Build With Confidence: Design + Supply = Turnkey

Product + service = turnkey. From design through delivery, Border States Engineering Services brings mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), BIM/digital twin and power studies together with the strength of one of the nation’s largest electrical distributors.

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Design that builds

Constructability-first documents, vendor coordination, and spec discipline to keep change orders down.

Supplier scale

Leverage Border States logistics, FlexSet modular switchboards, and manufacturer relationships for predictable schedules.

Compliance & safety

NFPA 70/70E, IES, and local energy codes with PE stamping and clear notes for AHJ approval.

Core Services

Standalone scopes or turnkey packages that blend design, gear, and installation partners.

MEP Engineering

  • Electrical power distribution
  • Mechanical/HVAC design
  • Plumbing schematics
  • Energy compliance (COMcheck/Title 24)

Lighting Design & Photometrics

  • Interior/Exterior layouts
  • Control sequences
  • IES calc reports
  • Street & site lighting

Power Studies Engineering

  • Arc-flash & labels
  • Short-circuit
  • OCPD Coordination
  • Remediation roadmaps

Design that builds

  • Electrical power distribution
  • Mechanical/HVAC design
  • Plumbing schematics
  • Energy compliance (COMcheck/Title 24)

EV Infrastructure

  • Feasibility & make-ready
  • Utility interconnect
  • Charger selection
  • Commissioning support

FlexSet

  • Prefab switchboards
  • Faster field install
  • Cost control
  • Product + service synergy

Industries We Serve

Municipal, aviation, education, multi-family, industrial, and transportation.

Municipal & Civic

Typical scopes and deliverables for this sector.

  • Street and site lighting design.
  • Public works and utility facilities.
  • Parks, open spaces and recreation centers.
  • Police, fire and emergency service buildings.

Deliverables

  • Stamped drawings (PDF/DWG).
  • Lighting and power layouts.
  • Narratives and schedules.
  • Equipment cut sheets.
  • Cost and phasing options.

Aviation

Typical scopes and deliverables for this sector.

  • Airfield lighting and control systems.
  • Hangar MEP design and coordination.
  • Terminal and concourse renovations.
  • Air traffic and operations support facilities.

Deliverables

  • FAA-compliant lighting studies.
  • Electrical load calculations and short circuit analysis.
  • Mechanical and plumbing coordination drawings.
  • Construction documentation and phasing plans.

Education

Typical scopes and deliverables for this sector.

  • K-12 schools and university campus facilities.
  • Classroom and lab HVAC and lighting systems.
  • Building automation and control integration.
  • Sports, theater and outdoor lighting.

Deliverables

  • Energy modeling and efficiency reports.
  • COMcheck/Title 24 documentation.
  • BIM coordination models.
  • Equipment schedules and submittal packages.

Affordable and multi-family housing

Typical scopes and deliverables for this sector.

  • Apartment complexes, condos and senior housing.
  • Common-area and amenity lighting.
  • Plumbing and mechanical systems for multiunit designs.
  • EV-ready infrastructure and metering coordination.

Deliverables

  • Full MEP plan sets.
  • Photometric studies for site and garage lighting.
  • Electrical load analysis and panel schedules.
  • Cost and utility coordination packages.

Industrial and logistics

Typical scopes and deliverables for this sector.

  • Manufacturing and warehouse facilities.
  • Distribution centers and data halls.
  • Process ventilation, power and controls.
  • Switchgear and lighting system upgrades.

Deliverables

  • Power system one-lines and arc flash studies.
  • Lighting design and layout documentation.
  • Mechanical and plumbing shop drawings. 
  • Commissioning and test reports.

Transportation

Typical scopes and deliverables for this sector.

  • Transit stations and maintenance depots.
  • Parking structures and EV-charging networks.
  • Traffic, roadway and pedestrian lighting.
  • Utility relocations and underground infrastructure.

Deliverables

  • Site lighting photometrics.
  • Electrical distribution and control diagrams.
  • Equipment submittals and specifications.
  • Stamped drawings and cost estimates.

Selected Projects

Full portfolio and references available on request.

NASA AMES - Power & Lighting

Civic/Research
  • 12% decrease in energy consumption
  • 18% increase in lux uniformity

LAWA - EV Infrastructure

Aviation

  • 150-plus ports phased
  • 24/7 operations maintained

Rancho Cucamonga - Street Lighting

Municipal

  • 30% energy savings
  • IES RP-8 compliant

Alta Community Association - Site lighting & controls

Residential/Multifamily

  • 25% energy savings
  • Dark-sky compliant

Willow Rock - Battery energy storage site

Industrial/Power studies

  • Arc-flash risk decreased by 40%
  • Full utility coordination achieved

San Bernardino Int Airport - Hangar 695 upgrades

Aviation/MEP

  • 100,000 square foot hangar modernization
  • Optimized mechanical and electrical systems

UMMA Community Clinic - MEP engineering

Healthcare/Civic

  • Seamless coordination of HVAC and power systems
  • Accelerated project delivery by three weeks

City of Rancho Cucamonga - Street lighting modernization

Municipal/Transportation

  • LED conversion and control system upgraders for major corridors
  • Reducing energy costs while enhancing roadway safety and visibility

FAQs

Can you act as our MEP sub and product partner?

Yes. We combine stamped design with product sourcing (including FlexSet gear and lighting systems) and can align preferred installers for full turnkey delivery.

Absolutely. Our Engineering team is licensed in multiple states, and, through Border States’ 130-plus branch locations, we provide local coordination, permitting and logistics support nationwide.

We use ETAP for short circuit, coordination and arc flash analysis — the industry standard for power system modeling, simulation and digital twin integration.

Yes. Our lighting engineers use AGi32 and Revit to produce accurate photometric studies that meet IES standards and local code requirements.

Yes. We frequently collaborate with primes, contractors and developers to deliver efficient design-build and design-assist solutions with integrated product supply.

We maintain current knowledge of NEC, IECC, Title 24 and state-specific codes. Each design package undergoes internal quality assurance/quality control review before submission.

Yes — that’s our specialty. Border States’ supply chain gives our clients direct access to switchgear, lighting, EV hardware and more, all through a single source.

We’re not just designers — we’re product and logistics partners. By pairing engineering with supply, we shorten project timelines, improve cost control and reduce coordination headaches.

Ready to discuss your project?

Let’s turn your goals into a plan. Whether you’re exploring a new development, expanding an existing facility or coordinating a multisite rollout, our engineering and product experts will help align on scope, phasing and budget — then deliver a clear, actionable roadmap.

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