Business Details
36 Years
experience
Expert Engineering Consulting Services
Communications Controls & Electrical Engineers (CC&E) has been delivering specialized engineering consulting services since 1990. Our expertise spans microwave system design, fiber optic networks, power line carrier systems, and SCADA/EMS implementations, serving utility companies and communication infrastructure projects. With a team of seasoned engineers licensed across eight western U.S. states, we combine decades of utility industry experience with modern computational tools to create technically sound, cost-effective solutions.Our proven track record includes designing critical communication systems for power grids and implementing advanced land mobile radio networks. CC&E's approach emphasizes thorough feasibility analysis, real-world path studies, and migration strategies that ensure long-term system reliability while meeting evolving bandwidth demands.
Services
Microwave System Design
Fiber Optic Networks
Power Line Carrier Systems
SCADA/EMS Implementation
Land Mobile Radio Systems
Path Analysis
Communication System Migration
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- We offer 35+ years of specialized engineering experience since 1990
- Our team includes former utility industry professionals with field expertise
- Licensed to operate across eight western U.S. states
- Proven track record with complex power communication system migrations
- Combines legacy system knowledge with modern digital implementation techniques
Services
Microwave System Design
Our microwave system design service creates line-of-sight communication networks using advanced computational tools and physical path analysis. We ensure optimal signal integrity while considering terrain, interference, and regulatory requirements. With decades of experience, we deliver technically sound solutions that balance performance with cost-effectiveness for utility and telecommunications clients.
Fiber Optic Systems
We design high-capacity fiber optic networks that meet growing bandwidth demands through OTN technology. Our engineers implement scalable solutions that support Gbps speeds while ensuring compatibility with existing infrastructure. We specialize in migration strategies that integrate modern fiber systems with legacy communication architectures for seamless transitions.
Power Line Carrier
Our PLC system design service optimizes power-line communication for utility companies. We develop cost-effective solutions that maximize existing infrastructure while implementing modern migration paths. Our expertise includes system upgrades, interference mitigation, and integration with digital communication networks to extend the lifecycle of critical power grid communication systems.
SCADA/EMS Systems
We implement supervisory control systems that enhance grid monitoring and management capabilities. Our engineers design reliable communication backbones for SCADA/EMS implementations, ensuring system redundancy and regulatory compliance. We specialize in integrating these systems with multiple address technologies including microwave and fiber networks for comprehensive utility automation solutions.
Land Mobile Radio
Our LMR system design addresses spectrum crowding challenges through digital migration strategies. We implement secure, high-capacity radio networks that maintain coverage within bandwidth constraints. Our solutions include vendor coordination, system modernization, and interoperability planning to support expanding mobile user requirements for public safety and utility operations.
People
Ken Scott
President
With extensive utility industry experience, Ken Scott leads CC&E's strategic direction while maintaining technical oversight of major communication system implementations across western U.S. states.
Doug Gailey
Vice President
Doug Gailey oversees project execution and quality control, leveraging his decades of field experience to ensure practical, implementable solutions for complex communication infrastructure projects.
Richael Hurless
Vice President
Richael Hurless manages client relations and technical staff development, ensuring CC&E maintains its reputation for delivering expert communication system designs that meet evolving industry standards.
Questions
What engineering services does CC&E specialize in?
We specialize in microwave system design, fiber optic networks, power line carrier systems, SCADA/EMS implementations, and land mobile radio systems for utility and communication infrastructure projects.
How long has CC&E been in business?
Communications Controls & Electrical Engineers has been providing engineering consulting services since 1990, with our current leadership team maintaining over 35 years of combined industry experience.
Which states do you serve?
We are licensed to operate in eight western U.S. states including Utah, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming.
What makes CC&E different from other engineering firms?
Our team combines decades of utility industry experience with modern engineering techniques, offering practical solutions that bridge legacy systems with emerging communication technologies for reliable, future-proof implementations.
Can you handle complex communication system migrations?
Yes, we specialize in migrating traditional communication systems to modern digital platforms while maintaining operational continuity, with proven expertise in integrating new technologies with existing infrastructure.
