Bridged Critical Resource Gaps to Advance Substation Design
PROJECT BACKGROUND
A major utility lacked internal bandwidth and specialized expertise to manage and review a substation design project.
CHALLENGES ADDRESSED
INFRASTRUCTURE IMPACT
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Improved safety and access at GRE’s interconnected substation
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Optimized 230kV capacitor bank placement for long-term maintenance
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Supported sound abatement planning and infrastructure resilience
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Elevated design quality through expert review of drawings and vendor proposals
STRATEGIC CONTRIBUTIONS
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Led early-stage project development and vendor coordination
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Provided engineering authority for as-built approvals, ensuring compliance
VALUE DELIVERED
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Enabled project advancement without increasing internal headcount
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Delivered specialized expertise in grounding, stroke protection, and equipment evaluation
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Accelerated decision-making through cross-functional collaboration