Distribution System Planning
MEI’s Distribution System Planning team is knowledgeable in all aspects of system planning and protection for electric cooperatives, municipal utility systems, and investor-owned electric systems. We specialize in building detailed utility system models using software to perform a wide variety of system planning studies, as well as system protection and coordination studies.
Services
- Capacitor Placement Studies
- Capital Improvement Planning and Engineering
- Electric System Economic Analysis
- Motor Start Analysis
- RUS Construction Work Plans
- RUS Environmental Reports
- RUS Financial Forecast Studies
- RUS Long Range Plans
- Substation and System Load Projections
- Substation Feasibility Studies
- System Arc Flash and NERC Compliance Studies
- System Protection Studies
- Voltage Drop Studies
For more information about Distribution System Planning, contact Danny Kasper.
What Our Clients Have to Say…
McCord Engineering started providing work order inspections prior to 1989 and our relationship with McCord Engineering has grown to being our main engineering firm doing two year and long range work plans, sectionalizing studies, designing and inspection of transmission upgrades, and designing distribution work plan projects. We have found McCord Engineering to be very competent and innovative group using the latest technology such as lidar drones to survey and design distribution lines and assist us with any needs.
Clayton Stanford
Engineering Director
San Bernard Electric Co-op
McCord Engineering is one of the most innovative, forward looking, and technologically advanced consultants Mid-South Synergy have had the privilege to work with. We are proud to have them work with us on our Vegetation Management program using LIDAR and multispectral imagery, an approach that has changed the way we do vegetation management and has the potential to change the utility industry as a whole….
Dr. Comfort Manyame
GISP
MidSouth Synergy
McCord has provided Engineering services to the City of Georgetown since 1988. They are reliable, accurate, and responsive to all our needs and willing to go the extra mile in our behalf.
Jimmy L. Sikes
Electric Engineering Manager
Georgetown Utility Systems/Electric Division
McCord Engineering has been a tremendous resource for CoServ Electric since 1996. When we work with McCord, we are collaborating with engineering experts who are extremely knowledgeable, reliable and responsive to our needs and those of our Members. They consistently use cutting-edge technology and innovative practices to provide a quality product that is complete and efficient. Our track record with them is excellent, and they always commit the resources, time and talent to make our relationship a win-win.
Chris Skidmore
Manager of Major Designs and Standards | Engineering Services
Office Locations
College Station
(Headquarters)
916 Southwest Parkway East
College Station, TX 77840