Edward E. Bass, PE, is the principal founder of Arctic Consulting Engineers and has practiced engineering in Alaska for over 45 years. He has worked in the areas of power generation, power distribution, and building electrical systems. From 1954 to 1958, Mr. Bass served as Chief Electrical Engineer and Assistant Superintendent for Municipal Light & Power. He also worked for Chugach Electric for two years.

Mr. Bass has worked on some major projects with RBA. This includes two $3 million Solid Waste Balers; the Homer Ferry Terminal for AMHS; Snettisham Hatchery ($1.5 million); ML&P's Plant #2 Remodel; Dimond High School, Phase I Remodel; and a DNR Greenhouse in Palmer.

In the utility sector, Ed Bass was responsible for design of the underground installation of both high voltage power lines and telephone wiring encompassing 30 blocks in downtown Anchorage. Recently, he was the lead engineer on the 500 kW emergency generator at McLaughlin Youth Center, Anchorage, for DOT&PF.
In other state-wide work, Ed Bass, PE, completed design of the UMC Warehouse Replacement, Unalaska. During the 1997-2000 period, Mr. Bass completed several street illumination projects in Unalaska, involving load centers, overhead service, lighting, and controls.

At the Anchorage International Airport, Ed Bass was the original engineer for Concourse B in 1965. He has working knowledge of the power system from the ground up. Between 1999 and 2000, he designed a fueling station, United Airlines' Crew Lounge, the Host Marriot Restaurant remodel, and the CTX 5000 Scanner Remodel for Alaska Airlines.

His broad project experience includes:

• MOA Merrill Field Runway/Taxiway Electrical, Anchorage
• Dowling Road Electrical Upgrade, 2000
• BP Early Learning Center, Anchorage, 1999
• ARRC Track Changes, $60M, Elmendorf AFB, 2000 - 2004
• AWWU Pump Station #31 Generator, 1998
• AWWU Waterwaste/water Building, Arctic Boulevard
• ATU Headquarters Building, Anchorage
• Captain Cook Hotel, Tower #3, Anchorage
• Barrett Best Western Inn, Anchorage
• ML&P Headquarters Building, Anchorage
• Boney Courthouse ADA Upgrades, Anchorage

Anchorage International Airport, 1965-2003

At the Anchorage International Airport, Edward Bass, PE was the original engineer of record for the main Concourse 'B' terminal. This included the basic electrical backbone for the complex. During 2000, he completed four rural airport runway/taxiway lighting projects. During the 2002, he engineered two projects for Alaska Airlines. Other clients that he has serviced at the Anchorage Airport include Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, Host Marriott etc.

GSA Federal Building Improvements, 1996 - 1999
Anchorage, AK

Edward Bass, PE assisted in design of the GSA Federal Building in Anchorage. The communication and window-wash power receptacles were impacted. This five-story complex consists of Modules A through F and a detached Module G, constructed 20 years ago. The Anchorage Prospectus defines the scope as a upgrade of all spaces, new variable frequency drives, and major HVAC remodel of the existing offices. RBA's scope of work is to support the A-E team with respect to the electrical discipline with a complete controls replacement and power system upgrade. Total construction budget is $19 million.

Ed Bass, PE was responsible for designing the standby generator at Pump Station #31. He completed this project for AWWU with a construction cost of $175,000 for a 200 kVA oil-fired generator to provide standby power upon utility failure.

Ed Bass, PE was the principal electrical engineer responsible for designing this Anchorage landmark. The tower is 10-stories high with a vertical bus-bar that is tapped for power at each floor. There is a casual food service restaurant, Fletcher's, at the street level with the formal dining restaurant, Crow's Nest, located on the top floor.