A Team That Understands Your Operational Needs

Power Solutions Group has a team of experienced high- and medium-voltage substation design professionals, including engineers and technicians. Some of our most popular engineering services available include:

• Project management

• Planning and design

• Protection, monitoring and control

• Supply management

• Preparation of operation and maintenance manuals

• Training for operation and maintenance personnel

Power Solutions Group has 20 years of experience in substation design. We help introduce the latest technologies in substation equipment and protective relay systems. Additionally, we are familiar with both electromechanical and microprocessor relaying systems, as well as the unique protection philosophies surrounding them.

Substation Engineering Services

Engineering design, project management and deliverables for new construction and upgrades are outlined below:

• Analysis and layout design of the selected site

• Grading and floor plan designs

• Structure loading, foundation design, fabrication and detailing

• Control building layout, including architectural, mechanical, heating, ventilating, electrical and structural

• Complete electrical arrangement, including bus span calculations and bills of material

• Switchyard lighting calculations and design

• Lightning shielding and protection

• One-line and three-line diagrams

• Protective relay selection, settings calculations and coordination studies

• Relay, control and signaling schematics

• Equipment interconnection and panel wiring diagrams

• Cable and conduit plans

• AC/DC station services

• SCADA, sequence of events, annunciator and fault recorder designs

• Major equipment and construction specifications

• Design manuals and standards

• Construction management

• Acceptance and maintenance testing

• Functional testing of control, signaling and substation protection circuits

Making an Impact in Numerous Industries

Our substation engineering and design capabilities support clients across sectors where reliable power infrastructure is essential for operational growth and stability. From utility transmission and distribution networks to industrial facilities requiring uninterrupted operations, we deliver solutions tailored to your specific requirements.

Our team has successfully completed projects for power generation facilities, manufacturing plants, mining operations, oil and gas refineries, water treatment facilities and commercial developments throughout North America. Each industry presents unique challenges regarding requirements and environmental conditions, but you can feel confident that our engineers investigate the variables surrounding your project and adapt accordingly.

Project Life Cycle Support When You Need It

Successful electrical engineering projects require seamless coordination from the initial concept through final energization. Our substation planning services begin with feasibility studies and a site selection analysis. It's our goal to ensure optimal placement and support future expansion capabilities. We coordinate with utilities, equipment manufacturers and construction teams to maintain project schedules and budgets while meeting regulatory requirements.

Throughout the construction phase, our engineers provide on-site support to resolve issues and verify that installations meet design specifications. This hands-on approach minimizes costly delays and ensures systems perform as intended. Following construction, our NETA-accredited field services team conducts comprehensive acceptance testing and commissioning to validate equipment performance and safety compliance before energization.

Integrated Power and Control Systems

Modern substations require tight integration between power distribution and control systems to achieve optimal performance and dependability. Our substation project management expertise includes automation solutions that enhance operational efficiency. We design SCADA systems that provide real-time monitoring and control capabilities, enabling operators to respond quickly to changing grid conditions and maintain system stability.

Protection system coordination is a critical component of any substation project. Our engineers perform detailed relay settings calculations and conduct thorough coordination studies to verify that equipment protection operates correctly under fault conditions. This approach prevents unnecessary outages and safeguards transformers, circuit breakers and related assets.

Our engineers collaborate with field technicians. Together, they produce designs that are not only technically sound but also practical to construct, operate and maintain. Field personnel provide valuable input throughout substation design services, identifying potential construction challenges and considerations that enhance project quality.

Why Partner With Power Solutions Group?

We provide extraordinary customer experiences to every substation engineering engagement we are part of. We also understand that your power infrastructure must perform reliably under all conditions, so our solutions reflect this priority.

With expertise spanning low-voltage and 500 kV transmission systems, we provide the technical depth required for one-of-a-kind substation projects. Whether you need a compact distribution substation or a large transmission switching station, our team applies the same engineering standards and attention to detail to provide exceptional results.

Start Your Substation Project Today

Our team is ready to discuss your specific requirements and develop solutions that meet your performance, preferred timeline and budget. Contact us today to speak with our substation engineering specialists and discover how we can support your next power infrastructure project.