ROBERT J. NEUMANN, P.E.,
Vice President and Director of Engineering

EXPERIENCE: With twenty plus years of experience in the industry, Mr. Neumann started working with CDI in 1996.  Mr. Neumann holds P.E. licenses in: NJ, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, MA, MD, MI, MO, NY, NC, OH, OK, PA, RI, TN, VA, WI  
The following are representative of his work activities.

Mr. Neumann has extensive experience in mechanical and electrical engineering and construction for mission critical and other applications.

• CLIENT: Generated design drawings and Specifications, coordinated client and construction efforts for numerous projects requiring high reliability. Projects included MetLife’s International Data Centers, as well as numerous regional centers requiring redundant infrastructure of power generation and distribution, UPS back-up, air conditioning, and FM-200 and preaction fire suppression. Evaluation of existing and proposed site infrastructure throughout the United States was also a requirement.
• CLIENT: Design and programming of pneumatic and PLC control systems for production and process equipment, primarily for explosive or hazardous environments.
• CLIENT: Design drawings and Specifications for primary and secondary chilled water systems, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire protection, and alarm systems for the Data Center. Supervised on-site construction.
• CLIENT: Design drawings and Specifications, as well as coordinated terms and conditions for public bidding. Obtained approvals by the FDA, NJ Dept. of Health, NJ Dept. of Consumer Affairs, NJ Dept. of Environmental Protection and Insurance Underwriters. Supervised, inspected, and approved construction and equipment: Investigated, recommended, and inspected economic design solutions for HVAC and utility complaints, chiller replacements, energy conservation, and for the University’s AIDS task force, addressing airborne pathogens in existing and proposed facilities and for the renovation of the hospital’s TB and AIDS isolation areas. Designed HVAC systems for animal research facility and obtained FDA approval.
• CLIENT: Design of HVAC, electrical, fire protection, and alarm systems for a telecommunication studio and Conference Center.

EDUCATION AND AFFILIATION:
Bachelor of Science; Mechanical Engineering, NJ Institute of Technology
ASHRAE, National Society of Professional Engineers.