EA’s design experience includes the design of foundations and support structures for new substations and the expansion and modification of existing substations. Clients have included municipalities, community-owned power authorities, and Rural Electric Associations. EA’s responsibilities have included geotechnical site investigations; geotechnical and structural design of the foundations and support steel; site grading design; construction drawings and specifications; Stormwater Management Plans for construction; and resident inspection and quality assurance testing during construction.
- Geotechnical site investigations
- Geotechnical and structural design of the equipment stand foundations
- Structural design of steel equipment stands
- Geotechnical and structural design of transmission line foundations
- Structural design of transmission line dead end structures
- Design of oil retention basins/berms for transformers
- Site grading and drainage plans
- Storm Water Management Plans (SWMP) for construction
- Drawings and project specifications for construction
- Resident inspection and quality assurance testing during construction
Substation & Transmission Line Services:
Engineering & Design
- Site civil design
- Structural design
- Geotechnical design
- Geologic analyses, geologic hazards
- Forensic studies, litigation support
- Feasibility analyses, costing
- Construction management
Process, Instrumentation, Controls
- Water Treatment design
- Instrumentation, controls, and PLC
- Electrical design, arc flash
- Mechanical design
Environmental Monitoring & Compliance
- SPCC and SWPPP plans
- Stormwater management
- Health & safety
Construction Materials Testing
- Field engineering
- Soil, concrete, asphalt testing
- Quality assurance/quality control
- Geotechnical laboratory testing