Engineering Firm IT

IT Services Built for Engineering Firms

Purpose-built IT infrastructure, workstation support, and cybersecurity for civil, mechanical, structural, and MEP engineering companies.

CMMC Registered Practitioner Org | BBB A+ Since 2003 | 23+ Years Experience
Why Petronella

Why Engineering Firms Need Specialized IT

GPU-intensive applications, massive file sizes, and ITAR/CMMC compliance requirements demand IT built for engineering -- not generic small business solutions.

Performance

  • GPU-certified workstations for SolidWorks, Revit, AutoCAD, ANSYS, and MATLAB
  • 10 Gbps LAN design and NAS/SAN for multi-gigabyte project files
  • GPU render farm setup for simulation and visualization workloads
  • Remote workstation access with full GPU acceleration

Security and Compliance

Services

IT Services for Engineering Companies

Full-stack technology management from the workstation under each designer's desk to the cloud platform hosting your BIM models.

Custom Workstation Builds

Purpose-built workstations with GPU certification testing, ECC memory, and application-specific optimization. Not minimum specs -- production-performance specs.

Network Infrastructure

10 Gbps LAN, NAS/SAN configuration, WAN optimization for multi-office file sharing, and VPN for remote access. No more 30-minute file saves.

Cloud Engineering Platforms

Autodesk Construction Cloud, GrabCAD, Onshape, and Azure-hosted applications. Licensing, provisioning, permissions, and on-premises integration.

Compliance Consulting

ITAR compliance, CMMC certification, ISO 27001, and data retention policies for PE board requirements. Documentation, controls, and audit preparation.

Help Desk with Engineering Expertise

Support from technicians who understand SolidWorks PDM vaults, Revit worksharing, and AutoCAD licensing. No more explaining what a central model is.

Managed IT Services

Complete IT management including monitoring, maintenance, patch management, and strategic technology planning tailored for engineering workflows.

Process

From Assessment to Ongoing Support

01

IT assessment and software audit against vendor specs

02

Workstation and infrastructure design per role

03

Phased migration scheduled around project milestones

04

Security controls and compliance implementation

05

Ongoing managed IT with engineering-aware support

06

Quarterly reviews and hardware lifecycle planning

Who This Is For

Built For

Civil Engineering Firms Mechanical Engineering Structural Engineering MEP Engineering Environmental Engineering DoD Engineering Contractors
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Why can't we use gaming GPUs for engineering software?

Consumer gaming GPUs lack the driver certification, ECC video memory, and ISV testing that professional cards provide. Running SolidWorks on a gaming GPU produces crashes, rendering artifacts, and corrupted files. We deploy GPUs from the NVIDIA RTX professional line verified against each vendor's certification list.

What engineering software do you support?

SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Revit, Civil 3D, ANSYS, COMSOL, MATLAB, Inventor, MicroStation, Bluebeam Revu, and more. Our technicians understand the specific IT requirements each platform demands for stable, production-quality performance.

Do you help with ITAR and CMMC compliance?

Yes. We handle ITAR compliance for defense-related engineering data, CMMC certification for DoD contractors, and documentation for audit preparation. Our CMMC Registered Practitioner credentials ensure you meet every required control.

Can our engineers work remotely on their workstations?

Yes. We implement remote workstation solutions using Parsec, HP ZCentral Remote Boost, or Teradici PCoIP that deliver full GPU-accelerated performance over remote connections, allowing engineers to run SolidWorks or Revit remotely with near-local performance.

How do you handle backup for massive engineering project files?

Our backup systems are designed for massive file sizes, versioned project data, and regulatory retention requirements. We protect against accidental deletion, ransomware, hardware failure, and natural disasters with tested, verified backup systems.

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