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• A Presence in the Northwest• New Website Showcases Expertise• Growing Demand for Network Conversions• EN Engineering Shares Heater Expertise

• Reaffirming Our Mission• Meet Our People: Bill Mampre• Upcoming Tradeshows

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With 17 locations across the country, EN Engineering’s national presence has grown significantly, and a number of new projects necessitated the company’s expansion to the Pacific Northwest. “We have the staff and expertise across a diverse skill set to meet clients’ needs in the Northwest,” assured Tony Gambony, Vice President, Denver, whose office has grown to more than 70 employees over the past few years.

In 2016, EN Engineering successfully completed a plant improvement and assessment project in Portland, Oregon, which led to current work on an expansion project. The project team is converting a native gas reservoir into gas storage, designing a new compressor station, and drilling new wells. “There’s also a proposed 13-mile pipeline from the compressor station to a power generating facility,” explained Kevin Schofield, Sr. Project Manager, Transmission. “We are providing services acting as the owner’s engineer on this project, so we are supporting the client as their back office project team,” he explained. “It’s a large, long-term project that could overwhelm an engineering department with existing responsibilities, so the client understood the importance of hiring us for the owner’s engineer services,” he added.

In addition, EN Engineering will soon begin work on a pipe replacement program in Seattle. “We are going to manage the replacement of 50,000 feet of pipeline and perform other non-pipeline replacement work orders for the client over the next year,” explained Gambony. “Our engineers will be embedded in the Pacific Northwest to support this effort.”

Gambony believes these projects highlight the diverse strengths of the EN Engineering team. “We draw on our vast expertise to complete a variety of projects for clients, from large to small and routine to complex,” he commented. “We have experts across the country who specialize in corrosion and cathodic protection, electrical and power, automation and facilities, pipelines, and compression.”

Working in close proximity to customers allows EN Engineering to build and sustain long-term relationships. “We start with one project and prove our capabilities and expertise,” noted Gambony. “We view these new projects in the Northwest as opportunities to continue showcasing our talent and build strong relationships that will extend our reach even further.”

“We have the staff and

expertise across a diverse

skill set to meet clients’

needs in the Northwest.”

– Tony Gambony

RESOURCES:

Natural Gas Transmission web page

Natural Gas Distribution web page

EN Engineering Extends Reach to the Northwest

New Website Showcases Vast Expertise

The EN Engineering website has been revamped to highlight the company’s expertise, professionalism, and customer focus. The new site launched in April and has been met with positive reviews. “When developing the framework for the site, our primary focus was creating an intuitive navigation from a customer perspective,” stated Rick Grant, Vice President, Business Development and Marketing. “Working with leaders from across the organization, we developed detailed content showcasing our vast expertise and relevant experience.”

The new site features comprehensive information on each of the company’s areas of expertise, including details on specific services, case studies highlighting key projects, white papers, and other service downloads. In addition, there’s an updated Careers section which showcases EN Engineering as a leading employer, and new biographies on the leadership team.

“I think we have created a best-in-class website that reflects our wide-ranging expertise, services, and the unequalled talent shaping our growing company,” stated Grant. “I hope our customers find the new content fresh and informative.”

RESOURCES:

EN Engineering website

“Our primary focus

was creating an intuitive

navigation from a customer

perspective.”

– Rick Grant

What’s on the New Website

• Areas of expertise

• White papers

• Case studies

• Biographies

• Service downloads

Growing Demand for Network ConversionsWith an ever-growing demand for electricity, electric utilities are being challenged with networks that weren’t designed with modern loads in mind. Pair this with the fact that outdated infrastructure is deteriorating, and it becomes clear why utilities have a growing demand for network conversion projects.

“Converting old distribution networks to higher voltages not only increases the reliability of the network, but also brings the infrastructure up to date with today’s standards,” explained Patrick Carr, Senior Project Manager. “This means that future upgrades to the system will be less costly and more efficient.” Higher voltage systems can be very beneficial to utility companies because more power can be delivered to a wider range of customers.

Upgrading the voltage of a system allows customers to have a more reliable network with less power loss. Most of these conversion projects are upgrades from 4kV to 12kV systems. “Although distribution networks can be up to 35kV, higher voltage systems are costlier to implement. 12kV systems provide a solid balance between cost and efficiency,” Carr added. Ongoing major system upgrade projects are underway for two electrical distribution companies in the Midwest. These projects also include restoring deteriorated portions of the system to improve overall reliability.

EN Engineering works in tandem with clients to ensure all standards and expectations are met. “Maintaining close communication allows us to complete projects quickly and efficiently and surpass the expectations of our customers,” Carr concluded.

At the request of Texas A&M professor Dr. Ali Pilehvari, EN Engineering’s David Wilson, Senior Technical Lead, recently conducted a Process Fired Heater seminar for 35 local refinery operators and engineers in Corpus Christi, Texas. The 3-day seminar, “Fired Heaters,” covered operating equipment, instrumentation, optimization, nomenclature, atomospheric air properties, combustion, and a broad range of other heater-related topics. Following the seminar, Brian Horsley, Senior Project Manager, Industrial Solutions, presented an overview of EN Engineering’s capabilities.

“The comprehensive training was very well-received and our follow-up survey showed that the attendees gained a great deal of valuable information,” commented Horsley. “This truly highlights our technical capabilities and capacity to offer in-depth training for refining personnel, operators, and engineers.”

Wilson is widely regarded as a world-renowned heater and boiler expert. He earned a bachelor of science degree in aerospace engineering from West Virginia University, and a master’s degree in mechanical engineering, with an emphasis on thermal sciences, from the University of Kentucky. He regularly shares his expertise by publishing and presenting papers on heat transfer topics in industry journals and was an active member of the American Petroleum Institute (API) for 25 years, formerly serving as Chairman of the Committee on Refinery Equipment. Recently, Wilson attended the International Flame Research Foundation (IFRF) conference in Sheffield, England, where he reviewed the technical content for the entire conference and wrote the synopsis for the session.

RESOURCES:

Refining web page

Process Industries web page

Industrial Solutions service download

EN Engineering Shares Fired Heater Expertise with Refineries

Bill Mampre, Vice President, Liquids, is a problem solver. He possesses the enviable ability to fix things -- repairing, rebuilding, renovating -- all, of course, without consulting the directions. No wonder you can regularly find him huddled in front of the whiteboard in his office working with his team to solve complex design challenges.

Bill’s team addresses projects that are in a liquid state, including pipelines, terminals, pump stations, and meter stations. His responsibilities include project oversight, business development, budgets, and recruiting. And because of his team’s vast experience and problem-solving skills, Bill is convinced there is nothing customers operate that his team hasn’t designed.

One of the original company employees, Bill joined the firm in 2002, and has been in his present position since 2014. “When I started we didn’t have a Liquids group, so I worked in the Transmission group and headed up all the liquid projects and many gas projects,” Mampre recalled. After earning a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, he worked at an integrated oil company for 20 years, moving from an entry-level position to vice president. Early in his career, he also earned an MBA from Dominican University.

Bill attributes his in-field experience to his problem-solving skills. “Being in the field for 20 years was a huge advantage,” he explained, “I gained hands-on experience with virtually every service EN Engineering offers, including pipeline and facility design, automation, integrity and cathodic protection -- pretty much everything related to pipeline systems. I try to pass that knowledge on to our engineers and project managers. We spend a lot of time in my office working off the whiteboard and developing solutions.”

When he’s not solving design problems at the office, Bill spends his time building and repairing things at home. “My wife always jokes and says I can fix almost anything,” he laughed. He recently finished his basement and helped his adult children finish their homes. He also refurbishes old furniture. He and his wife enjoy traveling and participating in active adventures such as zip lining, dirt biking, and whitewater rafting.

Bill never imagined the company he helped form in 2002 - along with 60 other employees - would grow to be 1,000 strong across 17 locations. “It’s astounding and wonderful that we have created so many opportunities, and most importantly, solved so many problems for our clients,” he concluded.

RESOURCES:

Oil & Liquids web page

Meet Our People: Bill Mampre

Upcoming Trade Shows Look for EN Engineering representatives at these upcoming industry exhibitions and conferences:

June 27-29 Southeast Electric Conference Annual MeetingJuly 10-14 LGA (Louisiana Gas Association) Pipeline Safety ConferenceJuly 17-19 SGA Operations ConferenceJuly 31-August 3 Appalachian Gas Measurement Short CourseAugust 6-9 ASCE PipelineAugust 7-9 NACE CentralAugust 7-10 AEP BRO Forum August 9-11 MEA Gas Operations ConferenceAugust 10-11 INGAA Foundation Planning & Strategy MeetingAugust 28-31 Duke Energy Tech-XAugust 29-30 Western Regional Gas Conference

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Our engineering, consulting, and environmental services restore and expand infrastructures; enhance and streamline systems; and identify and record key assets for clients including pipeline operators, utilities, and industrial companies. As one of the fastest growing engineering firms in the country, with a national network of locations, we are entrusted by businesses, people, and communities to serve with excellence… from start to finish.

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In the Northwest and across the country, EN Engineering experts specialize in:

Automation

Corrosion

Electrical

Environmental

Integrity

Distribution

PSM

Transmission

Oil & Liquids

Process Industries

Refining

“Converting old distribution

networks to higher voltages

not only increases the

reliability of the network,

but also brings the

infrastructure up to date

with today’s standards.”

– Patrick Carr

RESOURCES:

Electrical web page

Here’s what refinery

operators and engineers had

to say about the seminar:

“It was a great presentation!

I learned about heaters that

I run on a daily basis in great

detail.”

“Good seminar! The

information was helpful

for operators, as well as

engineers.”

“Dave included a lot of

good calculations that I can

potentially use for practical

applications.”

“Very informative in heater

design and application.”

Expertise

Business Mission EN Engineering is committed to growth by providing innovative solutions to our clients with a focus on long-term relationships, while consistently maintaining the highest level of quality, safety, integrity, and ethics.

People Mission Our success is achieved through continuously cultivating a culture that values the contributions of our diverse and talented team members. We seek out and encourage colleagues who are passionate, curious, and client focused. We maintain an environment of mutual respect and commitment to professional development and advancement.

Community Mission We are committed to the safety and sustainability of the communities, team members, and stakeholders that we serve. We are a strong catalyst for positive change in the communities where we partner with our clients. We achieve this through charitable giving, partnering with community development organizations, and creating local job growth.

About Us web page http://www.enengineering.com/about/mission/

Reaffirming Our Mission

EN Engineering does

Liquids work! One of

Bill’s biggest challenges

is establishing name

recognition in the Liquids

sector for a company largely

known for its gas work.

“In the past it has been a

challenge, but based on

our recent successes, we

are building an excellent

reputation and our work is

growing substantially.”

– Bill Mampre

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Unsurpassed experience with crude oil, refined products, condensates, biofuels, NGLs, CO2 and LNG facilities

Expertise in technical design

Hydraulic and surge expertise that is the best in the industry

Broad range of knowledge across a wide range of projects, including pipelines, terminals, metering, and pump stations

Project and operational experience in both the refined and crude oil sectors

Bill’s top five reasons to select EN Engineering for your next Liquids project: