NEI Electric Power Engineering, Inc.
Engineering a Legacy of Expertise
About the firm
NEI Electric Power Engineering, Inc. (formerly incorporated as Phased Right, Inc.) is a multidisciplinary electrical power engineering firm founded in 1982. NEI delivers substation design, transmission and distribution engineering, renewable energy (solar, wind, and BESS), SCADA and automation, civil and structural, electrical studies, and grid modernization services to utilities, renewable developers, industrial clients, and data center operators across the United States and internationally.
- Established
- 1982
- Team
- Midsize
- Firm type
- Automation & Controls · Civil Engineering · Electrical Engineering · Power & Utility Engineering · Structural Engineering
People
Clifton Oertli, MS, MBA, PEPresident and CEO
Carson Bates, PhD, PE, P. EngChief Engineer - Power Systems
Thom Amiot, CMAChief Financial Officer (CFO)
Mark Lanphier, PEChief Engineer - Continuous Improvement
Andrew Merritt, MSCE, PEChief Engineer - Civil and Structural
Jake Wiggins, MSCE, PEVice President - Strategic Services
Rob ColonderVice President - Client Services
Catherine CrowfootVice President - Project Management
Tyler MoriVice President - Renewable Generation
Patrick SchieleVice President - Mission Critical and Industrial
David KonigsbergVice President - Information Technology
Denis Litvak, PEDirector - Renewables
Trey McClure Valtierra, PEDirector - Solar Engineering
Tanner Bryant, MSEE, PEDirector - BESS
Ryan Brick, PEDirector - Renewable Civil
Vanessa Cantelmi, PEDirector - Renewable Development
Erica ClassenTechnical Director, Renewable Physical
Keith GubatDirector - SCADA and Automation
Brandon ThachDirector - Data Centers
Zach SpellinsDirector - Oil and Gas
Eric SenkowiczDirector - System Studies
Ashley HerrmannDirector - PMO
Anne BovardDirector - Marketing and Communications
Capabilities
Substation Design and Engineering
Service websiteFuture-proofing substation and switchyard designs meeting client standards. NEI's core historical expertise covering utility, renewable, and industrial substations.
- Utility Substations
Tailored substation solutions and strategic partnerships for electric utility clients.
- Renewable Substations
Substation engineering for wind, solar, and BESS interconnection.
Transmission Engineering and Design
Service websiteOverhead and underground transmission line design across all voltage levels for utilities and renewable energy projects.
Renewable Energy Engineering
Service websiteFull-scope engineering for solar PV, wind, and battery energy storage systems from bid support through construction-ready design.
- Solar Engineering
Comprehensive solar system design from module to point of interconnection.
- Wind Engineering and Design
MV collection system analysis and design for wind farms.
- Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
Energy storage engineering for grid reliability and renewable integration.
- Renewable Development
PV and BESS design from bid support to 30% design for renewable developers.
SCADA, Automation, and Controls
Service websiteReal-time data and communication network engineering including substation RTU/SCADA, power plant controls (PPC SCADA), and BOP SCADA for solar and BESS facilities.
- PPC SCADA
Optimized power plant controls for solar and BESS.
- BOP SCADA
Balance-of-plant SCADA for renewable energy facilities.
- Substation SCADA
SCADA engineering for utility and renewable substations.
Distribution Design
Service websiteDistribution system engineering for electric utilities and industrial clients, covering the full project lifecycle from system definition through design and implementation.
Electrical Studies
Service websitePower system analysis to optimize design reliability and cost, covering the full range of studies required for electrical infrastructure projects.
- Load Flow Analysis
- Short Circuit Analysis
- Protection Coordination Studies
- Arc Flash Analysis
- Stability Analysis
- PRC-028 Compliance
NERC PRC-028 compliance solution addressing data gaps across inverter-based resource (IBR) sites.
Civil and Structural Engineering
Service websiteIntegrated civil and structural engineering for substations and overhead transmission lines, providing turnkey solutions that complement electrical design.
- Grading Design
- Steel Structure Design
- Concrete Foundation Design
Field Services
Service websiteComprehensive engineering-to-energization support across the full project delivery lifecycle for power infrastructure projects.
- Procurement Support
- Construction Observation
- Commissioning
- Operations Support
3D Modeling and BIM
Service website3D and BIM design services allowing clients to review facility designs prior to construction, improving quality while meeting budget and timeline goals.
Grid Modernization
Service websiteEngineering solutions for upgrading aging grid infrastructure including advanced technology integration and resilience improvements.
Industries
Electric Utilities · Renewable Energy · Industrial · Oil & Gas · Data Centers
Projects
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