When engaging a consulting firm on a water or wastewater project, it's critical to understand their findings so you end up with a system built for your needs — not theirs.
Why it matters
Your interests, represented at the table.
If your company does not employ a team member with water or wastewater experience, McKinnon Engineering can serve as the intermediary between your company and the consulting firm to ensure project success. We also join larger engineering teams as the water and wastewater process specialist.
Make sure the consulting firm performs a comprehensive, pre-design engineering analysis
Set design parameters and confirm mutual understanding of the design plan
Serve as a design advisor on areas outside the consultant’s core expertise
Monitor the consultant’s work, flag issues early, and keep them within budget and timing
Confirm the final product corresponds to your expectations
Assist with operations planning, start-up, operator training, and initial monitoring
A client liaison can prevent a range of costly issues — from regulatory non-compliance and equipment failure to safety problems and excessive energy use.
