Forster Electrical Engineering

Forster Electrical Engineering, founded by Charles Forster in 1981, offers complete engineering, economic, and planning services for municipal utilities, rural electric cooperatives, investor-owned utilities, public utility districts, industrial clients, and other engineering firms. Our team of electrical engineers, designers, and cad technicians has more than 150 years of combined experience in the utility industry, serving large and small utilities.

In 2007, Apex Power Line Design became part of Forster Electrical Engineering, adding over 1,200 miles of distribution and transmission line staking experience. We've assisted investor-owned utilities and industrial clients and are proud to have worked as a team on projects with more than 60 other consulting firms, electrical contractors, and design groups.

Our employee-owned business is independent, easy to work with, and able to serve you with the confidence that comes with consistent and reliable support. Team members will work with your staff, or as a turn-key operation, to accomplish your objectives.

Our Services

We offer a variety of services to ensure that your utility systems are operating at optimal levels. Our services include consulting, design, testing, and documentation for distributed generation. We understand the challenges that utility managers face, and we are here to provide the support you need to keep the lights on in your community.

Our team is made up of experts who are familiar with the utility industry and are dedicated to helping you manage your resources effectively. We will help you minimize outages while planning for asset replacement and expansion. This will enable you to budget more effectively and forecast the life of your equipment, saving you money and significantly reducing downtime.

Our Expertise

Our team has extensive experience in power systems, substation design, line design, consulting, and testing. We have worked with municipal utilities, rural electric cooperatives, investor-owned utilities, public utility districts, industrial clients, and other engineering firms. We understand the unique challenges that each of these entities faces and are equipped to provide customized solutions that meet their specific needs.

Join Our Team

At Forster Electrical Engineering, we are always looking for talented individuals who share our passion for keeping the lights on. If you are an experienced, team-player with a passion for the utility industry, we would love to hear from you. Please send your resume along with a cover letter telling us why you would be a good fit to forstereng@forstereng.com.

Contact Us

We are here to help you. If you have any questions or need further information about our services, please don't hesitate to contact us. You can reach us at 608-835-9009 or forstereng@forstereng.com. We look forward to serving you and helping your utility be the crown jewel of your community.