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Tyler G. Colwell

Licensed Mechanical Engineer

Reno, Nevada35+ years+ years experience
Forensic Mechanical Engineering – HVAC Systems, Data Center Cooling, and Rotating Machinery Diagnostics

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Professional Summary

Tyler G. Colwell, P.E. is a mechanical engineering expert specializing in HVAC and mission-critical systems, forensic engineering, and machinery failure analysis. With a career spanning HVAC design, mission-critical facilities infrastructure, and forensic diagnostics, he brings a first-principles analytical framework to litigation work. His work centers on investigating HVAC failures, assessing code compliance, and evaluating machinery diagnostics.

Mr. Colwell has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving data center cooling, code compliance disputes, and machinery diagnostics. His Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Cal Poly State University, along with his Professional Engineer license in Nevada and NCEES Record, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving HVAC systems and mission-critical infrastructure.

Work Experience

Tyler G. Colwell has over 34 years of experience in engineering roles. He is currently the Principal Engineer at Colwell ECS, PLLC, Reno, Nevada, since 2025, and previously served as a Commercial HVAC / Data Center Design Engineer at the same company from 1999 to 2025. Earlier in his career, he worked as a Machinery Diagnostics Engineer / Researcher / Industrial Training Instructor at Bently Nevada Corporation, Minden, Nevada, from 1989 to 1999.

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Tyler G. Colwell specializes in the design and forensic analysis of HVAC systems for commercial and military applications.

Best Use Cases

  • 1HVAC system design for commercial facilities
  • 2forensic analysis of HVAC failures
  • 3consultation on energy efficiency upgrades for data centers

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Education

  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering in Mechanical Engineering

    Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo · 1988

  • Graduate School Studies in Mechanical Engineering in Mechanical Engineering

    Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA · 1989

Licenses

  • Professional EngineerNevada (NV)
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