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About Coastal Grid

Engineering the grid of tomorrow.

Based in San Luis Obispo, California, Coastal Grid provides engineering services to power the grid of the future.

Our team of Registered Professional Engineers is dedicated to delivering the highest quality of services in the industry. We strongly believe that producing a quality product in a safe, reliable, and cost-effective manner helps our clients achieve their goals.

With over 20 years of hands-on experience in substation protection and automation, fueled by our interest in emerging technologies, we are uniquely positioned to undertake any challenge.

PG&E San Luis Obispo substation
San Luis Obispo, CA
Diablo Canyon coastline, near Coastal Grid headquarters in San Luis Obispo
Diablo Canyon · Central Coast
Founder

Braden Olson, P.E.

Principal Engineer & Founder

Braden brings over 20 years of hands-on experience in utility engineering, with deep expertise in substation protection and automation. He is a recognized leader in digital substation technologies, particularly IEC 61850.

His passion for a smarter, more reliable energy grid drives everything Coastal Grid does.

Substation switchyard with the rolling hills of California's Central Coast in the background
Headquartered in San Luis Obispo, California

Built on the Central Coast.

What we offer

How we work with your team.

01 · Listen first

We listen first.

We take the time to understand your project first, working with you to learn your requirements, standards, and goals before we propose a path forward.

02 · Collaborate

We collaborate.

Once we understand your requirements, we collaborate with you throughout the project lifecycle, working precisely and thoroughly alongside your team.

03 · Deliver

We deliver top quality.

Our attention to detail shows in every deliverable, each reviewed by a Registered Professional Engineer before it ships. That precision is how we earn our clients' trust.

Work with us

Let's talk about your project.

Every project is led by a P.E. with hands-on experience.

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Direct line
(805) 242-6458
Headquartered in
San Luis Obispo, CA