Electrical Engineering

Tatham’s electrical engineering team provides various infrastructure applications, including buildings, municipal facilities, and subdivisions. We develop electrical systems that support safe, efficient, and sustainable operations.

Our expertise includes power distribution, lighting, and automation, incorporating the latest technologies to enhance performance and energy efficiency. Our team can support your project from initial assessment and design through to implementation and ongoing operations.

Integrated Building Services

We bring multidisciplinary engineering expertise for an integrated, collaborative design process. Using tools like Revit for 3D modeling and IES for energy modeling, we create coordinated, sustainable solutions that align with architectural and client goals.

Benefits of integrated design:

  • More efficient design and construction
  • Reduced coordination issues
  • Smarter, sustainable solutions
  • Improved building performance
  • Better project outcomes

Learn more about our Air & Noise, Decarbonization & Net Zero, Electrical, Mechanical, and Structural Engineering services.

Power & Distribution Systems

We provide reliable and efficient electrical distribution solutions tailored to each project’s specific needs, including:

  • High, medium, and low voltage Systems: Design and implementation of distribution systems up to 44kV, including utility and site-level applications
  • Substation design: Development of electrical substations for efficient power distribution
  • Utility interconnection: Facilitation of connections between client systems and utility grids
  • Protection and control systems: Design of systems to safeguard electrical infrastructure

Lighting & Safety Systems

Our expertise in lighting and safety systems enhances visibility, security, and emergency preparedness in buildings and public spaces. Our services include:

  • Interior, exterior & roadway lighting
  • Emergency lighting, exit sign & fire alarm systems design

Automation & Renewable Energy

We integrate smart technologies and renewable energy solutions to optimize efficiency and sustainability, including:

  • Control systems design, review & specifications
  • Solar, wind & hydraulic system design
  • Renewable energy integration: Incorporation of renewable energy sources (solar, wind, & hydraulic) into electrical systems, aligning with sustainable practices
  • Electric vehicle charging assessment and infrastructure design
  • Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition (SCADA) & Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) systems design: Development of control systems tailored to client requirements

Assessments & On-Site Services

Our team provides expert analysis and inspection to ensure compliance, reliability, and optimal performance:

  • On-site services, including inspections
  • Electrical equipment studies, building assessments & peer reviews

Explore Electrical Projects

Eddie Bush Memorial Arena EV Chargers

Collingwood

Collingwood WPCP Generator Replacement

Collingwood

LED Lighting Upgrades

Greater Toronto Area & Ottawa

Why Tatham?

With over 35 years of experience and six offices across Ontario, our team is committed to enhancing our communities, one project at a time.

As a multidisciplinary firm, our teams are ready to support you from design to construction and commissioning

Our innovative, up-to-date engineering solutions are tailored to the unique needs of each project

We prioritize building strong relationships with our clients, ensuring clear communication and a shared vision throughout every stage of the project

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Gerhard Runge, P.Eng.

Gerhard Runge, P.Eng.

Manager - Electrical