Karen Purcell

Principal, President, and CEO at PK Electrical

Karen Purcell, PE, is a highly experienced professional with over 33 years in the electrical engineering industry, currently serving as the founder, president, and CEO of PK Electrical since January 1996. In addition to their role at PK Electrical, Purcell founded STEMspire in December 2011, a nonprofit organization aimed at empowering young women in STEM fields, and holds the title of author for "Unlocking Your Brilliance: Smart Strategies for Women to Thrive in STEM," published in August 2011. Purcell obtained a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Widener University, where studies were completed from 1985 to 1989.

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Reno, United States

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PK Electrical

PK Electrical, Inc. is a self-performing electrical engineering firm, established in 1996. This woman-owned small business provides complete electrical system designs that include power and lighting, low voltage (DATA, WAN, LAN, Voice, CCTV, PA, Security Access & Control, A/V, Master Clock, DAS, Fire Alarm), medium voltage distribution, utility coordination, infrastructure, LEED, onsite surveys of existing systems, onsite inspections, feasibility studies, energy audits, plan reviews, construction administration, cost estimating, electrical system load, coordination and fault studies, emergency power systems, site planning, special use permit and arc flash analysis. We have a reputation for creating high quality work with terse deadlines, being collaborative and extremely competent with complex designs. We are defined by our passion, commitment, integrity, innovation, and accountability. These core values have driven our business from the start and are rooted in our company culture as well as reflected in each project that we pursue. We are also dedicated to the idea that happy employees lead to happy clients.


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