Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Electrical Engineering Solutions in Clovis
Since 1974, Electrical Power Systems (EPS) has been a trusted leader in electrical engineering and consulting services across the Western United States. Our firm specializes in delivering safe, reliable, and innovative electrical engineering designs and construction management solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of facility owners, builders, municipalities, government agencies, and engineering firms. With over five decades of hands-on experience, our team combines practical expertise in electrical power systems, operations & maintenance, and construction to provide O&M-friendly designs that prioritize long-term reliability.We pride ourselves on fostering client partnerships through open communication, personalized service, and a commitment to understanding the specific challenges of each project. Our dedication to practical solutions, technical excellence, and client-focused support has earned us a proven track record of successful collaborations on complex energy and control systems. From inception to completion, we leverage our diverse project knowledge and field-tested methodologies to optimize designs for cost-effectiveness, system reliability, and future adaptability while maintaining strict adherence to industry standards.
Services
Electrical Engineering Design
Utility Support
Substation Design
Emergency Power Systems
SCADA Systems
Solar Power Design
Arc Flash Analysis
Transmission Line Design
Generation Systems
Construction Administration
Details
- Year established: 1974
Highlights and features
- We offer 50+ years of specialized electrical engineering expertise.
- Our designs incorporate practical field experience from operations & maintenance.
- We maintain direct, accessible communication with clients 24/7.
- Our team includes licensed professional engineers with construction expertise.
- We provide comprehensive support from project inception to commissioning.
Services
Electrical Engineering Design
We create precision-engineered electrical systems for industrial, commercial, and municipal facilities. Our designs integrate operations & maintenance expertise to ensure long-term reliability while meeting all regulatory requirements. Clients benefit from our comprehensive approach that spans from initial concept through construction administration.
Emergency Power Systems
Our 24/7 emergency power solutions feature natural gas and diesel Tier4 generation systems designed for critical infrastructure. We specialize in creating reliable backup systems that maintain operations during power outages while complying with all safety standards for mission-critical facilities.
Substation Design
We design 12kV to 115kV substations with comprehensive protection and control systems. Our expertise includes electro-mechanical and microprocessor-based relay systems, ensuring seamless utility interconnection while meeting California's specific regulatory requirements for private clients.
SCADA Systems
Our SCADA and telemetry solutions enable remote monitoring and control of large complexes. We design customized systems that integrate with existing infrastructure, providing clients with real-time data access and automated control capabilities for improved operational efficiency.
Arc Flash Analysis
We conduct detailed arc flash hazard analyses using licensed software tools like SKM and ETAP. Our assessments help identify electrical safety risks and provide actionable recommendations to protect personnel and equipment while ensuring compliance with NFPA 70E standards.
People
Gary R. Olsen
Founder
Founded EPS in 1974 after obtaining his electrical engineering license. Specialized in creating safe, maintainable designs with 30+ year lifecycle considerations. Served as the technical foundation for the firm's engineering approach.
Joe Prevendar
Principal Engineer
Joined EPS in 2001 and acquired ownership in 2014. Licensed professional engineer with extensive experience in electrical system design and construction management. Focuses on delivering practical engineering solutions for complex power systems.
Abdur Rehman
Principal Engineer
Joined EPS in 2021 with expertise in electrical power systems engineering. Brings specialized knowledge in generation systems and transmission line design to support the firm's growing project portfolio.
Theresa Hagans
Secretary
Acquired ownership in 2014 with extensive administrative and technical support experience. Ensures operational efficiency while maintaining the firm's commitment to client-focused engineering services.
Zulfi Aijaz
Associate Engineer II
Provides technical engineering support with a focus on electrical system design and analysis. Contributes to complex projects involving utility interconnections and power generation systems.
Questions
What types of electrical engineering services do you offer?
We specialize in power system design, substation engineering, emergency power systems, SCADA integration, and renewable energy solutions for industrial and municipal clients.
Do you work with clients outside California?
While our headquarters are in California, we serve clients throughout the Western United States with our core engineering and consulting services.
How do you handle emergency power system requirements?
We design 24/7 standby generation systems using natural gas and diesel Tier4 technology tailored to meet specific facility needs and regulatory standards.
What experience do you have with utility interconnections?
We have extensive expertise in utility negotiations, grid interconnections, and compliance with PG&E, SCE, SDGE, and CAISO requirements for generation systems.
What makes your firm different from other engineering companies?
Our 50+ years of experience, direct client communication approach, and practical design methodology that combines engineering expertise with field-tested operations knowledge set us apart.
