Heavy Industrial
The Power of Experience.
The Power of Presence.
The Power of Collaboration.
Engineering Expertise That Powers Success
Our multidisciplinary teams combine deep technical expertise, hands-on field experience, and innovative thinking to address client challenges from every angle. We partner with clients to solve the problems they already recognize while also identifying hidden risks and opportunities that may not yet be visible. Our core engineering disciplines span Process, Mechanical, Piping, Civil, Structural, Electrical and Instrumentation engineering, allowing us to deliver integrated solutions that support the full lifecycle of complex industrial and infrastructure assets.
Holistic Facility Knowledge Matters
Holistic facility knowledge matters because the lifespan of a facility extends far beyond simply building, operating, and retiring it. At Orbital, we recognize that every facility is in a state of continuous evolution, driven by aging infrastructure, process improvements, and changing regulatory requirements. Throughout our history, we have supported clients through every phase of this evolution – Project Development, Project Execution, and Asset Management – providing the expertise and insight needed to help facilities adapt, perform, and thrive over time.
Project Development
Orbital understands that foreseeing risk, schedule and cost surprises can be the difference between a successful project and a complete failure. We have successfully supported clients developing projects from inception to final investment decision reducing uncertainties in project execution. Our understanding of formal and informal gate processes have provided client stakeholders more accurate information for improved decision making in their planning processes for decades.
Project Execution
Orbital provides comprehensive engineering and design services for both greenfield and brownfield projects, preparing custom solutions for your new construction or modifications to existing facilities. We differentiate ourselves in execution through the partnering with your organization to understand your unique projects objectives, establishing and maintaining clear communication throughout execution and delivering a quality work product in accordance with our Quality Management System.
Asset Management
At Orbital, we recognize that operations and maintenance teams operate in fast-paced, ever-evolving environments. Our comprehensive asset management services are designed to reduce complexity and support long-term reliability ranging from operational consulting to the development and implementation of risk-based structural and mechanical integrity programs, maintenance engineering, and turnkey remediation solutions. We proactively identify and resolve issues before they escalate, delivering effective solutions with efficiency and precision.
Engineering Environments Served
Oil and Gas
Petrochemical
Specialty Chemical
Steel
Power Generation
Heavy Industrial
Oil & Gas
Orbital offers comprehensive midstream and downstream project solutions, with proven expertise in the design of critical infrastructure at Terminals and Refineries. Our midstream capabilities include tank farm expansions, installations of vapor recovery units and facility loading, unloading and transfer modifications. On the downstream side, we offer reliable refining solutions addressing the primary processes of separation, quality and yield and recovery to meet environmental standards. Successful project execution has helped our clients produce cleaner fuels and maximize operational efficiency, supporting a more sustainable energy future.
Heavy Industrial
Petrochemical
Orbital brings experience in the petrochemical industry, supporting complex process systems and infrastructure across a wide range of applications. Our expertise spans thermal treatment for process heating and emissions control, distillation for product separation and purification, and reactor systems for efficient chemical conversion. We also design and implement vent recovery solutions to reduce emissions and improve sustainability, along with storage tanks and transfer pumps engineered for safe and reliable product handling. Our capabilities are supported by robust electrical infrastructure planning, ensuring consistent power delivery and control across demanding industrial environments.
Heavy Industrial
Specialty Chemical
Orbital provides engineering solutions for specialty chemical production, with expertise in batch processing, reactor systems, and drying technologies tailored to complex formulations. Our capabilities include designing and implementing storage silos for bulk material handling, as well as pneumatic and gravity-fed systems for efficient material transport. We integrate filter systems to ensure product purity and environmental compliance, and extrusion lines for shaping and compounding specialty products. Our electrical infrastructure supports automation, safety, and high-performance operations. Through this integrated approach, we deliver reliable, scalable, and compliant production environments across a wide range of specialty chemical applications.
Heavy Industrial
Steel
Since our Company inception, Orbital has delivered integrated solutions for both greenfield development and modernization of steel facilities. Our expertise spans core production systems such as blast furnaces for high-capacity ironmaking, electric arc furnaces for efficient recycling-based steel production, and rolling mills for precision shaping and finishing.
We also support critical infrastructure including crane runways for heavy material handling and electrical systems that ensure reliable power distribution and automation across operations.
Our multidisciplinary approach enables safe, scalable, and efficient solutions tailored to the demands of modern steel manufacturing.
Heavy Industrial
Power Generation
Orbital provides engineering and infrastructure solutions for a broad range of power generation technologies. Our experience includes simple cycle and combined cycle systems for efficient natural gas power production, as well as coal-fired plants for conventional energy generation. We support the full scope of thermal and electrical systems, ensuring safe, reliable, and optimized operations across diverse energy platforms.
Heavy Industrial Projects
Built for Scale, Delivered with Precision — Projects That Power Industry
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Tank Farm Expansion
SCOPE OF WORK
- Developed FEL-2 engineering and +/- 30% estimate for 30 new tanks and tank farm infrastructure
- Interfaced with tank vendor for required design modifications for EPA compliance
- Developed scopes of work and quantities for all disciplines and total installed cost estimate in Aspen Capital Cost Estimator
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
- Total installed cost estimate of $80MM
- Client awarded FEL-3 engineering as sole source and majority of detailed design to Orbital after successful FEL-2 execution.
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OH-Crane, Crane Runway and Building Inspection
Scope of Work:
- Performed a comprehensive technical inspection of an industrial building, crane runway system, and overhead bridge crane at a major manufacturing facility
- Verified structural integrity of building framing and crane runway support systems
- Assessed condition and alignment of crane rails, runway beams, and associated structural components
- Conducted a full OSHA/ASME-compliant overhead crane inspection during a single coordinated site mobilization
- Deployed a multidisciplinary team of structural inspectors, scanning technicians, and certified overhead crane specialists
- Utilized aerial lifts, top-side runway access, and Elios 3 caged drone technology for difficult-to-access areas
- Performed alignment verification using Total Station surveying methods
- Applied visual, hands-on, and targeted non-destructive testing (NDT) techniques
- Executed mechanical, structural, electrical, and functional testing of overhead crane components
- Provided real-time notification of critical or out-of-service safety findings
Deliverables:
- Structural inspection findings for building framing and crane runway systems
- OSHA/ASME-compliant overhead crane inspection report
- Runway alignment measurements, including elevation, sweep, span, and cross-levelness data
- Severity-ranked deficiency listings with tagged photographs and measurement documentation
- Conceptual repair sketches for identified structural and runway deficiencies
- Preventive maintenance, repair, and long-term monitoring recommendations
- Integrated inspection report capturing all findings from a single mobilization
Project Highlights:
- Orbital delivered a fully integrated, multi-discipline inspection of an industrial building, crane runway, and overhead crane system in a single site mobilization, minimizing operational disruption and eliminating the need for multiple specialty contractors. By combining structural inspection, advanced scanning, precision alignment verification, and OSHA/ASME-compliant crane evaluation, Orbital provided a complete system-level assessment of both structural and mechanical performance. The inspection identified runway alignment deviations, localized structural corrosion, and typical crane component wear, allowing Orbital’s engineering team to develop prioritized repair recommendations and conceptual solutions. This project highlights Orbital’s ability to deliver efficient, technically rigorous inspection programs that support safe, reliable crane operations in complex industrial environments.
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Hot Oil Heater Replacement
Scope of Work
- Executed FEL-3 engineering and detailed design for a hot oil heater replacement
- Project aimed to reduce fuel consumption by replacing an oversized hot oil-fired heater with a smaller, more efficient unit
- The replacement unit would still burn natural gas and fuel oil with incremental reductions in greenhouse gas emissions
- During the FEL stages, an alternate ethanol fired hot oil heater was investigated with the facility using spent ethanol as the primary fuel for the burner instead of natural gas and fuel oil
- Orbital performed conceptual design for integrating both options complete with total installed cost estimate for each option. Owner decided to proceed with the ethanol fired heater option
- Orbital supported construction activities through bid walks with each field contractor, responding to inquiries during bid clarifications, evaluating bids and providing recommendation on contractor for award
- Orbital performed construction management during key construction activities
Deliverables
- Process design basis and P&IDs
- Material requisition packages for hot oil heater and ancillary equipment (pumps, tanks, filters)
- Navisworks model, general arrangement drawings, piping plans and isometrics
- Foundation plans and structural steel drawings
- Single line diagrams, power plans, lighting plans, grounding plans, cable & conduit schedules
- Instrument location plans, wiring diagrams, loop diagrams, instrument datasheets
- Scope of work documents for construction
Project Highlights
- The ethanol fired option, while more expensive, allowed the facility to reduce their greenhouse emissions by 50% making significant impact on their sustainability goals.
- Total Installed Cost (TIC) – $4MM
