About us
40 Years of engineering with distinction
25 years of extraordinary execution
As one of the country’s leading power utility consulting design firms, ECI operates from more than 37 regional offices throughout the nation, continuously expanding to serve the needs of our clients.
ECI’s team members include highly experienced and qualified design engineers, technicians, designers, drafters, field construction personnel, environmental planners, right of way agents, and surveyors supporting the engineering and construction of high voltage utility-scale facilities across the country.
40+
Years in Business
1000+
Team Members
37+
Offices
500+
Power Utility Project Builds via EPCS
30k+
Power Utility Engineering Designs & Consults
50
States of Project Work
Electrical Consultants Inc. (ECI) was incorporated in 1985. Our in-house portfolio of services, including overhead and underground transmission engineering, substation and switchyard design, protection, automation & communication systems, industrial power systems design, land survey and construction staking, right-of-way services, environmental planning, project management, construction management, and procurement services have provided a key resource for hundreds of utilities. ECI ranks among the largest power delivery engineering firms in North America. We bring extensive experience in power delivery services through 500 kV to our clients.
ECI’s history of unique achievements has demonstrated we are an optimal partner for electrical power delivery engineering and project support services. The firm’s corporate culture emphasizes innovation and drive for cost savings in our engineering solutions. Our motto of “Engineering with Distinction” is a living practice. Our extensive background and experience in the utility industry, applied by our principals trough our execution team levels of the firm, provide innovative solutions unmatched by our competitors.
Our team members are our greatest asset
Our depth of professional staff assures the completion of your projects on time and on budget.
Our individuals have highly specialized and unique experiences that ensure prompt and qualified responses to any project work scope item, whether it be to answer a simple design question, or provide guidance on complex, regional issues. Our cross-disciplined engineering approach has resulted in millions of dollars of savings for our clients and our employee-owned structure ensures the personal ownership and commitment that are the foundation of all successful projects.
Our nationwide reach
Our 37+ offices provide the ability to partner on projects across the nation.
The history of ECI, Inc.
From our humble beginnings in Montana, discover how Electrical Consultants has grown exponentially and contributed to some of the most critical power delivery projects throughout the United States and abroad.
Expansion & Acquisitions
Our team is thriving and growing as we seek to better serve our customers through expansion and acquisitions.
We excel at
full-scale
Engineer
Procure
Construct
(EPC) delivery
Together, ECI and EPCS can provide complete design-build capabilities for your power delivery substation or transmission facilities through 765 kV. If you’re ready to partner with us for your design + build project, contact us today!
Innovative
Whether raised platform substations, non-traditional transmission structures or creative sequencing, our team works collaboratively to provide an innovative solution.
Cost effective
Our designs are prepared with the overall capital, operation and maintenance budget in mind.
Responsive
ECI is committed to being the most responsive professional service provider in the industry.
Meet our team
EXECUTIVE & BUSINESS LEADERSHIP
R.L. McComish
P.E.
President, ECI / EPC Services Company
Bruce LaMeres
P.E., P.M.P.
Chief Executive Officer
Dave Maehl
P.E.
Executive Vice President – Substation
John Satchell
C.P.A.
Chief Financial Officer
Kevin Freeman
Chief Legal Officer
Bill Watson
P.E., J.D.
Vice President – Engineering & Construction
Lonnie Wilbanks
P.E.
Vice President Southwest Region – Substation
Larry Myers
P.M.P.
Vice President – Eastern Region
Larry Weis
Vice President – Business Development
Maureen Maloughney
P.H.R.
Director – Human Resources
Crystal Kuntz
P.E., M.B.A.
Director – Client Relations & Marketing
Griffen Erickson
P.E.
Director – Project Operations
Shawn Cole
Director – Business Operations
Jesse Markham
P.E., M.B.A.
Director – Central & Southeast Region – Business Management
Mike Hakala
Director – Information Technology
Pam Potter
Corporate Safety Specialist
Technical leadership
Larry Gross
P.E.
Vice President – Power System Protection
Kevin Mahoney
P.E.
Vice President – Automation & Integration
Dale Broveak
Vice President – Substation QA & Standards
Tom Rodacker
P.E.
Director – Substation Engineering
Michael Heikens
P.E.
Director – Transmission Engineering
Bill Young
P.E.
Director – SCADA Integration
Caleb Jobes
P.E., S.E.
Director – Civil/Structural Engineering
Sohrab Sobhani
P.E.
Director – Owner’s Engineer Services
James Couts
P.E., P.L.S., P.M.P.
Director – Survey & Right of Way
EPC Services leadership
R.L. McComish
P.E.
President, ECI / EPC Services Company
John Ott
Sr. Vice President & Chief Operating Officer
Deborah Sapp
P.M.P.
Vice President – Program Management
Taylor Dodson
P.E.
Vice President – Field Operations and Quality
Tony Siebert
Vice President – Eastern Region
Roger Schat
Chief Operating Officer, Emeritus
Bill Grmoljez
Director – Electrical Testing Services
Randy McClure
J.D., C.S.P., C.U.S.P.
Corporate Safety Manager
Interested in joining our team?
Check out or current job openings and explore what an exciting career move could look like at ECI.
let’s build something great
Are you in need of planning, conceptual design, detailed engineering, or a full turn-key project? Let our ECI team provide a comprehensive scope of services and cost for your upcoming project.
