Overview
Specialized design and engineering support for the energy and utilities industry.
The energy and utilities industry is one of the fastest-growing industries today. Because of this, the industry needs to invest in developing a pipeline of talented engineers and create an environment that attracts and retains them. This challenge can be a difficult goal to achieve. The energy and utilities industry faces several engineering resource challenges, some of which include:
- Aging Workforce: The industry needs more skilled engineers due to an aging workforce. Many experienced engineers are retiring, and there are not enough new engineers to replace them.
- Evolving Technologies: With the rapid pace of technological change, the energy and utilities industry must keep up with new technologies such as renewable energy, smart grids, and energy storage. These advancements require engineers to stay up to date with the latest technology and be able to integrate it into the existing infrastructure.
- Cybersecurity: The energy and utilities industry is a prime target for cyber-attacks. Engineers need the skills to design and implement secure systems to protect critical infrastructure from cyber threats.
- Regulatory Compliance: Because of heavy regulation, engineers must know the rules and standards that apply to their work. Compliance can be challenging as regulations constantly change, and engineers must stay current with the latest requirements.
- Talent Retention: The energy and utilities industry faces stiff competition for engineering talent from other sectors, such as tech and finance. Companies must create a compelling work environment and provide opportunities for career development to retain top talent.
Sterling Engineering is a certified woman-owned business with a dedicated team of experienced, multi-disciplined project managers, engineers, and designers led by a licensed Professional Engineer (PE). Because we have decades of experience working on complex, highly technical projects across various clients, we have streamlined our processes and best practices- saving you time and money.
Sterling engineering capabilities
Sterling Engineering partners with energy and utility firms…
- by providing accessibility to an internal team of industry experts without the internal costs of onboarding – accelerating the time to market, and shortening the learning curve for complex needs.
- by limiting project risk with our extensive knowledge of regulatory requirements.
- by providing oversight on your critical projects.
- by offering a senior leadership team that understands first-hand the energy and utility sector with direct experience working for companies like yours.
PROJECT LIFE CYCLE
End-to-end project delivery or a la carte services support all engineering and manufacturing stages.
Strategy
Front-end planning
Capital investment and ROI assessment
Industry and competitive benchmarking
Strategic alignment and management
Business case assessment
Production loading assessment
Site master planning
Cost-estimating
Project Management
Assemble cross-functional teams
Custom in-house or offsite solutions
Change management
Project controls
Owner’s representation
Construction management
Bid preparation
Generate project scope documents
Product Engineering
Concepting
Product development
Simulation
Design for manufacturability
Detailing
Reverse engineering
Materials selection
Prototyping
Process Engineering
Engineering methodology
Equipment and plant layout
Process automation assessment & optimization
Industrial engineering
Facilities systems
Production line design & integration
Continuous improvement
Manufacturing support & vendor selection
Equipment Engineering
Automated test systems
Robotic work cell systems
Customized equipment design
Assembly fixtures and tooling
Reverse engineering
Detailing (parts, assemblies, and BOM)
Equipment integration
Start-Up & Documentation
Facility/utility commissioning
Validation/qualification documentation
Quality system documentation
Document control/CAD data
Safety procedures
Operating/maintenance manuals
Instructional design
Did you know Sterling also provides workforce solutions for the energy and utilities industry?
Sterling Staffing has decades of job placement experience, including working with companies within the energy and utilities sector. Learn more >
Specialized Skill Sets for the Energy and Utility Industry
- Civil Engineer
- Corrosion Engineer
- Design Engineer
- Design Technician
- Designer
- Drafter
- Electrical Engineer
- Field Technician
- GIS Technician
- Permitting
- Planner
- Pole Inspector
- Project Controls
- Project Engineer
- Project Manager
- Resident Engineer
- Safety Manager
- Structural Engineer
- Substation Engineer
- Surveyor
Energy and Utility Solutions
- Experts in AutoCAD/MicroStation CAD Software
- Civil Design
- Substation Physical
- Protection & Control Applications
- LNG Facilities Design