Electrical Engineering

Industrial Electrical Engineering Services

Electrical engineering services support new facilities, plant expansions and infrastructure upgrades across process industries.

Electrical Engineering for Industrial Facilities

Industrial facilities depend on electrical systems that are properly sized, coordinated, and designed for long-term reliability — not just current loads.

At Cortex, electrical design is developed around process loads, facility constraints, and future capacity requirements. Distribution systems are sized and coordinated with mechanical and controls infrastructure so power delivery supports production from day one — and scales as needs change.

Electrical Capacity & Load Assessment

We review available power, distribution systems, and equipment load requirements to determine power system infrastructure needs. Load development is coordinated with process requirements to confirm capacity before design advances.

Capabilities include:

  • Electrical capacity and infrastructure review
  • Grounding evaluation assessments
  • Load list development and power demand coordination
  • Identification of required panel or distribution upgrades
  • Area classification analysis

Electrical Power & Distribution Design

We design power distribution systems from high and medium service entrance through MCCs, panels and individual equipment connections. Distribution architecture is coordinated with process and controls systems to ensure power delivery aligns with production requirements.

Capabilities include:

  • Working with utilities for new power connections
  • Design of transformers and distribution equipment
  • Design of motor control centers, power panels, control panels and heat trace systems
  • 1-line diagrams and power panel layouts
  • Plan view drawings with equipment locations and area classification drawings
  • Design and installation details for supporting equipment like heat tracing, cable trays, grounding and lighting
  • Issue-for-construction packages and contractor coordination

Startup, Validation & Support

Electrical engineering continues through installation and startup. Equipment is energized in a defined sequence to confirm proper function, and power infrastructure is tested to verify protection devices operate as designed.

Systems are reviewed during installation to confirm alignment with design documents. Validation is completed before production begins, client teams are trained to operate and maintain the system independently and coordination with process and controls teams ensures electrical infrastructure and system logic are aligned before full production begins.

Capabilities include:

  • On-site startup and commissioning support
  • Installation review and system verification
  • Electrical testing and protection device validation
  • Operator and maintenance training
  • Remote support and post-startup assistance
Industries

Who This Service Supports

Electrical engineering supports industrial facilities requiring reliable, coordinated power infrastructure for production operations.

Testimonials

Why Clients Choose Cortex

I have worked with Cortex for about 15 years. They have done lots of 3D design work, including for an $11MM HDPE reactor debottleneck and a $30MM waste treatment plant. They bring a great skill set to these projects and are agile and able to adjust to changing conditions."
Principal Project Manager
Their use of the latest technology in producing these packages across multiple disciplines provides exacting details to reduce scope changes and field busts thus reducing the total installed costs of projects. The long-term relationship that we have developed with Cortex provides an experienced background that is influential in bringing project to a successful conclusion."
Project Manager
They provide timely updates, openly discuss challenges and options, and make it easy for stakeholders to understand.They proactively identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising system performance or reliability."
Project Engineer
Most recently, I had Cortex develop FEL2/3 estimates for six Turnaround projects (three MCC replacements and three piping/ structural projects). All of these projects were well within the error band comparedto when we developed estimates after detailed engineering. I have been pleased with the work that Cortex has performed for me over the years."
Principal Project Manager
Working with Cortex has been exceptional across every phase of the project. Their dedication to transparency, thorough scope development, and clear communication builds confidence from day one.They take the time to understand every operational requirement, clearly define deliverables, and lay out realistic expectations to minimize risk, prevent scope creep, and ensures everyone starts the project aligned."
Project Engineer
Cortex has a long history of being instrumental in developing both turnaround and non turnaround capital projects. We have used Cortex to develop competent IFC drawing packages and estimates from scope descriptions."
Project Manager
They have a strong understanding of our internal engineering standards. They consistently uphold internal specifications, industry best practices, and quality expectations in every aspect of design, programming, documentation, and implementation."
Project Engineer