Our company profile is as follows:
Ken Perez Sr. - Principal
Ken has been in the electrical field for more than 30 years with experience in both construction as well as electrical engineering design. For the last 13 years, he has been working on the engineering side of the industry with an emphasis in lighting design. His actual field experience has given him a tremendous edge over his competition in that he knows first hand HOW an electrical system is installed, which he is then able to more clearly translate this to the design documents. This approach has enabled him to keep costly change orders down to a minimum for his client’s benefit. He has continued his knowledge in lighting fundamentals and electrical engineering by staying active with on-going classes in his field of expertise. These classes include Lighting Fundamentals through the IESNA and state sponsored classes for Energy Conservation Measures.
Ken’s experience has caught the attention of many municipal agencies and has been called upon to offer expert advice on lighting ordinances as well as lighting design guide criteria. He has also served as lighting judge for the annual CLCA design awards.
Milton C. Niederhaus – Professional Engineer, Electrical
Milt has been in the electrical engineering field for more than 34 years. He has worked for many large San Diego engineering firms and has owned his own company as well. His background includes but is not limited to distribution power grid systems, DDS control systems, voice, data and telecommunications systems, fire alarm control systems and video and security systems.
Milt has an extensive knowledge in interior and exterior lighting systems. His knowledge encompasses lighting for streetscapes, parks and recreational facilities, signage, walkways, bridges and tunnels and athletic fields. Among his many accomplishments in the lighting arena, Milt has won many lighting awards during his career, such as the coveted “Orchid” award.
Milt has extensive experience in the design of shopping centers including food markets, retail shops and residential/office buildings throughout Southern California. He has an extensive knowledge of codes and regulations for national, state and local jurisdictions. He holds registrations in many states.
Kenny Perez II – Associate Designer/Drafter
Kenny Jr has been working with Visual Concepts for 2 years and has completed classes in lighting fundamentals through the Illumination Engineering Society of North America, photometric light rendering and studies through Lighting Analyst, Inc and has received his drafting (CAD) certification.
Kenny has a good feel for the industry, being that he has assisted his father Ken Sr. over the years on many electrical construction jobs. He has a good understanding of what it takes to actually build an electrical system, thus he is able to translate this information into the design.
Education/Experience
Ken Perez Sr
- 30 years of field experience as an electrician installing lighting and power systems.
- 12 years engineering design experience in the consulting electrical engineering field.
- Lighting applications certification (AGI-32) thru “Lighting Analyst Inc”.
- Lighting fundamentals thru “Illumination Engineering Society of North America”.
- UCSD-1998, HVAC, DDC Controls Certification
- Mesa College-1978, National Electrical Code
- On going classes in lighting fundamental, applications, Title-24 and UBC, NEC, CEC etc.
- Unique University- 2002, Landscape Lighting Design Applications
Milton Niederhaus
- Long Beach City College-1956/1957, Math
- San Diego City/Mesa College-1966/1974, Math/Engineering
- On going classes in lighting fundamental, applications, Title-24 and UBC, NEC, CEC etc.
Kenny Perez Jr
- Lighting applications certification (AGI-32) thru “Lighting Analyst Inc”.
- Lighting fundamentals thru “Illumination Engineering Society of North America”.
- Auto Cad Certification
Recognitions-Company/Individual
- Featured in “Landscape Architect and Specifier News”, April 2005 as lighting specialist.
- Selected as lighting judge for CLCA awards-landscape lighting
- Featured in “Lowe’s For Pro’s.com” as lighting professional.
- Called upon by the city of San Diego to assist with the writing of the current Land Development Code (LDC) as it pertains to Outdoor Lighting. The new LDC has been adopted by city council and is now currently in force.
- Recognized by the IESNA for implementation of new Land Development Code language for outdoor lighting.
- Called upon by the City of San Buena Ventura to write the current roadway lighting design criteria for implementation into the engineering standards.
- “Orchid” lighting award through the IESNA.
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