David Tea
Principal Founder
David Tea is a seasoned electrical engineering leader with over 30 years of consulting engineering experience, delivering innovative electrical and MEP solutions for commercial, healthcare, residential, retail, transportation, and high-rise developments. His expertise spans electrical engineering design, project management, site master planning, infrastructure improvements, and multidisciplinary project coordination.
As a Principal at Lam+Tea Engineering, David is responsible for planning, organizing, and overseeing engineering design, project controls, resource allocation, and staffing across a diverse portfolio of projects. His practical leadership style and technical expertise enable teams to deliver efficient, reliable, and high-performing building systems while meeting project schedules, budgets, and client expectations.
Throughout his career, David has successfully led complex projects for major commercial developers, healthcare organizations, government agencies, and institutional clients. His commitment to quality, collaboration, and engineering excellence has made him a trusted advisor to clients and a respected leader within the industry.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
University of California, Irvine (UCI)
David’s dedication to technical excellence, client service, and collaborative leadership continues to support Lam+Tea Engineering’s mission of delivering innovative, reliable, and high-quality engineering solutions nationwide.
Career Stats
30+ years of consulting engineering experience
Extensive leadership in electrical engineering and MEP project delivery
Specialized expertise in healthcare, commercial, and infrastructure projects
Proven experience managing multidisciplinary teams and complex project coordination
Successfully delivered numerous government, institutional, and commercial developments throughout California
Expertise
Electrical Engineering Design
MEP Project Management
Healthcare Facilities
Commercial & Mixed-Use Developments
High-Rise Residential
Government & Institutional Buildings
Transportation & Infrastructure
Site Master Planning
Infrastructure Improvements
Construction Administration
Multidisciplinary Design Coordination
