Business Details
7 Years
experience
Your Trusted Engineering Partner in Raleigh, NC
Steady State Engineering was founded in 2019 to address the evolving needs of manufacturers across diverse industries. Our team of licensed Control Systems Engineers brings decades of combined experience in electrical panel design, process optimization, and automation solutions. We specialize in delivering NEC- and UL-compliant designs, including PE-stamped drawings, while leveraging AutoCAD Electrical expertise for precision drafting. Our project management services ensure timely execution with technical oversight, and our Rockwell PlantPAx proficiency enables advanced PLC/HMI programming and motion control solutions. We prioritize personalized service, assigning only qualified engineers to projects, ensuring continuity and reliability.Licensed in North Carolina, Virginia, and South Carolina, we serve pharmaceutical, chemical, automotive, and aerospace sectors with tailored engineering strategies. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our NCBELS firm licensure (P-2077) and focus on minimizing downtime during system migrations. We differentiate ourselves by avoiding generic approaches, instead addressing unique client challenges with specialized expertise. Our Research Triangle location positions us to deliver cutting-edge solutions while maintaining local market responsiveness. We guarantee transparency in operations and maintain rigorous compliance with industry standards to build long-term client trust.
Services
Electrical Design
Process Optimization
Project Management
PLC/HMI Programming
Motion & Drives
CAD Drafting
FEED/FEL Planning
Automation Services
Details
- Year established: 2019
Highlights and features
- We employ licensed Control Systems Engineers with Rockwell PlantPAx expertise
- Our NCBELS firm licensure (P-2077) ensures regulatory compliance
- We specialize in minimizing downtime during control system migrations
- Our engineers hold licenses in three states for regional compliance
- We provide personalized service with no generic solutions
Services
Electrical Design
We design UL508/NEC-compliant electrical control panels with PE-stamped drawings. Our AutoCAD Electrical expertise ensures precision in complex industrial applications. This service guarantees regulatory compliance while optimizing system reliability for manufacturers across multiple sectors.
Process Optimization
Our engineers identify process bottlenecks and implement solutions to improve throughput. Using industry-specific best practices, we enhance automation infrastructure security while maintaining operational continuity during system upgrades for pharmaceutical and manufacturing clients.
Project Management
We provide licensed project management services including owners agent representation and FEED/FEL planning. Our approach ensures projects stay on schedule and budget while maintaining technical accuracy through all phases of automation implementation.
PLC/HMI Programming
As Rockwell PlantPAx experts, we develop scalable PLC/HMI solutions for new installations or system expansions. Our programming services include complex motion control with Kinetix servos and PowerFlex VFD integration for industrial automation applications.
Motion & Drives
We specialize in Rockwell Kinetix servo systems and PowerFlex VFD programming. Our engineers design and implement precision motion control solutions while providing specification guidance for optimal drive system performance in manufacturing environments.
People
William Q. Knight
Founder & Principal Engineer
Licensed Professional Engineer with 20+ years of industrial automation experience. Founded Steady State Engineering in 2019 to deliver specialized control systems solutions. Holds engineering licenses in three states.
Questions
What industries do you serve?
We serve pharmaceutical, chemical, pulp & paper, automotive, and aerospace industries with specialized engineering solutions.
Are your engineers licensed?
Yes, our engineers hold licenses in North Carolina, Virginia, and South Carolina with NCBELS firm licensure P-2077.
What automation platforms do you support?
We specialize in Rockwell PlantPAx systems, including Kinetix servos and PowerFlex VFDs for industrial applications.
Do you handle system migrations?
Yes, we modernize control systems while minimizing production downtime through careful planning and execution.
How do you ensure code compliance?
All electrical designs meet UL508 and NEC standards with PE-stamped documentation for regulatory approval.
