Data Centers

The demand for data centers is growing exponentially as artificial intelligence, cloud computing and other digital technologies continue to evolve. As a result, data centers are increasing in size and number along with the power and electrical infrastructure needed to operate them.

At Qualus, we have a solid understanding of existing electrical infrastructure and the need for emerging technologies and strategies to address the mission critical aspects of energy and capacity availability. We bring deep understanding of the large load agreements, as well as the relationships with the utility owners and operators. We help clients navigate the project development process and determine the best ways to power these facilities and connect to the grid. Once operational, we have a team of industry-leading technicians who can commission new data centers and ensure reliable, efficient facility operations.

Our comprehensive services include project development and advisory, utility systems studies, contract expertise, engineering and design, commissioning, ongoing maintenance and testing as well emergency support. We also offer full Engineer, Procure, and Construct
(EPC) to support our clients' needs, ensuring seamless project execution from start to finish.

We are pure-play power—offering the full range of mission critical services that ensure data centers are reliable and efficient 24/7/365.

Advisory, Project Development & Siting

  • Strategic development advisory & program planning
  • Owner's engineering
  • Project controls, including budgeting, scheduling & reporting
  • Energy heat mapping by region for siting optimization
  • Targeted energy & systems capacity studies
  • Utility contract negotiations & management
  • Utility facility routing & siting
  • Public lands permitting
  • Long lead equipment specification & procurement

Equipment Specialized Services

  • Motors & drives (VFDs)
  • Vacuum/SF6 replacement breakers
  • Protective relay upgrades
  • Generators & controls
  • Transformers
  • Soft starts, MCCs & control panels
  • Match-in-line switchgear
  • Test equipment
  • Advanced metering
  • Motor & feeder protection relays
  • Safety Equipment

Utility Facility EPC

  • Client owned utility facility engineering, procurement & construction services
  • Full-service project & construction management
  • Long lead equipment procurement
  • Long lead equipment schedule negotiation & expedited queue positioning

Field Services

  • 24/7 utility facility emergency services
  • Arc flash studies
  • Apparatus testing, breakers, CCVTs, transformers, surge arresters, PTs & LAs
  • Emergency response for customer protection & control needs
  • Ground grid testing
  • Data center & utility facility commissioning
  • Data center & utility preventative maintenance
  • In-service testing & fault analysis services
  • medium & low voltage switchgear & instrumentation testing
  • On-site audits, data collection & validation of customer systems
  • Protective relay controls, calibration & function testing
  • Relay replacements & modernization
  • Substation NERC CIP security design & implementation

Engineering Services

  • Substation & transmission line engineering
  • Medium voltage striping & engineering
  • EMF studies & solutions
  • Land rights & easement support
  • Power factor & power quality analysis & correction
  • Network security compliance & telecommunication design
  • Digital solutions for cyber security & on-site generation
  • NFPA 70E arc flash analysis
  • Electrical code compliance inspections
  • Ground systems analysis, testing & design
  • Energy management
  • Equipment failure forensics
  • System design review & verification
  • Data center resiliency audit

Digital Solution Implementation

  • Training & organization change enablement (OCM)
  • Cyber security solutions
  • Targeted energy efficiency management

In-Shop Manufacturing 

  • Panel manufacturing for substations
  • Retrofit, repair, remanufacture & retrofill of circuit breakers & switchgear
  • Bucket retrofits & upgrades
  • Matching line-up for legacy switchgear