John Hargrove

Engineering Consulting and Technology Planning Services

Expertise to help you

reach the next level

With over 40 years of engineering experience, I have the skills and experience to navigate today’s challenges in technology planning and solutions.

Creative Solutions Based on Experience

I have the skills and experience to navigate today’s challenges in technology planning and solutions.

From Small to Large, Simple to Complex
Wireless to Wireline
RURAL Fixed Wireless Broadband Design Build
Telecom Transport to ICS SCADA Controls
Cyber Physical to Virtual
Cyber Security and NERC CIP
Small Organizations to Fortune 500
Local Government to Enterprises

Other Experience

Volunteer Work

Actively serves on the Buna Public Library Board of Directors, contributing to the community's educational and cultural growth.

Leadership Roles

- President of the Buna Chamber of Commerce.
- Co-founder of Evergreen Technology Solutions LLC, focusing on technology, broadband, and critical infrastructure solutions.
- Co-founder of Buna Regional Economic Development LLC, working towards economic growth and development in the region. A nonprofit initiative that seeks to help SE Texas prosper.

Owned and operated a successful engineering consulting firm for 24 years, New Signals Engineering Corporation.

Chief Technology Officer - East Texas Electric Cooperative

Consulting Expertise (28+ Years)

- Specialized in critical infrastructure, including Teleprotection and SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems.
- Extensive experience in teleprotection systems and telecommunications.
- Proficient in planning cybersecurity measures to protect critical infrastructure.

Check Out My Work

Buna RED LLC

An organization that provides leadership, outbound marketing, and partners with state and regional agencies to encourage the development of all economic opportunities in southern Jasper County.

Evergreen Technologies

A team of passionate people whose goal is to contribute to the community, offer innovative and practical solutions to simplify and solve your business technology challenges.

I believe in providing the best engineering consulting service available.

careful attention to detail

listening and focusing on the clients’ specific needs

working very hard to understand and meet the desired objectives or scope of work

Consulting and Planning Services

Areas of Focus

In-depth knowledge of Industrial Control Systems (ICS)

Creating robust resilient systems that are cyber secure

- Expertise in SCADA and GRID technologies.
- Strong understanding of the supporting telecommunications networks.

Economic and Business development planning skills working with Regional partners

Economic Development

Played a pivotal role in multiple industrial development projects in Jasper County, contributing to the region's economic growth.

Other Services

Planning a system
Technology development planning
Technology Assessments
Problem-solving existing challenges
Fixed Wireless Rural Broadband
Compliance (FCC/FAA/Towers/NERC CIP)
SCADA systems planning and design
Protective Relaying high-speed communications
Bulk Power Metering systems planning and Design

Electromagnetic compatibility challenges in the electric switchyard or substation or tower site
Cyber Security planning and implementation
Physical and Cyber Vulnerability test plan development
Wide Area networking planning and design
Design System monitoring for network operations and cybersecurity

Is it time to take your technology to the next level?

Contact me today to find out how my services could benefit you!