Our relentless quest to provide meaningful solutions to uniquely challenging projects is the cornerstone of the firm’s continued success.
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FIRM PROFILE Shrader Engineering is a leading engineering firm specializing in electrical, communications, and technology systems for critical infrastructure projects such as water, oil & gas, mass transit, seaport terminals, aviation, public safety, and private industry facilities.
bringing together a range of experience unequalled in engineering design
With over 18 years of engineering experience in the field of Water, our firm continues to deliver innovative solutions with long-term value for a variety of public municipal projects including water plants, booster pumping stations, surface water transmission, raw water pumping stations, disinfection system conversion, wastewater treatment plants, sanitary sewer lift stations and stormwater pumping stations. Our in-depth expertise in the field covers all aspects of electrical design including: • • • • • • • • • • • •
Power Distribution Illumination Medium Voltage Switchgear Instrumentation and Controls Motor Control Centers Power Factor Correction Standby Generators SCADA and Automation Telemetry and Communications Relay Coordination and Arc Flash Analysis Surveillance and Access Control MEP for Facility Buildings
The firm maintains a staff of licensed electrical engineers trained and certified in the latest electrical modeling software programs performing power flow modeling, short circuit analysis, underground cable raceway temperature, protective device coordination, and arc-hazard flash analysis. This team has routine experience in electrical utility coordination with regional power companies for public agency and private industry funded projects.
WATER FACILITIES Shrader Engineering provides specialized engineering services to support the development of water systems infrastructure for thriving communities and neighborhoods throughout the State.
consistently on time and within budget
WATER PLANTS AND BOOSTER PUMPING STATIONS Our firm is actively involved in every aspect of electrical system design for water plants including local and remote water well controls, elevated and ground storage tank autosensory controls, chemical mixing systems and instrumentation, multiple plant interconnection systems, metering stations, filter and backwash controls, and raw water pumping stations. We also provide complete mechanical pumping equipment design for water supply systems, ground storage tanks, high service pumps, hydro pneumatic tanks, automatic pressure control valves, and surge valve & flow control assemblies. The firm also provides comprehensive mechanical design for water supply systems, ground storage tanks, high service pumps, hydro pneumatic tanks, automatic pressure control valves, and surge valve & flow control assemblies. Our design capabilities include hydraulic modeling, flow and head-loss calculations, and process flow diagrams. SURFACE WATER TRANSMISSION The firm has provided electrical and instrumentation design services for several regional surface water transmission projects. Our design focus is to identify the immediate and long term objective of the transmission infrastructure so that the appropriate instrumentation and control system capabilities are properly integrated to allow for maximum flexibility now and in the future. GROUNDWATER-SURFACE WATER BLENDING Design services include well and surface water controls to automatically allow both surface water flow and well water flow to be regulated. This controls selectable amounts for optimum usage and the most cost effective controlled delivery of water from each source. DISINFECTION SYSTEM CONVERSION With the growing use of surface water among regional water districts, the need to convert disinfection systems to Chloramine is on the rise. Because surface water suppliers such as the City of Houston and North and West Harris Country Regional Water Authorities are disinfecting with Chloramine, regional water districts purchasing surface water must adapt to the use of Chloramine disinfection as well. Shrader Engineering has developed a straightforward approach to control conversion that includes the ability to monitor, and adjust the Chloramine levels present in the water.
embracing the challenge of meeting growing demand
WASTEWATER FACILITIES Shrader Engineering is an innovative leader in wastewater instrumentation and automation. WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANTS With extensive experience in UV (ultraviolet) disinfection systems, SBR (sequence batch reactor) control systems, sludge processing, high-rate aerobic digesters, odor control, water reuse systems and influent lift station controls and instrumentation, the firm routinely incorporates initiative technology to increase reliability and reduce maintenance in the wastewater plant environment. The firm routinely works on design of new treatment facilities and renovation and modernization of existing facilities. SANITARY SEWER LIFT STATIONS The firm’s experience in sanitary sewer lift station design ranges from simple duplex pump stations controlled by floats to multiple PLC controlled pump systems. In addition to electrical design, we also offer mechanical design for lift pumps and related components. As with wastewater plants, the firm routinely works on design of new lift stations and renovation and modernization of existing stations.
STORMWATER FACILITIES As cities grow and the need for removal of stormwater from sections of highways where gravity drainage is impossible, so does the need for designing of automated stormwater pumping stations. Shrader Engineering has been involved with several of the State’s largest stormwater pump station projects along major sections of Texas highways. Our firm is pre-certified with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) in the Category of Pump Station Electrical and Hydraulics. Our staff members are familiar with the electrical and instrumentation requirements related to TxDOT projects and routinely coordinate these requirements with TxDOT staff to meet the project objectives. The firm’s experience in stormwater pumping station design includes power distribution, medium voltage switchgear, autosensory controls, instrumentation, power factor correction, standby generators, automatic transfer switches, and supervisory control & data acquisition (SCADA).
technology design services driven by tomorrow’s technology
SCADA SYSTEMS DESIGN AND PROGRAMMING In regional municipal water industry, the firm is well-known for applying the latest SCADA design and programming technology to water facility operations. Whether their team is deploying an enterprise level SCADA monitoring application for a large water municipality or modernizing an existing water facility, they utilize the latest in proven industry technologies and equipment integration strategies. The fact that our engineering design team works directly with our SCADA programming department gives the firm the unique ability to design with precise SCADA programming functionality in mind. Our design focus identifies the immediate and long term objective of municipal infrastructure so that the appropriate instrumentation and SCADA system capabilities are properly designed to allow for maximum flexibility now and in the future. The design process includes selection of hardware and software applications, metering and monitoring instrumentation, and network and telemetry devices, all culminating into precisely engineered system architecture. PLC LOGIC PROGRAMMING Our team of highly specialized engineers and programmers routinely write PLC programs using ladder logic, function block diagrams, structured text, and instructional lists, and have adopted the IEC 61131 international standard for PLC programming intended reduce the complexity of programming different PLC models. Our team has vast experience in PLC programming for leading manufacturers including Siemens, Allen Bradley, GE, and Control Microsystems. HMI DEVELOPMENT Our team has a broad range of HMI development experience and is certified in the industry’s leading HMI software applications including InduSoft Web Studio, Wonderware InTouch, Intellution iFix, and Siemens S7. We support the entire HMI development process including Microsoft SQL, ActiveX controls and .NET controls integration. Our graphical user interfaces are uniquely developed for each SCADA project. We actively integrate access to real-time data, automated reporting, PDA enabled functions, secured web access clients, and surveillance device notifications to provide a total HMI solution deployment. TELEMETRY AND COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS Telemetry has become indispensable for water applications, including water management and water quality monitoring. Our firm routinely integrates wireless communication through proven wireless point-to-point technologies. Our services include wireless equipment selection, signal propagation studies to establish antenna type and height requirements and, associated electrical and IT infrastructure systems design.
“Your team’s expertise has been invaluable to the project team at Harris County Public Infrastructure and has done much to identify and refine key aspects of our port security initiatives.” JOHN BLOUNT, PE DIRECTOR OF ARCHITECTURE & ENGINEERING HARRIS COUNTY PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE DEPARTMENT
ELECTRONIC SECURIT Y SYSTEMS The events of the past decade have emphasized the need to identify and correct inherent security weaknesses within our nation’s critical infrastructure. SEI’s Technology Department routinely plays a key role in meeting the goals of the Department of Homeland Security in providing security related technology design for water facilities. Their engineering design efforts include the development and implementation of robust strategies to ensure the security of the nation’s critical water infrastructure. VIDEO SURVEILLANCE The firm has extensive engineering design experience in analog and IPbased video surveillance system implementation including a comprehensive understanding of video management software applications, network digital video recorders and storage arrays, virtual video switching and matrix devices, TCP/IP video encoders, video analytics, and ancillary equipment. We have specified and designed video surveillances systems based on open architecture and scalability using a variety of camera systems including PTZ day/night cameras, thermal cameras, H.264/MPEG4 mega pixel cameras, embedded video analytic cameras and thermal video analytic cameras. We have extensive experience in selecting cameras based on calculated field-of-views, and routinely specify mounting structures, network and communication devices, and power and grounding systems. Several members of our engineering team our trained and certified in best of the breed video management software applications including, but not limited to, Genetec Omnicast, Verint Nextiva, Pelco Endera, and NiceVision Net. ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEMS The firm routinely designs Alarm and Access Control Systems (AACS) that monitor and restrict access and report on the activity and violations of restricted access for water facilities. We have integrated these platforms with secured points of entry equipped with motorized gates and electrified pedestrian turnstiles, all individually controlled and programmed to remain closed until a valid credential and/or biometric is presented. The firm has recent experience in complying with FIPS 201 (Federal Information Processing Standard Publication 201) and TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) standards that specify Personal Identity Verification (PIV) requirements in compliance with federal agency requirements.
SELECT PROJECTS The firm’s involvement in engineering and deployment includes concept development, design development, contract document preparation, bidding and negotiation, design-build, construction administration, and facilities commissioning and testing. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Montgomery County WCID No. 1 WWTP Expansion to 0.95 MGD City of Baytown West District WWTP Expansion to 8.0 MGD Fort Bend County LID 19 Storm Water Pump Station Chelford City MUD WWTP Rehabilitation Project City of Midlothian High Service Pump Station and Water Plant No. 2 City of Midlothian Raw Water Pump Station Expansion City of Houston Lake Houston Buffer Zone Surveillance System City of Colleyville Lockett Road Water Pump Station Tarrant Regional Water Pump Station for Midlothian Development Authority and City of Midlothian La Joya Water Supply Corporation Water Capacity Improvements City of Donna Raw Water Pumping Station and Water Treatment Plant City of Houston SCADA and Wireless Communications Improvements East Water Purification Plant Capacity Expansion and Improvements City Of Bellaire Surface Water Conversion Project Harris County ID No. 18 Water Plant No. 1 – Phase 1 Harris County MUD No. 383 Surface Water Plant No. 3 Harris County ID No. 18 - Interim WWTP Richey Road MUD - STP Improvements Katy Freeway Reconstruction Program Beltway 8 & I10 Intersection Pump Station Katy Freeway Reconstruction Program 610 Loop & I10 Intersection Pump Station Interstate Highway 10 near McCarty Pump Station Interstate Highway 45 @ Tellepsen Street Railroad Underpass Pump Station City of Houston - City-Wide Stormwater Pump Station & Flood Warning System Fort Bend Count LID No. 2 Pump Station Upgrade
To learn more about our projects and services, please contact:
Craig Shrader craig@shrader.net t: 713-467-9961
CERTIFICATIONS State of Texas-Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Texas Department of Transportation- Pre-certified in Illumination; Hydrologic Studies; Pump StationHydraulics; Pump Station- Electrical Texas Department of Public Safety – Security Consultant City of Houston-Small Business Enterprise (SBE) METRO-Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Port of Houston Authority-Small Business Development Program South Central Texas Regional Certification Agency (SCTRCA) - Small Business Enterprise (SBE)