SPA Consulting Engineers (QLD) Pty Ltd

Electrical, Roadway Lighting and Traffic Signals Consultants, with experience in all of Queensland and other parts of the country, we understand the needs of regional Queensland and the challenges produced by distance, environment and isolation.

With the experience of our staff we have the ability to offer design solutions usually associated with much larger practices. Responsive, appropriate, practical and innovative designs developed to complement every project are the essence of this practice.

SPA Consulting Engineers (QLD) Pty Ltd

Design Approach

We understand the needs of regional Queensland and the challenges produce by distance, environment and isolation. As a relatively young firm, continuing to build on our excellant reputation, we work to exceed client expectations and are committed to continual improvement.

With the experience of our staff we have the ability to offer design solutions usually associated with much larger practices. Responsive, appropriate, practical and innovative designs developed to complement project are the essence of this practice.

The following methodology is applied by SPA:

• Close liaison and co-operation with the client, authorities and the projects civil engineers gain a precise understanding of the nature of the project, the issues and opportunities of the project.
• Presentation of considered options to meet the project requirements.
• During design development, careful consideration is given to the selection of the most appropriate and commercially viable systems for the project.
• Regular reviews of estimates during documentation to ensure optimum project performance.
• Careful co-ordination with all members of the design team.
• Close liaison with electrical and civil contractors during construction phase to ensure effective completion of projects.
• High quality, fully detailed documentation is produced for all projects and allows tenderers to prepare accurate tenders and this translates to lower tender prices for the client.

Background of Firm

SPA Consulting Engineers (QLD) Pty Ltd has operated in Cairns since September 1988 (name changes in 1999 and 2006).

In June 2005 Ergon, permitted contestable design and construction of underground residential subdivisions, known as CICW or customer initiated capital works. SPA Consulting Engineers realigned to become the industry specialists in electrical and roadway lighting associated with the land development industry. This expertise includes power systems design for both underground and overhead reticulation.

PA Consulting Engineers focus all experience and resources on the needs of Developers and Civil Consulting engineers to deliver best practice solutions to our clients, thereby building enduring and mutually beneficial relationships.

Our areas of specialist expertise are:

• Design, documentation, contractor and materials management of electrical and road way lighting for underground residential (URD) and industrial /commercial subdivisions.
• Design, documentation and management of roadway lighting and traffic signals for Councils, Department of Main Roads and associated with subdivisions, shopping centres, resorts, etc.
• Design, documentation and management of external lighting (floodlighting, display lighting, car park lighting, etc).
• Overhead power line design and documentation up to 66 kV.
• Power systems engineering.

Resources

SPA Consulting Engineers serve the needs of our clients by:

Highly trained and experienced staff

Our senior staff members each have in excess of 15 years relevant experience and the practice as a whole has a combined total of in excess of 60 years experience. A strong commitment to the development of our staff's skills is supported by the practice's commitment to ongoing staff development.

Technological resources

Technology provides a vehicle though which SPA can serve the needs of our client. It is not a goal in itself and we are always careful to ensure that we develop our technological resources appropriately. Effective, appropriate and timely implementation of technology both within the practice itself and through our designs furthers demonstrates our pragmatic approach to engineering.

Accreditations

Engineering Accreditation

SPA Consulting Engineers senior engineering staff are Chartered Professional Engineers (electrical) who are registered with the Board of Professional Engineers QLD. SPA is accredited on Ergon Energy's Panel with "A" Ratings for both Design and Project Management. SPA is also an accredited designer with the Clean Energy Council for solar grid connected design.

Quality Management System

SPA Consulting Engineers have a Quality Management System which has gained third party accreditation (AS/NZS ISO 9001:2016) by Sci-Qual International Pty Ltd and has international registration.

SPA Quality Policy

identify the processes needed for provision of professional consultancy services,

determine the sequence and interaction of business processes,

determine criteria and methods required to ensure the effective operation and control of these processes,

ensure the availability of information necessary to support the operation and monitoring of operational and office management processes, and

measure, monitor and analyse operational and office management processes, and implement action necessary to achieve planned results and continual improvement.

Workplace Health and Safety Management System

SPA have a Workplace Health and Safety management system.

Environmental Management System

SPA have an Environmental Management System.