Productivity. IMPECCABILITY. Efficiency.
TRANSMISSION ENGINEERING
Our team provides a depth of design experience across the full spectrum of transmission engineering and design services from 69kV to 500kV. We support projects varying in scope, from the design of partial reroutes and rebuilds of existing transmission lines to completely new engineered transmission line designs through various right-of-way conditions. Our team is skilled in PLS-CADD line modeling, rating & assessments, drafting line plans & profile drawings, and crafting cost estimates of proposed design solutions.
- Line maintenance engineering
- Overhead and underground engineering design – new and rebuilds
- Line ratings and solutions
- PLS-CADD transmission line modeling
- Project initiation and scoping
- Constructability and design reviews
- Permitting, and Traffic Control Plans
- Cost estimates
- Terrain and routing data modeling
- Line surveys and conditions assessment
- Construction bid specifications
- Drafting services
DISTRIBUTION ENGINEERING
We offer a comprehensive variety of aerial and underground distribution services. Our team is prepared to meet your distribution planning, engineering, and design needs, from detailed design drawings, surveys, and GIS mapping to installation plans, equipment selections, and greenfield designs. We provide expertise in GIS/GWD and CAD software with utility design systems to augment the complete design packages.
- Investigations of existing systems
- Voltage stability studies
- NESC compliance surveys
- Third-party pole attachment surveys
- Joint Use and Make Ready
- Permitting and Traffic Control Plans
- GIS mapping
- Smart network device design
- Distribution system hardening
- Pole loading analysis
- Preparation of detailed design drawings and installation plans
- Equipment selection for primary and secondary installation
SUBSTATION ENGINEERING
We bring the capability and expertise to provide a full range of substation services for projects from 4kV to 500kV. Our substation team provides conceptual & physical designs, site and cost evaluations, civil/structural engineering, ground grid design, equipment specifications & procurement. We can support substation enhancement or expansion projects from planning through permitting and specifications to energization.
- Conceptual design and physical design
- Site and economic evaluations
- Gas-insulated switchgear design
- Civil/structural engineering
- Protection and control engineering
- Ground grid design
- Equipment specification and procurement
- Feasibility studies
- Design reviews
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Our Construction Management team effectively manages projects’ schedule, cost, quality, safety, scope, and function. Our Construction Management representatives are uniquely qualified through combined education and extensive experience to work with the owner, consultant, general contractor, and other stakeholders to determine the best possible sequence of construction operations and develop corresponding detailed schedules and budgets. They also establish project safety and security plans and help manage and mitigate risks.
- Project construction, supervision, and staffing
- Design constructability review
- Storm staffing
- Specification review
- Material review & inspection
- Quality assurance & quality control
- Quality and safety training
- Construction scheduling
- Material management
- Outage scheduling coordination
- Determination of construction yard locations and wire pull locations
- Line inspections and reporting, including UAS Certified Drone inspection
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
At PIE, we pride ourselves on superior project management services, which are essential for the success of our projects and programs.
Our Project Management Office (PMO) framework allows us to implement a tailored set of best practices, ensuring our commitment to excellence across all our services and solutions. Our team, proficient in handling diverse projects within the utility sector, consists of experienced project managers who are PMP-certified or actively pursuing certification.
- Manage projects/programs in all power lines of businesses
- Develop project plans, including schedule and budget
- Monitor quality, budget, and schedule
- Oversee project activities throughout the project/program phases
- Track issues and seek resolutions
- Develop communication plans that keep all stakeholders informed
- Establish business processes, evaluate, and improve as needed
- Identify risks and mitigation plans
- Identify KPIs and report on performance
- Oversee permitting and licensing approvals
- Oversee project/program closings
DIVERSE SOLUTIONS PROVIDER
Our team of experts is ready to partner with consultants to meet the diverse spending targets of awarded businesses or potential business opportunities via a structured support system.
- Joined effort in seeking/bidding business opportunities
- Subcontract agreements
- Employee lease agreements
- Long-term staffing agreements
FLEXIBLE STAFFING SOLUTIONS
Recognizing the dynamic nature of the energy sector, we specialize in providing flexible staffing solutions tailored to each client’s or project’s unique needs. Whether it’s scaling teams for large-scale projects or providing expert personnel for specialized tasks, our staffing solutions are designed to enhance operational efficiency and project outcomes.
With a pool of experienced engineers, project managers, and construction professionals, we ensure our clients have access to the best talent when and where it’s needed. This flexibility allows us to support our clients in overcoming challenges and achieving their project goals with agility and precision, ensuring success in a competitive landscape.