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Electric Power Engineering Division

Utilities photoFrom system analysis to final design and construction, West Plains' Electric Power Engineering team will help you find cost effective ways to meet your power system needs. Whether your project requires upgrading a substation or a line extension, to complete planning and engineering services, we pay attention to the details which means you'll pay less for construction, operation, and maintenance.

Our Electrical Power Engineering Department specializes in transmission and distribution system design, substations, SCADA, and load management. Services available through West Plains' Electrical Power Department include complete services for construction projects such as feasibility studies, preliminary and final design, plans and specifications, assistance with bidding, contract documents, supervision of construction, and final inspection. West Plains Engineering provides you with a wide variety of services, some of which include:

Studies

  • Develop Long-Range Plans with Projected Budgets
  • Develop Construction Work Plans and Recommend Improvements to our clients that will meet both their short-term and long-term needs
  • Conduct Coordination Studies and Relay Programming
  • Conduct Field Observations and Engineering Services
  • Conduct Motor Starting and Voltage Drop Analysis
  • DSM, Load Management and Distribution Automation

Utilities photoDesign

  • Transmission and Distribution Line Design
  • Transmission and Distribution Substation Design
  • Substation Modifications
  • Line Staking
  • System Protection Design and Coordination
  • Complete Design Package for Construction
  • Conceptual and Detail Design
  • Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD)

Plans and Specifications

  • Prepare and Maintain a Project Schedule
  • Prepare Construction Contracts and Specifications
  • Prepare Contract Forms for Bidding
  • Assist in Bidding Process, Bid Evaluation and Procurement
  • Develop Specifications for SCADA and Load Management Systems

Project Management

  • Monitor Construction Schedules
  • Assist with Contract Administration Details
  • Assist with Final Review and Contract Closing
  • Perform Construction (Work-Order) Inspections
  • Construction Management and Inspection
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