Business Details
28 Years
experience
Electrical Power System Testing & Maintenance Experts
Midwest Engineering Consultants was established over 25 years ago with a focus on electrical power system design, evaluation, testing, and maintenance. Our team of licensed Professional Engineers and NETA-certified technicians delivers solutions for NERC compliance, system studies, and field testing while adhering to the highest industry standards. We invest in state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment and analytical software like SKM and Matlab/Simulink to ensure accurate assessments. Our facility features a 10-ton crane and large-capacity drying oven for specialized equipment handling. Located in Moline, Illinois, we serve the Midwest from the Quad Cities region near the Mississippi River.Our commitment to safety and quality is demonstrated through rigorous adherence to OSHA, NFPA, and NETA standards. We provide turnkey systems, protective relay upgrades, and power quality analysis tailored to client needs. Our independence as third-party auditors ensures unbiased testing results free from manufacturing or installation conflicts. With expertise in transmission system protection and generator testing, we address complex power system challenges across low-, medium-, and high-voltage applications.
Services
System Studies
NERC Compliance
Design & Installation
Field Testing
Equipment Rebuild
Protective Relay Upgrades
Power Quality Analysis
Substation Design
Generator Testing
Battery Maintenance
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- NETA-accredited company with rigorous third-party auditing standards
- 25+ years of experience in electrical power system analysis and maintenance
- Team includes NETA-certified technicians and licensed Professional Engineers
- State-of-the-art diagnostic equipment and analytical software capabilities
- Independence from equipment manufacturers ensures unbiased testing results
Associations and certifications
- NETA
Services
System Studies
Our engineers conduct comprehensive power system studies including loadflow, short circuit, and protective device coordination analyses. Using SKM and Matlab/Simulink software, we optimize system performance and ensure compliance with industry standards. These studies help prevent equipment failures and improve electrical safety for industrial facilities.
NERC Compliance
We help utilities meet North American Reliability Corporation requirements through PRC compliance studies and MOD testing. Our team validates protection schemes and performs dynamic simulations to ensure grid reliability. This includes AVR/Exciter testing and battery maintenance programs for critical infrastructure.
Field Testing
Our technicians perform high-voltage equipment testing including circuit breakers, transformers, and protective relays at client locations. Services include infrared scanning, oil sampling, and ultrasonic testing to identify potential failures before they occur. All field work follows NETA and NERC standards.
Equipment Rebuild
We offer complete equipment overhaul services in our facility featuring a 10-ton crane and large drying oven. This includes medium voltage breaker conversions, low-voltage circuit breaker refurbishment, and custom panel system fabrication to extend equipment lifespan and improve performance.
Protective Relay
Our team specializes in microprocessor-based protective relay upgrades and calibrations. We modernize protection systems while maintaining compatibility with existing infrastructure. This includes transmission system protection schemes and generator exciter testing for enhanced grid reliability.
People
Monte Moorehead
President
With over 25 years in electrical engineering leadership, Monte directs Midwest Engineering Consultants' strategic vision while maintaining client relationships and operational oversight.
Mike Coffelt
Service Manager
As Service Manager, Mike coordinates field operations and technical teams, ensuring all testing and maintenance services meet NETA and NERC compliance standards for client projects.
Jason Bice
Sales and Marketing Manager
Jason leads business development efforts, connecting industrial clients with Midwest Engineering's specialized power system solutions while maintaining market awareness of NETA standards.
Questions
What electrical testing services do you offer?
We provide high-voltage breaker testing, transformer analysis, protective relay calibration, and power quality assessments using NETA-certified procedures for all power system equipment.
Are you NERC compliance experts?
Yes, we specialize in PRC compliance studies, MOD testing, and protection scheme validation to help utilities meet North American Reliability Corporation requirements.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve eastern Iowa and western Illinois from our Moline facility, with capabilities extending throughout the Midwest region.
Do you perform equipment maintenance?
Our services include preventive maintenance programs for circuit breakers, batteries, and protective systems to maximize equipment lifespan and system reliability.
What makes you different from other firms?
As a NETA-accredited third-party provider, we offer unbiased testing combined with 25+ years of experience and state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment capabilities.
