Expert Technical Solutions for Utility Infrastructure Challenges

As the hub for transforming, switching and distributing electricity, substations are comprised of an intricate configuration of equipment that requires precise design, ongoing maintenance, and advanced monitoring.  

We provide end-to-end engineering, and field testing and commissioning services for new and existing substations with experience that spans from low-voltage distribution to 500 KV substation expansions. Our electrical engineering capabilities include system planning and studies, substation and switchyard electrical layouts and physical design, strategic installation outage phasing, implementation of equipment technologies, and designs tailored to optimize operations. 

Transmission line performance is highly dependent on minimizing system losses, maintaining proper insulation, and ensuring the integrity of conductors and support structures. Our capabilities include planning, design, engineering, testing and commissioning for transmission lines with voltages up to 500kV. We offer a flexible approach and can support utilities at any stage of the project life cycle from permit initiation and complex line routing to overhead structural analysis and design to construction oversight. Our experience includes new transmission lines, rebuilds, reconductoring, and substation line terminations. We also develop and implement strategies for wildfire mitigation and NERC compliance. 

We offer comprehensive resources for distribution system capacity planning, including load flow and feeder coordination studies along with long-range scenario modeling. We also support reliability planning through contingency analyses and develop capital improvement and construction work plans. Our design engineering capabilities include overhead and underground line design and equipment specifications to ensure efficient and reliable system performance. Through our field services team we provide proactive storm hardening services and storm response services.  

We specialize in designing, commissioning and testing the systems needed to support power plants, helping to ensure that systems meet applicable regulatory and reliability requirements. Our engineering services include planning, analysis and siting for new facilities. For existing plants, we perform preventative maintenance, conduct arc flash studies, and install electrical equipment upgrades and replacements. We also have extensive experience with interconnections between power generation facilities and electrical grids. 

We help utilities bridge the gap between operational and information technology through our systems integration capabilities. We offer specific, targeted support as well as customized solutions which range from building a business case for technology investment and assessing data readiness to implementing technology and providing training and developing change management plans. Our proven track record includes the successful integration of a wide range of technologies including Oracle, AspenTech, GE, Schneider, Alstom, Esri and more.  

We deliver comprehensive engineering and field services for low-voltage distribution to high-voltage substations using industry-leading test equipment and software platforms. Our capabilities include maintenance, testing, repairs, and upgrades for critical equipment such as breakers, transformers, and relays ranging from 480V to 765kV. We are a trusted partner in ensuring system reliability through services such as breaker retrofits, relay testing, and system upgrades, which can be customized to meet NERC, IEEE, and client standards. 

Protection and control is a critical factor in overall power system safety, security, and reliability. Our engineering experts have extensive experience in protection and control design for transmission, distribution, and generation systems up to 500 kV. We can procure, install, test and commission protective relays, circuit breakers, remote terminal units, and other devices for fault detection, metering, and communication with supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems. 

We help utilities leverage large-scale renewable energy generation, including wind, solar, and geothermal. In the early stages of project development, our engineers conduct feasibility, siting, system impact, interconnection and other studies. Our scope of work also typically includes the design and commissioning of new infrastructure that is needed to support renewable generation such as collector substations and transmission lines. 

Battery energy storage systems (BESS) are essential for utilities to effectively manage the mix of energy sources coming onto the modern grid and offer operational flexibility. We bring a depth of technical expertise and resources including system impact studies, detailed design, battery procurement and installation as well as testing and commissioning.  

We provide industry-leading expertise that seamlessly integrates with your team to deliver projects on time, within scope, on budget, and without compromising quality. Our collaborative approach spans from pre-design to post-construction, including estimating, procurement and scheduling as well as quality assurance and safety program administration.