Knapp Engineering, Inc.

Over 30 Years of System Integration

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About the firm

Knapp Engineering is a full-service process automation and control system integration practice serving municipal and industrial markets throughout the Northeast since 1989. It designs, fabricates, programs, and commissions instrumentation and control systems, operating an in-house UL 508A certified panel shop. Services span control strategy development, PLC and SCADA programming, panel fabrication, networking, field start-up, and ongoing maintenance.

Established
1989
Firm type
Automation & Controls

Credentials

ISA Certified Control Systems Technicians (CCST) · OSHA Confined Space Certification · Preferred XL Reporter System Integrator · Rockwell Automation System Integrator

People

Gregg KnappPresident and Founder

Chris KnappVice President

Mike KowalskiSenior Automation Engineer

Zach EstermanProject Manager

Octavia PlesnikProject Estimator

Jacob BombardControl Systems Engineer

Chris SavageControl Technician

Capabilities

Control System Design

Develops tailored automation architectures and control strategies that integrate process instruments, controllers, and interface devices.

  • Operational Strategy Development
  • System Instrumentation Specification
  • Component Selection and Documentation
  • CAD Schematic Engineering

Control Panel Fabrication

Constructs custom electrical enclosures in an in-house shop to meet strict safety and performance standards.

  • Custom Material Enclosure Building
  • Certified Panel Assembly
  • Pre-Shipment Quality Testing
  • Enclosure Rating Integration

PLC and OIT Programming

Writes reliable software and interfaces for industrial logic controllers and operator terminals to streamline plant monitoring and control.

  • Programmable Logic Controller Configuration
  • Operator Terminal HMI Creation
  • Graphic Display Development
  • Notification and Alarming Systems
  • Data Historian and Trend Collection

SCADA and Networking

Implements distributed control software and robust communication networks to connect remote assets and centralized control rooms.

  • Supervisory Control Software Deployment
  • Wireless and Modem Link Integration
  • High-Speed Industrial Network Engineering
  • Multi-Node Process Orchestration

System Start-Up and Commissioning

Ensures seamless transition from design to active operation through on-site coordination, field testing, and plant staff training.

  • Field Start-Up Engineering
  • Contractor and Owner Coordination
  • Operator and Technician Training
  • As-Built CAD Documentation
  • On-Site Operational Validation
  • Operation and Maintenance Documentation

Instrumentation Maintenance and Calibration

Provides ongoing technical service, troubleshooting, and field calibration to maximize the accuracy and lifespan of critical process sensors.

  • Process Instrument Alignment
  • On-Site Fault Diagnosis
  • PID Loop Optimization
  • Multi-Parameter Sensor Maintenance
  • Long-Term Preventive Maintenance Contracts

Industries

Water Supply · Wastewater · Environmental & Remediation · Waste Management · Industrial · Manufacturing

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