After experiencing ongoing outages and structure loss, a utility in Western U.S. embarked on a multi-year system upgrade project, which included the upgrade of existing 60kV transmission lines to operate at 120 kV voltage and multiple substation rebuilds. Qualus was engaged in the early stages of the project to develop the overarching business case, project scope, budget, schedule, permitting and stakeholder coordination.
Our engineering scope of work consisted of transmission line design, including GIS mapping, land surveys, easement acquisitions, rerouting, and final line design. We conducted detailed analysis for pole loading, as specifications called for both communication and distribution underbuilds. In addition, we provided engineering support for five substations, which included the upfront equipment specifications, procurement tracking and management.
Completing the full project life cycle, we facilitated construction management activities through the coordination of contractors and vendors, field oversight, compliance inspections and planned outages. Through our comprehensive, end-to-end services and flexible approach, we successfully delivered the project, enabling a more reliable, resilient power grid.
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