What We Do

Instrumentation and Controls

Automation
Portland Engineering offers complete system design and installation services ranging from plant-wide network systems to PLC and HMI selection as well as stand-alone hardwired automation. Applications have ranged from single loop controllers through complex systems involving multiple network protocols, remote I/O retrieval, data logging, trending, and reporting. Portland Engineering has extensive experience retrofitting existing equipment to provide enhanced efficiency and functionality utilizing a wide variety of systems. PEI can provide a thorough analysis of control options during the development phase of projects.

Portland Engineering provides complete Operator Interface / HMI systems such as Wonderware Intouch, RSView, and Intellution Fix with data historians.  PEI is experienced at designing systems with multiple operator interface client stations and redundant server stations.  PEI can design integrated systems to interface with nearly any existing PLC or DCS control system.

Mechanical Engineering, Design and Drafting

Construction Management

System Scope Development and Cost Estimating

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Featured Projects

PEI provided an Opto22 Remote I/O panel, Rosemount Magnetic Flowmeter and Allen Bradley Stanchion-Mounted Strobe Light. The strobe light is energized and alerts operators if any of the six heat trace controllers enters an alarm state whether due to failure or low temperature indication while the flowmeter provides indication as to direction and amount of potable water flow across the spillway.

Bonneville Dam Domestic Rehab Spillway Project

PEI provided an Opto22 Remote I/O panel, Rosemount Magnetic Flowmeter and Allen Bradley Stanchion-Mounted Strobe Light. The strobe light is energized and alerts operators if any of the six heat trace controllers enters an alarm state whether due to failure or low temperature indication while the flowmeter provides indication as to direction and amount [...]

Emery & Sons has been the General Contractor for this project, which has included the installation of new reactivated sludge pumps and scum pumps. Portland Engineering has been responsible for furnishing two Major Modicon remote IO panels, associated fiber equipment, and start up assistance for all equipment. The project required construction of a new infiltration basin along modifications to the existing basins. Modifications to the existing aeration basins (adding new disc aerators), chlorine contact chamber, chlorine feed system and upgrade to the existing de-chlorination system was also performed as part of this contract.

Redmond Water Pollution Control Facility

Emery & Sons has been the General Contractor for this project, which has included the installation of new reactivated sludge pumps and scum pumps. Portland Engineering has been responsible for furnishing two Major Modicon remote IO panels, associated fiber equipment, and start up assistance for all equipment. The project required construction of a new [...]

PEI was the general contractor for installing three-300 HP Variable Frequency Drives at an existing wastewater pumping station.   PEI provided all of this project’s required hardware including the VFD’s to interface with the existing PLC. 

The drives were purchased as open drives, and installed in custom panels designed and provided by PEI, complete with hardwire interlocking for permissives and alarming.  PEI had success with providing a separate hardwired back-up panel to assume all controls, as there had been occurrences of liquid levels or PLC failure prior to the installation. 

PEI provided all scheduling activities for drive installation and testing while the station remained operational.  As general contractor, trade bids for electrical, concrete, miscellaneous piping, and painting were solicited.  The qualified professional contractors were hired under PEI’s umbrella.

Dunn Pump Station

PEI was the general contractor for installing three-300 HP Variable Frequency Drives at an existing wastewater pumping station.   PEI provided all of this project’s required hardware including the VFD’s to interface with the existing PLC. 
The drives were purchased as open drives, and installed in custom panels designed and provided by PEI, complete with hardwire interlocking [...]

Who We Are

Portland Engineering is a multi-disciplined engineering corporation with electrical, mechanical, and chemical P.E. engineers. The offices are in Portland and Central Point, OR.  PEI has over seventeen years of automation, controls, instrumentation, telemetry, construction management, and design/build experience for industrial and municipal clients.   Our engineering expertise has recently expanded to include security system (CCTV and intrusion) and bio-diesel processing systems.

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