Our Story
Engineering, Integration, and Automation Since 1998
Trusted electrical and controls engineering, integration, and automation services for municipalities and industrial clients across the Western United States and Alaska.
Founded in 1998 in Vancouver, Washington, Industrial Systems Inc. began with a straightforward vision: deliver superior electrical, controls engineering, and automation services to the water and wastewater industry. Over 27 years later, that mission hasn't changed — but our capabilities, team, and geographic reach have grown to serve clients across 10 Western states.
What Drives Us
Our Mission
Superior engineering delivered with integrity.
We exist to help municipalities and industrial clients operate their critical infrastructure more reliably, more efficiently, and more safely. Every electrical system we engineer, every SCADA system we design, every control panel we build, and every line of PLC code we write serves that mission.
Why Industrial Systems
What Sets Us Apart
27+ years of focused expertise.
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27+ Years Specialized Experience
Since 1998, we have focused exclusively on electrical and controls engineering, integration, and automation for water, wastewater, and industrial facilities. This deep specialization means every project benefits from decades of domain-specific knowledge.
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Exceptional Client & Employee Retention
Our clients return to us year after year because we deliver what we promise. Our low employee turnover ensures that the experienced engineers who start your project are the ones who finish it.
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Full-Service Capabilities
From initial instrumentation design through PLC/HMI programming, panel fabrication, field installation, and commissioning — we handle the entire project lifecycle under one roof.
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Proven References
We are proud of every project we have delivered and encourage prospective clients to contact our references. Our track record speaks for itself across dozens of municipalities and industrial clients.
Leadership
Meet Troy Collison, President
Hands-on leadership with deep technical roots.
Troy Collison has led Industrial Systems Inc. as President, bringing hands-on technical leadership to every major project the firm undertakes. His background in instrumentation and controls engineering gives him a practitioner's perspective that sets the standard for the entire team.
Under Troy's leadership, Industrial Systems has grown from a small controls integration shop to a respected firm with engineering registrations in 10 states, contractor licenses in three states, and long-term relationships with dozens of municipal and industrial clients. contractor licenses in three states, and long-term relationships with dozens of municipal and industrial clients.
Education
ITT Technical Institute — AAS, Electronics Engineering Technology
Affiliations
- International Society of Automation (ISA)
- American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC)
- American Water Works Association (AWWA)
- Consulting Engineers Council of Oregon (CECO)
Our Team
The Industrial Systems Team
Dedicated professionals committed to your project's success.
Our team includes licensed professional engineers, controls specialists, instrumentation technicians, programmers, and project managers. A strong company culture leads to exceptionally low turnover — the experienced professionals who design your system are the same ones who commission it in the field.
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Affiliations
Industry Affiliations
Recognized expertise across the industry.
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AVEVA -
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Win-911
Our Locations
Strategic Coverage Across the West
Two locations serving 10 states.
States Served
WA Washington 
OR Oregon 
AK Alaska 
ID Idaho 
MT Montana 
CA California 
AZ Arizona 
TX Texas 
UT Utah 
CO Colorado