Electric Power Systems, Inc.

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About the firm

Electric Power Systems is an Alaska-based multidisciplinary consulting engineering practice specializing in electric power systems. It provides a full range of services from planning studies, design, construction, and commissioning to periodic testing and maintenance. Serving utilities, industrial power users, and petroleum operators, the practice supports projects across Alaska, Hawaii, the Pacific Northwest, and the South Pacific.

Firm type
Power & Utility Engineering · Electrical Engineering · Civil Engineering · Structural Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Fire Protection Engineering · Automation & Controls

Capabilities

Engineering

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Multidisciplinary engineering solutions encompassing electrical, mechanical, civil, structural, controls, and fire protection disciplines.

  • Electrical Engineering

    Electrical system planning, design, and technical engineering services.

  • Mechanical Engineering

    Mechanical systems support and engineering for utility and industrial facilities.

  • Civil Engineering

    Civil site development, routing, and structural base design.

  • Structural Engineering

    Structural analysis and design for utility poles, towers, and substation facilities.

  • Controls Engineering

    Control systems and automation design for reliable system operation.

  • Fire Protection Engineering

    Fire hazard analysis and suppression system design for power utility assets.

Construction Services

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Construction administration, panel fabrication, installation, commissioning, and inspection services tailored to challenging environments.

  • Control Panel Installation

    Physical installation and testing of control hardware.

  • Relay Panel Fabrication

    Custom assembly and wiring of power system relay panels.

  • Equipment Installation and Commissioning

    Startup support, field testing, and energization of utility and industrial assets.

  • Revenue Meter Installations

    Precision setup and verification of billing and revenue grade meters.

  • Construction Inspection

    Quality assurance and plan compliance verification during active construction phases.

  • Underground and Overhead Distribution System Inspection and Inventories

    Field mapping, condition assessments, and inventory validation of distribution lines.

Distribution

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Provides distribution-system engineering for overhead, underground, relocation, and extension assignments.

  • Overhead Distribution

    Designs overhead distribution-system improvements.

  • Underground Distribution

    Designs underground distribution-system improvements.

  • Utility Relocation

    Supports relocation of electric utility infrastructure.

  • Line Extensions

    Plans and designs distribution line extensions.

Provides planning and feasibility studies for electric power systems.

  • Power System Planning

    Evaluates future system needs and improvement options.

  • System Impact Studies

    Assesses the effect of new loads or connections on power infrastructure.

  • Feasibility Studies

    Evaluates technical feasibility for power-system projects.

Substations

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Supports substation planning, design, protection, and commissioning.

  • Substation Planning

    Plans substation capacity and configuration needs.

  • Protection Design

    Designs protection and control approaches for substation assets.

  • Commissioning Support

    Supports startup, testing, and energization of substation equipment.

Transmission

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Overhead and underground transmission and sub-transmission line design.

Generation

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Provides design, equipment integration, and technical support for power generation facilities.

  • Generation Facility Design

    Designs improvements for power generation facilities.

  • Equipment Integration

    Integrates generation equipment with power-system infrastructure.

  • Technical Support

    Provides engineering support for generation assets.

Supervisory control and data acquisition systems design and implementation.

NERC Compliance & Testing

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Reliability standard compliance support and validation testing.

Testing & Technical Services

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Field testing, calibration, and routine preventative maintenance support.

  • Periodic Testing

    Routine diagnostic testing of critical electrical infrastructure.

  • Technical Services for Power Systems

    Specialized engineering troubleshooting and technical field support.

Right-of-Way

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Supports power-corridor development through route selection, staking, permitting, and coordination.

  • Route Selection

    Evaluates route options for power infrastructure corridors.

  • Staking

    Supports field staking for utility alignments.

  • Permitting

    Coordinates permits needed for right-of-way work.

  • Corridor Support

    Supports right-of-way coordination for project delivery.

Operational safety program development and field support.

Industries

Electric Utilities · Power Generation · Power Transmission & Distribution · Oil & Gas · Government · Telecommunications

Projects

East End Road Utility Relocation

Homer, AK · Power Transmission & Distribution · Client: Homer Electric Association

Project details

Utility relocation design, construction technical specifications, and construction support for Homer Electric Association in coordination with the Department of Transportation. The project replaced the existing overhead distribution system with an underground double circuit feeder and a relocated overhead system across complex terrain with multiple utility conflicts.

Cordova Airport Feeder

Cordova, AK · Power Transmission & Distribution · Client: Cordova Airport

Project details

Design and construction management of a new underground distribution feeder adjacent to an existing roadway and wetlands. The project utilized horizontal borings to cross multiple drainages and standing water, and flush-mounted underground vaults in roadway fills.

Walden Point Line Extension

Revillagigedo Channel, AK · Power Transmission & Distribution · Client: Metlakatla Power House

Project details

Preparation of a complete design package including field staking and construction documents for a 35 kV line extension from the Metlakatla Power House to the Walden Point Ferry Terminal, continuing via submarine cable across Revillagigedo Channel to Mountain Point Substation.