Business Details
Trusted Electrical Design Services in Spokane, WA
Pennell Consulting provides specialized electrical and electronics systems design services for the architecture and construction industries. Our team focuses on technically complex assignments across diverse sectors including correctional facilities, healthcare, education, historic buildings, telecommunications, and renewable energy systems. With expertise in new construction, renovations, and system studies, we deliver solutions for corporate, institutional, and government clients. Our business alliances with PCI Renewables and Conscious Asset Management enhance our capabilities in solar photovoltaics, energy management, and asset lifecycle optimization.Committed to industry standards, we maintain active memberships in BICSI, NCEES, and the American Correctional Association, ensuring compliance with evolving technical and regulatory requirements. Our portfolio spans challenging projects like the City of Spokane Fire Station 4, California State Prison - Solano, and San Mateo County Maple Street Correctional Center, reflecting our dedication to precision engineering and client satisfaction.
Services
Electrical Power Systems
Photovoltaic Systems
Asset Management
Fire Alarm Systems
Security Systems
Lighting Design
Telecommunications Infrastructure
Emergency Power Solutions
System Studies
Maintenance Optimization
Highlights and features
- We specialize in technically complex electrical systems for critical infrastructure
- Our team has 20+ years of experience in healthcare and correctional facility design
- We are PAS 55-certified asset management consultants
- We provide integrated photovoltaic system design with federal incentive expertise
- We maintain active memberships in national engineering standards organizations
Associations and certifications
- BICSI
- NCEES
- ACA
- PAS 55
Services
Electrical Power Systems
Designing comprehensive electrical power systems up to 15kV for commercial and industrial facilities. Our solutions include site power distribution, building systems integration, and emergency power configurations with paralleled generators. We perform load calculations and code compliance reviews to ensure reliable operations for critical infrastructure.
Photovoltaic Systems
Full lifecycle design of solar photovoltaic installations with site analysis and system optimization. We handle permitting requirements, utility coordination, and energy production estimates using NREL data. Our designs incorporate grounding systems, inverter selection, and grid interconnection strategies meeting NEC Article 690 standards.
Asset Management
PAS 55-compliant asset management programs for physical infrastructure optimization. Our services include lifecycle analysis, risk assessment, and maintenance strategy development. We implement systems for regulatory compliance tracking and operational efficiency improvements in aging infrastructure across utility, transportation, and public facility sectors.
Security Systems
Integrated security solutions combining access control, CCTV, and perimeter detection systems. We design multi-building access platforms with biometric authentication and centralized monitoring. Systems integrate with fire alarms and building automation for comprehensive facility protection across commercial and government applications.
System Studies
Engineering studies including arc flash hazard analysis, selective coordination, and lighting calculations. Our team performs short circuit analysis and energy code compliance assessments to ensure safe, code-compliant electrical systems for new and existing facilities across multiple industry sectors.
People
James Reyes-Picknell
Maintenance Management Consultant
Lead consultant for Uptime maintenance strategies and author of 'Uptime - Strategies for Excellence in Maintenance Management'. Specializes in asset optimization and operational efficiency improvements through proven maintenance management frameworks.
Questions
What industries do you specialize in?
We specialize in correctional facilities, healthcare infrastructure, educational institutions, renewable energy systems, and commercial buildings.
What electrical system studies do you offer?
We provide arc flash analysis, selective coordination studies, lighting calculations, load analysis, and energy code compliance assessments.
Are you PAS 55 certified?
Yes, we offer PAS 55-compliant asset management programs including certification audits and implementation support across infrastructure industries.
Do you handle photovoltaic system permits?
We provide complete solar system design including permitting assistance, utility coordination, and federal incentive documentation.
Can you integrate security systems with building controls?
Our security solutions integrate access control, CCTV, and building automation systems across multi-site commercial and government facilities.
