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1105 State Street
Cayce, SC 29033
United States

elopez@edtengineers.com

(803) 791-8800

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Edgardo López, P.E., CFEI

Consulting Engineer

Engineering Field
  • Electrical

Mr. López provides consulting services in electrical engineering for commercial, industrial and residential systems, including failure analysis, damage assessment and repair/replacement analysis; power generation and distribution systems evaluation; fire origin and cause investigations.

Prior to joining EDT, Mr. López was an engineering and project manager working in a variety of industries including power, pharmaceutical, building construction, building maintenance, and waste water treatment facilities. His experience includes electrical failure analysis; damage assessment; construction management; codes, permits and standards evaluation; power systems operation and maintenance; and the operation and maintenance of electrical and mechanical equipment.

Mr. López enjoys being outdoors, running, and gardening.

State Licenses

Mr. López is a licensed engineer in Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, Puerto Rico, and South Carolina.

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Areas of Expertise

  • Buildings-Construction
  • Buildings-Specific Facilities
  • Buildings-Systems
  • Fires
  • Power Generation
  • Utilities
  • Vehicles
  • Work Place
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