Engineering, Design & Permitting

We focus on designs that are buildable, maintainable, and compliant, so construction and commissioning go smoothly and authorities have the information they need.

Strong projects start with clear engineering. CueBid Automation provides end-to-end engineering and design services for control systems, SCADA, telemetry, and related electrical work—plus the documentation and support you need for permitting and approvals.

Engineering & Design Services

Control & SCADA Design

  • Control system architecture (PLCs/RTUs, networks, SCADA servers, HMIs, historians)

  • Control narratives and functional descriptions (normal, abnormal, and fail-safe behaviors)

  • I/O lists and tag lists aligned with SCADA and HMI design

  • Alarm philosophy and alarm-setpoint recommendations

  • Redundancy concepts for critical systems (servers, networks, controllers)

Electrical & Panel Design

  • One-line diagrams and power distribution layouts

  • Control schematics and detailed I/O wiring diagrams

  • Control panel layout drawings and bill of materials

  • Load calculations, breaker selection, and panelboard schedules

  • Conduit and cable schedules for control and power wiring

Instrumentation & Telemetry Design

  • Instrument index and datasheets (flow, level, pressure, temperature, analyzers, etc.)

  • Loop diagrams and marshalling layouts

  • Telemetry and communications architecture (cellular, radio, fiber, VPN, firewalls)

  • Network diagrams for OT environments (control networks, DMZs, and IT interfaces)

CAD Drafting & Documentation

Our team produces clean, consistent CAD drawings that contractors, operators, and reviewers can rely on:

  • P&IDs (process and instrumentation diagrams)

  • Electrical one-lines and three-lines

  • Panel layouts and wiring diagrams

  • Network and telemetry diagrams

  • Loop sheets and termination diagrams

  • Layouts for equipment, junction boxes, and control panels

We maintain drawing standards for layering, symbols, title blocks, and revision control, so your documentation set is easy to navigate and maintain.

Permitting & Authority Coordination

CueBid Automation supports the permitting and approval process by providing:

  • Technical documentation and drawings for submittals

  • Clarifications and responses to reviewer comments related to controls, SCADA, and electrical design

  • Coordination with owners, engineers of record, and AHJs (Authorities Having Jurisdiction) on control-system and communications scope

  • Support for utility, telecom, and network approvals related to control-system connectivity

We do not replace the role of the Engineer of Record, but we act as a specialist partner for automation, SCADA, and OT-related components of the project.

Our Approach

  • Field-aware engineering – Designs are grounded in how plants, pump stations, and remote sites actually operate.

  • Standards-driven – We follow applicable codes, industry practices, and owner standards.

  • Coordination-focused – Control, electrical, and communications designs are coordinated with civil, mechanical, and IT stakeholders.

  • Lifecycle mindset – Drawings and documentation are created so they’re useful long after the project is commissioned.

Why CueBid for Engineering, Design & Permitting?

  • Automation specialists – We focus on SCADA, PLC/RTU, instrumentation, and telemetry—where many general designers are thin.

  • Constructability and commissioning in mind – Designs are prepared so field crews and commissioning teams can execute efficiently.

  • Owner-focused – Documentation and standards are structured so operators and maintenance staff can support the system over its life.

  • Permitting-aware – We understand what reviewers and owners look for and help ensure submittals are clear and complete.