Evans Engineering and Consulting

Progressive and detail-oriented electrical engineering design

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About the firm

Evans Engineering and Consulting is a progressive and detail-oriented electrical engineering design practice. Located in the Pacific Northwest, the practice has a strong background in all aspects of electrical engineering design, blending design, function, opportunity, and aesthetic presence naturally with the environment. Its open-minded and honest approach supports successful project delivery for diverse clients.

Firm type
Electrical Engineering · Power & Utility Engineering

Credentials

Lighting Certification (LC)

Capabilities

Electrical Engineering Design

Comprehensive design of modern electrical systems, ensuring robust infrastructure and seamless integration.

  • Power System Design

    Design of low and medium voltage systems, motor control centers, switchboards, switchgear, service entrance equipment, and metering.

  • Emergency Power System Design

    Engineering of generator systems, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), automatic transfer switches, and paralleled systems.

  • Lighting Design

    Code-compliant building interior and exterior lighting, specialized architectural lighting control systems, calculations, and renderings.

  • Security and Access Control Design

    Deployment of CCTV, security integration, access control, and specialized perimeter detection systems.

  • Fire Alarm System Design

    Planning for zoned and addressable fire alarm systems, including campus-wide network designs.

  • Communications System Design

    Design of building voice, data, audio-video systems, and optical fiber backbone cabling structures.

  • Nurse Call System Design

    Local and campus design for hospitals, clinics, and care facilities, including intercom and paging systems.

Power System Studies

Critical analysis and simulation modeling to optimize power performance, reliability, and personnel safety.

  • Short Circuit Analysis

    Evaluation of short circuit currents to verify protective device ratings.

  • Power System Coordination Studies

    Time-current coordination curves to ensure selective tripping of protective devices.

  • Arc Flash Hazard Analysis

    Calculation of incident energy levels to determine safe boundary distances and personal protective equipment (PPE) specifications.

Consulting and Construction Support

Strategic management, value engineering, and analysis services to support successful electrical construction project execution.

  • Project Management and Review

    Reviewing design criteria and managing project execution phases to align with owner goals.

  • Construction Electrical Cost Estimating

    Delivering accurate projections for material, equipment, and labor requirements.

  • Code Review and Analysis

    Evaluating regulatory standards and National Electrical Code requirements to ensure system compliance.

  • Value Engineering

    Optimizing system performance and budget alignment without sacrificing design integrity.

  • ADA Construction Design Services and Evaluation

    Ensuring accessibility compliance for power systems, control elements, and lighting installations.

  • Electrical System Modeling

    Creating precise virtual configurations of building electrical models.

Industries

Commercial · Retail · Hospitality · Sports & Recreation · Historic Preservation · Industrial · Manufacturing · Electric Utilities · Hydroelectric · Aviation · Government · Public Safety · Justice & Corrections · Healthcare · Education

Projects

Priest Rapids Turbine and Generator Building

Mattawa, Washington · Hydroelectric · Client: Grant County Public Utility District

Project details

Electrical design for a 14,353-square-foot, two-story warehouse and office building expansion at the Priest Rapids Dam Powerhouse. The project supports hydroelectric turbine and generator component storage, featuring high-voltage crane accommodations, open-space offices, site security, access control, and extensive IEEE grounding integration.

Avista Utilities Fleet Maintenance Building

Spokane, Washington · Electric Utilities · Client: Avista Utilities

Project details

Electrical and systems design for a new 30,000-square-foot vehicle maintenance facility and office space serving commercial road maintenance equipment fleets. Systems include site security, CCTV, and coordination of detection response infrastructure.

Lincoln County Public Works Mechanics Shop

Davenport, Washington · Government · Client: Lincoln County Road Department

Project details

Design of a new 15,300-square-foot vehicle maintenance and repair facility, featuring truck service bays, overhead cranes, a paint booth, office spaces, and a vehicle wash bay.

Peak Fitness Second Story Addition

Hayden, Idaho · Sports & Recreation · Client: Peak Fitness

Project details

Electrical design for a 13,000-square-foot fitness center expansion, adding a second-story cardio and free weight space, elevator, exercise and yoga rooms, and a basketball court.