What PowerStudies does

PowerStudies is a privately held electrical engineering consulting firm headquartered in Maple Valley, Washington, founded in 1986 as Power Systems Engineering by Robert E. Fuhr, P.E. The firm specializes in power system analysis studies—including arc flash, short circuit, protective device coordination, load flow/power factor correction, harmonic (IEEE-519) analysis, transient motor starting, generator sizing, ground grid, duct bank ampacity, and transient switching studies—alongside NFPA 70E electrical safety training delivered through licensed instructors in partnership with e-Hazard. Underlying technology is built on the SKM PowerTools for Windows platform, supplemented by ETAP and EasyPower when clients require, with a customized proprietary database (variously referenced as PKSB and FGTS) maintained by a Senior Database Programmer to manage field and office data collection for studies.

The firm operates a sales-led, project-based professional services model with custom quotations reviewed by dedicated quotations specialists and multi-year contract cadences. Customers are enterprise and government accounts across data centers (Microsoft Augusta, Digital Realty), aviation (Phoenix Sky Harbor, Seattle-Tacoma International), healthcare, energy (Tesoro Refinery), real estate (Empire State Building), entertainment venues (Safeco Field, Benaroya Hall), and government/military (Veterans Affairs CMOP). In 2023 the firm completed over 200 projects, expanded its Maple Valley office into a neighboring unit, added three engineering hires, and completed a full ownership transition with Tam Tran, Ann Holliday, and Michelle Chouinard purchasing the company from the founder. Tam Tran was promoted to CEO in May 2024. The firm holds woman-owned business status and has a headcount in the 11-50 range, with no external venture capital, public listing, or disclosed AI/ML capability.

Name

PowerStudies

Legal name

PowerStudies, Inc.

Website

https://powerstudies.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

PowerStudies is a Maple Valley, Washington-based electrical engineering consulting firm founded in 1986 that delivers power system studies (arc flash, short circuit, coordination, load flow, harmonics) and NFPA 70E safety training to enterprise and government clients across data centers, aviation, healthcare, energy, and government/military sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Maple Valley

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Power System Studies: Engineering consulting services for arc flash studies, short circuit studies, protective device coordination, load flow/power factor correction, harmonic analysis, motor starting studies, generator sizing, ground grid studies, and duct bank ampacity calculations. Project-based professional services.
2. Electrical Safety Training: NFPA 70E electrical safety training courses delivered by licensed instructors, including low voltage training, high voltage OSHA 1910.269 qualified training, operator safety training, and Canadian CSA Z462 training. Fee per participant/course.
3. Arc Flash Labels: Supply and installation of arc flash warning labels for electrical equipment as part of study deliverables.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

PowerStudies is an electrical engineering consulting firm that performs power system studies and analyses for commercial, industrial, government, and institutional facilities. The firm's core deliverables include arc flash studies, short circuit studies, protective device coordination studies, load flow and power factor correction studies, harmonic/IEEE-519 evaluations, transient motor starting studies, generator sizing studies, ground grid studies, and duct bank ampacity studies, supported by NFPA 70E electrical safety training delivered through licensed instructors.

Product overview

PowerStudies is an electrical engineering consulting firm offering a comprehensive suite of power system analysis services. Their core offerings include Arc Flash Studies (AC/DC), Short Circuit Studies, Protective Device Coordination Studies, Load Flow/Power Factor Correction Studies, Harmonic/IEEE-519 Evaluations, Transient Motor Starting Studies, Generator Sizing Studies, Ground Grid/Mat Studies, and Transient Switching/Stability Studies. The company also provides electrical safety training courses (NFPA 70E), load monitoring and measurement services, and power quality investigations. PowerStudies uses industry-standard analysis software including SKM PowerTools for Windows, ETAP, and EasyPower to deliver comprehensive engineering reports. Their services are organized around helping clients ensure electrical system safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Arc Flash Study (AC/DC) Analyzes arc flash hazards in electrical systems to increase awareness of flash hazards, facility reliability, equipment protection, and personnel safety while ensuring compliance with NEC Article 110.16, NFPA 70E, and OSHA requirements.
• Short Circuit Study Identifies underrated equipment before extensive system damage can occur, increases facility reliability and equipment protection, and aids future expansion plans by providing accurate fault current calculations at each location.
• Protective Device Coordination Study Increases equipment protection by ensuring protective devices trip in sequence, and increases facility reliability by limiting disturbance effects to smaller areas of the distribution system.
• Load Flow / Power Factor Correction Study Reduces electric bills by determining location and size of power factor correction capacitors, demonstrates electrical system performance during normal and emergency conditions, and identifies under-utilized or overloaded equipment.
• Harmonic / IEEE-519 Evaluation Identifies sources of harmonics (internal or external), evaluates impact of non-linear loads on facility distribution systems, evaluates compliance with IEEE 519, and verifies proper size and placement of capacitors and filters.
• Transient Motor Starting Study Reduces voltage flicker or voltage drop problems in facilities and increases facility reliability by analyzing motor starting conditions.
• Duct Bank Ampacity Study

Quantifiable outcome

• Completed over 200 projects in 2023
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• e-HazardcoreStrategic or Co-development Partnere-Hazard developed the NFPA 70E Electrical Safety in the Workplace Training Course curriculum. PowerStudies presents this course through their licensed instructors. This partnership provides standardized, industry-recognized electrical safety training content delivered by PowerStudies' field-experienced instructors.
• SKM Systems Analysis, Inc.coreTechnology or IntegrationSKM Systems Analysis provides PowerTools for Windows (PTW) software, which PowerStudies has standardized on for power system analysis. SKM provides customer support and software updates. PowerStudies uses this software for arc flash, short circuit, protective device coordination, load flow, and harmonics studies.
• Cochran Marine ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPowerStudies worked closely with Cochran Marine Services providing engineering support for cruise ship shore power projects. PowerStudies performed load flow, short circuit, and selective device coordination studies for shore power systems designed by Cochran Marine.
• Graybar Electric SupplyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGraybar Electric Supply supplied equipment for the Desert Blue Tower Wyndham project. PowerStudies collaborated with Graybar during short circuit and protective device coordination studies.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Power System Engineering (PSE): Power System Engineering is a specialist consulting firm providing power system studies, arc flash analysis, and protective device coordination for utilities and industrial customers, comparable to PowerStudies in service mix and customer profile.
• POWER Engineers (now part of WSP): POWER Engineers is an engineering consultancy with deep power systems and protection & control expertise serving utilities, data centers, and industrial clients; closely comparable in offering arc flash, coordination, and power system studies at greater scale.
• Electrical Consultants Inc. (ECI): Electrical Consultants Inc. is a power systems engineering consulting firm specializing in arc flash studies, short circuit analysis, protective device coordination, and electrical safety training for utilities, industrial, and commercial customers - a direct functional competitor to PowerStudies.
• e-Hazard: e-Hazard is a strategic partner of PowerStudies that develops NFPA 70E electrical safety training curriculum and also delivers electrical safety consulting; a direct functional peer in the training and electrical safety services space.

Broad incumbents

• Burns & McDonnell: Burns & McDonnell is a large multi-discipline engineering firm with a substantial power group performing arc flash, short circuit, coordination, and electrical safety work for utilities and industrial clients across the US - a broader incumbent in the same specialty services.
• Stantec: Stantec is a global engineering consulting firm with a power and energy practice delivering power system studies and electrical safety services to utilities, data centers, and industrial customers - a broad incumbent serving the same end markets.
• TRC Companies: TRC Companies is an engineering consulting firm with power and utility industry services including power system studies, arc flash analysis, and electrical safety consulting for utility and industrial clients - comparable in service offering and customer base.
• Sargent & Lundy: Sargent & Lundy is an engineering consultancy focused on power and energy projects, providing power system analysis and protection engineering to utilities and large industrial customers; overlaps with PowerStudies' core protection and coordination study offerings at greater scale.
• Schneider Electric Engineering Services: Schneider Electric offers power system study and engineering services through its services organization, leveraging its switchgear and power distribution equipment portfolio; a broader incumbent whose services overlap PowerStudies' core offerings.

Others

• Megger (Power Diagnostics): Megger provides power system testing, commissioning, and consulting services adjacent to PowerStudies' studies; comparable in the power quality and electrical safety domain with equipment supply as the primary business.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/powerstudies

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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