John Welch

Electrical Engineer and Safety Expert

About

john welch

John Welch is a professional electrical engineer and entrepreneur, dedicated to solving the electrical safety puzzle and reducing risk to workers and employers. As the founder and CEO of Bowtie Engineering, he leads a premier national engineering/maintenance firm recognized for its innovative solutions and comprehensive services. Under his leadership, Bowtie Engineering partners with major national accounts to drive standardized advancements in human behavior and promote a systems-based approach to facility maintenance.

John is a licensed electrical engineer and electrician, a certified energy manager, and brings experience in medium voltage design and renewable energy systems, including solar and co-generation. His passion for innovation and commitment to excellence have solidified his reputation as a mission-driven leader in the industry.Whether he is developing groundbreaking tools like the BowVue™ app with AI, or advancing safety protocols, John’s impact is felt across the field, marking him as an inspiring figure in today’s technological landscape.

Visionary Entrepreneur

John Welch is the founder of Bowtie Engineering, where he leads innovative initiatives in electrical safety and risk management, transforming the landscape of the industry. With his systems, performing side by side with other CEO’s in the space makes sense to roll up and perform at a larger scale.

Licensed Electrical Engineer

John is a licensed electrical engineer in multiple states, combining technical expertise with practical solutions to reduce downtime and optimize cost efficiency. With experience in renewable energy systems and EV charging infrastructure, he develops engineering solutions that deliver lasting performance and maximum return on investment.

Electrical Safety Advocate and Coach

John is passionate about fostering a culture of safety in the workplace. He provides coaching and training programs that empower organizations to enhance their electrical safety practices, ensuring compliance and minimizing risk. Industry Sales Leader With a strong background in sales, John drives business growth by implementing strategies that align safety initiatives with customer needs, effectively positioning Bowtie Engineering as a leader in the engineering sector.

areas of expertise

Electrical Safety Implementation

A robust electrical safety implementation program is essential for any organization. John Welch specializes in developing comprehensive processes and tools that ensure compliance with industry standards and minimize workplace hazards. His strategies focus on improving culture into every aspect of operations, emphasizing continuous improvement and cost-benefit analysis. By promoting proactive maintenance and risk assessment practices, John helps organizations build a strong safety culture that ultimately protects employees and enhances operational efficiency.

Electrical Engineer

As a seasoned electrical engineer, John Welch excels in designing complex power systems and infrastructures. He focuses on the lifecycle of the facility by optimizing designs and equipment specifications and grounding to reduce costs on maintenance processes for the next 30 years. This results in significant cost savings over the lifecycle with very little up front capital expenses. His expertise spans complex power below 120kV, protective relaying along with renewable technologies implementation and energy solutions, where he specializes in integrating sustainable practices into electrical systems. John’s innovative approaches to power management and maintenance empower businesses to thrive in today’s evolving energy landscape.

Coach

John Welch is deeply committed to educational initiatives in electrical safety. He serves as a coach and instructor, teaching electrical safety principles to professionals and building operators. His training programs have a hands-on component which is unique on this subject and also focus on best practices, equipping participants with the knowledge to implement safer work environments. As a professor dedicated to fostering a culture of safety, John emphasizes the importance of certification/credentialing and ongoing learning, nurturing the next generation of safety-conscious professionals in the electrical field.

Testimonials

What his Clients Say

Randy Lechner Midcontinent Communications Sr. Safety Manager

It is a pleasure to recommend Bowtie Engineering as a multi-discipline engineering and consulting firm. In my capacity, we are always challenged with continuously improving safety and health for our internal and external customers. When we interviewed Bowtie years ago, their knowledge of electrical safety was miles ahead of others we interviewed. We engaged and had Bowtie perform for us both Engineering Incident Energy and Electrical Maintenance & Testing. Their model allowed them to perform with their standardized process at over 300 of our facilities. They completed way ahead of schedule and way under budget. We continue experiencing an enjoyable relationship with their maintenance division. Bowtie always over-communicates and is always there to answer questions even when outside of scope. We really appreciate knowing that we are in good hands when they are on our property. Our business is always chasing technology, and our electrical system often needs to be upgraded or equipment moved. Bowtie has a unique process, which is very cost-effective, and we really like having them close for consulting or solving complex electrical needs. It saves us money. I strongly recommend Bowtie Engineering.

John Thomas ISS VP-Global Accounts Atlanta GA

It is my pleasure to recommend Bowtie Engineering LLC. I have worked with Bowtie for several years and with several clients in both an Engineering capacity and Electrical Maintenance Services. At ISS, I head up teams, internal and external, to perform in global markets. We continually test Bowtie’s managed network to meet the ever-changing demands of our clients and our scope. They continue to be forthcoming with information and support for us and our clients. They perform risk registers and assessments around their solutions and provide transparency that typically we don’t see from other vendors. Their leadership knows how to shred a project scope down to understand the risks and then build cost-effective solutions based on customers’ needs, which protects everyone. All their staff are electrical safety experts, and they are always educating all involved. They treat customers' money, time, and resources as if they were Bowtie’s. Bowtie’s professional relationships are often the foundation upon which trust and advocacy are built for our larger clients, which delivers results. For these reasons, I highly recommend Bowtie Engineering and look forward to a long, enjoyable relationship.

Peter Braun Wika Maintenance Manager Lawrenceville GA

I have worked with Bowtie Engineering on several projects for many years. Their staff is excellent, and they are solid engineering leaders. I am confident in their work. Their work is performed with minimal Wika supervision and is of great quality. I have known Bowtie's CEO now upwards of 10 years, and John is very accommodating, and he knows his profession. I have worked with other companies in the past and Bowtie has been the most reliable for our Electrical needs. We use their BowVue Portal for our asset inventories and our safety program, which has made this work a lot easier for us. It puts all the info we need at our fingertips, and it is saving us time and money. I highly recommend Bowtie Engineering, let them introduce you to their software portal, it will help operations staff keep their thumb on the hazardous work.

David B Johnson Sr. Staff Engineer Shaw Floors Inc. Corporate Engineering Division

I have worked with Bowtie for several years, and at several of our facilities for both Engineering (arc flash) and Electrical Maintenance Services. My experience doing business with them is very enjoyable. Their employees are system planners, with safety always being the first conversation. Everyone in our corporate engineering department experiences their passion for starting projects strong, and finishing even stronger. Bowtie approaches our work with care and they doesn’t lift the throttle until expectations are met. I would not hesitate to recommend Bowtie Engineering to anyone requiring their services.