and in conjunction with our engineering evaluations and condition assessments. Our NDT inspections are performed in the field utilizing our field laboratories or at our corporate facility.Our inspectors are certified as ASNT Level II or Level III examiners and are cross-trained in various NDT inspection techniques. In addition, we also have numerous American Weld Society Certified Weld Inspectors (CWI) and structural steel inspectors.Ultrasonic Examination (UT)Phased-Array Ultrasonics (PUT)Magnetic Particle Examination (MT)Liquid Penetrant Examination (PT)Eddy Current Testing (ET)Video Probe Examination" />As one of the first one-stop energy solution providers in the United States, RISE Engineering has become synonymous with leading-edge resource conservation services for energy end users in all building sectors. The division has achieved a national reputation for its operation of innovative demand-side management, load building, and customer retention programs on behalf of gas, electric, and water utilities.RISE provides a complete range of energy management services for commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential building owners and managers throughout the northeast, including:Expert Engineering and AnalysesDesign/Build Contracting and Comprehensive Project ManagementFinancing, Guaranteed Savings, and Direct Access to Utility Incentives" />RISE Engineering employs a broad range of technologies to make buildings and homes more comfortable, healthful, affordable, and efficient.Among these technologies are:Repairs, Retrofits, and Installation of Heating, Ventilation and Air ConditioningEquipment (HVAC) and ControlsDirect Digital Control Systems for Building AutomationPremium Efficiency Lighting, Variable Speed Drives, Motors and ControlsThermal Envelope Efficiency Improvements, Including Insulation, Glazing/Windows Systems, and Instrumented Air Sealing" />The escalating demand for electricity has inadvertently imposed a further strain on the already stressed power grid, and the quality of power is no longer a given. Power outages, brownouts, electrical surges, and spikes have become too common, exposing your valuable equipment to unnecessary damage, repair and replacement.Powergy Clean Power Systems prevent damaging surges and spikes from shortening the life of motors, transformers and sensitive equipment. The patented design reduces KVA, demand charges, and power factor penalties. (UL508 application rated. NEMA 12 enclosure.)" />Other services include:Power Quality Survey, Analysis and MitigationPower Factor CorrectionSurge and Spike ProtectionEnergy Conservation MeasuresHVAC ControlsLighting ControlsEnergy Management Systems" />Water Management Services (WMS) is a leader in the testing, repair, and recalibration of water meters as well as the installation of commercial and residential meters. WMS services the entire United States, providing utilities and commercial property owners reliable data in a completely digital format.As the demands placed upon utilities and municipalities increase, more and more customers are looking to WMS to provide turnkey solutions for their metering needs. The service organization of WMS specializes in water resource management, offering the experience and expertise that utilities and municipalities need for system evaluation, performance analysis, revenue analysis, testing, repair and meter replacement." /> Our business model is one of reciprocity where profit adds value to all stakeholders: our employees, customers, the environment, and society. Sustainability is imperative for long-term operational success, and it is incumbent upon businesses to venture beyond legal obligations; to be stewards of the Earth and equity through measurable and actionable changes in our operations. Thielsch Engineering, Inc. (TEI) is solemnly committed to environmental, social, and corporate governance and further integrating sustainable business strategies into every level of operation." /> The challenges posed by climate change demand more aggressive actions from individuals, businesses, and organizations alike. We acknowledge that the depleted conditions of our climate, oceans, forests, and other ecological systems on Earth have negatively affected and even displaced the most vulnerable human populations among us. In 2021, our CEO and President, Vin Graziano, along with the board of directors demonstrated their commitment by hiring a full-time Sustainability Analyst to conduct non-financial accounting of our energy source and consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, water use, and waste generation. Thielsch takes the position that human activity has caused climate change and that “waste” should be viewed as a resource that can be managed within a circular economy." />Thielsch offers a broad portfolio of engineering, energy, field, and laboratory services to reduce operating costs and increase profitability by extending the operating life of capital equipment, improving reliability and safety, and conserving energy. Our engineering expertise, national recognition, and lasting commitment to sustainability distinguish us as exceptionally equipped to mitigate negative environmental impacts and reduce costs for our customers. Sustainability at Thielsch is a dynamic venture, continuously improving as new technologies are developed, science teaches us more, and diverse perspectives are brought into the fold so that we can provide solutions to the greatest engineering challenges we face." />At Thielsch, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion are more than just words – it is what drives us to create a workplace reflective of the communities we serve.  It is how we develop our teams, cultivate our leaders and engage with our diverse communities.  At Thielsch, everyone is encouraged to bring their full, authentic selves to work. " />Through our commitment of advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion at Thielsch, we are focusing our efforts on the attraction and retention of individuals who have historically been marginalized. In 2021, our CEO and President, Vin Graziano, along with the board of directors put out a further commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion by hiring our first Head of Diversity & Inclusion. This role focuses on ensuring that our workplace acts as a responsible partner both internally and externally by ensuring our workplace, language, and services is reflective of our vibrant community. " />At Thielsch Engineering, Inc. (TEI), we are proud champions of diversity, equity, and inclusion for our employees, customers, and our community. Our supplier diversity program demonstrates our ongoing commitment to our vendors, contractors, and suppliers by ensuring that Minority-owned, Women-owned, LGBTQ-owned, and Veteran-Owned enterprises have an opportunity to work with us in meaningful ways.We hold in high regard being good stewards of the dollars our customers and partners spend with us and are working to ensure those dollars are supporting businesses and individuals who have been historically marginalized, underrepresented, or have experienced barriers in accessing opportunities.Through this ongoing effort and commitment, we aim to make continuous improvements to our supplier diversity program and ask that you partner with us to ensure we are supporting your business in the best manner possible." />Thomas Lent has more than 30+ years of experience in various engineering, operations, financial and managerial positions within several manufacturing and financial services companies. He holds an M.B.A. from the University of Chicago and a B.S. in Engineering from Drexel University.He has held key positions at DuPont & Co., Inc., Air Products, General Motors, Prudential Securities and Trilogy Group, Inc." />President, RISE Engineering" alt="Vin Graziano" src="img/team/graziano_v2.png" class="thumbnail" longdesc ="Vincent Graziano was named the CEO/President of Thielsch Group, Inc., an employee-owned company, in April 2021. He had previously served as Vice President of Thielsch, and president of its RISE Engineering division since RISE was acquired in 1995. As president of Thielsch Group, he will lead a group of over 500 professionals delivering services in the critical fields of electric grid resiliency, environmental testing, efficiency and renewables, health and safety, and agri-business.Before joining Thielsch, Mr. Graziano was president of RISE (formerly Rhode Islanders Saving Energy) since 1980. He has worked cooperatively with utility and program sponsors on the design and implementation of numerous energy-efficiency programs and services in the United States and Canada. Under his direction, RISE has provided energy-efficiency retrofits for more than 500,000 buildings, totaling more than $1.4 billion in energy improvements. RISE has been nationally recognized on many occasions for its innovative delivery of efficiency initiatives.Before joining RISE, Mr. Graziano was the principal planner of Conservation and Renewable Energy Programs for the Rhode Island Governor’s Energy Office. He holds an MBA in Accounting from Bryant University, and a Bachelor's degree in government and resource economics from Clark University. He is active in several industry and business groups, and is a member of the La Salle Academy Hall of Fame in Providence, RI." />Mr. Kennefick is a 20 year veteran of Thielsch Engineering. He received a B.S. in both Mechanical Engineering and Marine Engineering from Massachusetts Maritime Academy, and currently possesses an Unlimited Horsepower Coast Guard First Engineers License. During his tenure he has overseen the development and growth of the national field engineering services division.This division performs engineering evaluations, inspections, specialty repairs and maintenance services for the power generation and process industries. These services are conducted out of the four regional offices, Cranston, RI (corporate), Cleveland, OH, Austin, TX and Boca Raton, FL." />Trent Theroux has 25 years of Financial experience in the manufacturing, banking and service industries. He holds an M.B.A from Bryant University, a B.S. in Accounting from Providence College, and is an Adjunct Professor at the Feinstein Graduate School of Business at Johnson & Wales University.He has overall responsibility for Thielsch Engineering’s corporate finance and treasury operations, financial audit and compliance, invested assets, the Company’s suite of insurances, credit facilities and maintains relationships with external financial bodies." />Ara Nalbandian, P.E. has over 35 years of experience in failure analysis, product design and development, performance testing and evaluation and condition assessment. He received an M.S. in Industrial Management and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Rhode Island. As a consulting engineer, he has extensive experience in the areas of product liability, cause and origin investigation, patent infringement, litigation and arbitration. He has provided expert testimony in the United States, Canada, Europe and Latin America. Mr. Nalbandian has also lectured at local and national engineering conferences, seminars and meetings." />Nancy strategically drives the Human Resource function and is responsible for navigating the professional and personal growth and success of Thielsch’s growing staff. Deliberate in her delivery to drive an “Ultimate Employee Experience”, she and her team stay ahead of the market and use creativity in their focus on the ongoing design of the organization’s people strategy. The HR team has a strong commitment to Diversity and Inclusion, Employee Engagement, Talent Strategy, Total Rewards, and Program Development. Nancy brings more than 30 years of progressive HR experience - in various industries and a global Fortune 500 company. A truly inclusive leader and business partner, she works closely with the Thielsch leadership team to understand divisional goals to ensure they are successful in meeting and exceeding the business targets of today and those of the future. Outside of work, Nancy enjoys spending time with her family, cooking and anything that gets her outdoors. " />Craig joins Thielsch Engineering as their Vice President of the Built Environment Division, consisting of Creative Environment Engineering, Coldmasters Temperature Control, and James Chemical Engineering. Craig makes this transition from his position as an advisory Board Member at Thielsch Engineering. In this role, Craig leads organizational efforts and initiatives around business and profitability improvement, cross functional collaboration, and long-term growth strategies. Craig brings a successful track record of organizational improvement, leading acquisitions and change management with his extensive operational and engineering background. His previous executive roles and responsibilities have been in organizations ranging from Startups, Private Equity, and Fortune 500 companies." />Laurel Stoddard is a well-known leader in the Environmental Laboratory Industry with over 40+ years of experience. Her experience ranges from developing methods and procedures for contaminant analysis regarding monitoring, cleanup, and compliance activities. She received a BS in Chemistry from Southeastern Massachusetts University and continues her education through course work that includes Environmental Regulatory Laws and Business, and Information Technology, while also being involved in the community. At Thielsch Engineering, Laurel has held the position of Laboratory Director and Vice President for 20+ years and currently is responsible for the division of analytical laboratories (ESS, BAL, and Analytical Balance) specializing in analysis for site cleanup and disposal, discharge monitoring, drinking water compliance, environmental forensics, food testing, shelf-life studies, and product testing." />Mike joined RISE to lead efforts developing comprehensive energy service offerings for larger commercial, industrial, and public/private institutional clients. He brings an extensive career focused on developing complex performance-based solutions, including having overseen over $1billion of comprehensive efficiency and renewable energy projects. Mike leverages his technical background to customize cost effective solutions for clients with energy, infrastructure, and carbon reduction needs, as he did over a 20+ year career at publicly-traded energy services company Ameresco, most recently as Senior Vice President.Mike is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island with a bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering (highest distinction), and graduated Magna Cum Laude from Babson College with his Masters in Business Administration. A licensed professional engineer in multiple states, he also holds certifications as a Certified Energy Manager, a Certified Energy Auditor, a Certified Measurement and Verification Professional, and is a LEED Accredited Professional." /> × Close × Close 195 Frances AvenueCranston, RI, 02910(401) 467.6454© Thielsch Engineering 2022Privacy Policy