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Federal Engineering to Provide Private LTE Technical Consulting for Benton Public Utility District
FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA, July 27, 2026
Federal Engineering, Inc. (FE) is pleased to announce its contract with Benton Public Utility District (PUD), Kennewick, Washington, to provide consulting and technical support for the Utility’s Private LTE (PLTE) network program.
Ms. Jennifer Holbrook, Director of IT and Broadband Services for Benton PUD, stated: “FE will build upon the District’s previous “current state” assessment, requirements definition, and conceptual RF design. FE will review prior project materials as well as available network and site data to confirm the technical basis of design for the next phase of work. FE will also participate in technical coordination sessions with Benton PUD to confirm use cases, mobility assumptions, resiliency objectives, service priorities, design constraints, existing fiber and backhaul interfaces, and whether the target architecture will remain LTE-only or include a 5G migration path. FE tasks will include RF and spectrum engineering, PLTE network architecture, system design, performance-based technical specifications, procurement support, and implementation project management.”
Mr. Rajit Jhaver, Associate Vice President of the LMR/Wireless Practice at Federal Engineering, emphasized: “With over four decades of experience, FE has been selected by more than 500 clients throughout the United States and Canada, many for multiple engagements. We have completed more than 3,500 consulting projects, serving both small and large utilities. This breadth of experience allows us to bring practical insight and proven methodologies to our clients. FE understands the critical importance of safeguarding utility infrastructure and operations. We have provided mission-critical communications consulting services for multiple utilities across the country, often focused on maintaining the integrity of SCADA data transmission.”
About Federal Engineering
Federal Engineering is a nationally recognized, independent consulting firm specializing in communications analysis, system planning and design, procurement support, implementation oversight, and technology advisory services for public safety and public service organizations. FE’s subject matter experts support VHF, UHF, 700 MHz, 800 MHz, 900 MHz, and 4.9 GHz radio systems, as well as FirstNet®, LTE, and private LTE networks. The firm also provides comprehensive dispatch center consulting services, including NG911, PSAP, EOC, ECC, and RTTC planning and implementation.
FE’s cybersecurity practice helps clients address today’s complex and evolving threat environment, while the firm’s emerging technology advisory services help agencies evaluate how innovations such as artificial intelligence can affect operational performance, resilience, and long-term technology strategy.
Since 1983, Federal Engineering has completed thousands of communications projects for state, local, and federal government clients across all 50 states and Canada. The firm also supports related critical-infrastructure markets, including transportation, utilities, finance, education, and computer services. FE’s certified independence enables objective, unbiased guidance that is not influenced by any technology, product, vendor, or predetermined approach.