Engineering Scope

⚡ Power Distribution Design

120V-35kV distribution, one-lines, feeders, panelboards, and MCCs for industrial facilities.

🔌 Switchgear & Substations

Switchgear, transformers, and substation retrofits: specification, layout, and coordination.

📊 Power System Studies

Load flow, short-circuit, and protective-device coordination studies (see also our arc flash studies).

🔋 Backup & Emergency Power

Generators, ATS, and UPS design for critical production and life-safety loads.

💡 Industrial Lighting

Energy-efficient industrial lighting design and controls.

🌱 Energy & Reliability

Power quality, energy studies, and reliability improvements to reduce downtime and cost.

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Plant and Facility Work near West Chester, PA

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Local and Project Context near West Chester, PA

PE-Licensed in 21 States
LAPORTE Professional Engineers are licensed in 21 US states. Deliverables are stamped and sealed for permitting, insurance, and regulatory review wherever the facility is located.
120V through 35kV
Design covers low- and medium-voltage distribution, switchgear, transformers, substations, MCCs, and backup power for industrial loads, with one-lines and panel schedules built for the AHJ.
Power-System Studies
Load-flow, short-circuit, and protective-device coordination studies right-size equipment and verify ratings before construction, and feed directly into arc flash analysis when required.
Six US Offices
Project teams work from six US offices: West Chester PA (headquarters), Columbus OH, Chicago IL, Rochester NY, Durham NC, and Denver CO. That footprint supports site visits, construction support, and commissioning across the country.

Engineering Leadership

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Nate Kocher, P.E.
Partner, Director of Electrical and Automation Engineering
LAPORTE • West Chester, PA

Engineering and management consultant with 15+ years of work in control systems, power distribution and systems integration for food, beverage and pharmaceutical manufacturers.

  • P.E. Licensed in 21 States
  • Penn State, B.S. Electrical Engineering
  • West Chester University, MBA
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Keith Morgart, P.E.
Electrical and Automation Engineer
LAPORTE • Greater Pittsburgh, PA

Electrical power and controls engineer whose work includes power distribution, motor controls and code compliance for industrial and commercial facilities.

  • P.E. Licensed Professional Engineer
  • University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, B.S. Electrical Engineering
  • NEC, NFPA and IEEE standards
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Project Questions

Do you serve facilities near me?
We support manufacturers across the Mid-Atlantic and nationally from 6 US offices, with Professional Engineers licensed in 21 states.
What voltage levels do you design?
Low- and medium-voltage, from 120V control power through 35kV distribution and switchgear.
Can you do a power study before an upgrade?
Yes. We run load-flow, short-circuit, and coordination studies to right-size equipment and verify ratings before you build.
Are drawings PE-stamped?
Yes. Our PEs are licensed in 21 states and stamp deliverables for permitting and insurance.

Engineering support in nearby areas

Engineering support for West Chester, PA

LAPORTE Consultants
Suite 200, 158 West Gay Street
West Chester, PA 19382
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