Sound Counsel. Straight Talk. Results.
From project development to operations and executive support, we provide integrated engineering and consulting services across the energy spectrum.
Advisory
Executive Consulting
Our team delivers project planning, resource requirement definition, and cost estimation to yield significant value, cost-savings, and risk reduction.
- Project planning and management
- Resource requirement definition (fuel, land, water, interconnections)
- Cost estimation and feasibility analysis
- Oral communications and analytical work
- Professional reports and documentation
- Strategic advisory for complex energy decisions
Technical Advisory
Wide-ranging technical advisory from routine evaluations to complex multi-discipline investigations. Our staff operates as an extension of your team, providing the technical skills and personnel to round out your capabilities with practical, cost-effective solutions.
- Facility condition assessments and remaining useful life analysis
- Operating and maintenance evaluations
- Technical evaluation of operating equipment
- Equipment modification and performance enhancement plans
- Feasibility studies with lifecycle cost analysis
- Environmental compliance evaluations and mitigation
- Procurement specifications and bid evaluation
- Design review and construction monitoring
- Testing, commissioning, and guarantee verification
Subject Matter Expertise (SME)
West Peak brings a deep bench of subject matter experts across NERC reliability standards, utility wildfire mitigation, structural integrity, and regulatory compliance. Our team has led the development and execution of NERC Reliability Standards, designed and implemented utility wildfire mitigation plans including Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) protocols, and built comprehensive NESC-compliant utility maintenance programs. We deliver practical, actionable solutions grounded in hands-on field experience and regulatory expertise.
- NERC Reliability Standards development and execution
- Utility wildfire mitigation plans and PSPS protocol design and deployment
- NESC-compliant utility maintenance program development and implementation
- Field wildfire experience — hands-on protection of electric utility infrastructure from active wildfire threats
- Plan review and drafting across fire, vegetation, grazing, invasive species, timber, threatened species, and land use management
- Pole and tower inspections, structural assessments, reinforcement, corrosion, storm damage, and NESC clearance evaluations
- Regulatory support for structural integrity standards and rulemaking (including PUCT)
- Expert witness testimony and technical advisory for litigation, arbitration, and regulatory proceedings
Environmental
Environmental Engineering & Consulting
Consulting services for environmental projects from new construction site studies to disaster relief assessments. Over 12 years of success in environmental permits, management plans, regulatory response, and disaster responses from hurricanes, wildfires, and ice storms.
- Wildfire & disaster risk mitigation plans
- Hurricane and disaster recovery services
- Vegetation management and invasive species
- Wildlife habitat and endangered species consultation
- Siting studies and environmental impact analysis
- Permitting and regulatory compliance (Federal, State, Local)
- Construction monitoring and project status reporting
- Financing support with feasibility studies
Project Services
Staffing & Resource Management
Highly competitive project staffing and resource solutions through low overhead and careful cost management.
- Qualified professionals for discrete projects
- Large multi-discipline project teams
- Flexible deployment options
- Retired industry expert redeployment
- Adapting to client preferences and processes
- Cost-effective resource solutions
Construction Oversight & Management
Experienced construction oversight and management for new and existing power generation projects, from small peaking units to large combined cycle, coal-fired, and renewable projects. Flexible services organized to match each project scope and client implementation plan.
- Contract review, work plan, and schedule evaluation
- Design and construction submittal reviews
- Project schedule tracking and critical path analysis
- Safety and QA/QC plan review and compliance monitoring
- Weekly and monthly construction progress reporting
- Change order review and approval recommendations
- Monthly draw request review for EPC contractors
- Testing, commissioning, and contract guarantee verification
- O&M procedures development and review
Engineering
Owner's Engineering
A core competency where our staff is best in class. We provide full-range engineering for new and existing power generation projects — from small peaking units to large combined cycle and coal-fired steam electric projects. Our services span early project planning through initial operation.
- Project studies and technology evaluation
- Siting studies with environmental impact analysis
- Conceptual project planning and layout
- Feasibility studies with lifecycle cost analysis
- Permitting and environmental compliance
- Procurement specifications and bid evaluation
- Design review of equipment suppliers and EPC contractors
- Construction monitoring and status reporting
- Testing, commissioning, and contract compliance review
- O&M review against industry standards
Independent Engineering
Supporting utilities, independent power producers, lenders, and equity clients with independent engineering reviews. Our staff has reviewed over 8 GW coal, 15 GW natural gas and combined cycle, and 5 GW renewable generation across gas/oil peaking, cogeneration, combined cycle, coal-fired, and renewable projects.
- Project data collection and site visits
- Multi-discipline SME review (mechanical, electrical, civil, environmental)
- Technology selection and scope assessment
- Equipment/EPC contract and interconnection review
- Environmental compliance and permitting analysis
- O&M cost assessment and scheduling review
- Financial proforma model input verification
- Draft and final IE report preparation
- Post-closing construction monitoring and draw request review
- Commissioning observation and commercial operation certification
Power Plant Engineering
Subject matter experts delivering experienced power plant oversight across all engineering functions. We do not train junior engineers on client budgets nor assign engineers from other industries lacking power plant experience.
- Mechanical engineering
- Electrical engineering
- Civil and structural engineering
- Controls and instrumentation
- Environmental systems
- Experienced professionals only
Operations
O&M Services
Operations and maintenance services addressing reduced budgets and defining multi-task projects for conventional and renewable generation.
- Budget analysis and optimization
- Scope definition and planning
- Cost-effective task completion
- Conventional generation support
- Renewable generation support
- Maintenance program development
Interim Operations Support
When a key operations role goes vacant, the clock starts immediately. West Peak provides seasoned professionals to step in on an interim basis while our clients conduct a permanent search — keeping operations stable, compliant, and running without interruption.
- Interim plant manager, operations director, and O&M leadership roles
- Seamless continuity — our consultants are typically overqualified for the position, ensuring the client receives elevated expertise during the transition
- Institutional knowledge transfer to incoming permanent hire
- Operational risk assessment and stabilization during leadership gaps
- Regulatory and compliance oversight maintained throughout transition
- Flexible engagement — short-term coverage through extended assignments as needed
Development
Project Development
WPE provides a broad array of project development services in support of operations and business objectives.
- Owner's engineering and independent engineering
- Conceptual engineering and site investigations
- Feasibility studies and technology reviews
- Supplier assessments and environmental compliance
- Permitting support and financing advice
- Operational reviews and solar production modeling
- Proprietary cost models for distributed generation and micro-grid technologies
Sectors
Renewables
WPE leads renewable energy initiatives from feasibility through operations, including utility-scale solar PV, wind, geothermal, and biogas projects.
- Solar PV (utility-scale and commercial)
- Wind energy projects
- Geothermal development
- Fuel cells and biogas projects
- Biomass and waste-to-energy conversions
- Production modeling and energy sales analysis
Energy Storage Projects
Full-service energy storage support from residential and commercial to utility-scale solar/storage projects. Leveraging deep PV experience, our services include planning, review, and evaluation of new and existing storage projects.
- Technology evaluation (long, medium, short duration storage)
- Feasibility studies and life cycle cost analysis
- Energy production modeling and revenue stream analysis
- Storage procurement and RFP preparation
- Independent engineering review for storage projects
- Owner's engineering for storage implementation
- Use case analysis (peak shaving, ancillary services, reliability)
Oil & Gas, Mining & Industrial
Analyzing electricity cost drivers and evaluating substitutes using our proprietary WPE Micro-Grid calculator.
- Electricity cost analysis
- Fuel cost evaluation
- Power alternatives assessment
- Reliability and resiliency planning
- Quality and cost optimization
- Customized micro-grid solutions
- Industrial power supply design
APS Four Corners Power Plant SCR and Startup & Commissioning Projects
A $600 million selective catalytic reduction (SCR) project completed successfully in 2018, demonstrating our capability to manage massive undertakings.
Project Scope
- Environmental compliance upgrades
- SCR system design and installation
- Multi-discipline engineering coordination
- Construction management oversight
- Budget and schedule management
- Regulatory compliance documentation
Why Work With West Peak Energy?
We Work as a Team
Our senior professionals mentor and collaborate with mid-level engineers, combining deep expertise with emerging talent to ensure West Peak delivers strong results today — and well into the future.
Cost-Effective Solutions
Through low overhead and careful cost management, we deliver highly competitive services without sacrificing quality.
Extension of Your Team
We function as an extension of your staff, not as external vendors. Your success is our success.
Proven Track Record
With 100+ due diligence engagements, 700+ miles of transmission constructed, and experience across gas, coal, and renewables — our track record speaks for itself.
Let's Discuss Your Project
Every project is unique. Let us understand your challenges and show you how our experience can help.