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Trusted Utility Engineering Solutions
Founded in 1985, Engineering Partners Inc. (EPI) is a women-owned engineering consulting firm dedicated to delivering innovative utility infrastructure and industrial power system solutions. With over 150 employees, we specialize in electric distribution engineering, wildfire mitigation, and system hardening, serving utilities, municipalities, and commercial clients. Certified by WBENC and the California Public Utilities Commission as a Minority Business Enterprise, our team prioritizes client satisfaction, sustainability, and community engagement. We combine technical expertise with a collaborative approach to address complex challenges in grid reliability, renewable energy integration, and infrastructure modernization. Our engineers have supported major projects like SDG&E's Fire Risk Mitigation program and NASA's power supply reliability initiatives, delivering cost-effective, code-compliant solutions.

With offices in San Diego and Seattle, we provide nationwide engineering design, quality assurance, and project management services tailored to public and private sector needs. Our proven track record spans decades of work on critical infrastructure projects, including substations, EV charging networks, and storm-resilient power systems. We maintain rigorous quality control through technical program direction, construction oversight, and compliance with industry standards like GO95 and CPUC regulations. Through continuous process improvement initiatives, we've achieved significant cost savings and schedule efficiencies for clients, such as reducing easement requirements and survey costs by $100k per mile. Our commitment to engineering excellence drives us to shape a safer, more sustainable energy future through technical innovation and client-focused service delivery.
Services
Wildfire Mitigation Electric Distribution Engineering Substation Design Power System Analysis EV Charging Infrastructure Renewable Energy Integration
Details
  • Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
  • We employ over 150 engineering professionals with expertise in utility infrastructure
  • Our WBENC certification demonstrates commitment to women-owned business development
  • We maintain CPUC MBE status for utility infrastructure projects
  • Our team has executed SDG&E's Fire Risk Mitigation program since 2014
  • We've reduced project costs by $100k per mile through process improvements
Associations and certifications
  • WBE (National Certification)
  • CPUC MBE
Services
Wildfire Mitigation
We provide comprehensive wildfire mitigation solutions including SDG&E's Fire Risk Mitigation Program (FiRM). Our services include engineering design reviews, program development, and quality assurance for overhead distribution upgrades. We implement fire-hardening measures that reduce wildfire risk while maintaining grid reliability and compliance with utility standards.
Electric Distribution Engineering
Our electric distribution engineering services encompass overhead-to-underground conversions, reliability projects, and new business infrastructure. We design cable replacements, switch installations, and grid modernization projects including SCADA systems integration and innovative switchgear solutions that enhance electrical grid resilience.
Substation Engineering
We offer complete substation engineering services including planning, design, and construction support. Our expertise covers voltage conversions, transformer upgrades, protection system design, and SCADA integration for military, municipal, and utility clients like the U.S. Navy and UCSD.
Power System Analysis
We specialize in comprehensive power system analysis including short circuit studies, coordination analyses, and load profiling. Our engineering services ensure the reliability of electrical infrastructure for commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities through advanced software-supported system evaluations.
EV Charging Infrastructure
Our EV charging infrastructure services include engineering design for public and private charging stations. We have completed over 150 EV charging locations with ADA compliance integration, supporting fleet electrification and medium/heavy-duty charging infrastructure development across Southern California.
Questions
What engineering services does EPI specialize in?
We specialize in utility infrastructure engineering including wildfire mitigation, electric distribution design, substation engineering, power system analysis, and EV charging infrastructure.
Does EPI work with renewable energy projects?
Yes, we design photovoltaic systems and EV charging networks while supporting grid integration of renewable energy sources.
What certifications does Engineering Partners hold?
We are WBENC-certified as a Women Business Enterprise and recognized by CPUC as a Minority Business Enterprise.
In which states does EPI operate?
Our primary offices are in San Diego, CA and Seattle, WA though we execute projects nationwide.
How long has EPI been in business?
We have provided engineering services since our incorporation in 1985.
What industries does EPI serve?
We serve utility companies, government agencies, commercial developers, and educational institutions with power system engineering solutions.