ECF Engineering Consultants is a multi-disciplined consulting firm that specializes in providing technical solutions to the energy markets, public and private sectors, requiring electrical and mechanical engineering support. Our experienced engineers and professional staff offer comprehensive services to entities seeking expert analysis, problem-solving, and planning of transmission, substation, and distribution solutions.
Our Mission
At ECF Engineering Consultants, we are committed to delivering high-quality engineering services that meet the unique needs of our clients. Our team of experts combines technical knowledge with industry-proven methods to provide innovative solutions, ensuring our clients' projects are executed efficiently and effectively.
Building Services
- Contract and construction management
- Electrical system design
- Fire protection systems
- Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems
- Plumbing systems
- Route selection
Distribution
- Distribution system studies
- Conceptual design and cost analysis
- Structural design and analysis
- Permitting and environmental studies
- Land surveying, mapping, and GIS location services
- Route selection
- Transmission line design and analysis
Substation & Switchyards
- Developing or applying clearly defined specifications
- Designing protection and control
- Communication interface design and implementation
- Programming of SCADA, PLC, and HMI systems
Protection & Control
- Supervisory control and data acquisition systems
- System automation and integration
- Controls and instrumentation
- Protective relaying design and testing
- PLC and OIT design and programming
Transmission Lines
- Generation system impact studies
- System expansion studies
- System modeling and analysis
- Power systems studies and fuse coordination
- Transmission system operating studies
Power Systems
- Field construction
- Generation projects
- Major facility rehabilitations
- Remote control and SCADA systems
Our Team
At ECF Engineering Consultants, we pride ourselves on having a team of highly experienced professionals who are committed to delivering exceptional service to our clients. Our team includes some of the most experienced engineers, project managers, designers, data scientists, and operational support in the industry.
Key Personnel
- Everett Fennell, P.E. - CEO/Managing Principal
- Aurelia Rodriguez - Human Resources Manager
- Tarek El-Sadek, P.E. - VP of Special Projects & Studies
- Tyrone Westcarth, P.E. - Senior Substation/P&C Director
- Chelsea Beckton - Marketing Manager
- Shauna Hawkins - President
- Jolie Gonzalez - VP of Distribution Engineering
- May Akhtarkhavari - Sr. Distribution Services Director
- Tameka Augustin - Transmission Lines Director
- Lawrence Howell - Chief Operating Officer (COO)
- Richard Ware, P.E. - VP of Support Services
- Jerold H. Parrott - Senior Building Services Director
- Maxie Kirk Williams - Business Development Manager
Overall Experience
The reviews for this company are mixed, with some customers expressing concerns about privacy violations and others praising their exceptional service and professionalism.
Privacy Concerns
One reviewer, Sean Blackburn, gave the company a 1-star rating and expressed his dissatisfaction with their policy of rummaging through customers' cellphones, which he felt was an invasion of privacy. He did not provide any further details about his experience, so it is unclear what specific incident led to his low rating.
Exceptional Service
On the other hand, three reviewers gave the company 5-star ratings, praising their exceptional service and professionalism. Matthew Macey praised the company for going above and beyond to meet client expectations, while Andres Zapata lauded their excellent consultants for transmission, distribution, and HVAC projects. Shaka Zulu complimented the company's very professional staff, who were willing to go above and beyond to assist customers. He also mentioned that the office location was exceptionally nice and convenient.