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NV5 proudly welcomes Professional Systems Engineering (PSE), a nationally acclaimed leader in technology consulting and engineering, to our growing team. Since 1986, PSE has been a trusted partner in securing and enhancing public and private spaces through expertly designed systems in physical security, life safety, communications, and mission-critical infrastructure.

PSE’s work spans justice and correctional facilities, 9-1-1 centers, airports, healthcare, transportation, government, and education—bringing precision, innovation, and client-first collaboration to every project.

Who We Are

PSE provides end-to-end consulting, planning, and engineering solutions with deep specialization in:

  • Security & Access Control Systems
  • Life Safety & Fire Protection
  • Acoustics, Audio/Visual, and Communication Technologies
  • Command & Control Centers
  • Radio Systems and IT Networks
  • Noise, Vibration, and Environmental Control

With over $5 billion in completed project construction and hundreds of successful system designs across the country, PSE’s award-winning team continues to set the benchmark for excellence, innovation, and long-term facility performance.

What Sets PSE Apart

  • Technology-Driven Thinking: Integrating leading-edge systems tailored to evolving client needs
  • Cross-Functional Expertise: Engineers, designers, and consultants aligned across disciplines
  • Full Lifecycle Support: From feasibility and planning to commissioning and systems management
  • Client-First Execution: Trusted project interface and deep collaboration with architects and owners

Our Driving Force: Core Values

At PSE, our work is guided by a shared purpose and a strong set of values that shape every relationship, project, and design.

  1. We value people and partnerships.
    We honor our staff, their families, clients, public servants, and project stakeholders. Everyone involved contributes to outcomes that serve the public good and improve lives.
  2. We design with intention and inclusion.
    We collaborate closely with clients to create accommodating environments that align with shared project goals.
  3. We build trust through innovation.
    We deliver clear, responsible designs—whether retrofitting legacy systems or developing state-of-the-art facilities—that ensure safety, modernity, and humanity.
  4. We work across disciplines in unity.
    We believe in inclusive, equitable teamwork—across internal teams and external firms—to promote environments that uplift all people.
  5. We champion diversity, equity, and inclusion.
    These values are embedded in how we operate, how we engage with partners, and how we help clients serve their communities.

PSE’s legacy of intelligent, integrated design now powers NV5’s expanded capabilities—helping us deliver even greater value to clients shaping the future of public safety, infrastructure, and mission-critical systems.

What Clients Are Saying

PSE’s reputation for thoughtful engineering, thorough planning, and collaborative communication is reflected in the words of clients across the country. Here’s what they have to say:

Having only been with the State for 10 months, I just want to pass along credit where credit is due. You and your firm are very well spoken of in the state for providing highly detailed documents and engaging with the agencies to make sure everything is good.
State Project Manageron PSE’s 18th project with the Department
I have lots of kind words to say. PSE staff is very knowledgeable about the industry and brings lots of good suggestions to the table during planning sessions.
Security Services ManagerCounty in Virginia
PSE staff is very detailed in the design phase without the usual pitfall of getting into the weeds and losing sight of the overall picture and interoperability. He can withstand the various personalities that are encountered when working in a courthouse. He never lost his cool. You are lucky to have him.
Security Services ManagerCounty in Virginia
I very much appreciate your efforts and the highly detailed final report you produced for the courts.
AssociateNYC Architectural Firm
We were very impressed by PSE’s work — and that’s why we’re visiting.
Project ManagerState General Services Department (Post-selection for new major capital projects)
Out of the nine engineering firms submitting, it was agreed PSE was the only firm that could actually do the project.
Project ManagerCity Authority (Navy Yard communications infrastructure revitalization)
We couldn’t have done it without you.
Director of Public Works & Architectafter $20+ million renovation award for a large government facility
We will keep PSE in mind for future projects. Although we had to go through several obstacles to get to the finish line, you and your team did a great job in supporting the project from the beginning to the end.
PresidentProfessional Engineering Firm (20-acre state agency perimeter security project)

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