POWER AND UTILITY services
SME’s electrical, civil, and structural engineers provide in-depth expertise in a wide range of services to support every stage in power generation, energy storage, and power distribution development and maintenance. Whether the client is a renewable energy developer, an electric utility, or an industrial facility, SME engineers draw on many years of experience executing projects ranging from small installations to complex, large-scale power generation projects.
Our Approach to Power and Utility Services
In each of our engineering focus areas, SME offers conceptual design, permitting assistance, detailed engineering, construction support, Owner’s Engineer, and operations and maintenance support services.
In the fast-growing renewable and green energy sector, SME provides specialized technical know-how, guidance, and oversight for wind, solar, and hydro power generation and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects.
Services
Substation Engineering:
- Civil, structural, electrical engineering and design
- Protection and controls
- Relay settings
- Automation and integration
- Technical studies
Transmission and Distribution Engineering for renewable energy and utilities:
- Overhead transmission design
- Overhead distribution planning and design
- Underground design
- Generator lead line engineering (renewables)
- Collection system engineering (renewables)
Structural Engineering:
- Foundation design
- Steel structure design
- Dynamic equipment foundation design
Field Services:
- Construction oversight (utility and renewable energy projects)
- Line inspections
- Vegetative maintenance program management
- Owner's engineer representation
- Environmental compliance
- Commissioning support
- Erosion control inspections
How We Support Your Project
SME assists clients with engineering support to address challenges associated with grid modernization and hardening and system upgrades required to accommodate the connection of new energy sources.