About SPA Engineering
Who We Are at Scheunhage Popek & Associates Ltd.
Scheunhage Popek & Associates Ltd. — also known as SPA Engineering — is a full-service, multi-disciplinary consulting engineering firm offering civil, structural, mechanical and electrical engineering services. Since 1979, we have been cultivating lasting relationships with developers, institutions, municipalities, municipal districts, counties, and builders. Our mission is to provide innovative professional services that exceed expectations.
Collaborative Engineering Expertise for Successful Projects
Our diverse mix of technical talent fosters a community of collaboration, enabling us to lead any project from the beginning stages to its successful implementation. Our wide range of services allows us to provide complete engineering solutions to clients while maintaining exceptional engineering and technical support throughout the lifecycle of a project.
A Track Record of On-Time, On-Budget Quality Projects
We derive a majority of our work from repeat business – a testament to our successful track record of delivering quality projects on time and on budget. Whether you’re a new or returning client, our team looks forward to working with you on your next project.
Get in Touch with SPA Engineering Today
Connect with us to learn more about how our professional engineering services can support your project’s success. Our team is excited to work with you and help bring your vision to life.
Partner Profiles
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Ian Kier, P.Eng.
Ian has been engineering and designing in the building sector since 2002. He specializes in structural design for commercial, industrial, and institutional projects of various scale and complexity. Additionally, Ian leads all aspects of the design and construction phases of SPA Engineering’s projects, actively supporting the design team and assisting with the coordination of construction documents.
Credentials
University of Alberta, Civil Engineering, Edmonton AB
Professional Affiliations
- Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta
- Canadian Society of Civil Engineering
- American Concrete Institute
- Canadian Institute of Steel Construction
Awards
- Cohos Evamy Partners Design Team of Excellence Award, 2003
- Jessie E. Paull Memorial Prize, 2002
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Trevor North, P.Eng.
Trevor has actively practiced engineering in the building sector since 2007. Trevor’s consulting engineering experience lies in the healthcare sector specializing in power distribution and site services; lighting design and evaluation; emergency power generation; fire alarm and life safety design and upgrading; structured cabling systems for data and telephone; paging and sound system design; nurse call systems; RTLS systems; Z32 testing and design; diagnostic imaging systems; UPS systems; fire alarm verification; and system testing. Trevor also draws on experience from the oil & gas industry and telecommunications industry. Over the recent years Trevor has worked almost exclusively on Alberta Health Services related projects.
Credentials
- Lakehead University, Bachelor of Electrical Engineering, Thunder Bay ON
- Lawrence College, Electronics Engineering Technology, Kingston ON
Professional Affiliations
- Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta
- Engineers & Geoscientists British Columbia
- Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
- Canadian Healthcare Engineering Society (CHES)
Community Involvement
- APEGA Professional Mentoring & Development Program
- Introduction Engineering Program for Peace Region Grade School Students
- Starts Air Ambulance Supporter
- Grande Prairie Royal Canadian Legion Supporter
- Grande Prairie Friendship Centre Supporter
- SPA proudly supplied and distributed ‘Ear Savers’ to AHS Facilities during the COVID 19 Pandemic
Awards
- 5th International Global Over 50’s Housing / Healthcare Award, 2015
- The Governor General of Canada Academic Medal, 2004
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Mike Mizera, R.E.T.
Mike has been providing electrical consulting experience and knowledge since 2000. His expertise lies in the building sector specializing in power distribution; site services; lighting design and evaluation; emergency power generation; fire alarm and life safety design; structured cabling systems for data and telephone; paging and sound system design; UPS systems; fire alarm verification; electrical commissioning and system testing.
Credentials
NAIT Electrical Engineering, Edmonton AB
Professional Affiliations
- Alberta Society of Engineering Technologists
- Canadian Green Building Council
Community Involvement
Wapiti Off-Road Association Executive Member, Grande Prairie AB
Awards
5th International Global Over 50’s Housing / Healthcare Award, 2015
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Yvonne Oakford, P.L.(Eng.)
Yvonne has been providing mechanical consulting experience and knowledge since 2002. She works closely with SPA Engineering’s design team in developing the working drawings and specifications for each project. Yvonne provides direction to the mechanical team to ensure that all designs produced are supporting and enhancing the vision and needs of a project. As the Mechanical Consultant, Yvonne maintains involvement from the conception of design to the completion and turnover of the project.
Credentials
College of New Caledonia, Engineering Design Technology, Prince George BC
Professional Affiliations
Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta