Critical Systems Engineering

Professional electrical and systems engineering for high-performance buildings

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About the firm

Critical Systems Engineering is a full-service design and engineering practice dedicated to planning safe, code-compliant, and cost-effective systems for additions, renovations, and new construction. Specializing in school construction and design, its expertise extends to healthcare, municipal, office, recreational, religious, and retail facilities.

Firm type
Electrical Engineering · Fire Protection Engineering · Telecom / RF Engineering

People

J. Miles JordanPresident

Capabilities

Power Distribution Systems

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Comprehensive design and analysis of high-performance power distribution systems for commercial and institutional facilities.

  • Surge Protection Devices
  • Service and Metering
  • Grounding
  • Motor Starters
  • Motor Control Centers
  • Panelboards
  • Fuses
  • Main Switchboards
  • Motor and Circuit Disconnects
  • Dry Type Transformers
  • Pad Mounted Transformers
  • Conduit
  • Busways
  • Underfloor Ducts and Surface Metal Raceway
  • Wires and Cables
  • Electrical Boxes
  • Receptacles
  • Medium Voltage Power Systems
  • Line Voltage Power Systems
  • UPS Systems

Lighting Systems

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Architectural and functional lighting designs optimized for energy management and visual comfort.

  • Architectural Lighting Systems
  • Retail and Restaurant Lighting
  • Street, Parking, Site, and Pedestrian Lighting
  • Lighting Energy Management Systems
  • Computerized Lighting Control Systems
  • Lighting Control Relay Systems
  • Dimming Systems
  • Lighting Control Sensors
  • Sports Lighting Systems

Telecommunications Systems

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Integration of communications, low-voltage, security, and media systems.

  • Network Data Systems
  • Communications Systems
  • Nurse Call Systems
  • Security Systems
  • Access Control Systems
  • Network Surveillance Systems
  • Phone Systems
  • Theatrical Audio-Video Systems
  • Integrated Telecommunications and Telemedia Systems
  • Classroom Intercom, Master-Clock, and Program Systems
  • Public Address Communication Systems
  • Sound Augmentation Systems
  • Sound Reinforcement Systems
  • Athletic Field Sound Augmentation Systems
  • Cable Television Distribution Systems
  • Closed Circuit Television Distribution Systems
  • Media Management Center and Video Distribution Systems
  • Telecom Infrastructure

Fire Alarm and Life Safety Systems

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Code-compliant fire detection, backup generation, and life safety antenna systems.

  • Fire Detection and Alarm Systems
  • Emergency Power Generation Systems
  • Emergency Lighting Systems
  • Life Safety Systems
  • Emergency Responder Radio Antenna Repeater Systems

Consulting and Project Services

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Complete professional services from initial site evaluations to final walk-throughs.

  • Pre-Construction Consulting

    Support includes pre-construction consulting, project coordination, and related technical advisory services.

    • Evaluation of Electrical Systems in Existing Buildings
    • Utility Coordination
    • Energy Usage Analysis and Compliance
    • Code Compliance Analysis
    • CAD Document Creation
    • Independent Plan Check Service
    • Short Circuit and Coordination Studies
    • Engineering Judgments
    • Construction Standards Development
    • Feasibility Studies
  • Design Services
    • Complete Building Power Distribution Systems Analysis and Design
    • Complete Building and Site Lighting Design, Light Spill Analysis, Lighting Simulation, and Illuminance Calculations
    • Low Voltage System Analysis and Design
    • Design Build Engineering in Association with Installing Contractors
    • Sustainable Design, LEED Compliance, and Documentation
  • Construction Administration Services
    • Shop Drawing Review
    • Supplemental Instruction and Change Directive Creation
    • Site Observation and Construction Progress Documentation
    • Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) Coordination
    • Value Engineering Analysis
    • Bid Evaluation
  • Post-Construction Services
    • Review of Operations and Maintenance Manuals
    • As-Built Creation
    • Electrical Systems Optimization

Industries

Education · Healthcare · Government · Commercial · Retail · Religious · Sports & Recreation

Projects

Laing Middle School & Jennie Moore Elementary

South Carolina · Education · Client: Charleston County School District

Project details

Constructed a new $25 million, 155,000-square-foot elementary school and a $26 million, 150,000-square-foot middle school.

Mike Reichenbach Ford & Volkswagen Dealerships

Florence, SC · Retail · Client: Mike Reichenbach Ford & Volkswagen

Project details

Extensive renovation to two existing car dealerships encompassing over 45,000 square feet of retail space.

Palmetto Center Residential Treatment Center

South Carolina · Healthcare · Client: South Carolina Department of Vocational Rehabilitation

Project details

Constructed a new $5.5 million, 37,000-square-foot residential treatment facility.

Westwood High School & Athletic Campus

Richland County, SC · Education · Client: Richland County School District Two

Project details

Constructed a new $71 million, 330,000-square-foot high school and complete athletic campus.

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