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⚡ Licensed PE — NV #14199
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🛡️ Certified NFPA 70E Trainer
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✅ Avetta Compliant
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⛏️ MSHA Certified
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🔒 Zero Safety Incidents
Elko, Nevada • Western United States

Powering the West's Most Critical Infrastructure

High Energy Engineering delivers expert electrical engineering, power systems analysis, and field services for mining, utility, and industrial clients — from control voltages through 230kV.

The High Energy Difference

We're not a generalist firm that dabbles in electrical. We live and breathe high-voltage power systems — every project, every time.

PE-Stamped Expertise

Nevada-licensed Professional Engineer with 30+ years of hands-on experience from control voltages through 230kV.

Zero Incident Record

Our president is a certified NFPA 70E trainer. Safety and code compliance are built into every design we deliver.

Local Western Expertise

Based in Elko, Nevada with deep roots in Nevada's mining and utility sectors. We know the terrain — literally.

Field-Proven Team

We don't just design from an office. Our engineers have real field hours in substations, mine sites, and transmission corridors.

Trusted by leading mining & utility operators

⛏️Nevada Gold Mines
🪨Kinross / Bald Mountain
🐬Black Dolphin Engineering
Wells Rural Electric
🔩KCA / Kappes Cassidy
🔌15+ Utility Clients

Built on Expertise. Proven in the Field.

Founded in 2010, High Energy Engineering is an electrical engineering consulting firm based in Elko, Nevada. We specialize in mining, industrial, and utility design — including medium and high voltage power systems up to 230kV.

Our team delivers engineering design, power system studies, protective relay programming, construction management, and field QA/QC services to operations throughout the western United States.

HEE maintains a zero-incident safety record. Our president is a certified NFPA 70E trainer for both high and low voltage compliance. Safety and code compliance are integrated into every design we deliver.

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15+
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Our Services

Comprehensive electrical engineering services from feasibility through construction — delivered by engineers with hands-on field experience.

Power System Studies

  • Arc Flash Hazard Analysis (IEEE 1584)
  • Short Circuit & Coordination Studies
  • Load Flow & Voltage Drop Analysis
  • Motor Starting & Harmonic Studies
  • ETAP & WindMil Modeling
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Design & Construction

  • Substation Design (4.16kV – 230kV)
  • MV/HV Switchgear & E-House Design
  • Powerline Engineering (PLS-CADD)
  • One-Line & Control Schematics
  • Construction QA/QC & Oversight
  • Specifications & Bid Documents
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Protection & Field Services

  • Relay Settings & Commissioning
  • Protection Coordination (TCC)
  • Pole Loading Analysis (O-Calc Pro)
  • NFPA 70E Safety Training & Audits

Markets We Serve

From Nevada gold mines to municipal utilities, our team brings deep sector expertise to every engagement.

⛏️Gold & Silver Mining
🔌Electric Utilities
🏭Industrial Process Plants
☀️Renewable Energy
🏛️Municipal Infrastructure

Representative Projects

A sample of our work across Nevada's mining and utility sectors.

Client / Project Scope of Work Voltage
NGM — Fourmile Powerline RelocationComplete design & construction management for 69kV powerline relocation. Protection coordination, SEL relay settings, QA/QC.69kV
NGM — Fourmile Portal ElectricalMV distribution, transformer sizing, portal lighting, ventilation power, and grounding design for underground mine portal.34.5kV
NGM — Goldrush QA/QC ProgramConstruction QA/QC for MV switchgear, transformer acceptance testing, contractor submittal review, NEC/MSHA compliance.34.5kV
NGM — Turquoise Ridge Substation120kV switchyard verification, transformer testing, relay commissioning, cable termination inspections.120kV
Bald Mountain (Kinross)69kV powerline extension, substation design, fiber optic infrastructure, and construction QA/QC.69kV
WREC — 120kV Goldrush SubstationConstruction QA/QC for new 120kV substation: transformer testing, relay commissioning, switchyard inspection.120kV
KCA — Buffalo Valley MinePower system design, equipment specifications, and construction support for heap leach processing facility.34.5kV
Round Mountain Gold60kV substation design, power factor correction, arc flash reduction, recloser correction, harmonic filter redesign.60kV
Utility Clients / PZM InspectionsAnnual substation inspection & asset management programs for 15+ electric utilities across NV, CA, OR, ID, AZ, OH & MN.Various

Software & Tools

Industry-leading software powering every analysis, design, and deliverable we produce.

ETAP
Power system analysis, short circuit, load flow & arc flash
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WindMil
Distribution system modeling & power flow
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PLS-CADD
Transmission & distribution line design
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O-Calc Pro
Structural pole loading & attachment analysis
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AutoCAD
2D/3D electrical drafting & construction drawings
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SEL AcSELerator
Protective relay programming & settings

Meet the Team

Experienced engineers with real field hours — not just office expertise.

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Jay Elquist, P.E.

President & Principal Engineer
jay@highenergy.eng.pro

30+ years in electrical engineering and contracting. BSEE, University of Nevada. Licensed PE (NV #14199). Former Area Service Manager at Sierra Pacific Power managing 20,000+ customers. Certified NFPA 70E trainer for high and low voltage. IEEE member. MSHA certified (surface & underground).

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Viraj Bhakta

Field QA/QC Engineer
viraj@highenergy.eng.pro

BSEE, University of Nevada. 6+ years in power systems with focus on QA/QC for substations, transmission, and distribution. Oversees field inspections, equipment testing, and contractor compliance for all HEE mining construction projects. Extensive experience at Barrick/NGM Goldrush and Fourmile operations.

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Wyatt Elquist

Draftsman & Power Systems Analyst
wyatt@highenergy.eng.pro

Experienced in utility distribution systems, power systems analysis, and electrical design. Previously a Field Services Analyst at Wells Rural Electric — distribution line design, transformer sizing, pole loading, protection coordination. Proficient in AutoCAD, ETAP, WindMil, and O-Calc Pro.

Contact Us

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Office

3108 Midland Dr
Elko, NV 89801