Business Details
43 Years
experience
Trusted Power Engineering Solutions in Redding, CT
Cristino Associates is a multi-disciplined power engineering firm established in 1983, dedicated to delivering comprehensive structural, mechanical, and electrical design solutions. Our expertise spans from small-scale electrical upgrades to complex power system designs for multi-million-dollar facilities. With over four decades of industry experience, we combine innovation and precision to meet diverse client needs. Our forensic investigations unit, operational since 1990, provides critical electrical engineering analysis and expert testimony for the insurance and legal sectors. Our team holds licenses in eight states, ensuring compliance with regional standards.We utilize advanced CAD modeling and simulation tools to optimize system economics and reliability. Our services include load flow studies, arc flash analysis, and fault diagnostics, tailored to enhance safety and efficiency. Client trust is built on our commitment to transparency, technical excellence, and long-term project viability. We integrate forensic insights into design practices to ensure code-compliant, maintainable systems. Our principal engineers 40+ years of experience anchors our approach to problem-solving and innovation. From initial design to commissioning, we prioritize client collaboration and project-specific solutions.
Services
Electrical Design
Forensic Investigations
CAD Modeling
Power System Analysis
Commissioning Services
Arc Flash Analysis
Fault Studies
Protective Device Coordination
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of electrical engineering expertise across eight licensed states.
- Our forensic analysis informs design practices for enhanced safety and compliance.
- We utilize advanced CAD modeling for precise system simulations and cost efficiency.
- Our team provides expert witness testimony for legal and insurance industries.
- We specialize in mission-critical power distribution system design and commissioning.
Services
Electrical Design
We design electrical systems for facilities ranging from small-scale upgrades to multi-million-dollar complexes. Our services include mission-critical power distribution, protective relay design, and substation planning. With expertise in fault studies and load flow analysis, we ensure reliable, code-compliant systems tailored to client needs.
Forensic Investigations
Our forensic unit analyzes electrical failures for insurance and legal clients. We conduct root-cause assessments, laboratory testing, and expert testimony. Services cover appliances to high-rise power systems, providing actionable insights for claims and litigation.
CAD Modeling
We use CAD and simulation tools to model dynamic electrical systems. This enables cost-effective design revisions, digitization of legacy schematics, and integration of modern standards. Our approach ensures accuracy and efficiency in complex facility upgrades.
Power System Analysis
We perform load flow, short circuit coordination, and arc flash studies to optimize system performance. Our analysis identifies vulnerabilities and enhances safety, ensuring systems meet operational and regulatory requirements.
Commissioning Services
We validate electrical systems through field testing and troubleshooting. Our team ensures installations meet design specifications, offering commissioning support for large-scale power equipment and infrastructure projects.
People
Joseph A. Cristino
Principal Engineer
Licensed P.E. with 40+ years in electrical engineering and forensics. Specializes in power distribution, relay design, and expert testimony. Leads projects from concept to commissioning, integrating forensic insights into design practices.
Nuno Almeida
Electrical Engineer
EIT with 21 years of CAD and power system analysis expertise. Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator. Conducts forensic fieldwork, lab exams, and troubleshooting for large-scale power installations.
Questions
What engineering services do you offer?
We provide electrical, structural, and mechanical design services, including power system analysis, forensic investigations, and commissioning for complex facilities.
Do you handle forensic electrical analysis?
Yes, our forensic unit investigates electrical failures for insurance and legal clients, offering expert testimony and laboratory testing since 1990.
Are your engineers licensed?
Our principal engineer is licensed in eight U.S. states, ensuring compliance with regional engineering standards and practices.
How do you use CAD in projects?
We employ advanced CAD modeling to simulate electrical systems, digitize legacy schematics, and optimize design revisions for cost efficiency and accuracy.
Can you assist with power system upgrades?
Yes, we specialize in upgrading facilities with modern power systems, including load flow studies, arc flash analysis, and protective device coordination.
What is your commissioning process?
We validate system performance through field testing and troubleshooting, ensuring installations meet design specifications and operational requirements.
