New GSU Switchyard at RS Kerr Dam
Power Generation
Project details
Design of a new generator step-up (GSU) switchyard at the RS Kerr Dam.

Experts in Electrical Power Systems Engineering
Stoddard Power Systems, LLC provides electrical power systems engineering services from its office in Eugene, Oregon. Serving power generation, utility, industrial, and heavy commercial clients throughout the United States, it delivers design, analysis, controls, and commissioning solutions. The team is comprised of professional engineers with extensive experience in electrical power systems, including specialties in SCADA, protection coordination, arc-flash studies, and NERC compliance.
NICET Certified in Electrical Power Testing
Martin StoddardPresident - Principal Engineer
Jiajia SongSenior Electrical Engineer
Brandon BrowerSenior Electrical Engineer
Jerry WitkowskiEngineering Fellow
Chris DueberElectrical Engineer
Tyler ThompsonElectrical Engineer
Albert CopelandElectrical Drafter
Gracie GuardinoOffice Manager
Develops comprehensive electrical power solutions from initial concept through final construction documentation.
Creates layouts and engineering plans for utility substations, distribution networks, and relay protection environments.
Collaborates with industry partners to deliver complete, integrated turnkey engineering and construction packages.
Produces detailed drawings including schematics, wiring diagrams, wire lists, and structural electrical architecture.
Performs highly technical evaluations and calculations to ensure safety, reliability, and regulatory alignment.
Conducts short-circuit fault calculations, equipment duty evaluations, protective coordination, and NFPA 70E compliance reviews.
Builds detailed, GIS-based network models to evaluate load growth, power flow, optimal capacitor placement, and voltage regulation.
Prepares technical data, steady-state/dynamic models, and applications for conventional or renewable energy resources.
Provides engineering analysis for various PRC standards including system protection coordination and relay performance.
Utilizes high-resolution data recorders to detect sags, surges, harmonics, and evaluate motor starting or system stability.
Selects appropriate equipment dielectric strength to minimize insulation damage under extreme transient events.
Designs, programs, and integrates automated monitoring and control networks for industrial and utility processes.
Delivers comprehensive supervisory control systems from architectural concept to full field integration.
Develops robust logic controller programming using open or proprietary software environments.
Programs and configures protective relays, meters, and advanced electronic components for system telemetry.
Provides field testing, inspection, and verification services to confirm equipment performs as designed.
Executes rigorous testing and verification protocols for newly installed electrical assets and power systems.
Deploys diagnostics and forensic analysis to determine root causes of electrical failures and equipment damage.
Performs physical asset evaluations to verify structural integrity and electrical code compliance.
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Power Generation
Design of a new generator step-up (GSU) switchyard at the RS Kerr Dam.