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Power Systems
Distribution, feeders, transformers, and service entrances sized for reliable, code-compliant power.
What it covers
- Service & distribution design
- Panelboards & switchgear
- Transformers & feeders
- Load calculations
Services
One firm, the full electrical scope.
Every discipline is engineered in-house and sealed by a licensed professional engineer, fully coordinated across the set.
02
Lighting Design
Photometric layouts and fixture selection balancing performance, efficiency, and architecture.
What it covers
- Photometric layouts
- Fixture selection & schedules
- Egress & emergency lighting
- Energy-code compliance
03
Controls
Lighting and building controls integrated into the electrical design from the first drawing.
What it covers
- Lighting control systems
- Occupancy & daylight sensing
- Networked controls
- Code-compliant sequences
04
Fire Alarm
Addressable fire alarm system design and layouts coordinated to NFPA 72.
What it covers
- Addressable system design
- Device layouts & risers
- NFPA 72 coordination
- Battery & voltage-drop calcs
05
Arc Flash Studies
Incident-energy analysis and labeling that keeps crews and facilities NFPA 70E compliant.
What it covers
- Incident-energy analysis
- Equipment labeling
- NFPA 70E compliance
- PPE category determination
06
Coordination Studies
Protective-device coordination that isolates a fault to the nearest device, keeping the rest of the system energized.
What it covers
- Time-current coordination
- Selective coordination
- Relay & breaker settings
- Coordination curves (TCC)
07
Short Circuit Studies
Fault-current studies confirming every device is rated for the available short-circuit current.
What it covers
- Available fault-current calcs
- Device duty evaluation
- Series-rating analysis
- Coordination inputs
08
Virtual Design & Construction (VDC)
Model-based coordination that resolves conflicts in BIM before they reach the field, keeping the electrical scope clash-free and build-ready.
What it covers
- BIM coordination & clash detection
- Revit / 3D electrical modeling
- Cross-trade coordination
- Constructability review
Dedicated pages for each discipline and the sectors we serve are on the roadmap. Today we work across:
HealthcareMultifamilyData CentersHospitalityIndustrialCommercial
BIM & VDC
Engineered and coordinated in modern BIM.
We specialize in BIM and Revit, and we are building a dedicated Virtual Design and Construction team. Coordinated models mean fewer conflicts in the field, cleaner documentation, and projects that move from concept to construction with less friction.
Design & BIM
Revit
Navisworks
Autodesk Forma
Revizto
Proprietary
Construction
Procore
Autodesk Construction Cloud
Bluebeam
Power System Studies
SKM PowerTools
Common questions
Answers for contractors, GCs, developers, and owners.
What does Vertical Design Services do?
Vertical Design Services is a professional electrical engineering firm. We provide power systems design, lighting design, controls, fire alarm, arc flash studies, coordination studies, and short circuit analysis. Every design is engineered in-house and sealed by a licensed professional engineer.
What states is Vertical Design Services licensed in?
Vertical Design Services holds active professional engineering (PE) licensure across more than 20 states, including Illinois, Texas, California, Florida, New York, Georgia, and Pennsylvania. Licensure is verifiable on each state's engineering board. This nationwide reach means one engineering partner can stamp your projects across state lines.
Who does Vertical Design Services work with?
We work with electrical contractors, general contractors, developers, and building owners. We serve sectors that demand documentation rigor and reliable delivery, including healthcare, multifamily, data centers, hospitality, industrial, and commercial projects.
Do you provide arc flash studies?
Yes. We perform incident-energy analysis, equipment labeling, and PPE category determination to keep crews and facilities compliant with NFPA 70E. Arc flash studies can be delivered on their own or as part of a full electrical design.
Can Vertical Design Services engineer projects outside Illinois?
Yes. Because we hold PE licensure in more than 20 states, we can engineer and seal projects nationwide without you having to find a different firm every time a job crosses a state line.
How do I start a project or request a proposal?
Share your project type, location, timeline, and scope through the contact form. A licensed engineer reviews every inquiry and responds directly, typically within 24 hours.
What software and workflows do you use?
We specialize in Revit and BIM and are building a dedicated Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) team. Coordinated models mean fewer conflicts in the field, cleaner documentation, and projects that move from concept to construction with less friction.
Coordinating a multi-discipline project?
Share the project type, location, and timeline. A licensed engineer reviews every inquiry and responds directly.