Jeff Katen

Jeff Katen

PE

Associate

Main office location Tempe, AZ

Year started in industry 1998

Year started at Säzän 2025

Project types/specialty

Healthcare

Jeff is a licensed mechanical engineer and LEED Accredited Professional with over 25 years of experience specializing in the design and optimization of critical mechanical systems. Based in Sazan Group’s Tempe, Arizona office, Jeff brings a proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget while upholding the highest quality standards. His expertise lies in HVAC systems, where he develops tailored solutions that address the unique needs of each project. Jeff’s work ensures optimal indoor air quality, occupant comfort, and energy efficiency across diverse facilities such as healthcare, education, laboratories, commercial buildings, offices, and retail spaces. With a comprehensive skill set and a client-focused approach, Jeff consistently provides end-to-end mechanical engineering solutions that balance efficiency, sustainability, functionality, and satisfaction.

Jeff is an active member of American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) and Central Arizona Society of Healthcare Engineers (CASHE). In his free time, he enjoys golfing and attending food and wine and beer festivals.

Dream job (if you weren’t working here!)?
Sports Photographer
Mountains, coast, or desert?
Coast, because I like water activities.
What would your superpower be?
Bourbon or bourbon barrel-aged beer
Favorite book?
Ice Station by Matthew Reilly
What is the weirdest thing you have ever eaten?
Fermented Shark
What would be the ultimate scientific discovery?
Teleportation. We could get rid of cars/traffic/gas stations/parking lots.