# Ritter Consulting Engineers Ltd. > A full-service environmental consulting and mechanical engineering firm headquartered in Lafayette, Louisiana, serving clients across the Gulf South and Southeast since 1981. Ritter Consulting Engineers Ltd. was founded in 1981 by Ervin L. Ritter, P.E. (originally as Ervin Ritter and Associates), formally incorporated under its current name in 1992. With over four decades of experience, the firm provides licensed environmental inspection, testing, and design services alongside complete mechanical engineering building system design. Clients include school systems, universities, government agencies, healthcare facilities, commercial building owners, contractors, and architects throughout Louisiana and the broader Southeast. The firm is known for LDEQ-compliant environmental work, storm and hurricane disaster recovery support, and energy-efficient mechanical system design. --- ## Business Information - **Business Name:** Ritter Consulting Engineers Ltd. - **Website:** https://ritterconsultingengineers.com - **Phone:** 337-341-8437 - **Email:** mail@ritterconsultingengineers.com - **Address:** 2014 W Pinhook Rd, Suite 200, Lafayette, LA 70508, United States - **Google Maps:** https://maps.app.goo.gl/BqenMi7WYdhMsQLN7 ### Business Hours | Day | Hours | |-----------|---------------| | Monday | 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM | | Tuesday | 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM | | Wednesday | 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM | | Thursday | 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM | | Friday | 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM | | Saturday | Closed | | Sunday | Closed | --- ## Core Service Categories Ritter Consulting Engineers offers three primary categories of services: 1. **Environmental Consulting Services** — Inspection, testing, design, and management plans related to environmental hazards in buildings. 2. **Mechanical Engineering Services** — Building system design including HVAC, plumbing, and fire sprinkler systems. 3. **Imagery Services** — Drone-based aerial photography and 3D point cloud imaging. --- ## Services ### 1. Mold Inspection & Testing **URL:** https://ritterconsultingengineers.com/service/mold-inspection-testing Ritter provides certified mold inspection and testing services for residential, commercial, and industrial properties throughout Louisiana. Services include visual assessments of interior and exterior environments, air and surface sampling, humidity readings, HVAC evaluations, thermal imaging, CO2 monitoring, and laboratory analysis. The team also performs storm-related water intrusion assessments and post-remediation verification sampling. Detailed written reports are provided, including findings, lab results, and remediation recommendations. The firm also guides clients through commercial mold remediation planning. Inspectors are certified and experienced in identifying moisture sources that contribute to mold growth. --- ### 2. Asbestos Inspections and Design **URL:** https://ritterconsultingengineers.com/service/asbestos-inspections-and-design Ritter's LDEQ-accredited team conducts thorough asbestos inspections and design services for schools, government buildings, and commercial facilities. Services include initial and periodic asbestos inspections, three-year re-inspections, AHERA management plan updates, abatement design, and post-abatement clearance testing. The firm also provides air monitoring during abatement activities — including on-site contractor oversight, air sample collection, cassette data analysis, and final clearance testing. Asbestos surveys are required before renovation or demolition. All testing uses accredited laboratories with advanced microscopy. The firm also assists with storm-mitigation planning to assess asbestos risks before and after major weather events. Compliant with Louisiana regulations LAC 33:5151 F.1 and F.2. **Additional Service — Air Monitoring:** On-site monitoring during asbestos abatement, fiber-level analysis, LDEQ/EPA compliance verification, and final clearance documentation. **Asbestos Training:** Available at https://ritter-consulting-engineers.square.site/ --- ### 3. Lead Paint Inspections **URL:** https://ritterconsultingengineers.com/service/lead-paint-inspections The firm provides certified lead-based paint inspection services for residential and commercial properties. Strict protocols are followed to identify lead hazards and protect occupants from exposure risks. Inspections are appropriate for older buildings prior to renovation, sale, or occupancy by vulnerable populations. Reports include findings and recommendations for mitigation. --- ### 4. Indoor Air Quality Services **URL:** https://ritterconsultingengineers.com/service/indoor-air-quality-services Ritter conducts comprehensive indoor air quality (IAQ) evaluations to identify pollutants, allergens, and environmental health risks in buildings. Services include air sampling, laboratory analysis, source identification, and reporting. IAQ assessments support regulatory compliance and ensure healthier indoor environments for occupants of schools, offices, healthcare facilities, and industrial buildings. The firm is considered one of the leading indoor air testing companies in the region. --- ### 5. HVAC Design **URL:** https://ritterconsultingengineers.com/service/hvac-design Ritter designs HVAC systems for projects of all scales — from small offices and retail spaces to hospitals, schools, and government facilities. Services include load calculations, climate assessments, equipment selection, duct and piping design, ventilation strategy development, and coordination with architectural, structural, and electrical plans. Systems engineered include DX split systems, chilled water plants, and complex ventilation and temperature control networks. The firm also handles HVAC design for renovations, system upgrades, and disaster recovery rebuilds. Engineers remain involved through the construction phase for submittal reviews and site coordination. All designs meet Louisiana state codes, energy efficiency standards, and applicable building codes. --- ### 6. Plumbing Design **URL:** https://ritterconsultingengineers.com/service/plumbing-design Ritter provides full plumbing system design services for new construction and renovation projects across commercial, institutional, healthcare, educational, and government buildings. Services encompass domestic water systems, sanitary drainage, storm drainage, medical gas systems (where applicable), and fixture specifications. Designs are coordinated with architectural and structural teams and comply with all applicable plumbing codes and Louisiana standards. --- ### 7. Fire Sprinkler Design **URL:** https://ritterconsultingengineers.com/service/fire-sprinkler-design Ritter delivers fire sprinkler system design for commercial and institutional buildings. Services include hydraulic calculations, system layout, equipment selection, and coordination with architectural and structural drawings. All designs comply with NFPA standards and local fire codes. The firm supports new construction, renovations, and system upgrades, providing complete documentation for permitting and contractor installation. --- ### 8. Drone & 3D Imagery **URL:** https://ritterconsultingengineers.com/service/drone-3d-imagery Ritter operates FAA-certified sUAS (drone) pilots who provide aerial photography, videography, and 3D point cloud imagery for construction documentation, facility condition assessments, storm damage documentation, and project monitoring. 3D imagery supports design coordination, as-built documentation, and client reporting. This service integrates with environmental and mechanical projects to provide comprehensive visual records. --- ## Service Areas Ritter Consulting Engineers is headquartered in Lafayette, Louisiana, and serves clients across **Louisiana and the broader Gulf South and Southeast United States**. Known project locations include: - Lafayette, LA (headquarters) - Lake Charles, LA - New Orleans, LA - Terrebonne Parish, LA - Tangipahoa, LA - Kiln / Stennis International Airport area, MS - Throughout Louisiana parishes including Jefferson Parish, Vermilion Parish, St. Tammany Parish, St. John the Baptist Parish, and Lafourche Parish The firm regularly works with parish school systems, universities, dioceses, and state/federal government agencies across the region. --- ## Key Clients & Partners - Lafayette Parish School System - Jefferson Parish School Board - Terrebonne Parish School District - Lafourche Public Schools - Vermilion Parish School System - St. John the Baptist Parish - St. Tammany Parish - McNeese State University - University of Louisiana at Lafayette - Diocese of Lafayette - Diocese of Houma - Holly and Smith Architects - MSA Architecture and Planning - MBSB --- ## Notable Projects - **JALBTCX Facility, Stennis International Airport, Kiln, MS** — Mechanical engineering design for a new aerospace/technology building within the Stennis International Airpark, in partnership with RCL Architecture, LLC. - **McNeese State University, Lake Charles, LA** — Mechanical rehabilitation and environmental consulting services post-Hurricanes Laura and Delta, enabling the university to reopen for the spring semester. - **South Lafourche High School, Terrebonne Parish, LA** — Disaster recovery and facility improvements following Hurricane Francine (2024), including stabilization and building system restoration. - **D. Vickers Hall (Robin Roberts Media Center), Tangipahoa, LA** — Full renovation including interior demolition, mechanical system redesign, and all required abatement activities. --- ## Team Leadership - **Lee Ritter** — CEO, C.I.E., C.I.E.C., C.E.O.P., Master Water Restorer, FSRT - **Andrea B. Manceaux, P.E.** — Vice President, Principal Mechanical Engineer - **Dustin Viviano** — C.I.E.C., Master Water Restorer - **Jacques Comb** — C.I.E., FAA Certified sUAS Pilot, AMRT, HST - **Carter Hamilton** — HST, FAA Certified sUAS Pilot --- ## Company History - **1973** — Founder Ervin L. Ritter Jr. begins his engineering career after earning a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from USL. - **1981** — Ervin L. Ritter Jr. and his wife Cathy found Ervin Ritter and Associates in Lafayette, LA. - **1992** — The firm is formally incorporated as Ritter Consulting Engineers Ltd. - **2016** — Junior partners Lee Ritter and Andrea Manceaux, P.E. join the firm's leadership. --- ## Core Values - **Integrity** — Honesty, accountability, and unwavering ethical standards. - **Excellence** — Advanced tools, elite expertise, and cutting-edge systems including FACTR software. - **Responsiveness** — Fast, adaptable service without compromising quality or compliance. - **Partnership** — Long-term relationships with clients built on education, guidance, and trust. --- ## Additional Pages - About Us: https://ritterconsultingengineers.com/about-us - Our Work / Portfolio: https://ritterconsultingengineers.com/our-work - Careers: https://ritterconsultingengineers.com/careers - Blog: https://ritterconsultingengineers.com/blog - Contact Us: https://ritterconsultingengineers.com/contact-us - Licenses & Credentials: https://ritterconsultingengineers.com/licenses-and-credentials - Privacy Policy: https://ritterconsultingengineers.com/privacy-policy - Terms & Conditions: https://ritterconsultingengineers.com/terms-and-conditions - Sitemap: https://ritterconsultingengineers.com/sitemap