Electrical Engineering

Valdes specializes in the design of electrical systems for a wide range of industrial applications. Services include everything from facility lighting through substation upgrades and motor control center (MCC) additions. We have specialized expertise in electrical system modeling and experience designing systems up to 35kV. We work with our clients through each phase of the engineering process to provide cost estimates, equipment selection/specification, field installation supervision, and start-up assistance.

Electrical Engineering Services Include:

• Power distribution
  
• Electrical system modeling using SKM software
  
• Substation upgrades
  
• Switchgear
  
• Power circuit design
  
• Motor control center (MCC) design & layout
  
• Lighting systems
  
• Control room panel designs
  
• Circuit protection
  
• Protective control relay
  
• Uninterrupted power supply (UPS) systems
  
• Power factor management
  
• Grounding & lightning protection
  
• Variable frequency drive (VFD) installations
  
• Wiring diagrams & schematics
  
• Arc flash analysis
  
• Electrical heat tracing
  
• Area classification & code compliance
  
• Operation & maintenance manuals
  
• Development of coordination curves & settings
  
• Single line diagrams
  
• Protective relay design