Energy & Utilites
Consumer Goods
Communications & Entertainment
Government
Medical Device & Supplies
Pharmaceuticals
Retail
Technology Hardware OEMs
Aerospace
Automative
Food Processing
Manufacturing
ELECTRICAL & MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
From mechanical and structural design to electrical systems, our engineers cover the full lifecycle — including thermal analysis, prototyping, testing, validation, and compliance. We also lead power systems, grid modernization, transmission and distribution, and data center electrical and mechanical cooling infrastructure.
CONSTRUCTION & FIELD SERVICES
We guide capital projects from design through delivery with CSA engineering, project and construction management, regulatory inspection, equipment installation, and field integration. Our teams also support facility utilities, startup and commissioning, data center plumbing and security, owner's representation, and general contractor partnerships.
EMBEDDED ENGINEERING
Our embedded practice delivers software, firmware, and systems architecture expertise, strengthened by embedded cybersecurity, hardware and software test validation, and IoT enablement. We also build advanced metering, sensing and monitoring systems, safety-critical devices, and infrastructure monitoring controls.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
Our expertise spans process design and optimization, reaction engineering, unit operations, materials and formulation, process safety, and regulatory compliance. We also support analytical testing, validation, tech transfer, water and waste treatment, emissions engineering, packaging, and process chemistry and etch systems.
MANUFACTURING & OPERATIONS
We help manufacturers scale through manufacturing technology, process optimization, industrial engineering, quality, maintenance and reliability, and EHS programs. Our teams also deliver tech transfer, digital twin and simulation, cGMP systems, automation and controls, and data center operations engineering.
Elevate
Customized and targeted technical training designed to quickly scale the next generation of talent and overcome growing demand for niche skill sets.
Professional Services
Customizable Engineering solutions and high-level advisory services to support your enterprise projects, ongoing initiatives, and consulting needs.
Experience-Driven Staffing
Our 5-star process connects you with top engineering talent through a relationship-driven approach to solving workforce challenges.
Trent McCloskey
Director of Engineering Services
As a strategic leader focused on developing high-impact engineering services in rapidly evolving industries, Trent McCloskey leverages his deep knowledge of talent markets to help organizations scale smarter with customized workforce solutions and advisory support. Trent’s clients especially value his ability to translate complex business needs into clear, actionable talent strategies. This enables his partnerships with executives, engineering leaders, and innovation teams to accelerate projects, improve operational performance, and strengthen organizational capability. Trent’s people-first approach is grounded in integrity, curiosity, and a commitment to building long-term relationships. He looks forward to uniting his passion with his role to empower engineering organizations, shape career pathways, and deliver solutions that make a measurable impact for clients and talent alike.
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Kalyn Richardson
Senior Engineering Specialist
Kalyn brings more than a decade of experience in helping organizations navigate workforce shifts across product development, manufacturing operations, and capital project execution to Brooksource’s Engineering Services. She leverages this knowledge to lead the organization’s Engineering Go-to-Market initiatives, working with sales and delivery teams nationwide to ensure Brooksource’s proven approach aligns with her clients' evolving needs. Having gained insight into the transformation of the manufacturing industry, Kalyn fundamentally understands how factors like talent shortages, efficiency pressures, and increasingly connected operations are reshaping how work gets done. She also knows that addressing these challenges requires more than just a partner dedicated to filling roles. In her role, Kalyn remains committed to reimagining the role of a solutions provider, helping clients adapt through workforce solutions that meet current demands and build the capabilities needed for the future.