Electrical Design

PE-stamped electrical engineering from power distribution through instrumentation wiring—designed for constructability.

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Electrical design disconnects create costly field problems

When electrical design is performed by a firm that doesn't understand controls and instrumentation, the result is a set of drawings that meets code requirements but doesn't serve the automation system effectively. Power sizing is adequate but panel locations don't account for cable routing to field devices. Conduit schedules are specified but junction box placement doesn't align with instrument installation requirements.

These disconnects create costly change orders during construction, force awkward field routing of instrumentation cables, and sometimes require panel modifications after fabrication. The root cause is a separation between the electrical designer and the controls/instrumentation engineer—each works in isolation without understanding the other's requirements.

Many facilities also face the challenge of working in multiple jurisdictions with different code requirements and permitting processes. An electrical design firm that only works in one state may not understand the variations in NEC adoption, local amendments, and permitting requirements across your service area.

Integrated electrical and controls design under one roof

Because we provide both electrical design and controls engineering, our electrical drawings are inherently coordinated with the automation system. The engineer who sizes the MCC also specifies the VFD parameters. The designer who routes conduit also knows where every instrument will be installed. This integrated approach eliminates the coordination gaps that plague projects where electrical and controls design are performed by separate firms.

Our electrical designs are practical and constructable. We work closely with electrical contractors, understand real-world installation challenges, and design systems that can be built efficiently. Our drawings are detailed, clearly organized, and include the information that contractors need to provide accurate bids and complete installations without excessive RFIs.

Our professional engineers hold licenses in 10 Western states, allowing us to stamp and seal drawings for projects across the region without requiring subconsultant agreements for PE services.

Electrical Design Capabilities

What we deliver.

Power Distribution Design

Medium and low voltage power distribution including switchgear, MCC, panelboard, transformer sizing, and protective coordination studies.

Motor Control Design

Motor starters, VFD specifications, soft starters, and motor protection for pumps, blowers, mixers, and other rotating equipment.

Construction Drawings

Complete electrical construction document sets including one-line diagrams, panel schedules, conduit and cable schedules, wiring diagrams, and site plans.

Arc Flash & Coordination

Arc flash hazard analysis, protective device coordination studies, and equipment labeling per NFPA 70E requirements.

PE-Stamped Deliverables

Licensed Professional Engineer stamp and seal available in Washington, Oregon, Alaska, Idaho, Montana, California, Nevada, Hawaii, Utah, and Colorado.

Construction Support

RFI responses, submittal reviews, site inspections, and construction observation to ensure installation matches design intent.

Industry Applications

How electrical design applies across sectors.

Water & Wastewater Facilities

Electrical design for treatment plants, pump stations, and infrastructure projects including MCC replacements, VFD installations, and generator integration.

Industrial & Commercial

Power distribution, motor control, and lighting design for manufacturing facilities, marine terminals, and commercial buildings.

Renewable Energy Integration

Electrical design for integrating solar, generator, and UPS systems with facility power distribution and automated transfer switching.

Electrical Design FAQ

Common questions about this service.

In which states can your engineers stamp electrical drawings?
Our professional engineers hold licenses in Washington, Oregon, Alaska, Idaho, Montana, California, Nevada, Hawaii, Utah, and Colorado. We can provide PE-stamped electrical drawings for projects in any of these states.
Do you perform arc flash studies?
Yes. We perform arc flash hazard analysis per IEEE 1584, develop incident energy calculations for each bus and equipment location, and provide NFPA 70E-compliant equipment labels with recommended PPE categories.
Can you design electrical systems for hazardous locations?
Yes. Our engineers are experienced in electrical design for Class I Division 1 and 2, and Zone 0, 1, and 2 hazardous locations, including proper raceway sealing, equipment selection, and grounding/bonding requirements per NEC Article 500.
Do you provide construction phase services?
Yes. We provide construction phase support including submittal reviews, RFI responses, site inspections, and construction observation to ensure the installed work matches the design documents.

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Washington Office (HQ)

12119 NE 99th St., Suite 2090, Vancouver, WA 98682

Alaska Office

33140 Sterling Highway, Anchor Point, AK 99556

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