Payne Engineering, Inc.

The focus and attention your project deserves

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About the firm

Payne Engineering, Inc. is an electrical engineering practice based in Pocatello, Idaho, providing design, planning, and construction services across nine states. Specializing in commercial, retail, industrial, and institutional electrical projects, the practice delivers thorough designs, accurate construction documents, and comprehensive system analyses.

Established
1996
Team
Micro
Firm type
Electrical Engineering · Design-Build

People

Todd PayneFounder & Professional Engineer

Shawn MeaderProfessional Engineer

Capabilities

Electrical Systems Planning and Design

Comprehensive design and planning for diverse low and high voltage electrical systems.

  • Lighting System Design and Photometric Calculation

    Detailed lighting plans and photometric calculations to optimize illumination levels and energy efficiency.

  • Low and High Voltage Distribution

    Design of electrical distribution systems tailored to building power requirements.

  • Auxiliary Systems Design

    Integration of telecom, data, fire alarm, security, and access control systems.

  • Economic Analysis and Value Engineering

    Cost-benefit analysis and optimization of systems for economic efficiency.

Electrical Systems Analysis

Engineered studies to ensure safety, reliability, and code compliance.

  • System Coordination

    Evaluating protective device settings to isolate faults and minimize downtime.

  • Fault Current and Arc Flash Analysis

    Safety calculations to protect personnel and equipment from electrical hazards.

Construction Services

Support throughout the construction phase to ensure design intent and quality standards.

  • Construction Management

    Overseeing construction progress, schedules, and electrical system installation.

  • Product Evaluations and Field Observations

    On-site reviews and material assessments to verify compliance with construction documents.

Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Advanced digital modeling and collaborative design processes.

  • 3D Electrical Design

    Creating detailed spatial representations of electrical systems.

  • Electrical Systems Modeling

    Simulating system performance and spatial coordination within modern building databases.

Facility Analysis

Assessing existing systems for safety, efficiency, and standards compliance.

  • Code Compliance Reviews

    Verifying alignment with current electrical and international building codes.

  • Building System Evaluations

    Analyzing structural electrical integrity and recommending modernization pathways.

Industries

Commercial · Retail · Education · Healthcare · Government · Justice & Corrections · Industrial · Religious · Residential · Multifamily Residential · Senior Living · Hospitality

Projects

Frazier Hall Retrofit

Pocatello, ID · Education · Client: Idaho State University

Project details

Electrical engineering services for the historical Frazier Hall retrofit project at Idaho State University.

I-Center Auditorium

Rexburg, ID · Education · Client: BYU-Idaho

Project details

Electrical systems design and engineering for the prominent campus auditorium building.

Bonneville County Jail

Idaho · Justice & Corrections · Client: Bonneville County

Project details

Electrical engineering design and systems planning for the county correctional facility.

Idahoan Foods Storage Facility

Idaho · Industrial · Client: Idahoan Foods

Project details

Industrial electrical system design for food storage and processing operations.