INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICAL DESIGN

& DESIGN-BUILD SOLUTIONS

Dubak Electrical prides itself on the reputation that it has built while providing electrical system design, electrical installation and electrical maintenance for industrial processing facilities. Our 100% commitment to customer satisfaction with our electrical design-build services ensures that our customers have a competitive advantage on all their electrical and mechanical projects. No other design-build electrical contractors can offer you the complete industrial design-build capabilities we can. From electrical distribution board design to repairs and maintenance, we can do it all. 

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WHAT IS INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICAL DESIGN?

 

Industrial electrical systems design integrates the development of power distribution, control, automation, and backup systems. Contractors work to ensure all these elements come together to provide the level of performance and reliability needed in an industrial setting. These designs differ from standard commercial electrical systems because they typically have higher requirements for loads, redundancy, safety, and process integration. Ensuring electrical systems deliver consistent and dependable performance is critical for maintaining high levels of production uptime, worker safety, and operational efficiency.

 

With Dubak serving as your design-build partner, you can benefit from our extensive expertise and industry-specific knowledge. As your one-stop shop for every aspect of your project, you can rest easier knowing the work will be performed with consistent quality and full adherence to your specifications.

 

INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICAL DESIGN PROCESS

 

Our services begin with a discovery session during which we get a full understanding of your facility’s needs. We conduct load studies that inform our design of your system’s complete architecture. From there, we provide CAD/3D modeling to plan the project out to the smallest detail and help you select the equipment that will provide the best fit. Our industrial electrical engineering and field teams work together closely to ensure the installation and commissioning processes go as smoothly as possible to prevent rework, delays, and cost overruns. With our ability to handle every aspect from design through execution, we can be your full-service partner throughout your entire project.

 

KEY COMPONENTS OF INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

 

Industrial electrical systems are composed of many different elements, all of which must be carefully selected and integrated to ensure they provide the desired performance and reliability. Some of these elements include:
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• Switchgear

• Transformers

• Control panels

• MCCs

• VFDs

• Backup generators

• Automation integrations

• Safety and monitoring systems

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OUR ELECTRICAL CAPABILITIES INCLUDE: 

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• Virtual Design 

• 3D CAD Drawings 

• Single Lines 

• Utility Service Coordination 

• Electrical Audits 

• Field Discovery 

• Electrical C/W Schedules 

• Electrical Distribution & Downstream Schedule 

• Medium and Low Voltage Design 

• Value Engineering 
    

OUR MECHANICAL / HVACR CAPABILITIES INCLUDE: 

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• HVACR System Design 

• HVACR Equipment General Arrangement 

• HVACR Equipment Schedules 

• Equipment Selection / Specifications 

• Process Equipment General Arrangement & Scaled Designs 

• Value Engineering 

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OUR VALUE-ADDED SERVICES INCLUDE: 

  

• ​Cost Improvement 

• Value Engineering 

• Life Cycle Expenditures 

• Capital Cost Expenditures 

• Project Management 

• Scheduling 

• Procurement 

• Installation 

• Process Training 

• Service & Maintenance 

 

THE ELEMENTS OF SUCCESSFUL INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICAL DESIGN 

 

Our electrical contracting is built upon decades of expertise serving a wide range of customers throughout various industries. That means we’ve honed our approach to electrical engineering to ensure the finished products provide our clients with the degree of performance, dependability and compliance that meet their specific needs. Some of the most important aspects of any facility’s electrical design include:  

 

• Integration — Making sure every element of the system is properly integrated is crucial for its long-term success and stability. Our electrical construction technicians understand how each component serves as a part of the whole and how they can be optimized to provide the smoothest and most seamless integrations.  

• Load Analysis — A properly implemented industrial electrical system has to meet a facility’s needs now as well as be prepared for the future. That means a comprehensive load analysis is a crucial element of any successful electrical design project. Our team performs an exhaustive analysis of how much electricity your facility will consume on a regular basis as well as during peak operation, then uses that information to serve as the basis for our industrial power system design. We also make sure your electrical systems will be in good position to be upgraded as your needs increase.  

• Code Compliance — Adhering to all applicable codes and regulations is critical not only to prevent fines but also to ensure the safety of your facility. With our extensive expertise serving local markets across the country, our electrical design and construction team brings a wealth of knowledge that we apply to your facility’s electrical system design. With our experts by your side, you can rest assured that your system will be up to code in every respect.  

• Sustainability — Energy-efficient electrical infrastructure is a necessity in today’s world. Not only does a focus on sustainability help reduce your operations’ impact on the environment and our natural resources, but it also helps you manage costs. We can help you find the most sustainable solutions for your systems so you can have peace of mind as well as the most efficient facility. 

 

COMMON CHALLENGES IN INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICAL DESIGN

 

Some of the most frequent stumbling blocks encountered during the industrial electrical design process include:

 

• Underestimated load requirements

• Poor system integration

• Code violations

• Compliance gaps

• Downtime during upgrades

 

This is why working with experienced electrical design engineers like those at Dubak can be so important. Our expertise and long history of working on industrial projects means our team knows what to look out for and how to prevent these challenges from impacting your facility in the first place. You can be confident that we will make sure every phase of your project goes as smoothly as possible.

 

ELECTRICAL DESIGN FOR HIGH-PERFORMANCE FACILITIES

 

Even though industrial sites all have elevated electrical requirements compared to commercial facilities, that does not necessarily mean all such projects are created equal. For example, data centers must be designed with extra attention paid to redundancy, uptime, and cooling coordination. On the other hand, manufacturing facilities place higher priorities on process integration, automation, and scalability. Processing facilities have to consider washdown environments as well as safety and reliability. Dubak’s expertise with all these different requirements, especially in the data center sector, is what sets us apart from our competition.

 

BENEFITS OF PROFESSIONAL INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICAL DESIGN

 

Putting your trust in our professional industrial electrical design-build contractors means your facility can experience benefits that include:

 

• Reduced downtime

• Lower lifecycle costs

• Energy efficiency improvements

• Scalability for future growth

• Compliance and safety assurance

 

WHY DESIGN-BUILD MATTERS FOR INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICAL PROJECTS

 

We use the design-build approach for industrial electrical work because it enhances the continuity of the project and provides customers with a single point of contact. This offers a streamlined experience that brings every aspect of the work under one roof. Not only does this mean a stronger alignment between the design and installation phases of the job, but it also reduces delays, results in fewer change orders, and gives clients more control over their costs. Dubak’s design-build philosophy is a significant differentiator among industrial electrical contractors and is one of the key reasons for our success.

 

INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICAL DESIGN FAQS

 

What does industrial electrical design include?

 

This process includes the design of power distribution, control, automation, and backup industrial electrical systems.

 

How much does industrial electrical design cost?

 

The price of the work will depend greatly on the contractor selected and the scope of the project.

 

How long does an electrical design project take?

 

How long the project takes will come down to how large and complex it is.

 

What codes and standards apply?

 

Some of the most common standards applicable to industrial design work include NEC, OSHA, and NFPA.

 

Can existing facilities be upgraded or retrofitted?

 

In most cases, yes. Dubak brings considerable expertise in the retrofitting and modernization of industrial facilities.