About PF Engineers

Providing sound engineering advice to promote the success of energy projects

PF Engineers

Founded in 2012 by Trent Markell after years with major domestic and international engineering firms, PF Engineers delivers direct, high-value technical expertise tailored to project financing. The firm sets itself apart by discarding corporate fluff and ambiguous phrasing, focusing instead on rigorous quality and personalized client attention.

With a track record spanning over 132 gigawatts of power projects and 2.6 billion gallons per year of biofuels capacity, PF Engineers rapidly identifies critical technical risks across any technology. Their team seamlessly bridges engineering and finance—from dissecting the fine details of construction contracts to validating key technical inputs in financial models—ensuring your project is positioned for success.

Who We Serve

PF Engineers provides independent technical advice, due diligence, and litigation support across the energy sector. Our client base spans debt, equity, project development, and legal proceedings. Our clients include:

  • Lenders and Financial Institutions - Ensuring project debt is supported by sound engineering, achievable operating parameters, and robust contractual protections.
  • Private Equity and Infrastructure Funds - Conducting rigorous technical due diligence during acquisitions, development, and portfolio optimization.
  • Project Developers and Sponsors - Validating design choices, contract terms, and operational strategies to streamline financial close.
  • Litigation & Dispute Resolution Counsel - Providing written expert reports, technical depositions, and court testimony for law firms representing project owners, buyers, and developers in commercial disputes, performance warranty claims, and useful life evaluations.

Our Team

Trent Markell, P.E. | Founder and Principal of PF Engineers

Trent Markell, P.E. | Principal

A licensed Professional Engineer with over 35 years of global experience in power generation, biofuels, and heavy industrial facilities, delivering independent engineering, technical due diligence, and expert witness testimony for high-stakes power transactions.

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Tyler Markell | Vice President of PF Engineers

Tyler Markell | Vice President

An energy consultant specializing in biofuels, biochemical systems, and energy infrastructure, providing technical due diligence, financial model validation, and project risk evaluations for complex clean energy investments.

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