Engineering In Action

Full Service, Multi-Disciplined Engineering

Since its inception, ISC has employed highly skilled, inventive engineers who have accumulated decades of combined experience in the construction industry. Beginning with a single electrical engineer in 1989, our growing team now works on projects across the spectrum of disciplines. Our associates specialize in unique solutions that leverage cutting edge trends that are field proven and always construction minded.

Each Engineering associate takes extreme ownership in their work. They have a personal interest in the success of each job. From mobilization to completion, these trailblazers won’t sit around and wait for solutions, they will envision and create what’s needed. You’ll be hard-pressed to find another group that’s more competitive, collaborative, or thorough.

Engineering and Consulting Services

Our talented, experienced team of engineers, designers, and support staff are ready to perform in many disciplines

Process/Chemical Engineering Process Safety Civil Engineering Structural Engineering Piping Design Mechanical Engineering Instrumentation and Controls Electrical Engineering 3D Scanning and Surveying

Process/Chemical Engineering

Our seasoned engineers work collaboratively to analyze each project and produce efficient, cost-effective solutions. From conceptual development, they are involved in every phase of the project. Our Process and Chemical Engineers are committed to doing the research, making precise calculations, and ensuring the final product is not only effective, but functional.

Process and Chemical Engineering Services

Conceptual Development

Competitive intelligence
Permit investigations
Block flow diagrams
Economic evaluations
Technical calculations

Preliminary Design Package

Process flow diagrams (PFDs)
Equipment list
Material & energy balances
Piping & instrumentation drawings
Equipment & pipe sizing
Pressure safety valve (PSV) sizing
Permit support calculations
Preliminary PHA

Detailed Design Package

Process Engineering
Equipment specifications
Detailed design PHA

Start-up, Operations, and Modifications

Procedures
Training
Troubleshooting
Revalidation PHA
Revalidation PSV Sizing

Process Safety

If there’s one thing ISC values, it’s safety, and in this area we provide experienced leadership, considered preparation, and attention to detail. Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) studies are vital to understanding and managing hazards at the job site. Effective PHAs enable informed decisions for improving process safety – this preserves lives, assets, and the environment. Whether it’s determining your regulatory obligation, orienting your teams, or recommending resolutions, ISC Engineering is ready to make your project a safe environment for all.

Our dedicated service extends to PHAs big and small, including:

Initial PHA
Revalidation PHA
Clean-sheet PHA
Management of change (MOC) PHA/Request for Change (RFC) PHA
Capital project PHA (small, large, greenfield)
Front-end loading (FEL) PHA
Detailed design PHA
Pre-startup safety review (PSSR) PHA

Pre-PHA Services

Determining your regulatory obligation
Preparing process safety information (PSI)
Selecting PHA methodology
Drafting a PHA team charter
Identifying PHA study nodes and PHA boundaries on P&IDs
Setting up PHA software

During the PHA

Team member orientation
Experienced PHA facilitation
PHA scribing
Consequence analysis (Dispersion Modeling for fire, explosion, and toxic exposure)
PHA leader mentoring

After the PHA

PHA report
PHA recommendation resolution

Civil Engineering

Civil Design is one of ISC Engineering’s most comprehensive offerings. With a forte in designing underground piping systems, site development, drainage systems, area paving, and the like, ISC’s team of engineers and designers have the expertise and experience to make your next civil project a success. Coupled with quality design, our team routinely follows projects through construction ensuring the final product meets our client’s expectations.

Civil Engineering Services

Site development & plans
Stormwater management & underground pipe design
Railroad layout
Retaining walls
Erosion & sediment control
Drainage studies & improvements
Area paving design
Construction support

Structural Engineering

Safe, functional, and economical designs are what ISC Engineering is committed to providing for every client. Regardless of size or scope, our engineers and designers will leverage our longstanding construction experience to provide you with the highest quality and most cost-effective services. From new unit design to structural rehabilitations, connect with us for your next structural project.

Structural Engineering Services

Forensic structural evaluations
Structural rehabilitation
Pipe rack and cable tray support
Cable tray and wire pull supports
Lifting analysis & plan assistance
Monorail and trolley beam design
Rail and truck loading racks
Modular design
Dynamic analysis of steel and concrete structures
Concrete structures & slabs
Industrial steel structures and buildings
Finite element analysis
Specialized structural connection design
Shallow and deep foundation design

Piping Design

Quality piping design is achieved where industry knowledge and experience are fused with your company, site, and process requirements. With years of design experience across many clients, our team of piping designers and engineers are devoted to understanding your exact needs. We will work with you every step of the way to ensure that the piping system is not only economical and functional, but safe and operator friendly.

Piping Design Services

3D modeling
Isometric generation from 3D model
As-built models and drawings
Utility and process piping systems
Ventilating and exhaust systems
Field services and surveys
Construction and demolition drawings
Tie-point packages
Develop piping specifications
Process flow diagram and P&ID Support
On-site construction support

Mechanical Engineering

ISC’s mechanical engineers combine technical and practical experience with industry standards and ASME code knowledge, while always keeping safety, conformance, and constructability at the pinnacle of every project. This combination, with an attention to detail, ensures that the client’s needs are not only met but exceeded. From field studies to static and dynamic stress analysis, ISC’s mechanical team stands ready and equipped to take on your next challenge.

Mechanical Engineering Services

3D modeling
Modular system designs – pipe bridges, pipe racks, pipeline equipment
Pipe stress analysis
Nozzle stress and calculations
Fixed equipment
Rotating and reciprocating equipment
Equipment arrangements
Hydraulic studies
Duct system design
Venting and exhaust system design
Heat transfer modeling
Spring can and expansion joint design
Stormwater and oil/water separator systems
Piggable piping systems
Tank farm design
Facility cost estimates
Facility review/as-built drawings
Field code compliance surveys
Air system leak detection study
Bid and work scope development
Technical and construction bid reviews
Vendor drawing review
Conceptual design and FEED packages
On-site construction support

Instrumentation and Controls

Our instrumentation and controls team has a comprehensive background in industrial process automation from Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) and Distributed Control Systems (DCS). Our forte is designing seamless instrumentation systems that will meet our clients’ expectations regardless of the project size.

Instrumentation and Controls Services

Upgrade existing DCS and PLC systems
Upgrade existing SIS systems and verify fail safe design of new safety systems
Design instrumentation and electrical infrastructure based on Process Hazzard Analysis
Control panel layouts
Instrumentation loop diagrams
Intools database entry
Specifying instrumentation
Control room layouts
Instrumentation loops
PLC and DCS configuration
Logic and ladder diagrams
Motor elementaries
Cost estimating
Complete construction bid and design packages
Engineering, procurement, and design
As-built drawings

Electrical Engineering

ISC electrical engineers and designers are committed to providing our clients with a cost-effective, robust solution for electrical designs. Tailored with our construction experience, our engineers provide rare expertise regarding electrical upgrades, motor controls, arc flash studies, switchgear design, and electrical building layouts. Connect with us to make your next project a success.

Electrical Engineering Services

Field survey of existing systems and recommended improvements
Electrical Engineering packages for construction bids & design
Motor control centers
Motor control layouts
Substation design
Motor schematics
One-lines
Indoor/outdoor lighting systems
Arc flash studies and mitigation
Relay coordination study
Electrical building layouts
Switchgear design
Power panel design
Electrical design for classified areas
Engineering, procurement, and design
Temporary power design
As-built drawings

3D Scanning and Surveying

As an early adopter of 3D data collection techniques, ISC Engineering has cultivated years of advanced laser measurement experience. As the basis of every project and design, the accurate depiction of existing site conditions cannot be understated. Due to this importance, ISC Engineering owns and operates all its own equipment and technology, this leads to reduced schedules, better data quality, and more seamless projects which equates to higher quality and less cost to our clients. No matter where in the world your project resides, ISC can handle any of your 3D scanning needs, so contact us today.

Benefits

Improved accuracy and flexibility in design
Rapid data collection
Enhanced coordination and communication during design
3D model integration
Reduction in field rework

3D Modeling and Surveying Services

Existing plant 3D model creation
Digital twin model creation
As-built scanning and modeling of existing equipment
Construction support
Field change verification
Slab levelness
Critical equipment location and layout
Anchor bolt layouts
Equipment transportation route survey, modeling, and animation
Topographic surveys
Drainage study surveys
Tank deformation analysis
On-site shop fabrication verification
Global execution with all ISC owned and operated equipment

Engineering In Action