Power Engineering
KCI Technologies provides the utility industry with the resources necessary for designing new as well as expanding transmission and distribution facilities. Combining electrical engineering and diverse design expertise with thorough knowledge of site development, construction, zoning and permitting requirements enables KCI to provide prompt and cost-effective designs and project management services. KCI offers a full range of specialized environmental services to identify wetlands, archeological, architectural, and historic resources.
Engineering and Design Services
- Substation structure evaluation
- Foundation studies
- Industrial/commercial physical and electrical layout
Gas and Electric Distribution
- Field surveys
- Evaluation of maintenance and reliability
- Schedules and cost estimates
- Construction specifications
- Design criteria studies
Site Engineering and Surveys
- Site layout for grading and drainage
- Wetlands locations
- Construction stakeout
- GPS surveys – static and RTK
- Hydrographic surveys
- Elevation surveys
Right-of-Way Services
- Fee simple and easement negotiations
- Property and utilities research
- Plat development
- Prior rights research
- Environmental considerations
- IRWA membership
Permit Acquisition
- State, county, municipal and local government agencies
- Community associations
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Military installations
- Railroads
Environmental and Land Use Planning
- Wetland delineations and permitting
- Coastal zone management
- Corridor location and design
- Land use analysis
- Needs and feasibility studies
- Site planning and design
- Erosion and sediment control plans
- Geotechnical services
- Soil analysis
Vegetation and Wildlife Habitat Assessment
- Upland habitat assessments
- Rare, threatened and endangered species studies-flora and fauna
- Wildlife inventories
- Wildlife management planning
- Forest stand delineation and conservation planning
- Vegetation community assessments
Wireless Design Services
- Site identification and acquisition
- Structural analysis and design
- Tower design modifications
- Shelter buildings
- Landscape architecture
- Engineering and construction management
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