Higher Education
Engineering for Campuses Where Learning Transforms Futures

The future of higher education is rooted in shaping minds today, supported by facilities built to endure.

Higher Education Engineering :
Essential Infrastructure

From lecture halls and residence halls to innovation hubs, higher education facilities are where ideas take shape and knowledge becomes impact. They depend on systems designed to perform seamlessly today and evolve for the needs of tomorrow.

Campuses are living ecosystems where teaching, research, and community life intersect. Across millions of square feet, higher education facilities must be sustainable, maintainable, and aligned with facility standards. At Cator Ruma, we design and commission electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and technology systems that sustain this complexity. From classrooms and laboratories to residence halls and performance spaces — ensuring every corner of campus is powered, connected, and built to endure with sustainability efforts in design through commissioning.

We work closely with owners, architects, and contractors to deliver facilities that align with institutional goals and are technically sound, operationally resilient, cost-conscious, and built to last. This includes designing for connectivity and seamless operation between residence halls, classrooms, offices, and district utilities.

  • Adams State University – The Residence at the Rex and Rex Stadium

    Project size
    67,785
    Services
    • Electrical
    • Mechanical
  • Colorado Mountain College – Spring Valley Ascent Center, Fitness Center, and Student Commons

    Project size
    91,300
    Services
    • Mechanical
  • Colorado School of Mines – Spruce Residence Hall

    Project size
    120,000
    Services
    • Electrical
    • Mechanical
    • Plumbing
    • Technology
  • Colorado School of Mines – Green Center Roof Replacement, Auditorium Reconfiguration, and Controls Upgrades

    Project size
    44,000
    Services
    • Electrical
    • Mechanical
  • Colorado State University – New Chemistry Building – LEED Platinum

    Project size
    61,200
    Services
    • Electrical
    • Mechanical
    • Plumbing
  • Colorado State University – Suzanne and Walter Scott Jr. Bioengineering Building

    Project size
    120,000
    Services
    • Electrical
    • Mechanical
    • Plumbing
  • Colorado State University – Biology Building

    Project size
    152,000
    Services
    • Electrical
    • Mechanical
  • Colorado State University – Lory Student Center Theatre Renovation

    Project size
    16,900
    Services
    • Electrical
    • Mechanical
    • Plumbing
    • Technology
  • Colorado State University – Lory Student Center Expansion

    Project size
    125,000
    Services
    • Electrical
    • Mechanical
  • Colorado State University – Aggie Village Redevelopment

    Project size
    380,000
    Services
    • Electrical
    • Mechanical

Meet the Experts :
Higher Education Principals

Meet the principal engineers who lead our higher education work — the same people you’ll collaborate with from day one.

Sean Convery, PE

Principal
Mechanical Engineer

Sam Meints, PE

Principal
Mechanical Engineer

Lilly Johnson, PE

Principal
Mechanical Engineer

Kyle Olson, PE

Principal
Electrical Engineer

Services & Solutions

Services & Solutions

We deliver Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing systems that are efficient, reliable, and precisely engineered to meet the unique demands of institutional environments.

Services & Solutions

We deliver Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing systems that are efficient, reliable, and precisely engineered to meet the unique demands of institutional environments.

Services & Solutions

Engineering Excellence
Since 1959

At Cator Ruma, we believe great engineering starts with trust. For over 60 years, we’ve built lasting partnerships by showing up, listening closely, and standing behind our work. We’re not just problem-solvers — we’re collaborators, committed to designing systems that serve people, perform under pressure, and stand the test of time.

Insights :
Where Expertise Meets Perspective.


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