SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- HED, a national integrated architecture and engineering company, proudly announces the addition of Julia Markowitz Diaz, PE, to its Mission Critical sector. With a career rooted in engineering rigor, high-performance systems, and thought-driven leadership, Julia joins HED as a key voice in advancing resilient, energy-efficient infrastructure for clients who depend on continuous uptime.

Julia brings more than a decade of experience across consulting and owner-representative roles with other leading firms in the data center and energy sectors. From implementing liquid-cooled transitions to automating data-driven efficiency solutions, her work consistently demonstrates technical precision, operational foresight, and a bold commitment to performance excellence.

"Julia brings distinct skillset of technical depth and strong leadership," said Chad Fowler, HED's Mission Critical Business Leader. "Her presence strengthens not only our engineering capabilities, but also our ability to deliver thoughtful, resilient solutions that create lasting value for our clients. We're thrilled to welcome her to the team."

Julia's career reflects a rare combination of deep mechanical expertise and an inclusive mindset. She is especially passionate about mentoring early-career engineers, demystifying complex systems, and helping teams thrive through knowledge sharing and design transparency.

"I love the challenge of turning technical complexity into something elegant and efficient," said Julia. "The goal is always the same: design systems that perform beautifully and help others understand how and why they work."

As HED continues to expand its Mission Critical portfolio, Julia's leadership will be instrumental in delivering purposeful, sustainable solutions that empower clients to adapt, innovate, and grow with confidence.

About HED

HED delivers architecture and engineering excellence through integrated and all-encompassing design. They leverage imagination, purpose, process, and advocacy to create efficient, sustainable, and responsive solutions to their clients' evolving needs. As one of the top 200 design firms in the U.S., HED serves clients in healthcare, education (higher education and Pre K-12), mission-critical, housing/mixed-use, science, advanced manufacturing, workplace, community, and the federal government. The firm's diverse team of 400+ professionals operates in every time zone nationwide to consistently produce award-winning projects and designs. To learn more about what they can help you achieve, visit www.hed.co.

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