NexGrade Engineering, LLC

Electrical, mechanical, and automation engineering consulting for industrial and commercial clients.

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About the firm

NexGrade Engineering, LLC provides electrical, mechanical, and automation engineering consulting services for industrial and commercial applications. Headquartered in Abilene, Texas, the practice offers multi-discipline solutions spanning front-end engineering design, detailed design packages, power and control system studies, system integration, custom UL 508A industrial control panel fabrication, and field startup support. It serves diverse sectors, including renewable energy, water utilities, data centers, petrochemical, manufacturing, and power generation.

Firm type
Automation & Controls · Electrical Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Owner's Engineer

Credentials

Licensed Professional Engineer (AL, AR, CO, KS, MS, NM, OK, TX, WY) · NCEES Record Holder · UL 508A Certified · Inductive Automation Ignition Certified

People

Brandon Hairrell, P.E.Co-Founder, Principal Engineer

David Ibach, P.E.Co-Founder, Principal Engineer

Dipak Samuel, P.E.Co-Founder, Principal Engineer

Capabilities

Owner's Engineer

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Acts as a technical advocate and representative for project owners and stakeholders throughout all phases of project execution. This role safeguards owner interests by aligning design progression and construction delivery with capital requirements.

  • Project Financing Support

    Assists with financial planning, capital requirement alignment, and budgeting to support project funding.

  • Independent Engineering Review

    Conducts third-party evaluations of drawings, plans, and specifications to verify quality and compliance.

  • Budgeting and Cost Control

    Establishes cost baselines and monitors expenditures to keep project execution within financial limits.

  • Bid Facilitation

    Manages the procurement process, including request preparation, bid evaluations, and contractor selection support.

  • Construction Management Services

    Provides onsite coordination and supervision of construction activities to ensure execution meets contract documents.

Front End Engineering Design (FEED)

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Develops initial design concepts and feasibility studies critical to successful project execution. This process delivers early-stage engineering packages used for pricing materials and defining total design costs.

  • Conceptual Design Development

    Translates project requirements into baseline engineering models and process frameworks.

  • Preliminary Engineering Studies

    Establishes core project parameters and technical criteria before detailed design begins.

  • Material Takeoffs for Pricing

    Generates preliminary bills of materials to secure accurate cost estimates from suppliers.

Engineering Design

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Develops detailed, multi-discipline design packages delivered on tight schedules. Designers work closely with stakeholders to produce high-quality drawings and complete solutions ready for construction.

  • Electrical System Design

    Creates schematics, layouts, and specifications for power distribution, lighting, and grounding systems.

  • Mechanical Engineering Design

    Develops mechanical system layouts, equipment specifications, and physical installation details.

  • Detailed Design Packages

    Compiles all technical specifications and calculations into a unified design package ready for fabrication.

  • Construction Drawings and Schematics

    Produces precise construction-ready blueprints, installation details, and engineering diagrams.

Engineering Studies

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Performs critical analytical studies on existing or proposed electrical and control systems. These analyses target system improvements, safety compliance, quality assurance, and maximum operational reliability.

  • Power System Analysis

    Evaluates short circuit currents, overcurrent coordination, arc flash hazards, and power quality.

  • Control System Analysis

    Assesses automation architectures, loop response, and instrument integration for system optimization.

  • Performance and Reliability Studies

    Identifies system vulnerabilities and recommends upgrades to reduce downtime and improve efficiency.

System Integration and IIoT

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Combines disparate technical sub-components into unified, automated systems. Integration efforts bridge power systems, process controls, communication networks, and human-machine interfaces for intuitive plant operation.

  • Process Control Integration

    Coordinates physical processes and automated control loops to achieve optimal plant operation.

  • Industrial Communications Integration

    Designs and configures secure, robust networking layouts for fieldbus, ethernet, and wireless industrial protocols.

  • Ignition SCADA and HMI Development

    Builds high-performance human-machine interfaces and supervisory control systems utilizing Inductive Automation Ignition.

  • IIoT and Connected Solutions

    Deploys Industrial Internet of Things systems to aggregate field data for business intelligence and predictive analysis.

Industrial Control Panels

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Manufactures custom industrial control enclosures under certified quality standards. The dedicated fabrication shop delivers custom solutions tailored specifically to client and project specifications.

  • UL 508A Control Panel Design

    Engineers electrical enclosures in strict compliance with UL safety standards and national electrical codes.

  • Custom Panel Fabrication

    Assembles, wires, and tests custom control enclosures to meet specific physical and environmental field demands.

Field Services

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Deploys trained technicians and engineers to support on-the-ground client operations. Onsite personnel maintain rigorous safety credentials to assist during active capital works, maintenance turnarounds, or emergencies.

  • Operations and Plant Support

    Provides ongoing technical assistance, troubleshooting, and operator training to keep facilities running smoothly.

  • Maintenance Engineering Services

    Performs preventive and corrective engineering tasks on critical power and control hardware.

  • Capital Project Site Support

    Supplies onsite engineering representation to coordinate contractors and resolve field issues.

  • Startup and Commissioning Services

    Manages functional testing, system verification, and final handover of installed systems.

Industries

Renewable Energy · Water Supply · Commercial · Data Centers · Petrochemical · Manufacturing · Power Generation · Power Transmission & Distribution

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