Reliable Automation for Critical Water Infrastructure

Penns Electric LLC provides controls engineering, SCADA integration, cybersecurity consulting, electrical construction, and commissioning services for municipal and industrial water and wastewater facilities throughout Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, and the Phoenix East Valley. From treatment plants and well fields to pump stations, storage tanks, and remote RTU sites, we help utilities improve reliability, maintain compliance, and modernize aging infrastructure.

Our team combines licensed electrical expertise with hands-on controls engineering experience, allowing us to support projects from design and panel fabrication through startup, integrated testing, and long-term operational support.

Process Instrumentation & Control

Reliable instrumentation is essential for stable plant operations and regulatory compliance.

• Flow, Level, Pressure & Analytical Instrumentation

• Chemical Feed & Dosing Controls

• Pump & Valve Automation

• VFD & Soft Starter Integration

• Process Loop Verification & Calibration

• Instrument Troubleshooting

• Startup & Functional Testing

Electrical Infrastructure & Control Panels

As a licensed electrical contractor and controls integrator, Penns Electric delivers complete electrical and controls solutions under one team.

• Custom PLC & RTU Control Panels

• VFD and Motor Control Panels

• MCC Integration

• 24VDC Battery-Backed RTU & PLC Systems

• Electrical Installation & Field Wiring

• Motor & Pump Controls

• Backup Power Integration

• Startup & Commissioning Support

Licenses: Kentucky CE66693 • Arizona ROC 335882

Plant Modernization & System Upgrades

Many water and wastewater facilities continue to rely on aging control systems, networks, and instrumentation. We help utilities modernize their infrastructure while minimizing operational downtime.

• PLC & SCADA Migrations

• Legacy System Upgrades

• ControlNet-to-EtherNet/IP Conversions

• Foundation Fieldbus Modernization

• RTU Replacement Projects

• Brownfield Expansion Support

• Cutover Planning & Change Management

• Commissioning & Operator Training

OT Cybersecurity & Compliance

Modern utilities face increasing cybersecurity requirements while maintaining continuous operations. Penns Electric helps water and wastewater facilities implement practical OT cybersecurity controls aligned with industry best practices and regulatory expectations.

FactoryTalk Security & AssetCentre Implementation

Penns Electric can configure and deploy FactoryTalk Security and FactoryTalk AssetCentre to help utilities improve governance, accountability, and cybersecurity readiness.

FactoryTalk Security Services

• Centralized User Authentication

• Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

• Active Directory Integration

• Operator, Maintenance & Engineering Permission Management

• Password Policy Implementation

• Electronic Audit Trail Enablement

FactoryTalk AssetCentre Services

• Automated PLC & HMI Backup Management

• Change Detection & Version Control

• User Activity Logging & Audit Reporting

• Disaster Recovery Planning

• Automated Asset Inventory

• Configuration Management

• Compliance Reporting & Documentation

These solutions help utilities establish documented controls for:

• User Authentication

• Account Management

• Access Control

• Audit Logging

• Configuration Management

• Backup & Recovery

• Change Management

• Incident Investigation & Reporting

Historian & Operational Data Integration

Transform operational data into actionable intelligence for operators, management, and regulatory reporting.

• Inductive Automation - Ignition

• FactoryTalk Historian Integration

• SCADA Reporting & Dashboards

• Event & Alarm Historization

• Syslog Integration

• Enterprise Data Connectivity

Why Utilities Choose Penns Electric

Unlike many controls firms, Penns Electric combines licensed electrical contracting, PLC programming, SCADA development, instrumentation expertise, and OT cybersecurity under one roof. We understand the realities of operating critical infrastructure and implement solutions that improve reliability, maintain compliance, and support long-term plant operations.

• Licensed Electrical Contractor & Controls Integrator

• Municipal Water & Wastewater Experience

• Allen-Bradley & FactoryTalk Expertise

• OT Cybersecurity & Compliance Support

• Brownfield Upgrade Specialists

• Startup & Commissioning Services

• 24/7 Support Available