Business Details
31 Years
experience
Emergency
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Electrical Engineering & System Integration Experts in Juneau
Founded in 1995, Boreal Controls Inc. is an Alaskan-owned engineering and system integration firm dedicated to delivering high-quality electrical and control systems solutions. Our team, with over 90 years of combined multidisciplinary experience, specializes in serving water and wastewater infrastructure across Alaska and the Pacific Northwest. We hold licenses as both an engineering firm and general contractor in Alaska and are a UL-Listed control panel manufacturer. Our expertise spans conceptual engineering, detailed design, control panel fabrication, PLC/SCADA programming, and long-term system maintenance. We serve diverse clients, including federal agencies, tribal governments, mining companies, and seafood processors, with a focus on remote and challenging environments.Our work integrates cutting-edge automation technologies from manufacturers like Rockwell, Siemens, and Allen-Bradley. We maintain an extensive parts inventory and develop custom applications for SCADA systems, enabling efficient remote monitoring and troubleshooting. Our mission prioritizes cost-effectiveness through minimal overhead while upholding rigorous client relationships. We measure success through the reliability of systems we maintain, such as the City of Sitka's SCADA network and Lower Kuskokwim School District's facilities. Over decades, we've evolved from project-based work to providing life-cycle support, ensuring aging infrastructure receives necessary upgrades as budgets allow.
Services
Electrical Engineering
System Integration
SCADA Development
Control Panel Manufacturing
PLC Programming
Remote Troubleshooting
Automation Consulting
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- We offer specialized expertise in remote infrastructure automation with 27+ years of regional experience.
- Our team holds certifications from industry-leading manufacturers like Allen-Bradley and Siemens.
- We maintain UL-Listed control panel manufacturing capabilities for guaranteed compliance.
- Our engineers provide 24/7 technical support for critical system emergencies.
- We develop custom SCADA applications tailored to rural facility operational challenges.
Associations and certifications
- Underwriters Laboratories (UL)
Services
SCADA Development
We design and implement supervisory control systems for water treatment facilities. Our engineers integrate hardware from Rockwell, Siemens, and Allen-Bradley to create scalable monitoring solutions. Clients benefit from real-time data visualization, automated reporting, and remote access capabilities across distributed infrastructure.
Control Panel Manufacturing
Our UL-Listed control panel production follows stringent quality standards. Custom-designed enclosures house industrial automation components for municipal and commercial applications. We ensure compliance with NEC and local electrical codes while optimizing panel layouts for field maintainability.
PLC Programming
We develop programmable logic controller code for process automation sequences. Our engineers work with Rockwell FactoryTalk, Siemens TIA Portal, and other platforms to create reliable control logic that maintains system integrity during plant upgrades or expansions.
System Integration
We coordinate complete system retrofits for aging water/wastewater facilities. This includes replacing obsolete hardware while preserving existing infrastructure investments. Our phased approach ensures continuity during upgrades for facilities with critical operational requirements.
Remote Troubleshooting
Our engineers provide emergency diagnostics through secure VPN connections to client SCADA systems. This capability reduces downtime for remote installations by enabling rapid configuration adjustments or component replacements without immediate site visits.
People
Greg Smith
President
Registered Professional Engineer with 27+ years of Alaskan infrastructure automation experience. Leads engineering strategy and client relationship management while overseeing complex system integration projects across remote locations.
Rob Swanson
Vice President
Licensed Electrical Engineer supporting project execution and technical staff development. Coordinates control panel manufacturing and ensures compliance with industry standards across all engineering deliverables.
Sam Smith
Engineer
Certified Professional Engineer with dual civil and mining engineering expertise. Provides interdisciplinary engineering support for infrastructure projects requiring specialized structural and environmental considerations.
Kristin Thompson
Project Manager
Manages project timelines, client communications, and resource allocation. Coordinates cross-functional teams to deliver complex automation upgrades while maintaining strict budgetary and scheduling controls.
Jeanine Smith
Office Administrator
Coordinates administrative operations and client correspondence. Ensures seamless internal communication between engineering teams, vendors, and stakeholders throughout project lifecycles.
Questions
What industries do you primarily serve?
Our primary clients are water/wastewater utilities, municipal agencies, and industrial facilities in Alaska and the Pacific Northwest. We also serve mining companies and seafood processors with specialized automation needs.
Are you licensed to operate outside Alaska?
While headquartered in Juneau, we hold licenses as a general contractor in Alaska and perform work throughout the Pacific Northwest under project-specific arrangements.
Can you handle emergency system failures?
Yes, we provide 24/7 technical support for urgent repairs. Our engineers can often resolve issues remotely via secure SCADA access, or dispatch personnel for critical onsite interventions.
What control system platforms do you support?
We work with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Rockwell Automation, Inductive Automation Ignition, and other major platforms. Our team maintains current certifications for all major PLC and SCADA software packages.
How do you manage remote facility upgrades?
We implement phased upgrade strategies that maintain operational continuity. Our remote access capabilities reduce travel requirements while local operators assist with physical implementation tasks.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes, we provide long-term maintenance agreements including scheduled system checks, component replacements, and software updates to ensure sustained system performance.
