Power Engineering Service Provider: An Overview

Power engineering service provider refers to companies that offer services associated with the installation and maintenance of electrical power equipment. Some service providers  focus on residential power solutions, while others focus on industrial and commercial solutions. In this entry, we look at some services commonly offered by power engineering companies that focus on the latter, beginning with equipment supply.

1. Equipment Supply

In terms of installation, the type of service provider you select first depends on the type of equipment it supplies. While some companies offer a variety of equipment, others specialize in particular types, such as emergency backup generators or electrical substation equipment. Some companies offer equipment for sale only, while others also offer it for rent. Some common types of rental equipment are portable diesel generators, load banks, and commercial power distribution units.

2. Maintenance

Some companies specialize in installation alone, with a specified maintenance period following, while others feature various types of maintenance, such as switch gear maintenance and generator maintenance, as core services. Finding a service provider that offers installation and ongoing maintenance is ideal, as it usually possesses deep expertise in maintaining and repairing the types of equipment it supplies.

3. Infrared Scanning

Infrared scanning is often categorized as a maintenance measure. But it actually indicates where maintenance should be performed. Infrared scanning can detect patterns of abnormal heat emanating from electrical components of various types and sizes, letting you remedy the problem before it worsens, leading to expensive repairs or replacements.

4. Project Consultation

Many companies offer consultation within their area(s) of expertise, presenting a valuable, unbiased opinion on installation proposals and projects outside of their financial interest. Because power infrastructure is both expensive and critical to buildings' safety and planned services, installations of consequence usually feature the consultation of one or more power engineers in addition to the one performing the job.

5. Engineering

Every building that contains electrical power requires the service of a power engineering company. In most cases, this service involves both engineering plans and installation of equipment, although the former may be performed independently. When installing equipment in existing buildings, most power engineering companies work with numerous building types, while for installing full-scale electrical infrastructure, specialization in particular building type"”and sometimes more than one"”is usually seen.

Choosing a Company that Meets your Needs

Choosing a power engineering service provider that meets your needs begins with correctly assessing your needs. Generally, the need for engineering, consultation on engineering, installation, and maintenance after installation should be approached in this order. After you find a company or companies that meet your objective needs, evaluate their performance by checking their record at the Better Business Bureau (BBB) and speaking to an extended set (8-12) of their recent customers.