Copper Roots
Engineering Excellence, Rooted in People
About the firm
Copper Roots is an multidisciplinary engineering consulting practice specializing in the power delivery market. It provides comprehensive services including transmission line engineering, greenfield design, rating analysis, foundation design, routing and permitting support, and owner's engineering. The practice serves utilities, municipalities, and private clients to support a safe, reliable, and resilient electrical grid.
- Team
- Small
- Firm type
- Power & Utility Engineering · Owner's Engineer · Electrical Engineering
People
Trevor McKinneyCo-Founder
Madison BusseyCo-Founder
Barrett RichieDirector of Transmission Engineering
Jentry DeanDepartment Manager
Brandon PearceLead Engineer
Zach WoodfinSenior Supervisor
Nathan RamirezLine Engineer
Addison JewellDesigner
Brittni CooperLead Engineer
Trevin RigelSupervisor
Capabilities
Power System Design
Service websiteComprehensive design services for power transmission systems, ensuring technically sound, reliable, and constructible grid infrastructure.
- Greenfield, Rebuild, and Interconnection Design
Full-scope transmission line engineering specializing in greenfield designs, rebuilds, reconductoring, and interconnections across voltage classes.
- Foundation Design
Geotechnical investigation coordination, custom foundation type selection, backfill mix designs, and on-site construction support.
System Analysis and Optimization
Service websiteAnalytical modeling and testing to evaluate electrical grid performance, clearance conditions, and safety compliance.
- Rating Analysis and Remediation
End-to-end transmission line rating analysis using structural and electrical modeling to assess and remedy thermal ratings.
Project and Regulatory Support
Service websiteTechnical representation, permitting guidance, and routing studies to streamline early-stage project coordination and approvals.
- Routing and Permitting Support
Alternative route evaluations, permitting documentation, structure studies, and public engagement to minimize execution risk.
- Owner's Engineering (OE) Support
Owner representation from concept to closeout, delivering QA/QC oversight, contractor coordination, and technical alignment.
Specialized Engineering
Service websiteDevelopment of customized technical standards and auxiliary line components for grid modernizations.
- Fiber Optic Additions (OPGW)
Integration of fiber optic systems and OPGW additions onto existing lines while addressing structural loading and clearance constraints.
- Standards Development
Creation of project-specific standards defining requirements for surveying, geotechnical, hardware, conductors, and steel structures.
Industries
Utilities · Power Transmission & Distribution · Electric Utilities · Renewable Energy
Projects
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