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From left: Ben Gough, Sr. Controls Engineer David Wolfer, President and CEO Randy Meyer, Mechanical Engineering Division Manager
IES ENGINEERING How long has IES Engineering been around? How did it get started? IES Engineering co-founders David Wolfer and Ben Gough, throughout their almost 20 years of friendship, always knew they wanted to be innovators in their field. They set out with a vision in 1999 to “do more” — a vision that became a reality in April 2002 with the creation of Innovative Engineering Systems, Inc. Through their years of local industry experience, David and Ben were inspired to develop an engineering and construction firm that foregrounded safety, quality and integrity while remaining on the cutting edge of industry demands. With planned intentional growth, IES has enjoyed remarkable success, blossoming from a small start-up into a full-service engineering and construction company. What services does IES Engineering offer? What industries does IES Engineering serve? Services
Civil/structural engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, electrical construction, control systems and automation, programming, UL panel fabrication, steam generators, laser scanning and GPS Services
IES Engineering Address: 8800 Crippen St. Phone: 381-7800 Website: ies-engr.com
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completion” distinguishes IES from its field of competitors. The expertise of IES’ Construction Division, headed by oil and gas industry veteran Stan Johnson, also sets IES apart. Another proud piece of the puzzle is IES’ integrated, UL panel shop whose on-site fabrication is a cornerstone of the IES turnkey philosophy. Additionally, the majority of IES’ division managers are also owners of the company, having a direct stake in the continued success of IES’ vision. This feature, by design, ensures that the highest quality engineering, design, programming and construction are consistently and successfully achieved for IES clients. What is IES Engineering looking forward to in the coming year? IES is constantly developing its growing team of diversely talented and high-achieving staff. In December, IES finalized its long-awaited merger with TSM (Technical Services and Management). Principals Randy Meyer, Mark Stoner and Pete Chandler bring with them strong oil and gas expertise and an unparalleled proficiency in Aveva’s PDMS, a 3D plant design system and integrated database that allows for greater accuracy and speed in facility design, as well as much improved visualization, useful during all aspects of facility design, procurement and construction. IES is currently working directly with Aveva to expand the capability of this tremendous tool to include instrumentation and electrical design.
Industries
Oil and gas, power generation and distribution, alternative energy, food and beverage, manufacturing, mining, water and wastewater treatment What qualities distinguish IES Engineering from its competitors? IES’ broad-based capabilities, its emphasis on full-service, turnkey design, and its lived philosophy of “engineering from concept to 96
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What gives IES Engineering the most satisfaction? For IES, the greatest measure of success is exemplified in the many productive working relationships IES has, and continues to, foster with major industry clients. IES is continually striving to meet and exceed client expectations and to enhance customer loyalty. “Having repeat clients not only come back to us, but also refer us to others is a tremendous incentive for IES to continue to innovate,” said David Wolfer, IES President and CEO.