Utilities & Grid Operators

Empowering utilities with comprehensive engineering support for resilient, efficient grids.

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Industries Supported: Utilities & Grid Operators

End-to-End Solutions for Transmission, Distribution, and Grid Stability

Grid Modernization & Smart Grid Implementation

On Grid Engineering partners with utilities to plan and implement grid modernization initiatives that enhance reliability, flexibility, and visibility. Our services include:

  • Advanced Distribution Management Systems (ADMS) Integration
  • DERMS & Virtual Power Plant Coordination for distributed resources
  • Smart Metering & AMI Rollout Strategies
  • Distribution Automation: Feeder reconfiguration, automated switchgear, and sectionalizing solutions
  • Grid Edge Security: Cybersecurity frameworks for SCADA, RTUs, and substation networks

Transmission & Substation Engineering

We support utilities in designing, upgrading, and expanding transmission and substation infrastructure:

  • HV and EHV Substation Layout, Grounding, and Protection Schemes
  • Transmission Line Routing, Tower Design, and Structural Analysis
  • Conductor & Insulator Selection for High-Temperature, Low-Sag (HTLS) Solutions
  • SCADA & Telecommunication Design: Fiber, microwave, and redundant network topologies
  • Environmental & Permitting Support: NERC, FERC, and local regulatory compliance

Distribution Network Optimization

Enhance distribution reliability, reduce losses, and accommodate load growth:

  • Load Flow & Voltage Drop Analysis for feeder capacity planning
  • Distribution Automation Solutions: Automated capacitor banks, voltage regulators, and fault detection devices
  • DER Hosting Capacity & Interconnection Studies for rooftop solar, storage, and EV charging stations
  • ARC Flash & Safety Studies for distribution equipment and substations
  • Ambient & Underground Cable Analysis for thermal rating and ampacity optimization

Reliability & Resiliency Programs

Build a more resilient grid through targeted analysis and infrastructure upgrades:

  • Reliability Assessments: SAIDI, SAIFI, and CAIDI benchmarking and improvement planning
  • Vegetation Management Planning & Wildfire Mitigation Strategies
  • Grid Hardening Measures: Undergrounding critical feeders, installing composite poles, and reinforcing structures
  • Microgrid & Islanding Solutions: Ensuring continuity for critical load pockets during outages
  • Storm Response & Restoration Planning: Pre-event modeling and post-event restoration support

Advanced Protection & Control Systems

Design and optimize protection schemes to minimize outages and equipment damage:

  • Protective Relay Coordination for transmission and distribution feeders
  • Wide-Area Protection Using Synchrophasor (PMU) and IEC 61850 GOOSE Messaging
  • Adaptive Protection Schemes Responsive to Real-Time System Conditions
  • Substation Automation: RAS, auto-reclosers, and remote switching solutions
  • Grid-Forming & Grid-Following Inverter Controls for high-penetration renewable integration

Power System Studies & Analysis

Comprehensive studies to inform planning and operational decisions:

  • Load Flow, Short-Circuit, and Protective Device Coordination Studies
  • Dynamic Stability & Transient Analysis for system contingencies
  • Power Quality & Harmonic Distortion Investigations for sensitive loads and renewable integration
  • Grounding & Earthing Design to ensure personnel safety and equipment protection
  • Hosting Capacity Analyses for DER interconnection and grid impact assessment

Renewable Integration & Grid Connection Support

Facilitating the integration of renewable resources into utility networks:

  • Feasibility & System Impact Studies for solar, wind, and BESS interconnections
  • Interconnection Agreement Negotiation & Tariff Evaluation
  • Voltage Control & VAR Support Solutions for inverter-based resources
  • Renewable Project Development Advisory: Permitting, site layout, and network upgrades
  • Energy Storage Siting & Sizing for peak shaving, frequency regulation, and black start

Asset Management & Lifecycle Planning

Maximize asset value and minimize total cost of ownership:

  • Asset Condition Assessment Using Inspection Data and Predictive Analytics
  • Risk-Based Management & Prioritization for equipment replacement
  • Maintenance Strategy Development: Preventive, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance
  • Spare Parts Optimization & Inventory Management to reduce downtime
  • Capital Planning & Budget Forecasting for infrastructure upgrades and replacements

Grid Analytics & Forecasting

Data-driven insights to support operational excellence:

  • Load Forecasting & Demand Response Program Design
  • Renewable Generation Forecasting Using Machine Learning and Weather Data
  • Outage Prediction & Preventive Maintenance Scheduling Based on Condition Data
  • Real-Time Monitoring Dashboard Development for KPIs and grid health metrics
  • Economic Dispatch & Market Participation Strategies for utility-scale storage

Training & Workforce Development

Equip utility personnel with the skills needed for modern grid operations:

  • Customized Training Programs on Power Systems Analysis, Protection, and Automation
  • Hands-On Workshops on SCADA, ADMS, and DERMS Platforms
  • Arc Flash & Electrical Safety Certification Courses
  • CAD & 3D Modeling Training for Substation and Distribution Design
  • Ongoing Technical Support and Knowledge Transfer to build internal competencies