Electrical engineering and telecommunications design services based in Tacoma, Washington.
Cross Engineers, Inc. is an electrical engineering consulting practice based in Tacoma, Washington, with a history tracing back to 1947. It specializes in electrical design, including lighting, medium- and low-voltage power distribution, telecommunications, fire alarm and life safety systems, security, and building information modeling. It serves public, commercial, and institutional clients throughout the Pacific Northwest.
PE · LEED AP
Scott KellyPresident/Designer
Brice AndersonVice President/Designer
Steven HubbsEngineer of Record
Sabra GjerstadAdministrative Director
Custom lighting solutions designed to meet aesthetic, functional, and energy-efficiency goals across diverse project environments.
Energy-efficient illumination designed to meet green building standards while enhancing interior and exterior spaces.
Visualizations of lighting layouts to verify foot-candle levels and aesthetic outcomes before installation.
Sophisticated control systems tailored for architectural integration, daylight harvesting, and energy management.
High-performance exterior lighting designs optimized for athletic fields, recreational parks, and open spaces.
Heavy-duty exterior lighting solutions engineered to withstand harsh coastal environments and secure ports.
Electrical power systems engineering covering medium-voltage utility distribution down to low-voltage building systems.
Design of overhead and underground utility infrastructure and substations operating at potentials up to 35KV.
Design of interior power distribution networks, panelboards, and branch circuitry up to 600V.
Specialized 24V DC power distribution engineering for industrial and dedicated process equipment.
Integrated communications, network routing, and physical security designs supporting enterprise operations.
Design of backbone cabling pathways, telephone infrastructure, and localized network systems.
Closed-circuit television surveillance and audio-visual routing configurations.
Specialized communication and signaling systems engineered for clinics and hospitals.
Enhanced physical security systems and access controls designed to secure critical infrastructure.
Critical safety systems designed to maintain operational continuity and protect occupants during emergencies.
Backup power solutions engineered around diesel, natural gas, or propane engine-generators.
Facility-wide detection, alarm, and mass communication systems configured to meet life safety codes.
Three-dimensional modeling and clash detection workflows utilizing advanced software to streamline electrical design.
Comprehensive spatial coordination of electrical equipment, conduits, and cable trays within a shared model.
Collaborative coordination meetings and automated interference checking to resolve spatial clashes.
Commercial · Government · Industrial · Healthcare · Education · Hospitality · Public Safety · Telecommunications
Tumwater, WA · Public Safety · Client: Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Provided site and building power, lighting, telecommunications, security, and fire alarm design for an 85,000-square-foot facility compound. The scope included the fire cache building supporting operations and maintenance for the Department of Natural Resources Fire Fighting Division.
Tacoma, WA · Government · Client: Pierce County
Electrical design services in the 11-story County-City Building, supporting additions and multi-phased remodels. Work spanned lighting, power distribution, backup generators, fire alarms, security, and telecommunications for courtrooms, sheriff operations, data rooms, and detention facilities.
Marysville, WA · Government · Client: Tulalip Indian Tribe
Electrical engineering design for a 75,000-square-foot administrative facility. Responsibilities included lighting, power distribution, fire alarm integration, and the primary campus distribution system supported by generator backup.
Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA · Government · Client: Joint Base Lewis-McChord
Utilized three-dimensional BIM modeling to design the lighting, power, communications, fire alarm, and mass notification systems. The scope of work encompassed site infrastructure, a 600-soldier barracks complex, a battalion headquarters facility, and a remote switching facility.