Independent expertise, applied to your situation
Consulting is for the questions that come up before — or instead of — a full design or construction project. A clear, independent read on what's really going on.
System Evaluations & Second Opinions
An independent, objective look at an existing electrical system or someone else's design, proposal, or recommendation.
Technical Due Diligence
Electrical system assessment to support property acquisition, leasing, or investment decisions — capacity, age, condition, and code concerns identified up front.
Project Planning & Owner's Representation
Early-stage scoping and budgeting, followed by ongoing representation of your interests as a project moves through design and construction.
Construction & Utility Coordination
On-site guidance on electrical constructability, paired with coordination with utility companies on service upgrades and interconnection.
Equipment & Technology Consulting
Guidance on selecting, sizing, and specifying electrical equipment and technology — from conventional distribution equipment to EV charging and energy storage.
Troubleshooting Support
Diagnostic consulting for recurring or unresolved electrical problems, brought in to help determine what's actually going on.
Reliability & Maintenance Planning
Proactive maintenance strategies and reliability assessments aimed at reducing downtime and extending equipment life.
Electrical Safety Consulting
Review and guidance on electrical safety practices, including arc flash considerations and NFPA 70E alignment.
Failure Investigations
Root-cause analysis after an electrical equipment failure or incident, and guidance on preventing it from happening again.
Energy & Operating Cost Analysis
Review of electrical usage and operating costs to identify inefficiencies, rate-structure opportunities, and cost-reduction options.
Property owners, facility managers, and contractors
Consulting is useful whenever clear, independent electrical expertise is needed — before buying a property, before signing off on a contractor's bid, when planning a renovation, or when something in an existing system isn't working the way it should.
It's also a good fit for smaller questions that don't need a full engineering package: a second opinion, a sanity check on a quote, or help understanding what a code inspector is actually asking for.
A straightforward process
Share the situation
A few details about the property, the system, or the problem you're trying to solve.
Review & discussion
A look at the system, plans, or bids in question — in person, or with the information provided.
Clear recommendations
Straightforward guidance on what's going on and what to do next — no jargon, no upsell.
Professional engineering & construction
For projects that need full design work or hands-on installation, American Voltage also provides engineering and construction services.