Salas O’Brien and AME Consulting Engineers unite to strengthen federal government and aviation expertise

Salas O’Brien has expanded its engineering expertise with the addition of AME Consulting Engineers. This strategic merger strengthens both firms within the federal, municipal, healthcare, and aviation sectors by bolstering capabilities in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and technology design.

Based in North Carolina, AME has more than 30 team members who have delivered thousands of projects worldwide. Known for expertise in complex facility renovations, AME has earned 96-percent client retention through a design focus on safety, resiliency, and efficiency.

AME’s experience and market reputation perfectly complement Salas O’Brien’s mission. Together, we bring specialized expertise across government, healthcare, aviation, and education, strengthened by the power of broad employee-ownership. This model fuels higher engagement and long-term alignment—enhancing our ability to deliver safer, smarter, and more sustainable environments for those who rely on these critical facilities.

Darin AndersonChairman and CEO of Salas O’Brien

Salas O’Brien and AME offer considerable opportunity for team members and clients, rooted in shared values of technical excellence and community impact.

Joining Salas O’Brien marks an exciting step forward for us and our clients. We gain access to a broader team around the world and expanded resources to better serve clients and reach new markets. I am truly excited about the future and the possibilities this brings for our team, clients, and the communities we serve.

Mike McGuireFounding Partner and CEO of AME Consulting Engineers

This merger allows us to continue delivering the personal service our clients value while giving us the ability to take on even larger and more complex projects. We’re proud to join a team that shares our values and commitment to quality, and we look forward to the new opportunities this partnership will create for both our clients and our employees.

Josh ThompsonPresident of AME Consulting Engineers

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Projects

Modernizing regional airport through updated system designs

Our team is providing comprehensive mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection design engineering services to Asheville Regional Airport to support its major terminal modernization and expansion. The project will transform the airport from a 115,000 square feet, seven-gate facility into a nearly 275,000 square feet, twelve-gate terminal.

Robust cybersecurity design fortifies production infrastructure

We partnered with a confidential client to improve their cybersecurity measures. The client’s facility had significant limitations, including security and safety vulnerabilities, and fragmented operations for over 1,550 employees across three separate buildings. Our team determined that a single production facility was the most economical and effective solution to consolidate operations and support all manufacturing needs for East Coast production.

Enhancing senior living experience through comprehensive design services

We provided comprehensive mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and technology engineering services for Glenaire Retirement Community’s expansion in North Carolina. Our team supported designing and coordinating a six-story apartment building and a 30,000 square-foot wellness center expansion.

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Mergers