
IDEC Elevator Systems
IDEC Elevator Systems
Client: Confidential Elevator Manufacturing Facility
Type: Commercial
Scope: Electrical Engineering
IDEC Elevator Systems
⚡ New 480V Electrical Service Design
Client: Confidential Elevator Manufacturing Facility Location: [City, State] Discipline: Electrical Engineering | Utility Coordination | Industrial Infrastructure Scope: New 480V Electrical Service & Equipment Power Provisioning
🏗️ Project Overview
ECF Engineering Consultants was engaged to design and coordinate the implementation of a new 480V electrical service to support future equipment installations at a leading elevator manufacturing facility. The project was part of a broader infrastructure upgrade to accommodate increased production capacity and ensure long-term operational flexibility.
📐 Scope of Work
As the engineer of record, ECF provided full-service electrical engineering and utility coordination to deliver a robust and scalable power solution. The project scope included:
Utility Service Coordination
Collaborated directly with the local electrical utility to specify and secure a new 480V service point, ensuring utility compliance and minimizing lead time for activation.
Electrical Infrastructure Design
Specified and sized a new 480V service panel and service entrance meter
Engineered the routing of power distribution to proposed future equipment locations
Designed a system with future adaptability for multiple load profiles and potential expansions
Construction Documentation
Produced a comprehensive set of PE-stamped construction drawings, including:
One-line diagrams and load calculations
Panel schedules and equipment layouts
Conduit and wire sizing
Utility interface details for streamlined permitting and approval
💡 Key Benefits Delivered
Stakeholder | Value Delivered |
Architects | Seamless integration with site plans and future facility modifications |
Developers | Scalable infrastructure that supports phased expansion and reduces rework |
Municipal Staff | Code-compliant design aligned with utility and permitting authority standards |
🚀 Market Positioning
As manufacturing and industrial clients seek more resilient, future-ready electrical systems, ECF’s approach to designing for future load growth and utility interface mirrors best practices used by top engineering firms such as Burns & McDonnell, Haskell, and IMEG. ECF adds value by:
Prioritizing equipment compatibility and power quality
Providing fast-turnaround, constructible design packages
Supporting clients through AHJ and utility approval processes
📞 Let ECF Power Your Growth
Whether it’s new equipment integration or a complete facility upgrade, ECF Engineering Consultants provides turnkey electrical engineering solutions that balance technical excellence with business foresight.
Contact our Building Services Group today to discuss your next power infrastructure project.
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