SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT (SME) SERVICES
Independent Engineering Expertise That Strengthens Decisions, Defends Claims, and Clarifies Technical Truth
Monticello Power & Energy provides disciplined Subject Matter Expert support for electrical systems, arc‑flash programs, field engineering practices, and technical litigation. With more than 20 years of engineering and field experience, Mark J. Vajdos, PE brings the technical fluency, analytical clarity, and practical judgment required to translate complex engineering issues into clear, defensible, and actionable conclusions.
We ensure technical questions are evaluated objectively, explained clearly, and supported by engineering first principles — giving owners, contractors, and legal teams confidence in the accuracy and defensibility of their position.
WHAT WE DELIVER
Technical Accuracy & Engineering Clarity – Independent evaluation of electrical systems, safety programs, and field practices to establish factual, defensible engineering conclusions.
Expert Opinions & Litigation Support – Structured, courtroom‑ready engineering opinions for counsel, depositions, and trial.
Incident Reconstruction & Root‑Cause Analysis – Methodical reconstruction of electrical faults, failures, and safety incidents using engineering fundamentals.
Standards Interpretation & Compliance Review – NFPA 70E, IEEE 1584, NEC, NESC, ASCE pipeline standards, and industry best practices.
Field‑Aware Engineering Insight – Practical interpretation of how designs, procedures, and safety programs behave under real‑world field conditions.
CORE CAPABILITIES
Subject Matter Expert Services
- Independent engineering review and technical validation
- Expert opinions, declarations, and structured written reports
- Deposition preparation and trial support
- Standards interpretation across electrical and pipeline domains
- Incident reconstruction and root‑cause analysis
- Evaluation of safety programs, arc‑flash studies, and field practices
- Technical coaching for legal teams and decision‑makers
- Claims analysis and exposure identification
Technical Evaluation & Analysis
- Electrical system review and fault analysis
- Arc‑flash methodology evaluation (NFPA 70E / IEEE 1584)
- Field engineering practice assessment
- HDD/pipeline design interpretation
- Equipment failure analysis and operational impact review
- Compliance verification and standards alignment
End‑to‑End Expert Support
- Pre‑litigation technical review
- Case‑based SME engagement and ongoing advisory
- Structured expert report development
- Onsite field investigation and evidence documentation
- Technical support through deposition and trial
- Final opinions, conclusions, and defensible engineering rationale
The Monticello Advantage
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) with hands‑on field and electrical fluency
- 20+ years of electrical, field, and safety engineering experience
- Proven leadership across utilities, industrial facilities, and energy infrastructure
- Practical, field‑aware decision‑making that strengthens technical defensibility
- A delivery model built on clarity, discipline, and accountability
Ready to Strengthen Your Technical Position?
Monticello provides the independent engineering expertise, structured analysis, and defensible clarity required to support legal teams, owners, and contractors facing complex technical questions.