Business Details
14 Years
experience
Trusted Electrical Engineering Solutions in Vancouver
Established in 2012, Opal Engineering Inc offers professional consultation for building electrical systems with a combined 30+ years of electrical design experience. Our team of two engineers and senior designers/CAD technicians specializes in new buildings, expansions, and renovations across commercial, institutional, manufacturing, residential, healthcare, education, LEED, and utility rebate projects. We prioritize energy-efficient solutions through automated controls and energy-wise lighting products, ensuring compliance with industry codes and standards. Our design philosophy emphasizes maximizing efficiencies, minimizing maintenance, and cost-effectiveness while collaborating closely with owners, architects, and other design professionals.During construction, we provide field reviews at critical stages and assess additional electrical costs to ensure fair pricing. Our peer-reviewed designs guarantee accuracy in drawings and specifications, aligning with project intent and regulatory requirements. We deliver coordinated design services that meet project schedules and budgets, maintaining a reputation as one of British Columbia's leading electrical consultancies. Our expertise spans building power distribution, lighting, communications, life safety designs, and site assessment due diligence reviews. Clients benefit from our commitment to innovation, technical excellence, and client-centric project management from initial design through occupancy.
Services
Power Distribution
Lighting Design
Communication Systems
Life Safety Designs
Site Assessments
LEED Projects
Utility Rebate Consulting
Construction Management
Field Reviews
Due Diligence Reviews
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of combined electrical design experience.
- Our energy-efficient solutions reduce watts per square foot by 30%.
- We implement automated lighting controls with sensors and timers.
- Every design undergoes peer review for code compliance.
- We specialize in LEED and utility rebate project certifications.
Services
Power Distribution
We design and manage power distribution networks for commercial and industrial buildings. Our systems ensure reliable energy flow while meeting safety standards. Clients benefit from reduced operational costs through optimized electrical infrastructure.
Lighting Design
Our lighting designs combine energy efficiency with functional aesthetics. Using automated controls and LED technology, we reduce energy consumption by 30% while maintaining optimal lighting levels for residential and commercial spaces.
LEED Certification
We specialize in LEED-certified electrical systems that maximize energy savings. Our designs qualify for utility rebates through efficient lighting and control strategies. Clients receive documentation for certification compliance and cost recovery.
Construction Management
Our team provides field reviews during construction phases to ensure design intent compliance. We assess electrical modifications for cost-effectiveness and schedule adherence, maintaining quality standards from rough-in to occupancy.
Site Assessments
We conduct comprehensive evaluations of existing electrical systems for renovations. Our assessments identify upgrade opportunities for safety and efficiency. Clients receive detailed reports for informed decision-making on system modernization.
Questions
What electrical engineering services do you offer?
We provide power distribution, lighting design, LEED certification support, construction management, and site assessment services for commercial, residential, and institutional projects.
Do you handle LEED-certified projects?
Yes, we specialize in LEED-compliant electrical systems with energy-efficient designs that qualify for utility rebates and certification requirements.
How do you ensure project timelines are met?
We conduct regular field reviews and coordinate with construction teams to address issues promptly, maintaining schedules from design through project completion.
What areas do you serve?
We operate primarily in British Columbia, including Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey, Richmond, and surrounding regions.
How do you handle electrical cost assessments?
We evaluate all proposed electrical modifications for cost-effectiveness, ensuring fair pricing for materials and labor during construction phases.
