Cape Design Engineering Co. (CDE) is a Florida corporation, licensed by the State as an engineering services and construction company that was founded in 1997 by Lutfi M. Mized, P.E. and Kannan Rengarajan, P.E.
CDE operates as a full-service, multi-discipline engineering and construction firm. The company has earned a reputation as an exceptionally dynamic engineering group in the Central Florida/Space Coast region. Our primary office is in Melbourne, Florida, and the company has worked extensively throughout the state of Florida as well as the Southeastern U.S. and overseas. To supplement needs in other areas, CDE engineers also hold a number of licenses in other states, including Georgia, Colorado, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky, and Tennessee. CDE employees are highly trained, proficient, and effective. It is our goal to keep all staff members knowledgeable of advances and changes in the engineering world by means of continuing education via seminars, classes, and professional society memberships. Every year we require that each staff engineer take at least 20 hours of continuing education classes to better serve themselves and, more importantly, our clients.
Our core disciplines include mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural, and civil engineering, with the added capability of architectural design support.
CDE has a deep-rooted history in the Space Program. Most of our engineers have been involved in the designs of critical launch systems and facilities for NASA and USAF rocketry programs, most of which are still in use today. In addition to the space industry, we are a well-known commercial and industrial engineering firm. Our team has successfully designed numerous commercial, industrial, educational, medical, institutional, military, and government facilities for an ever-growing list of clients.
CDE is a certified Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) and a subsidiary of 8-koi, an Asian-Pacific American Owned, Economically Disadvantaged Woman Owned Business Enterprise (EDWOSB). For more about 8-koi, please click here.
If you have any questions, or would like to see what CDE can offer you, please take a look at the different services our company offers or feel free to contact us with any questions you may have.
INGA YOUNG
President
President of CDE and founder of its parent company, 8-koi, Inga brings over 30 years in government contracting and business management. She supports CDE's strategic direction, leveraging her financial expertise to foster growth and lasting client relationships.
MATT CHARMBURY
Director of Engineering
With over 35 years in construction and engineering, Matt leads the delivery of structural, mechanical, and electrical projects. He is known for his commitment to quality, safety, and practical, client-focused solutions.
SUZANNE PATRICK
Director of Operations
With over 30 years in facility and construction management, Suzanne directs operations to ensure efficiency, collaboration, and high-quality results that meet client needs and expectations.
Full-Service Engineering
Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Structural expertise for new builds, renovations, and mission-critical systems.
Turnkey Project Support
End-to-end delivery from planning through construction administration on time, on budget, and to spec.
Specialty Applications
Expertise in blast protection, seismic design, energy efficiency, 3D modeling, and investigative studies.
Trusted & Certified
27+ years of proven results, WBE certified, OSHA-compliant, and trusted by NASA, EFSC, PBSC, and others.