Transmission and Distribution Lines: Sample O/H and U/G Projects
- Performed numerous feasibility studies for interconnection requests
- Performed design for installation of 115kV underground transmission lines in congested urban area (in Pacific Northwest)
- Reviewed and redesigned, using PLS-CADD Suite, numerous overhead distribution line circuits as part of Southern California Fire Hardening Project
- Worked on NERC compliance projects to verify transmission line ratings for a major utility
- Performed detailed design in PLS-CADD Suite for transmission lines from 34.5kV through 230kV, some with distribution underbuild, for major utilities and for renewable energy companies (in multiple states)
- Performed complete design for a new 230kV line in the highly seismic area of Mojave Desert, including interconnection coordination between a renewable energy developer and Southern California Edison
- Performed a horizontal working equipment clearance study for existing 138kV line, with resulting recommendations to revise maintenance equipment and procedures (in Hawaii)
- Performed preliminary design for 345kV transmission line (in Utah)
- Provided constructability review for a major construction management company on 500kV transmission line project (in California)
- Provided in-house support for major utility involving conductor vibration design criteria; review of transmission line structural design criteria standards; on-call structural engineering support for various transmission line projects up to 500kV; and staff training
- Provided analysis of existing EHV transmission line lattice steel structures using PLS-TOWER models
- Reviewed multiple project plans, outage and construction plans, and project schedules for a major utility
- Prepared preliminary engineering and cost estimates that became a base for the EPC contracts to build sub-transmission and transmission systems (in Nevada and California)
