IT support for Houston engineering firms.
For civil, MEP, structural and consulting engineering firms.
Your drawings, models and project files are the business. When a workstation crawls, a file server fills up or a project folder disappears the week before a submittal, billable hours walk out the door. We keep Houston engineering firms fast, organized and protected, so your team can focus on the work.
What we handle for engineering firms
- CAD and BIM workstations sized for the work
- Moving project files from old file servers to SharePoint
- Organized project folders and permissions
- Secure remote access for field and home work
- Backup of active projects and archives
- Fast networks for large file transfers
- MFA and email security against invoice fraud
- Software licensing and onboarding new hires
IT built around how engineers work
Engineering firms don’t run like a typical office. Files are huge, projects run for years, and the same drawing might be opened by a PM in the office, an engineer at home and a client reviewing markups. We set up IT around that reality.
Big files, no waiting
Workstations, storage and networking sized for CAD and BIM software like AutoCAD and Revit, so opening and saving a model doesn’t eat half the morning.
Project files people can find
A clean folder structure and the right permissions per project, so the team works from one current set of files instead of copies scattered across desktops and thumb drives.
Off the aging file server
Many firms still run on an old NAS or server in a closet. We plan and handle the move to Microsoft 365 and SharePoint, with project data mapped, tested and backed up before anything gets switched off.
Work from anywhere, safely
Secure access for engineers in the field, at home or at a client site, protected by MFA and managed devices instead of shared passwords.
Managed IT for engineering firms
Proactive support and monitoring
Patching, monitoring and maintenance on every workstation and server, so problems get fixed before they stall a deadline. One flat monthly rate.
Microsoft 365 and SharePoint
Setup, migration and ongoing management of Microsoft 365, SharePoint and OneDrive, including permissions per project and client so the right people see the right files.
Cybersecurity
Engineering firms move a lot of money on invoices and pay apps, which makes them a favorite target for email fraud. MFA, email filtering, endpoint protection and security awareness training keep your team from becoming the next story.
Backup and disaster recovery
Active projects and years of archives backed up offsite, with restores we actually test. A deleted folder or a ransomware attack shouldn’t cost you a project’s history.
Hardware and licensing
We spec and set up workstations that can handle your software, track warranties, and keep software licenses organized so onboarding a new engineer takes hours, not days.
Help desk and on-site support
Real people in Houston who know your systems. Our average first response is 15 minutes or less during business hours, with on-site help when you need hands on keyboards.
Questions engineering firms ask us
Can SharePoint handle large CAD and BIM files?
For most firms, yes, with the right setup. It comes down to how libraries are structured, how files sync to workstations and what stays local. We look at your actual projects and file sizes before recommending anything, and if part of your workload is better kept on a local server, we’ll tell you.
How do you move us off our old file server without disrupting projects?
We map your existing folders and permissions, clean up what doesn’t need to move, migrate in phases, and keep the old server available read only until everyone confirms their files are where they should be. Active projects keep moving the whole time.
What kind of workstation does our team need?
It depends on the software and the size of your models. We spec machines around what each role actually runs, so you’re not overpaying for the front desk or underpowering the people doing the heavy modeling.
How much does managed IT cost for an engineering firm?
Our plans are priced per user per month: Essentials starts at $70, Assured (our most popular) at $100, and Complete at $170, on a 36 month agreement. Book a free assessment and we’ll give you a straight number.