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As the core of our electrical power system, substations regulate, transform, and direct energy to ensure reliable delivery across the grid.
At KCI, our substation engineers provide expert engineering and design of power systems for electric utilities, data centers, clean generation, energy storage, and critical facilities for industrial and institutional clients in the private and public sectors. Our engineers have a broad range of experience in power substation design from 5kV to 500kV. In addition to high voltage (HV) electrical expertise, we utilize internal resources across the firm to provide supplementary services, like civil and environmental, that support projects ranging from greenfield substations to complex rebuild and expansions.
Services Offered
Electrical High Voltage Substation Engineering, including Physical Design
Civil/Structural substation & Switchyard Physical Design
Grounding System Design & Analysis
Protection and Control Design
Relay Engineering, including Settings
Electrical Power System Studies and Analysis
SCADA, Communication, Design & Integration
Power Factor Improvement
Reactive Capability & Compensation
High Voltage Safety Procedure Development
The increasing need for a more modernized grid and the rapid integration of advanced technologies is driving new challenges across the industry, reinforcing the importance of smart-grid solutions, substation hardening, and improved grid reliability and resiliency. As a result, there is an increasing need for more reliable electric power systems, higher design thresholds, and defined requirements to safeguard critical infrastructure assets.
Engineering and land surveying services provided in North Carolina are performed by our associated entity, KCI Associates of North Carolina, P.A.
From substation upgrades to new builds, KCI’s team has the experience and expertise to deliver complete, turnkey design solutions.
