Technical, operational, and business consulting solutions
Beacon Consulting Services provides technical consulting and engineering services, specializing in mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems across the marine, hydropower, infrastructure, aerospace, oil and gas, and renewable energy markets. It delivers comprehensive solutions ranging from initial concept development and drafting to program management, qualified field services, system sales, and technical business development. With extensive domestic and international experience, the practice supports clients through complex system troubleshooting, commissioning, and integrated system design.
Seth StansburyCEO & Lead Consultant
Engineering and design services from preliminary calculations to complete integrated systems.
Developing detailed 3D models using SolidWorks and Inventor.
Creating comprehensive technical schematics using AutoCAD.
Conducting engineering design reviews and preliminary calculations.
Engineering multi-system integrations combining mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical components.
Detailing, drafting, and manufacturing planning to transition designs from concept to production.
Generating accurate as-built records and custom technical drafting.
Developing custom manufacturing plans and detailed fabrication drawings.
Establishing compliant welding procedures and specifications for fabrication processes.
Hands-on field engineering, diagnostic troubleshooting, and system verification.
Onsite diagnostics, optimization, and commissioning of complex mechanical and hydraulic systems.
Conducting physical inspections and engineering assessments of marine vessels.
Providing technical forensic investigations and formal incident reporting.
Managing complex multi-project programs and operational processes.
Creating technical manuals, installation guidelines, and operating procedures.
Authoring field and factory test plans, project schedules, and implementation strategies.
Performing root-cause failure analysis and engineering forensic studies.
Technical representation for established products and completely integrated systems.
Providing US-based technical representation and support for international engineering solutions.
Assisting technical business units with strategic planning, proposal generation, and market research.
Delivering targeted industry reports, market analysis, and strategic growth plans.
Generating commercial and technical proposals, qualifying leads, and formulating marketing strategies.
Marine · Hydroelectric · Aerospace · Oil & Gas · Renewable Energy · Infrastructure
Miami, FL · Infrastructure · Client: Florida Department of Transportation
Refurbishment of the hydraulic operating system that opens and closes individual bascule sections of the drawbridge. BCS personnel participated in the complete refurbishment of the hydraulic operating system, overall system design and approval, FDOT submittal processes, new hydraulic cylinders, in-situ component replacement, and customer-witnessed testing.
Houma, LA · Infrastructure
Implementation of a buoyant barge floodgate and electro-hydraulic operating system for the Morganza to the Gulf flood protection system. BCS personnel participated in the design and manufacture of the integrated floodgate operating system, turnkey hydraulic power unit and valve actuation, electrical controls, automated ballasting system, and onsite installation.
Marine · Client: Crowley Maritime
Design and manufacture of a first-of-its-kind LNG pump room for the regasification of fuel prior to combustion in LNG-powered ConRo sister ships. BCS personnel participated in structural design, cryogenic fabrication processes, quality control, non-destructive testing with class oversight, custom assembly and testing, and final shipyard installation.
Keokuk, IA · Hydroelectric · Client: Keokuk Renewable Energy Center
Collaborative design-build of a specialized machine to remove, process, and dispose of upstream river debris at a historic hydroelectric plant on the Mississippi River. BCS personnel participated in the iterative design-build process, turnkey hydraulic operating and control system, custom piping and actuators, and onsite installation and startup.