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We serve the entire state of Florida with an emphasis on projects located in South Florida; Palm Beach County, Broward County and Miami-Dade County. We are a small engineering firm capable of handling electrical projects and designs of all sizes; from 2,500 square foot computer room to a 1 million square foot car dealership.
Our expertise is in electrical engineering, design, evaluation, problem solving and forensics. Our clients include Architects, Attorneys, insurance companies, Civil Engineers, building owners, and electrical contractors.
David L. Rice, P.E. founded RC Engineering in 1984 to serve the South Florida area. Over the years he has dedicated his company to provide excellent personalized engineering services to his clients. As principal engineer, David L. Rice, P.E. is involved in every project.
Curriculum Vitae
David L. Rice, P.E.
4450 NW 126th Avenue, Suite 101
Coral Springs, Florida 33065
Voice: (954) 757-7900
Fax: (954) 775-3710
General Summary:
Over 25 years experience in the engineering field. Specifically involved in the electrical
field with product design, system design, installation, sales and marketing. Goal and
detail oriented with bottom line results.
Education:
BSEE, 1976, Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering:
University of Massachusetts
MBA, 1981, Masters in Business Administration:
Rivier College, New Hampshire
Professional Registration:
Registered Professional Engineer
State of Florida, 1984; License No. 34343
Employers:
1984 - Present: RC Engineering, Inc., Coral Springs, FL, President
1985-1986: Broward Community College, Davie, FL, Instructor
1983-1984: Florida Controls Corp., Ft Lauderdale, FL, Engineer Manager
1978-1983: Andover Controls Corp., Andover, MA, Engineering Manager
1976-1978: Texas Instruments Corp., Attleboro, MA, Engineer
1972-1974: Johnson Controls Corp., Woburn, MA, Engineer
1971-1972: Hicks Electric Corp., Everett, MA, Estimator
1970-1971: Boston Edison Corp., Boston, MA, Engineer Assistant
Experience:
President of RC Engineering and a registered Professional Engineer in the state of Florida.
Experience in a wide range of Electrical Engineering and Design. These areas include buildings and systems of all types.
Experienced in working with regulating agencies. In depth working knowledge of National, State and local codes is required as an appointed member of the Florida Building Commission Electrical Technical Committee and of the Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals.
Typical Clients:
Architects Attorneys Electrical Contractors
Civil Engineers Insurance Companies Building Owners
Engineering Services:
Electrical Design Solar PV Systems Forensic Evaluation
Fault Current Coordination Studies Arc Flash
Electrical Code Research Electrical Safety in the Work Place
System Design Types:
Normal Power Systems Power Quality Systems UPS Systems
Communication Systems Fire Alarm Systems Lighting Systems
Photometric Systems Emergency Power Systems
Project Types:
Office Buildings Banks Parks
Municipal Facilities Health Care Facilities Industrial
Computer Centers Pharmaceuticals
Codes and Standards (Electrical):
Florida Building Code
Florida Fire Prevention Code
OSHA 1910
National Fire Prevention Association
NFPA 101 Life Safety Code (Electrical)
NFPA 70 National Electric Code NEC
NFPA 70E Electrical Safety in the Work Place
NFPA 921 Fire and Explosion Investigation (Electrical)
UL Standards
Public Service:
Florida Building Commission
Electrical Technical Advisory Committee
Member 2008 - Present
Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals
Board Member 1992 – Present (Alternate)
Electrical Committee Chairman 1995 – 1996, 2004-Present
The board is responsible for the uniform enforcement of the Florida Building Code
in Broward County.
Coral Springs Construction Review Committee
Member 1994 - Present
The committee reviews construction projects undertaken by the city.
The review includes evaluation of the contracts, contractor and architect selection,
and plan review for safety codes and design practices.
Coral Springs Code Enforcement Board
Chairman 1993 – 1995 Member 1988 - 1996
The board is a quasi-judicial arm for the code enforcement process and hears cases
pertaining to violations of the city's code of ordinances. The majority of the violations
heard by the board are safety related.
Coral Springs Youth Soccer
President 1994 – 1996 Member 1986 - 1999
The soccer program organizes youth soccer for the City of Coral Springs.
Approximately 3200 children, 400 coaches, and 150 referees are involved in
this program.
Rotary Club of Davie, Florida
Member 1984-Present
Professional and Service Organizations:
ASES - American Solar Energy Society
Member 2009 - Present
IEEE - Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
Member 1985 – Present
NFPA- National Fire Protection Association
Member 1990 - Present
IESNA- Illuminating Engineering Society of North America
Member 2003 – 2006
IAEI- International Association of Electrical Inspectors
Member 1994 – 2003
AEE- Association of Energy Engineers
Member 1978 – 1996 President of Boston Chapter 1982
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