Full-Discipline Engineering for Complex Industrial Operations
What We Do
Full-Discipline Engineering
All major disciplines are integrated from the start, which helps reduce handoffs and misalignment. Our teams bring practical field knowledge to each project so designs are accurate, constructible and ready for real-world conditions.
- Process
- Mechanical
- Electrical
- Civil/Structural
- Controls
- Automation
- HVAC
Front-End Planning & FEL Methodology
Clear front-end planning protects budgets, schedules and credibility. Cortex uses a structured FEL approach to help teams understand scope, constraints and the right path forward.
Our structured FEL approach supports teams through each planning decision:
- FEL1: Scope, feasibility, business case
- FEL2: Concept development, utility analysis, early layouts
- FEL3: Detailed definition, equipment decisions, value engineering
- FEL4: IFC packages, construction coordination, startup planning
This method gives project managers and operations leaders the visibility they need to move ahead with confidence.
Laser Scanning & SMART 3D Modeling
Cortex integrates 3D laser scanning and SMART 3D modeling into nearly every project to ensure designs reflect real conditions and minimize field conflicts.
Automation & Controls
Our automation and controls team supports instrumentation, PLCs, SCADA, and MES throughout design and commissioning to ensure systems work reliably and integrate cleanly with plant operations.
- Rockwell
- Siemens
- Foxboro I/A
- DeltaV
Construction Support & Startup
We support field engineering, redlines, vendor coordination, punchlists, commissioning, and operator training — all carried out by people who know the design in detail.
Staff Augmentation
Cortex engineers can embed directly with your team to offer steady, reliable support in mechanical, electrical or project management roles.
Why Teams Choose Cortex
- Integrated, Multi-Discipline Expertise
All core engineering disciplines are aligned from day one, to create coordination and more predictable outcomes.
- Accurate, Constructible Designs
Laser scanning and SMART 3D modeling strengthen accuracy, reduce field changes and protect project schedules.
- Flexible and Easy to Work With
We adapt to your systems, processes and internal tools to fit naturally into your workflow.
- A Partner, Not a Vendor
Our teams operate as an extension of yours, aligned with your goals and focused on doing things right the first time.
- Long-Term Reliability
Many Cortex partnerships last for years and span multiple facilities or entire portfolios. Clients return because our involvement helps their work move more smoothly.
