APG Electrical Distribution System Infrastructure Upgrade
Defense
Project details
Electrical distribution infrastructure upgrade at Aberdeen Proving Ground.

Planning and design with O&M in mind
CLP Engineering, LLC is a full-service electric utility solutions engineering practice. Drawing on more than twenty years of experience in electrical utility system ownership, upgrades, maintenance, and operations alongside its sister entity, City Light & Power, Inc., it provides specialized engineering and design services. The practice delivers microgrids, SCADA systems, utility infrastructure design, energy engineering, asset management, and operations and maintenance support to government, commercial, industrial, and utility clients nationwide.
Ajay SitaulaVP & Chief Engineer
Dalton ShafferEngineering Director
Dave EttemaEngineering Supervisor
Ben SadlerEngineering Supervisor
Ryan WelshManager of the Project Management Office
Devin ThewlisSCADA Supervisor
Eric RuffelLead Energy Engineer
Daniel JimenezLead Maintenance Engineer
Zachary HoepfnerGIS Specialist
Richard DayCivil Engineering Supervisor
Tom GilidaEngineering Administrative Manager
End-to-end planning, design, and implementation of resilient localized power grids for communities, utilities, and critical infrastructure.
Integration of complete microgrid systems, combining renewable energy sources, battery storage, conventional generation, and smart controls.
On-site feasibility investigations, system impact studies, and comprehensive energy analysis to optimize localized power systems.
Multi-disciplinary engineering solutions spanning electrical, energy, SCADA, mechanical, civil, and environmental requirements.
Technical specification and procurement support for critical components including solar arrays, substations, switchgear, and microgrid controllers.
Turnkey implementation and construction management for federal, state, and local agencies to ensure design compliance.
Comprehensive supervisory control and data acquisition solutions designed to optimize system monitoring, automation, and operational efficiency.
Field assessments and data collection to evaluate existing setups, identify performance opportunities, and develop RFPs.
Design of intuitive human-machine interfaces, standardized point lists, and comprehensive control databases.
Installation, programming, and integration of RTUs, IEDs, and networks with outage and distribution management platforms.
Design, testing, and troubleshooting of serial and TCP/IP communications over fiber, copper, radio, and cellular mediums.
Execution of point-to-point testing, server verification, and communication interface commissioning.
Hardening of critical infrastructure through compliance with NIST and NERC-CIP regulations to mitigate evolving threats.
Proactive diagnostic and troubleshooting services to resolve operational issues across networks and control systems.
Strategic planning and analytical studies to define project parameters and maximize long-term return on investment.
Load flow, short circuit, protective device coordination, arc-flash, harmonic, and system impact analyses.
Creation and updating of electrical models utilizing specialized software tools such as ETAP, SKM, ASPEN, and CYME.
Energy security planning, reliability assessments, smart grid roadmaps, and long-term utility infrastructure planning.
Development of major component specifications, conceptual designs, preliminary drawings, and request for proposal packages.
Formulation of design, construction, testing, and safety procedures using current industry codes.
Mapping applications and GIS database setup alongside the compilation of record as-built drawings and manuals.
Systematic utility engineering design supporting capital improvements, automation systems, and construction activities.
Engineering and detailed design for utility infrastructure upgrades and capital works.
Integration of smart technologies and advanced automation systems into existing utility networks.
Engineering of SCADA and ADMS interfaces to streamline distribution control and operations.
Field engineering, coordination, and technical support throughout the construction lifecycle.
Work in this area is organized into supported delivery tasks.
Support includes Comprehensive testing protocols to verify that utility systems are safe.
Support includes compliant.
Support includes operational before commissioning.
Work in this area is organized into supported delivery tasks.
Support includes Technical support.
Support includes monitoring.
Support includes troubleshooting to keep electricity transmission.
Support includes distribution assets operating efficiently.
Auditing and smart engineering designs targeted at reducing energy waste and optimizing utility efficiency.
Electric Utilities · Power Transmission & Distribution · Government · Industrial · Defense · Commercial
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