Electrical Engineering Consulting That Solves Real Problems

About The Company

Not every electrical challenge has an off-the-shelf solution. Sometimes you need an experienced electrical engineer who can analyze your specific situation, navigate code requirements, and develop solutions that actually work for your facility.

Whether you’re planning a major renovation, troubleshooting persistent system issues, evaluating infrastructure capacity, or navigating complex compliance requirements, you need engineering expertise you can trust. At Shaw Consulting Services, we provide electrical engineering consulting that combines technical knowledge with a practical understanding of how buildings and facilities actually operate.

We’re not just running calculations, we’re helping you make informed decisions about your electrical infrastructure.

When Engineering Consulting Is Required

Building expansions and renovations often reveal capacity questions that existing documentation can’t answer. Will your service support the additional load? Do you need new panels, or can you tap existing distribution? An electrical engineer provides the analysis and documentation needed for permitting and contractor bidding.

Equipment Installations for significant electrical loads, data centers, industrial machinery, commercial kitchen equipment, and medical imaging systems require engineering review to verify compatibility with existing infrastructure and ensure code-compliant installation.

Code Compliance Issues identified during inspections or audits need engineering solutions. Whether it’s arc flash labeling, proper grounding systems, or overcurrent protection coordination, an electrical engineer develops compliant approaches that work for your facility.

Power Quality Problems like voltage fluctuations, harmonic distortion, or unexplained equipment failures require systematic engineering investigation to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.

Due Diligence Reviews for property acquisitions benefit from engineering assessment of electrical infrastructure condition, remaining useful life, and deferred maintenance exposure.

Utility Coordination for service upgrades, interconnection agreements, or rate structure evaluation often requires engineering calculations and documentation to support your requests.

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Types of Engineering Consulting Services Offered

Power System Design & Analysis includes load calculations and service sizing, panel schedules and one-line diagrams, short circuit and coordination studies, voltage drop analysis, and emergency power system design.

Code Compliance & Safety covers NFPA 70 (NEC) compliance reviews, NFPA 70E electrical safety assessments, grounding and bonding system evaluation, overcurrent protection verification, and ADA compliance for electrical systems.

Energy & Efficiency encompasses lighting design and energy code compliance, power factor correction analysis, renewable energy integration studies, and utility incentive application support.

Troubleshooting & Investigation includes power quality measurement and analysis, failure investigation and root cause analysis, system performance evaluation, and load monitoring interpretation.

Documentation & Specifications provides construction drawing review, specification development for equipment procurement, as-built documentation development, and technical report preparation.

Our Engineering Consulting Process

Every project is different, but our approach remains consistent:

Discovery starts with understanding your specific challenge or objective. What are you trying to accomplish? What constraints exist? What’s driving the timeline? We gather existing documentation, facility information, and stakeholder requirements to frame the engineering work properly.

Analysis applies appropriate engineering methods to your situation. This might involve load calculations, system modeling, field measurements, code research, or equipment evaluation, whatever’s needed to develop sound recommendations.

Solution Development focuses on practical approaches that meet technical requirements while considering cost, constructability, and operational impact. We typically present options with trade-offs clearly explained so you can make informed decisions.

Documentation provides deliverables appropriate to your needs, from brief technical memos to full construction drawing sets. All work follows industry standards for engineering documentation and includes a professional engineer’s seal when required.

Implementation Support continues through construction or installation if needed. We review submittals, respond to RFIs, and verify installed systems match design intent.

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Deliverables & Documentation Provided

Depending on project scope, deliverables may include:

Calculation Packages with load analysis, fault current calculations, voltage drop verification, and other engineering computations documented per industry standards.

Electrical Drawings, including one-line diagrams, panel schedules, riser diagrams, and site plans showing electrical distribution.

Technical Specifications for equipment procurement, installation requirements, and testing procedures.

Engineering Reports documenting findings, analysis methodology, conclusions, and recommendations with a professional engineer’s seal.

Construction Documents for permitting and contractor bidding when projects require detailed design.

Review Letters providing professional engineer certification of compliance, capacity verification, or system adequacy.

All deliverables meet applicable building department requirements and industry standards for professional engineering work.

Industries & Project Types Served

We provide electrical engineering consulting across diverse facility types:

Commercial Buildings, including office buildings, retail centers, mixed-use developments, and hospitality facilities requiring tenant improvements, system upgrades, or new construction design.

Industrial Facilities with manufacturing operations, warehouse distribution centers, and processing plants needing equipment integration, capacity analysis, or power quality solutions.

Healthcare facilities require critical power systems, emergency generator coordination, and life safety compliance.

Educational institutions manage campus infrastructure, building renovations, and capacity planning for expanding programs.

Municipal & Government facilities navigating public sector requirements, funding constraints, and long-term infrastructure planning.

Atlanta-area facilities benefit from our familiarity with local utility requirements, building department expectations, and the practical challenges of working with existing infrastructure in occupied buildings.

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Compliance, Codes & Engineering Standards

Our engineering work adheres to current editions of applicable codes and standards:

NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code) governs electrical installation requirements. We stay current with code cycles and interpret requirements in the context of your specific application.

NFPA 70E establishes workplace electrical safety standards. Our designs consider maintenance safety and operational requirements, not just installation compliance.

Local Amendments to national codes vary by jurisdiction. We’re familiar with Atlanta-area requirements and coordinate with local authorities having jurisdiction.

IEEE Standards for power system analysis, grounding, and specialized applications inform our engineering approach.

Energy Codes, including ASHRAE 90.1 and Georgia energy code requirements, apply to new construction and major renovations.

Our professional engineers maintain licensure and continuing education to ensure we’re applying current code requirements and engineering best practices.

FAQ’s

How long do engineering consulting projects typically take?
Simple reviews or calculations might take days. Complex design or analysis projects typically require 2-6 weeks, depending on scope and information availability.
Do you coordinate with architects and other consultants?
Absolutely. We regularly collaborate with design teams and can serve as the electrical engineer of record or provide specialized consulting to support other firms.
Can you review work prepared by others?
Yes. We conduct peer reviews of electrical designs, evaluate contractor proposals, and provide third-party engineering opinions when needed.
What information do you need to get started?
Existing electrical drawings if available, facility information, and a clear description of your objectives or challenges. We’ll identify any additional information needed during discovery.

Why Choose Shaw Consulting Services

Engineering consulting should make your job easier, not add complexity. We explain technical issues in straightforward language, present options with honest trade-offs, and deliver documentation you can actually use, whether that’s supporting a permit application, getting contractor bids, or justifying capital expenditures to leadership.

We’re also realistic about constraints. Budget limitations, schedule pressures, and operational requirements all factor into our recommendations. You won’t get ivory tower solutions that look great on paper but fail in the real world. Our goal is engineering that works for your specific situation, not generic approaches pulled from a template.

Ready to discuss your electrical engineering needs? Speak with an electrical engineer at Shaw Consulting Services today. Contact us to explore how we can support your project or help solve that electrical challenge you’ve been facing.