POWER DISTRIBUTION, LIGHTING & LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS
Code-compliant electrical engineering solutions for commercial, industrial, institutional, and public-sector projects. From power distribution and lighting design to life safety systems, electrical upgrades, and utility coordination, we deliver permit-ready designs that support successful construction and long-term reliability.
OVERVIEW
Columbia Engineering Group provides electrical engineering services for commercial, industrial, healthcare, institutional, and government projects throughout Washington and Oregon. From power distribution and lighting design to life safety systems, equipment integration, and electrical infrastructure upgrades, we deliver practical, buildable solutions that support efficient construction and dependable performance.
More than calculations and panel schedules, we provide coordinated engineering support that helps projects move smoothly through design, permitting, and construction. Our team works closely with owners, architects, contractors, and public agencies to reduce coordination challenges, improve system reliability, and deliver permit-ready electrical solutions.
PROJECT TYPES
CEG supports a diverse range of facility types with electrical systems designed for safety, reliability, efficiency, and long-term performance.
WHAT WE DELIVER
Six areas where Columbia Engineering Group consistently delivers electrical engineering expertise, from initial planning through construction closeout.
Reliable electrical distribution systems designed to meet performance, safety, and operational requirements.
Interior and exterior lighting solutions that improve functionality, efficiency, and occupant experience.
Electrical infrastructure supporting emergency systems, backup power, and life safety requirements.
Electrical systems supporting commercial developments, industrial facilities, and public infrastructure projects.
System improvements that enhance reliability, efficiency, and long-term facility performance.
Reliable communications, security, and control system solutions tailored to support modern building performance.
ENGINEERING EXPERTISE
Supporting informed design decisions through evaluation, system modeling, and performance analysis.
OUR PROCESS
We follow a proven process that emphasizes coordination, clear communication, and practical engineering solutions, helping projects move efficiently from planning through construction.
We review project goals, utility requirements, schedules, equipment needs, and jurisdictional considerations.
Our team develops practical electrical solutions coordinated with architectural and engineering disciplines.
We prepare permit-ready documentation and respond promptly to plan review comments and agency requests.
From RFIs and field clarifications to closeout support, we remain engaged throughout construction.
WHO WE SERVE
Electrical engineering requirements vary between stakeholders. We tailor our services to support the needs of every project team.
We help reduce permitting delays and construction challenges through coordinated, code-compliant electrical design.
Our engineers coordinate lighting, equipment, and electrical infrastructure while supporting architectural goals and project vision.
We deliver code-compliant documentation and dependable engineering support for public-sector projects.
We provide practical details, responsive communication, and construction-phase support that reduce field issues and project delays.
FEATURED PROJECTS
Medical Lake, WA
CEG replaced aging medium-voltage cabling across a multi-loop campus, modernizing the MV system to current code with minimal outages, new sectionalizing cabinets, and full utility coordination.
Marysville, WA
EV charging infrastructure at Washington State Patrol’s Marysville facility, integrated by CEG, includes four Level 2 chargers and one DC fast-charging station, supporting fleet expansion with full utility coordination.
Medical Lake, WA
CEG designed fourteen solar-powered, cellular-connected emergency callbox towers across Eastern State Hospital, featuring automatic 911 escalation, two-way communication, and remote monitoring via web portal.
CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
Our work speaks for itself, and so do the people we’ve served.
CLIENT TESTIMONIAL PLACEHOLDER
— Commercial Developer, Bellevue, WA
CLIENT TESTIMONIAL PLACEHOLDER
— Commercial Developer, Bellevue, WA
Questions we hear often, answered directly, without the runaround.
Yes. Electrical system upgrades, modernization projects, and facility improvements are a core part of our electrical engineering services.
Yes. Our electrical engineers work alongside CEG’s civil, structural, mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection teams, so systems are coordinated across disciplines.
Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. We are licensed in all three states and work from our office in Vancouver, WA.
Yes. From RFIs and field clarifications to closeout support, we remain engaged throughout construction.
START YOUR PROJECT
Columbia Engineering Group is your trusted partner for high-performance electrical engineering solutions. Serving clients throughout Oregon, Washington, and Idaho, our veteran-led team delivers practical, code-compliant electrical designs backed by technical expertise, multidisciplinary coordination, and a commitment to successful project delivery.
Contact Columbia Engineering Group for project inquiries and engineering services.
We respond to inquiries within 1 business day.