
EPS delivers exceptional engineering, forensic analysis, and valuation services that empower our clients to succeed in complex challenges and achieve their strategic objectives. For over 30 years, EPS has combined exceptional technical skills with unique business acumen delivering innovative solutions for success in a wide range of industries. Whether you're faced with technology or product forensic issues, intellectual property challenges, or navigating legal complexities, EPS is your trusted partner in engineering excellence.
Our Mission
EPS delivers exceptional engineering, forensic analysis, and valuation services that empower our clients to succeed in complex challenges and achieve their strategic objectives. For over 30 years, EPS has combined exceptional technical skills with unique business acumen, delivering innovative solutions for success in a range of industries.
We are committed to:
Innovation
Leveraging cutting-edge technologies and methodologies to provide forward-thinking solutions.
Integrity
Upholding the highest ethical standards in all our engagements.
Excellence
Delivering services that exceed expectations and drive tangible results.
Collaboration
Building lasting partnerships with our clients through open communication and mutual respect.
Our Services
We offer a comprehensive suite of services designed to meet your unique needs:
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Engineering Innovation. Forensic Analysis. Valuation Precision.
We provide comprehensive technology assessments that empower businesses to innovate, grow, and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving market. Our expertise spans both renewable and conventional energy technologies.
Renewable & Conventional Energy Evaluations: Solar, wind, biomass, oil & gas, power generation.
Feasibility Studies & Performance Analysis: Technical viability and efficiency assessments.
Environmental Impact & Risk Assessment: Sustainability and compliance evaluations.
IP & Technology Development: Patent analysis, trade secret protection, licensing strategies.
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Unveiling Insights. Delivering Results.
Our experts provide accurate financial appraisals and valuations essential for business planning, regulatory compliance, and litigation support.
Asset Valuation and Economic Damage Quantification: Valuing tangible and intangible assets.
Licensing and Royalty Valuation: Providing insightful valuations of intellectual property assets.
Intangible Asset Valuation: Appraising intellectual property, goodwill, and brand equity.
Depreciation and Obsolescence Evaluation: Evaluating physical, functional, and economic obsolescence.
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Unveiling the Truth Behind Complex Incidents
We conduct thorough investigations into industrial accidents, equipment failures, fires, explosions, and product contaminations. Our multidisciplinary team provides comprehensive analyses that stand up to the highest levels of scrutiny.
Root Cause Analysis: Identifying underlying causes to prevent future incidents.
Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA): Evaluating potential failure points in processes and equipment.
Certified Fire and Explosion Investigation: Determining the origin and cause of fires and explosions.
Environmental and Chemical Release Investigations: Assessing incidents involving hazardous materials.
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Expert Solutions for Complex Challenges
We offer comprehensive litigation support services, combining technical proficiency with strategic insights to bolster your legal position.
Expert Witness Testimony: Delivering clear, credible, and persuasive testimony.
Technical Analysis and Reporting: Providing thorough examinations and reports.
Economic Damages Assessment: Quantifying financial impacts in legal disputes.
Intellectual Property Disputes Support: Assisting in patent infringement and trade secret cases.
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Protecting and Maximizing Your Innovations
We help you safeguard your intellectual property assets and navigate the complexities of IP to stay competitive in today's market.
Patent, Trade Secret, and Licensing Analysis: Conducting technology and claim analyses.
Infringement and IP Dispute Consulting: Providing litigation support and strategic advice.
Valuation of IP Assets: Accurately appraising patents, trademarks, and trade secrets.
Licensing Agreement Structuring: Crafting agreements to optimize value and minimize risks.
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Driving Innovation. Enhancing Efficiency.
We provide expert guidance across renewable and conventional energy sectors to optimize operations and achieve strategic objectives.
Renewable & Conventional Energy Consulting: Expertise in solar, wind, biomass, hydrogen, and conventional energy.
Process Optimization & Performance Enhancement: Maximizing efficiency through design and operational strategies.
Engineering & Construction Management: Managing projects from conception to completion.
Environmental & Regulatory Compliance: Emission control and sustainability assessments.
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Ensuring Project Success from Concept to Completion
Our team delivers detailed cost analyses, financial forecasting, and project evaluation to optimize resource allocation and enhance profitability.
Cost Estimating and Financial Forecasting: Providing accurate capital and operating cost estimates.
Project Budgeting and Evaluation: Assisting with budget development and performance monitoring.
Risk Analysis and Mitigation: Identifying potential financial risks and developing mitigation strategies.
Training and Instruction: Offering specialized training programs in cost estimating and project management.
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Leveraging Expertise in Energy Markets and Regulatory Frameworks
We offer specialized services in energy trading and regulatory analysis to empower businesses to make informed decisions in the dynamic energy sector.
Energy Market Analysis: Navigating the complexities of energy markets with expert analysis and insights.
Market Trends and Forecasting
Price Dynamics and Modeling
Trading Strategies
FERC Filings Analysis: Understanding the regulatory landscape and its impact on your business.
Regulatory Analysis
Policy Impact Assessment
Strategic Recommendations
Strategic Advisory on Energy Trading: Optimizing your trading operations with expert guidance.
Risk Management
Portfolio Optimization
Market Entry and Expansion
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Precision Analysis. Definitive Results.
We provide rapid and accurate investigations into product contaminations and chemical releases, determining their origins and assessing environmental impact to protect your interests and public safety.
Product Contamination Investigations:
Chemical Analysis & Testing
Supply Chain and Manufacturing Process Evaluation
Contaminants We Analyze include VOCs, PAHs, PFAS/PFOS, Polymers, Heavy Metals, etc.
Chemical Release Investigations:
Incident Root Cause Analysis
Spill and Release Quantification
Environmental Fate and Transport Modeling
Environmental Impact Assessment:
Migration Analysis
Regulatory Compliance Guidance

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Knowledge Driving the Energy Transition
We provide comprehensive services across oil & gas, electrical power, and renewable energy sectors:
Oil & Gas: Exploration, production, midstream, refining
Electrical Power: Conventional, combined cycle, grid integration
Renewable Energy: Solar, wind, biomass, hydrogen, storage
Environmental Compliance: Emissions control, regulatory guidance
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Driving Efficiency. Enhancing Productivity.
Our expertise helps optimize operations and improve performance across:
Process Optimization: Design, simulation, automation
Facility Design: Layout, material handling, construction
Energy Management: Audits, sustainability initiatives
Safety & Risk: OSHA compliance, risk assessment
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Enhancing Processes. Ensuring Excellence.
Comprehensive support for chemical and refining operations:
Process Engineering: Design, optimization, control
Safety Management: PSM, PHAs, risk mitigation
Environmental: Emissions control, compliance
Quality Systems: GMP, quality control, validation
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Quantifying Impacts, Transforming Waste into Sustainable Energy Solutions
Turn environmental challenges into opportunities:
Environmental Engineering: Impact assessments, compliance
Waste-to-Energy: Technology evaluation, process design
Sustainability: Resource recovery, carbon management
Project Implementation: Feasibility studies, EPCM
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Protecting Innovations. Resolving Disputes.
Expert support for IP management and litigation:
IP Consulting: Trade secrets, patents, licensing
Litigation Support: Technical analysis, expert testimony
Economic Analysis: Damage assessment, valuations
Regulatory Compliance: Standards, policy development
Our Industries
We serve diverse sectors with specialized expertise:

Why Choose EPS?
Technical Excellence
Our team brings together a wealth of knowledge across multiple engineering disciplines. We leverage technical expertise to deliver solutions that are both innovative and practical.
Customized Solutions
We tailor our services to address your specific challenges, ensuring that our solutions align with your strategic objectives and operational realities.
Proven Track Record
EPS has a history of producing winning results across various industries. Our clients trust us to deliver insights that drive tangible improvements.

About Dr. John A. Williams
A Leader in Engineering Excellence
Dr. John A. Williams, PE, ASA, MBA, CFEI, AIChE Fellow, is the founder and General Manager of EPS. With over 40 years of operations, engineering, and construction experience, Dr. Williams is a recognized expert in the engineering analysis and financial appraisal of energy, power, and manufacturing technologies.
Dr. Williams is renowned for his ability to dissect complex technical issues and present them clearly and convincingly. His expertise spans a wide range of industries and technical disciplines, making him a valuable asset in any context.
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Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA) by the American Society of Appraisers in Machinery & Technical Specialties: Energy, Environmental, and Manufacturing Technologies.
Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (CFEI) by the National Association of Fire Investigators.
Fellow of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE Fellow).
PhD in Chemical and Fuels Engineering from the University of Utah
MBA in Finance from the University of Chicago
BS in Chemistry from the University of Delaware
Licensed Professional Engineer in over 20 states