Who reviews project inquiries at SLC?
Every inquiry goes directly to SLC. SLC reviews the project details personally and responds with next steps or follow-up questions. No filtering layer, no sales reps.
What states is SLC licensed to engineer in?
California (since 2010), Oregon (2023), Nevada (2025), and Washington (2026). SLC holds an active Professional Engineer license in each state and serves as Engineer of Record on every project.
Does SLC have a minimum project size?
No fixed minimum. SLC engages on projects from single Level 3 charger installations up through multi-megawatt heavy-duty fleet depots and utility distribution upgrades supporting $350M+ in cumulative site construction value.
What utilities does SLC coordinate with?
PG&E (with QAD authorization for Rule 15, Rule 16, and Rule 29 service applications), Pacific Power, NV Energy, Puget Sound Energy, plus municipal utilities and federal installations across the four licensed states.
Can SLC handle out-of-state projects?
Yes, anywhere within California, Oregon, Nevada, or Washington. SLC is the licensed Engineer of Record in each state. For projects outside these four states, the engagement may be structured as a consulting or expert-witness role rather than Engineer of Record.
How does SLC's PG&E QAD authorization shorten project timelines?
As a Qualified Applicant Designer, SLC's drawings and calculations go straight to PG&E review without an extra round of utility back-and-forth. The PG&E coordination time that typically front-loads a service application is compressed because the design package is already in the format PG&E expects.
What's the typical fee structure for an SLC engagement?
Fee structure depends on project scope: fixed fee for permit-ready design packages, hourly for owner's engineer and consulting work, retainer-style for ongoing utility coordination support. Pricing is discussed in the initial scoping call after SLC reviews the project details.
Is the initial conversation with SLC confidential?
Yes. Project details shared in inquiry forms or scoping calls remain confidential. SLC works under NDA when projects require it.
