24 Credits
24 CEHs / 24 CTDs
Dates
November 17 - November 19, 2026
Instructor
Kevin Hotchkiss
Location
Qualus
100 Colonial Center Parkway
Suite 400
Lake Mary, FL 32746
Fundamentals of Power Distribution offers a comprehensive introduction to the principles of distribution design and the critical role of distribution equipment. This course is ideal for new engineers, seasoned industry professionals seeking deeper insight into distribution systems, and those transitioning into the field. Participants will gain not only a clear understanding of how power distribution systems operate and the equipment that enables them, but also explore the why behind key design decisions—providing both practical knowledge and strategic perspective.
Engineers, technicians, electricians that work at/with industrial and generation facilities
Entry-level design engineers
Project managers
Client managers
Electrical Theory
Engineering Prefixes
Electrical Units
General Formulas
Distribution Theory
Voltage Levels
Grounding
Load Demand and Forecasting
System Reliability
Safety and Standards Compliance
Environmental Impact
Cost Efficiency
Constructability
Overview of the Power System
Types of Utility Companies
Power Generation
Transmission vs Distribution
From Plant to Substation
Detail of the Distribution Network
Substations
Feeders
Laterals
Poles
Conductors
Neutral/Grounding/Bonding
Tension/Sag/Clearance/Guying/Bracing
Disconnect Switches
Fuse Switches
Transformers
Capacitor Banks
Lightning Arrestors
Reclosers
Regulators
This seminar has been approved by the Florida Board of Professional Engineers for CEHs.