As aging infrastructure, urbanization and an evolving grid increase demand for reliable electricity, Kiewit works with clients to design and build tailored solutions for the industry’s toughest transmission and distribution challenges.
Our integrated engineering, procurement and construction teams specialize in projects up to 765kV:
Kiewit provides solutions for greenfield and brownfield projects with a focus on safe, dependable execution. We work with clients to meet project-specific goals through best-for-project contract models, including engineering-only, construct-only and EPC.
Kiewit’s experts understand the challenges presented by distribution systems and maintenance. From high-traffic urban spaces to suburban residential or rural areas, we deliver customized overhead and underground distribution solutions up to 34.5kV.
Kiewit performs all phases of substation development and execution for greenfield and brownfield projects. From 4kV to 765kV, we perform access and civil work, foundation installation, structure erection and bus, switch and major equipment installation.
Kiewit uses the latest technology to provide an efficient and adaptable approach that can reduce project timelines and costs for both overhead and underground transmission projects. From 69kV to 765kV, our team can customize solutions from initial routing through testing and commissioning.
As a proven technology for efficient long-distance transmission, HVDC plays a critical role in integrating renewable energy, strengthening grid stability and lowering electricity costs for consumers. Kiewit is uniquely positioned to support clients in delivering successful HVDC projects.
Underground and submarine transmission projects demand early and focused management of unknown utilities, environmental impacts and permitting complexities. Kiewit’s in-house trenchless engineering teams engage early to deliver tailored solutions backed by value engineering, cost analysis and schedule optimization that help mitigate potential issues, streamline costs and reduce risk.
More than ever, the threats posed by wildfires to our communities and property impact the choices we make across the power delivery industry. Kiewit works with utilities of all sizes to understand concerns and maintenance needs to deliver focused solutions that align with planned budgets and other system priorities.
We believe in the power of engineering to transform the way energy is produced, distributed and consumed. Kiewit’s power delivery engineering services are designed to help our clients achieve their energy goals, leveraging in-house engineers integrated with construction teams from project conception through commissioning to ensure constructability, cost efficiency and on-time delivery.
Kiewit supports overhead projects ranging from 69kV to 765kV, including transmission line design, routing and conceptual studies, right-of-way and easement development, outage sequence planning, 3D modeling and reporting, material procurement and permitting support.
On underground projects from 69kV to 400kV, our team performs interconnect, routing and cable system studies, civil and electrical system design, and submarine cable system feasibility and conceptual design for both HVAC and HVDC systems.
From high-traffic urban spaces to suburban residential areas, we deliver customized overhead and underground distribution solutions up to 34.5kV. Kiewit’s experts understand overhead and underground scoping and conceptual design, system hardening, permitting, extensions, right-of-way, trench and trenchless design, reliability, outage sequencing and material procurement.
From 4kV to 765kV, Kiewit performs new substation design, retrofit and expansion, 3D modeling, above- and below-grade design and outage sequencing. Our experience includes both greenfield and brownfield, as well as alternating current, direct current and air- and gas-insulated substations.
Our civil and structural engineers provide innovative design solutions for site civil, foundations and towers and overhead structures. They develop conceptual designs, perform and review structural calculations, develop plans, manage schedules according to client needs and mitigate risks to support safe construction.
Kiewit has designed and engineered protection schemes and relay development on projects ranging from 12kV to 765kV. By designing systems that detect and isolate faults to prevent equipment damage and power outages, we confirm the safety and reliability of power systems.
Our inspection services are designed to identify potential issues early, mitigate risks, support emergency response damage assessments and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards. Our experience spans across engineering projects for both new and existing structures. We use the latest technology for precise and accurate inspections, providing our clients with timely and actionable insights.
With extensive experience across traditional and collaborative delivery models, Kiewit helps clients navigate their project delivery options and execute with confidence:
We also support general contracting and engineering-only projects, which we deliver with the same best-for-project mindset.
As a self-perform contractor, we directly manage critical scopes to provide significant safety, quality and schedule advantages to our clients’ projects, with strong teams of dedicated power delivery craft and staff professionals who bring specialized expertise to each project. From skilled tradespeople to seasoned engineers, Kiewit invests heavily in training and development to build teams ready to execute at the highest levels.
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