Timothy M. Himes

2748 Alton Road
Suite 100
Birmingham, AL 35210
United States

thimes@edtengineers.com

Office: (205) 838-1040

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Timothy M. Himes, M.S.E., P.E., CFEI, CVFI

Consulting Engineer

Engineering Field
  • Mechanical

Mr. Himes offers technical consultation and analysis of mechanical systems, investigation and assessment of incidents involving machinery and equipment, interpretation of codes and standards, and evaluation of fire and explosion origin and cause. His services also include the failure analysis of fire suppression systems.  Mr. Himes earned a Master’s degree in engineering from Wright State University and a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Grove City College.  Prior to joining ED&T, he designed and manufactured a variety of machines and mechanical structures, including aircraft braking systems. He also spent time as a facilities engineer for a multi-campus hospital.

When not at work, Mr. Himes spends most of his time with his wife and four children.  He enjoys hiking, bicycling, and travel.

State Licenses

Mr. Himes is a Registered Professional Engineer in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Ohio, Tennessee and Texas.

Areas of Expertise

  • Buildings-Construction
  • Buildings-Specialty Services
  • Buildings-Specific Facilities
  • Buildings-Systems
  • Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals
  • Control Systems
  • Explosions
  • Fires
  • Manufacturing
  • Materials, Testing
  • Power Generation
  • Transport and Shipping
  • Utilities
  • Vehicles
  • Work Place
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