Business Details
45 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted High Voltage Electrical Services
Specialty Engineering has been a trusted provider of high-voltage electrical testing, maintenance, and repair services since 1981. Our expertise spans comprehensive solutions for substations, power systems, and industrial facilities across the Pacific Northwest and Alaska. With over four decades of experience, we combine cutting-edge technology and industry-leading practices to ensure operational reliability for clients in energy, manufacturing, and critical infrastructure sectors. Our team of certified engineers and technicians delivers both shop and field services, including customized maintenance programs tailored to client-specific needs.As a member of the Northwest Public Power Association and a Cooper Power Services Authorized Service Center, we uphold rigorous standards of excellence. Our commitment to innovation and responsiveness has earned us long-term partnerships with utilities, industrial plants, and government facilities. We specialize in minimizing downtime through proactive diagnostics, equipment refurbishment, and 24/7 emergency support. Our family of companies extends our capabilities to include engineering, construction, and automation solutions for complex electrical systems.
Services
High Voltage Testing
Substation Maintenance
Electrical Repair
Shop Services
Field Services
Details
- Year established: 1981
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of specialized expertise in high-voltage electrical systems.
- Our team provides 24/7 emergency response for critical power infrastructure.
- Customized maintenance programs reduce downtime and extend equipment lifespan.
- We are a Cooper Power Services Authorized Service Center with industry certifications.
- Proven track record serving utilities, industrial plants, and government facilities.
What people say
Outstanding service
Professional technicians
Minimized downtime
Responsive scheduling
Critical 24/7 resource
Services
High Voltage Testing
Our high-voltage testing services ensure equipment reliability through NETA-compliant diagnostics, transformer analysis, and insulation testing. We identify potential failures in substations, generators, and industrial systems to prevent costly downtime. Our engineers use advanced tools like Megger and Doble equipment to meet IEEE and NERC standards.
Substation Maintenance
We provide comprehensive substation maintenance including relay upgrades, breaker repairs, and arc flash studies. Our programs follow NFPA 70B standards to optimize equipment lifespan and safety. Services include preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, and compliance testing for utilities and industrial clients.
Electrical Repair
Our repair services cover transformers, voltage regulators, and circuit breakers up to 230kV. We offer both field and shop repairs with oil processing, component replacement, and controller upgrades. Repairs meet manufacturer specifications for Cooper, Siemens, and GE equipment.
Shop Services
Our Vancouver facility handles equipment refurbishment for 5kV-38kV systems, including reclosers, regulators, and breakers. Services include diagnostics, painting, and UL-certified panel construction. We provide detailed reports and return equipment with full operational certification.
Field Services
Our field crews perform commissioning, testing, and repairs at client locations using mobile test equipment. Services include infrared scanning, battery testing, and SCADA system integration. We support emergency repairs and scheduled maintenance for substations and industrial facilities.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We serve the Pacific Northwest, Alaska, and select regions nationwide with field and shop services.
Do you offer emergency services?
Yes, we provide 24/7 emergency response for critical power system failures and repairs.
What equipment do you test?
We test high-voltage systems up to 230kV including transformers, breakers, relays, and SCADA systems.
Are you certified for utility work?
We are a Cooper Power Services Authorized Service Center and follow NETA, IEEE, and NERC standards.
Can you service non-Cooper equipment?
Yes, we service Siemens, GE, ABB, and other manufacturers' high-voltage equipment in addition to Cooper products.
Do you provide maintenance programs?
We offer customized multi-year Electrical Maintenance Programs based on NFPA 70B standards for utilities and industries.
