About Us:


Education:

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Seattle University, 1993
Dean's List, Seattle University, Electrical Engineering Department 1992
Dean's List, University of Washington, Engineering Department 1987, 1988

  • Professional Engineering Licenses:

Keith is a Professional Electrical Engineer licensed in fourteen states (P.E.), a Licensed General Electrical Administrator in Washington State.
P.E. Licenses include: Washington, Alaska, California, Oregon, Utah, Montana, Idaho, Hawaii, Nevada, Arizona, Pennsylvania, Michigan, New York & Virginia.
Keith is also National Certificate Holder of an NCEES record. This allows Keith to obtain other state P.E. licenses in an expedited manner

Additional Certifications / Accreditations:

  • (RCDD) Registered Communications Distribution Designer - BICSI #07016
  • NTS (LAN) Specialist) Network Transport System Specialist - BICSI #01506
  • "LC" Lighting Certified Qualified Professional (NCQLP)
  • RTPM - Registered Telecommunications Project Manager through BISCI
  • LEED BD+C Accredited Professional (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design)
  • Cold Regions Engineering Certified-University of Washington & University of Alaska
  • Advanced project manager training BICSI - PM 125
  • Trial Experienced Expert Witness
  • International Illumination Design Award (IIDA) 2003 - Section Participant Award

    Professional Memberships & Activities
  • Member of the Seattle Code Committee Implementation of the NEC - 2005 & 2008
  • Contributing Editor to Consulting Specifying Engineering Magazine - 2004/2005
  • Advisory Board for Consulting Specifying Engineering 2005 - 2011
  • Member of the Uptime Institute
  • Named one of the "Top 40 Engineers Under 40" by Consulting Specifying Engineering (2008)
  • Member of the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America.
  • Member of the 7x24 Exchange - Northwest Chapter (End to End Reliability).
  • Member of BICSI - A Telecommunications Association.
  • Member of the Telecommunication Project Management Association (TPMA)
  • Member of the Washington State Society of Healthcare Engineers.

  • Speaking Emgagements
  • CSE Magazine (Consulting Specifying Engineer), October, 2011
  • Expert Panelist on "Data Center Selective Coordination Studies" Webcast
  • CSE Magazine (Consulting Specifying Engineer), October, 2011
  • Expert Panelist on "Electrical System Software" Roundtable
  • CSE Magazine (Consulting Specifying Engineer), June, 2011
  • Expert Panelist on "Office Design: Raising the Standards" Webcast
  • CSE Magazine (Consulting Specifying Engineer), August, 2010
  • Expert Panelist on "Specifying Generators for Mission Critical Facilities" Webcast
  • AFCOM - Association for Computer Operations Managers - Spring Conference - 5/20/10
  • Speaker - South Hill Data Center Presentation
  • 7x24 Exchange- Northwest Chapter - Fall Conference - 3/20/10
  • Speaker - South Hill Data Center Presentation
  • CSE Magazine (Consulting Specifying Engineer), November, 2009
  • Expert Panelist on "Top Tips from Top Designers of Mission Critical" Webcast
  • CSE Magazine (Consulting Specifying Engineer), October, 2009
  • Expert Panelist on "Uptime All the Time, No Matter What" Webcast
  • CSE Magazine (Consulting Specifying Engineer), October 2008
  • Expert Panelist on "Emergency Power Systems for Hospitals"
  • CSE Magazine (Consulting Specifying Engineer), May 2008
  • Expert Panelist on "Grounding & Bonding Electrical Distribution Systems"
  • CSE Magazine (Consulting Specifying Engineer), May 2007
  • Expert Panelist on "UPS, Design and Specification Consideration" Roundtable
  • CSE Magazine (Consulting Specifying Engineer), September 2006
  • Expert Panelist on "Data Center and Critical Environments Design & Construction" Webcast
  • CSE Magazine (Consulting Specifying Engineer), March 2006
  • Expert Panelist on "ASHREA/IESNA 90.1 Good Engineering Practice" Webcast
  • CSE Magazine (Consulting Specifying Engineer), June 2004
  • Expert Panelist on "Building Automation Systems at a Crossroads" Webcast
  • CSE Magazine (Consulting Specifying Engineer), Ongoing
  • Consulting Editor and Member of the Advisory Board - CSE Magazine
  • Recognized as one of the Top 40 Engineers under 40
    Publications
  • EC&M Magazine (Electrical Design, Construction & Maintenance) June 2007
    Author of "The Basics of Large Dry-Type Transformers" article
  • EC&M Magazine (Electrical Design, Construction & Maintenance) June 2007
    Author of "When Lightning Strikes" article
  • EC&M Magazine (Electrical Design, Construction & Maintenance) August 2006
    Author of "3D CAD Drawings for the Electrical Contractor" article
  • EC&M Magazine (Electrical Design, Construction & Maintenance) November 2005
    Author of "LEED and the Electrical Contractor" article
  • EC&M Magazine (Electrical Design, Construction & Maintenance) December 2004
    Author of "Countering Heating Effects from Troublesome Harmonics" article
  • EC&M Magazine (Electrical Design, Construction & Maintenance) September 2004
    Author of "Beware of Simplistic Fault Current Calculations" article
  • CSE Magazine (Consulting Specifying Engineer), February, 2010
    Author of "The Nitty Gritty of Gensets" article
  • CSE Magazine (Consulting Specifying Engineer), December, 2009
    Author of "Redefining the Role of Electrical Engineers" article
  • CSE Magazine (Consulting Specifying Engineer), March, 2009
    Author of "Data Center Discussion Roundtable" Roundtable
  • CSE Magazine (Consulting Specifying Engineer), February, 2009
    Author of "Harmonics & VFD Roundtable" Roundtable
  • CSE Magazine (Consulting Specifying Engineer), May 2007
    Part of Roundtable article, "UPS Design, Specification Considerations" article
  • CSE Magazine (Consulting Specifying Engineer), February 2007
    Author of "Modeling Electrical Distribution Systems in 3D CAD" article
  • CSE Magazine (Consulting Specifying Engineer), January 2007
    Author of "EPO or No - A consideration of NEC Article 645.10 and 685" article
  • CSE Magazine (Consulting Specifying Engineer), February 2006
    Author of "Safe Parking" article
  • CSE Magazine (Consulting Specifying Engineer), August 2005
    Author of "2005 NEC Changes Could Significantly Affect the Design & Installations
    of Emergency Distribution Systems" article
  • CSE Magazine (Consulting Specifying Engineer), July 2005
    Author of "2005 NEC Changes Could Significantly Affect the Design & Installations
    of Emergency Distribution Systems" article
  • CSE Magazine (Consulting Specifying Engineer), June 2005
    Author of "2005 NEC Changes Could Significantly Affect the Design & Installations
    of Emergency Distribution Systems" article
  • CSE Magazine (Consulting Specifying Engineer), May 2005
    Author of "Efficient Lighting Systems for LEED Certified Projects" article
  • CSE Magazine (Consulting Specifying Engineer), March 2005
    Author of "IBC Code Changes that Effect Electrical Design" article
  • CSE Magazine (Consulting Specifying Engineer), March 2005
    Author of "Elevating Emergency Power Requirements for Elevators" article
  • CSE Magazine (Consulting Specifying Engineer), January 2005
    Author of "The Electrical Impacts of the IBC code on Fire Pumps" article
  • CSE Magazine (Consulting Specifying Engineer), November 2004
    Author of "Comparison of a Series Rated and Fully Rated Electrical Systems" article
  • CSE Magazine (Consulting Specifying Engineer), October 2004
    Author of "IBC & Emergency Lighting" article
  • CSE Magazine (Consulting Specifying Engineer), July 2004
    Contributed to "Killing Kilowatt hours" article.
  • Data Center Dynamics, June 2011
    Contributing Author on Automatic for Data Center
  • Data Center Dynamics, August 2010
    Contributing Author on Electrical SCADA systems in Mission Critical Facilities
  • BICSI News (Building Industries Consulting Services International) Jan/Feb, 2008
    Author of "Determining the Appropriate Separation of Data and Power Cables"
  • BICSI News (Building Industries Consulting Services International) Nov/Dec, 2005
    Author of "Reliable Electrical Systems for Critical Data Systems"
  • BICSI News (Building Industries Consulting Services International) Nov/Dec, 2005 Author of "A Knowledgeable and Experienced Data Contractor Can LEED the Way to
    Project Certification"
  • BICSI News (Building Industries Consulting Services International) Jan/Feb, 2005
    Smart Buildings in 10 years - Building Category Winner for BICSI 30th Anniversary Contest
  • Pure Power - Power Quality Magazine (Consulting Specifying Engineer), Fall 2011
    Author of "Electrical Engineering Software" article
  • Pure Power - Power Quality Magazine (Consulting Specifying Engineer), Spring 2011
    Author of "Specifying Generators for Mission Critical Magazines" article
  • Pure Power - Power Quality Magazine (Consulting Specifying Engineer), March 2008
    Author of "Heating Calculation for Large Electrical Duct Banks" article
  • Pure Power - Power Quality Magazine (Consulting Specifying Engineer), Spring 2008
    Author of "Paralleled Generator System Considerations" article
  • Pure Power - Power Quality Magazine (Consulting Specifying Engineer), June 2006
    Author of "Be Cautious and Aware of Proper Transformer and Static Switch Location in
    Critical Environments #2" article
  • Pure Power - Power Quality Magazine (Consulting Specifying Engineer), May 2006
    Author of "Power Factor Correction Capacitors Part 2" article
  • Pure Power - Power Quality Magazine (Consulting Specifying Engineer), April 2006
    Author of "Power Factor Correction Capacitors Part 1" article
  • Pure Power - Power Quality Magazine (Consulting Specifying Engineer), Spring 2006
    Author of "UPS on the Power Quality Frontline #2" article
  • Pure Power - Power Quality Magazine (Consulting Specifying Engineer), Spring 2006
    Author of "UPS on the Power Quality Frontline" article
  • Pure Power - Power Quality Magazine (Consulting Specifying Engineer), Winter 2005
    Author of "Lightning Protection: Optional or Recommended" article
  • Pure Power - Power Quality Magazine (Consulting Specifying Engineer), Fall 2005
    Author of "Sizing Neutrals for transformers" article
  • Pure Power - Power Quality Magazine (Consulting Specifying Engineer), August 2005
    Author of "Power Quality - Generator Size & Code Issues #10" article
  • Pure Power - Power Quality Magazine (Consulting Specifying Engineer), July 2005
    Author of "Power Quality - Generator Size & Code Issues #9" article
  • Pure Power - Power Quality Magazine (Consulting Specifying Engineer), Summer 2005
    Author of "Be Cautious and Aware of Proper Transformer and Static Switch Location in
    Critical Environments" article
  • Pure Power - Power Quality Magazine (Consulting Specifying Engineer), June 2005
    Author of "Power Quality - Generator Size & Code Issues #8" article
  • Pure Power - Power Quality Magazine (Consulting Specifying Engineer), May 2005
    Author of "Power Quality - Generator Size & Code Issues #7" article
  • Pure Power - Power Quality Magazine (Consulting Specifying Engineer), April 2005
    Author of "Power Quality - Generator Size & Code Issues #6" article
  • Pure Power - Power Quality Magazine (Consulting Specifying Engineer), March 2005
    Author of "Coordinated Protection for Critical Environments" article
  • Pure Power - Power Quality Magazine (Consulting Specifying Engineer), March 2005 Author of "Power Quality - Generator Size & Code Issues #5" article
  • Pure Power - Power Quality Magazine (Consulting Specifying Engineer), February 2005 Author of "Power Quality - Generator Size & Code Issues #4" article
  • Pure Power - Power Quality Magazine (Consulting Specifying Engineer), January 2005 Author of "Power Quality - Generator Size & Code Issues #3" article
  • Pure Power - Power Quality Magazine (Consulting Specifying Engineer), December 2004 Author of "Power Quality - Generator Size & Code Issues #2 " article
  • Pure Power - Power Quality Magazine (Consulting Specifying Engineer), November 2004 Author of "Power Quality - Generator Size & Code Issues #1 " article
  • USGBC News (U.S Green Building Council) February 2006, Author of "Safe Parking" article.
  • Client Recomendations:

    "Mr Lane just testified as an expert in an extremely complex electrical engineering case involving a large Data Center. The jury thought he brought "fire" to the defense case and helped us advance a complex defense in terms lay people could understand. We got an excellent result and feel he played a pivotal role in getting us there. I would definitely hire him again."

    Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, High Integrity

    -Michael D. Hutchens | Partner - Meagher & Geer, P.L.L.P.


    "Keith is a great professional. Not only is his knowledge unmatched as an electrical engineer, but his organization skills are something we should all strive to achieve. Keith helped me with a very complex litigation matter, and was able to explain electrical engineering to me, as it related to a very technical environment. Keith is patient, well organized, knowledgeable, efficient, and responsive. Keith also puts together very easy to understand diagrams, and presentations, that can be used for any type of legal matter. I would recommend using Keith if you ever need an electrical engineer."

    -Alexander Yoffe - Partner @ Yoffe & Cooper, LLP hired Keith as a Expert in electrical engineering, litigation in 2011


    "I have known Keith professionally and personally for many years. The best recommendation I can give is he's never let me down. Keith's knowledge of electrical systems is beyond the ordinary, adding tremendous value to every project he has been a part of for me. I would recommend Keith and LCA without hesitation to anyone looking for a real partner for their project." Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, High Integrity

    -TJ Porter, Sr. Vice President - SASCO Electric - February 4, 2011

    "Keith is an outstanding engineer and has a very strong work ethic. We worked together for several years for a consulting engineering firm. We have also worked on some of the same projects at my current position. I highly recommend Keith and his firm for all types of electrical engineering."

    - Gary Mullin, P.E., Electrical Engineer, Port of Seattle..

    "Lane Coburn & Associates was hired to do the electrical engineering for a large data center project on which I was the owner's representative. Keith took the lead on the project and from the beginning did an excellent job of balancing cost and quality to achieve the highest value of designed systems for the client. Keith consistently considers new and alternative approaches to systems and brings new, creative solutions to the table. He is a leader in his field and I would be pleased to work with him in the future."

    - Terry Rennaker, Owner of Rennaker Company LLC.

    "I have worked with Keith on several mission critical projects over the past 7-8 years. I first worked with Keith at SASCO and have recently worked with Keith at Lane Coburn & Associates. Keith is an excellent engineer with a strong work ethic. Keith brings an in depth knowledge of the leading edge technologies and design philosophies to ensure a project has the desired amount of reliability and value. Keith has a unique ability to communicate design options in basic terms to the owner and the other design team members. Keith is a leader and I would be pleased to work with him in the future." January 08, 2009 Matt

    -Blackburn, Owner, Lighthouse Electric Group.

    "I recently worked with Keith on two data center projects (one in the pre-planning stage and one in construction). He is a very detail oriented electrical engineer who is a pleasure to work with. He is very code savvy and a true team player. I hope to work with Keith again in the near future." December 29, 2008

    -Michael Frank, P.E., Senior Engineer, McKinstry.

    "Keith's dedication to constant improvement and knowledge growth ensures that his design incorporates all of the latest innovations and ideas." December 16, 2008 Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, High Integrity Tom

    -Williams, Sr. Project Manager SASCO - Hired Lane Coburn & Associates as an Engineer in 2008/2009.

    "VECA Electric and Technologies would like to say thank you for the dedication and extreme knowledge LCA brings to the table. Your exceptional performance shines through time and time again. We appreciate you as a valuable team member and look forward to many more successful projects together. Thanks again for the great job you do."

    -Terry McCabe - Sr. Project Manager - VECA Electric. - 12/10/10

    “Dear Keith, Tactical Vs. Technical set the tone for the referenced project. It is all too common to rely on the field crews to initiate rigging and cable pulling techniques for a large project. However, LCa staff proved that your firm works beyond just electrical technical knowledge. At my clients request LCa provided “Tactical” calculations for installing over 5000 feet of medium voltage cable weighing 12 pounds per foot. The weight and lengths of these cables required precise cable pulling calculations to assure that ropes, cables and sheaves would meet the tensions and pressures during the installation process. In addition, LCa staff designed “Sheave Placements” for use by the Linemen during the installation.

    The engineering work by LCa was incorporated into the “Work Plan” that was written by Salish Group to provide a safe and professional installation of the 15KV cables. Previous work was halted for two months due to three near fatalities occurring in a very short duration prior to Salish Group becoming the construction management team on the project. With Lane Coburn’s tactical approach to solving the aforementioned issues the project was completed on time and the client conceded that they were not certain the work could have been completed without proper engineering assistance.

    I look forward to working with you again!” October 26th, 2009

    -Jim Long, Owner of Salish Group Construction Services - Hired Lane Coburn & Associates for the electrical engineering on the 11.95 KV Switchyard - 15KV Cable Replacements at Grand Coulee Dam.

    "Sequoyah Electric, LLC has had the pleasure of teaming with LCA on several projects including campus wide office buildings and mission critical facilities. As a key team member, their innovation and insightfulness has played a very important role within our collaborative Design-Build team. LCA has a strong track record of going above and beyond to exceed client expectations. Their understanding of construction issues makes them uniquely qualified Electrical Engineers for Design-Build projects. I highly recommend LCA for your next project.

    -Mahmood Ghassemi, P.E. Vice President of Sequoyah Electric. - August 24th, 2010

    "I have worked with Keith and his team at Lane Coburn & Associates on a number of mission critical projects. LCA has always performed at a very high level. Keith and team have a deep grasp of the issues involved in the design and operation of mission critical environments. In addition LCA has assisted CPSI in forensics analysis, failure analysis and pear review of complex existing and critically operating data centers and industrial facilities. I highly recommend LCA on you next mission critical project."

    -John Dwyer - President - CPSI - Computer Power & Service - 9/05/10

    "Silent-Aire has worked with Keith Lane and Lane Coburn & Associates on a number of mission critical projects. LCA has always proven to go the extra mile to meet or exceed the expectations of the client. LCA and Silent-Aire work in tandem to provide continued design innovation to ensure the most cost effective and efficient design. LCA has always been a key member of the team, their insight and innovation through the design and construction has helped to ensure successful projects. I highly recommend LCA for your next project."

    -Lindsey D. Leckelt P.Eng. - Director of Marketing and Engineering - Silent Aire - Aug. 30, 2010

    "Sabey Construction is working with Keith Lane and Lane Coburn & Associates on a large, complex, very reliable data center in Eastern Washington. This project is also on a very fast track schedule. LCA has proven to go the extra mile to meet or exceed the expectations of the client. LCA understands the complex issues related to the design and build of today's reliable, scalable and efficient data centers. Keith and his team have taken the design to the extra step and is working hand in hand with VECA to create detailed 2D and 3D drawings as well as animated flyovers of the contained hot aisles to ensure proper coordination with all the trades. I highly recommend LCA for your next project."

    -Doug Gardner - Sr. Project Manager Sabey Construction Inc. - 8/30/10