Engineering & Technical Consultation

Salty Sea Dog Consulting


When he’s not on the trails, Andrew (Andy) Horsburgh trades in his bike tools for power tools. Through Salty Sea Dog Consulting, he provides mechanical and electrical engineering services for projects up and down BC’s coast.

With over 25 years of experience in complex systems, Andy’s work combines practical know-how with technical precision, helping people and businesses build smarter, safer, and more sustainable setups.

Andy Horsburgh, the super-friendly Scottish guy with the epic beard, brings a rare mix of precision, creativity, and unstoppable energy to every project. 

Mechanical + Electrical Engineering Services

  • Designing and assisting with the installation of off-grid solar power systems made to work all year-round.

  • Building rainwater catchment and pumping systems for homes, cabins, and commercial sites.

  • Tackling marine, mechanical, and electrical troubleshooting with a problem-solver’s mindset.

  • Converting shipping containers into functional, off-grid spaces, complete with power, plumbing, and finish work.

  • Handling civil groundwork, drainage, and site prep for new builds and retrofits.

  • Consulting on remote site infrastructure where reliability and efficiency matter most.

Every project is hands-on, tailored, and built to last, because when you live and work off the beaten path, things need to run right the first time.

Fixing complex technical and mechanical issues is Andy’s jam! Reach out today for a free quote to see how he can help.


After 27 years as an engineer in the Royal Navy, followed by building trails, bikes, and entire off-grid systems, Andy Horsburgh brings his full toolkit (and sense of humour) to helping people fix, build, and improve just about anything.

Andy Can Fix That is where practical experience meets creative problem-solving.


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