A “Confidential” Client in Ocotillo, Arizona

Steve Talbott’s involvement consisted of:

Electrical Calculations

• Performed load analysis and voltage drop calculations for high-voltage distribution systems.
• Validated circuit sizing for process tools and mechanical equipment based on projected loads.
• Produced fault current studies and short-circuit analysis to support equipment protection and breaker coordination.

Construction Phase Services – RFIs & Field Support

Updated redlines and marked-up drawings based on field conditions and trade input, ensuring as-builts remained accurate.

Responded to RFIs related to conduit routing, lighting adjustments, and panel locations, adapting designs to fit evolving site conditions.

Participated in field walks to confirm installation feasibility, safety clearances, and constructability of electrical infrastructure.

Included quarterly and annual reporting on emissions, waste recycling, and water reuse.

Lighting Systems Design

• Engineered lighting systems for cleanroom, lab, and general facility areas with a focus on precision and compliance.
• Specified luminaire types suitable for Class 1 cleanrooms, integrating seamlessly into ceiling grid and airflow plans.
• Balanced aesthetics and function across controlled environments and support spaces.
• Balanced aesthetics and function across controlled environments and support spaces.

Lighting Calculations

• Conducted photometric modeling to meet specified foot-candle levels and ISO cleanroom requirements.
• Analyzed energy efficiency, optimizing fixture layouts for power reduction and minimal heat load.
• Provided voltage drop, load analysis, and circuit sizing tailored for dedicated lighting zones.

Services During Construction

Coordinated fixture substitutions and adjusted layouts in real time, ensuring code compliance and install feasibility.

Reviewed and responded to RFIs relating to lighting layout changes, mounting concerns, and emergency system integration.

Participated in site walks to confirm alignment with ceiling infrastructure, HVAC clearances, and field conditions.

Provided markups and redlines to maintain drawing integrity and reflect evolving construction realities. Coordinated fixture substitutions and adjusted layouts in real time, ensuring code compliance and install feasibility.