About Stanbell
The people and principles behind the drawings.
Some Things Don't Need Reinventing.
We're MEP engineers. Mechanical. Electrical. Plumbing. The bones behind every wall, the systems you never see but always depend on.
Founded in 1987, Stanbell Engineering started with two drafting tables in a rented office off I-35. Today we're 25 engineers, designers, and coordinators strong — but we still run this shop the same way: with a handshake, a hard look at the details, and the kind of follow-through that doesn't need a reminder.
We've drawn the systems for over 2,000 buildings across Texas and beyond. Schools where kids learn. Hospitals where families heal. Office towers where deals get done. Every set of plans carries our name, and that still means something around here.
Based in Texas. Licensed in 38 states. Not going anywhere.
Our Team
The people who make it happen.
Robert "Bobby" Bell, P.E.
Founder & Principal Engineer (Mechanical)
Started this firm with a T-square and a handshake. 40 years in the trade.
Linda Vasquez, P.E., LEED AP
Principal Engineer (Electrical)
22 years turning complex systems into clean drawings.
James "Jim" Thornton, CPD
Senior Plumbing Designer
If water flows through it, Jim’s drawn it. 18 years and counting.
Rachel Kim, CET
BIM/CAD Manager
Keeps our models tight and our deliverables on time. The backbone of our production team.
What We Stand On
The values and credentials that back every project we deliver.
Handshake Integrity
We’ve done business on a handshake since 1987. Our word is our bond.
Detail-Driven
2,000+ projects. Zero tolerance for sloppy work.
Licensed Nationwide
Licensed in 38 states. One standard of quality.
Texas Roots
Born in Texas. Raised in Texas. Still here.