When you work with Cain Ouse Associates, Inc., you interact with one of the most customer-driven firms in the Twin Cities area. Each of the company members is focused on customer service and energy-efficient design.

We stress personal service on every project. Your project team is guaranteed to have one or more of the firm's principals as point of contact. With this type of interface, you receive the answers you need faster and more accurately than what other engineering firms can offer.

Jay J. Cain, P.E.
jcain@cainouse.com

Jay's electrical engineering experience includes a wide variety of project and systems types. Project types range from public works facilities to educational facilities; multiple occupancy housing to houses of worship; projects also include extensive exterior electrical systems in the form of streetscapes, parks, etc. Electrical systems design types include normal power distribution and communications systems, with extensive experience in lighting design.

Jay has the classic balance between the expected conservative engineer, adhering to concepts of energy conservation, and the artistic lighting designer creating illuminated environments appealing to the eye but not disruptive to the economy. Additionally, he also designs the typical life safety and communications systems are that are present on every project. His years of experience creates engineering designs that exceed owner's expectations and keeps projects within the budget limitations.

A 1972 graduate of the University of Minnesota, Institute of Technology with a BSEE, Jay now serves on several boards and is an active member of the White Bear Lake Rotary Club. For several years he served on the state Board of Electricity, having been appointed by Governor Ventura.

Being associated with an electrical utility, his past involvement with Connexus Energy can be particularly helpful to clients. What better way to understand utilities and regulatory activities than to be on the board of a multi-million-dollar electrical utility?

Jay is registered in the following states: Minnesota, Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.

Scott D. Thomas, P.E., LEED AP
sthomas@cainouse.com

Scott joined Cain Ouse Associates in 1991 and shares full partnership with Jay Cain. Scott's extensive mechanical engineering experience crosses many types of commercial and institutional projects. He is very focused on energy-conscious and green design concepts. Many of his projects incorporate energy recovery systems and geo-source heat pump system designs.

Scott's work focus includes Vehicle Maintenance facilities, Nursing Homes, Churches, K-12 educational facilities, and universities. Scott has experience in many types of Educational, Gaming, and Medical facilities.

Scott is a 1984 graduate from the Milwaukee School of Engineering with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Architectural Engineering. Scott currently serves on the Sustainability Committee for the Minnesota Chapter of ASHRAE. He also serves on the M/E Practices Committee for the Minnesota Chapter of the American Council of Engineering Companies.

Scott is registered in the following states: Minnesota, Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia and Wisconsin.