Full-scope electrical engineering, coordination, and construction support for commercial, industrial, and institutional projects across California.

Electrical Engineering. Done Right.

Engineering Design shouldn't feel complicated or disconnected from construction reality.

At Potential Engineering, we take a direct approach — focused on clear communication, practical design, and consistent involvement from start to finish.

You’re not navigating layers of a large firm.

You’re working with a focused team that understands your project and stays engaged throughout.

A More Involved Engineering Partner

We are intentionally selective in our project workload to ensure every client receives direct involvement and consistent support from start to finish.

  • Direct access to senior engineers responsible for your project

  • Consistent involvement throughout the project lifecycle

  • Practical, buildable electrical design

  • Attention to the details that keep construction moving

Our Services

Electrical Engineering Services

Potential Engineering provides preconstruction planning and feasibility studies, medium and low voltage design, backup generator and UPS design for critical facilities, power system studies, and tenant improvement design services for government, industrial, commercial, and institutional organizations across California.

  • Clear, code-compliant electrical design tailored to the project.

    We develop electrical plans that align with both design intent and real-world construction. Every detail is considered upfront to minimize conflicts later, resulting in drawings that are practical, coordinated, and ready to build from.

  • Collaborative electrical design for design-build projects.

    We work side by side with the contractor from project kickoff through completion, developing electrical designs that support the intended installation methods and construction approach. By coordinating contractor submittals early and maintaining close communication throughout the project, we help streamline procurement, reduce miscoordination, and keep construction moving efficiently.

  • Practical medium voltage design that prioritizes reliability, system flexibility, and long-term performance.

    From switchgear upgrades and feeder replacements to new distribution infrastructure, we provide practical medium voltage design that prioritizes reliability, system flexibility, and long-term performance.

  • Electrical design and coordination for commercial interior renovations.

    We provide electrical design for tenant improvement projects, including office, warehouse, and commercial interior remodels. Working closely with architects and mechanical, civil, and structural consultants, we develop coordinated electrical plans for lighting, power distribution, and code-compliant electrical systems that support a smooth construction process.

  • Power systems designed for reliability when downtime isn't an option.

    We design generator, UPS, and backup power systems that support critical operations and maintain continuity during outages. Our approach focuses on dependable performance, code compliance, and seamless integration with existing infrastructure.

  • Services include:

    • Arc Flash Studies

    • Short Circuit Studies

    • Coordination Studies

    • Load Recording & Feasibility Studies

    We provide clear recommendations that help facility owners, contractors, and project teams make informed decisions while maintaining compliance and system reliability.

Discuss Your Project

Client Testimonials

  • "J G Contracting has had a great experience working with Potential Engineering. Andrew and his team consistently deliver high-quality electrical design support, with a strong attention to detail and a clear understanding of project requirements.Their team is responsive, easy to coordinate with, and proactive in addressing design comments and field conditions, which helps keep projects moving efficiently. We appreciate their professionalism and commitment to delivering reliable, well-coordinated designs.We look forward to continuing our partnership with Potential Engineering on future projects."

    — Kimbra Carey, Executive Administrator, J G Contracting

  • "Potential Engineering has been excellent to work with and provides high quality engineering and client service. They are always responsive and tackle new challenges head on. They collaborate with project team members and communicate effectively. I appreciate them working with me and my team seamlessly to complete our projects while meeting strict agency requirements and standards."

    — Kent Yankee, Supervising Engineer, MNS Engineers

  • "I have been working with Andrew at Potential Engineering for over a year on various projects. He's been exceptional at being attentive to my projects as well as making himself available for questions and concerns. No matter the complexity of the project, Andrew has always accomplished what we needed for the project to continue moving forward. Looking forward to more projects with Andrew & Potential Engineering. "

    — Jason Massaband, President, DBGLA

  • "In the design-build world, speed, accuracy, and communication are everything. Potential Engineering, Inc. delivers on all three. What sets them apart from other engineering firms is their hands-on approach. They respect our field experience, collaborate seamlessly, and deliver practical, buildable designs. If you're a contractor looking for an engineering partner who actually gets their boots dirty, look no further."

    — Monique Miron, CEO, CM Construction Services

  • "As an electrical contractor, finding an engineering firm that actually understands the realities of the field is rare. Working with Potential Engineering, Inc. on our design-build projects has been a game-changer. They don't just sit behind a desk and pass off blueprints; their engineers are out on the job site with us, troubleshooting in real-time and making sure the design works in practice, not just on paper."

    — Virginia Villa, CEO, West Pacific Electric Company

  • "Andrew's exceptional technical expertise and meticulous attention to detail are instrumental in the successful, on-schedule delivery of complex overhead distribution projects. His profound understanding of the National Electrical Safety Code and design standards provide results that exceed all performance expectations."

    — Ted Dimberio, P.E., President, Line Design University

  • "I have had the pleasure of working with Andrew, P.E., President of Potential Engineering, on multiple residential and commercial projects. He is one of the most reliable and professional engineers I have collaborated with. Andrew's attention to detail and technical thoroughness are consistently evident in his work. He manages his scope independently from start to finish; no hand-holding required. His communication is proactive, clear, and professional at every stage, which makes coordination with the broader project team seamless. I would not hesitate to recommend Andrew and Potential Engineering to any firm looking for a dependable electrical engineering partner."

    — Tahir Riaz, P.E., CEO, Art of Design Inc.

Select Projects

Pillar Point Air Force Station

Paralleling Switchgear Replacement & Generator Controls Upgrade

Vandenberg Space Force Base

B6 12kV Powerline Replacement

B7 12kV Powerline Replacement

B9 12kV Powerline Replacement

Disney Phase II

Arc Flash Study (15 Buildings)

USC

Elevator Modernization Coordination Study

Walt Disney Imagineering

WDI Warehouse Mockup Bay Tenant Improvement

Discuss Your Project with an Engineer

Planning a project?

Reach out directly to discuss your electrical engineering needs.

Andrew Mirzakhanian, P.E.
andrew@potentialengineering.us