POWER Engineers

At #POWER, design is at the heart of everything we do. Reality capture is crucial to every project we take on—presenting multi-million dollar challenges in our design process. As Derek Henderson says, “Digital capture is moving fast, and we’re excited to embrace the latest tech right from the start!” Daniel Krancer adds, “We’re always pushing the boundaries to bridge the gap between the digital and real worlds, delivering incredible value to our clients.” Next week, catch Derek and Dan at the IGNITE pitch competition during the Reality Capture Conference in Boise! #Engineering https://lnkd.in/gpXgmdeR

High-voltage transmission lines often span vast landscapes, making route changes inevitable even after extensive studies. Flexibility and agility are crucial for project teams to manage these changes effectively. In her Leadership Insights article from the latest issue of our Currents newsletter, Senior Project Manager Linda Erdman explains how implementing a systematic approach allows project teams to adapt to new information. This approach enables teams to quickly evolve with conditions and ensure the success of complex transmission line projects. https://lnkd.in/gQTvyR7U #ProjectManagement #EnergyInfrastructure #Environmental #CurrentsbyPWR

Talk about a ⚡POWERhouse⚡! We’re excited to announce that we are now officially part of WSP, a premier professional consulting firm. 🥳 Together, we’ll be able to go further than either company could alone, and we look forward to building success for our clients, our people, and our communities. 🤝 And we’d be remiss if we didn’t express gratitude for our dedicated, driven team members. We’re thankful for your drive, your enthusiasm, your commitment to #POWER culture, and your willingness to keep driving forward. We couldn’t have made it here without you. 🙏

In the latest edition of Energy Central's Network of Experts interview series, Chris Erpelding—Director of Grid Modernization—shares his passion for helping utilities develop roadmaps that meet their goals. Chris brings his rich background from decades of IT/OT consulting with clients in the energy industry, offering insights into the challenges and opportunities utilities face today. In this exclusive interview, Chris discusses the importance of grid modernization, resilience and cybersecurity, as well the trendspotting for decarbonization and digital transformation. Read the full interview here: 👉 https://lnkd.in/d4ueGTgb #POWER

With many companies racing to meet net-zero goals, carbon capture is helping them get there. ⚡ 🌿 While there is a plethora of ways power providers can integrate carbon capture, the largest carbon capture plants built in North America have used solvent-based post-combustion capture technology. Robbie Haffner, P.E., Senior Engineer in the Generation Division dives into solvent-based post-combustion capture technology, the successes and failures, and POWER’s outlook on improvements being made across the industry. Learn about the technology here: https://lnkd.in/g6DPfJbJ #Engineering #POWER

At #POWER, we’re fortunate to have brilliant subject matter experts who offer unique perspectives on industry trends. Through our new "Say That Again" series, we’re excited to give them a platform to share their insights! In our first post, we’re thrilled to highlight Senior Project Engineer Christopher Ott, E.E's perspective on security and NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standards. Chris’s career began in the late 90s as a Power Generation Distribution Specialist in the Marine Corps, focusing on critical target selection and infrastructure protection. After earning a degree in electronic engineering, he designed security systems for major tech companies, the Department of Justice, schools, and healthcare facilities. For the past 14 years, he has specialized in substation security, using 21 years of experience to deliver effective solutions to POWER's clients. On NERC’s broad approach to security standards, Chris says: "NERC’s job is to minimize damage to the grid during a breach. However, since they create standards for all utilities, smaller ones with limited budgets face unique challenges. Larger utilities usually have in-house experts to manage this." He also emphasized the growing concern over evolving physical security threats: "We’re seeing more reports of unmanned aerial vehicles, like drones, as potential threats to the grid. While none have caused damage yet, it’s an area that requires serious attention. Proactive steps today could help us prevent future aerial attacks." Substation security, Chris explains, is more complex than traditional facilities: "Securing substations is like protecting a military base—they’re outdoors, with high voltage and no roof. You need layered security: early detection, perimeter sensors, and protection around critical assets like control houses and transformers." From Chris’s perspective, the return on investment for security is similar to insurance: "Security is like insurance. You hope nothing goes wrong, but you want to be covered if it does. It’s difficult to quantify the ROI on security, but it’s a necessary protection against intentional bad actors who could damage your most critical assets." Finally, Chris stressed the importance of utilities taking a proactive role in identifying their most critical assets: "Utilities need to self-identify their most critical operations—whether it’s infrastructure, architecture, or ratepayer impact. Understanding this enables them to safeguard their key facilities from physical and cyber threats, reducing risks of outages or reputational harm." #Engineering #Security

A lover of trees and mountains at heart, biologist Ethan Norsworthy found himself unexpectedly appreciating an altogether different sort of scenery: the Chihuahuan Desert of southeastern New Mexico. In the latest issue of Currents, Ethan recounts being tasked with conducting special status species surveys and his days intensely scanning the desert for the elusive Scheer’s beehive cactus—a proverbial needle in a haystack. Check out his story: 👉 https://lnkd.in/gMtycbNP #Biodiversity #Sustainability #Conservation #CurrentsbyPWR #POWER

At #POWER, we’re driven by innovation and delivering the best technology to our teams and clients. That’s why we’re excited to team up with Virta Ventures and Brick & Mortar Ventures to spotlight cutting-edge companies at RCON 2024!   Join us on October 9th in Boise, Idaho, to hear from three finalists—Manifold, Looq AI, and Cloneable.ai—as they showcase their innovative solutions. #Engineering

Over the summer, our St. Louis team had an exciting day at the Art Foundry in St. Charles, MO! ☀️ They split into groups to compete in exciting challenges, such as solving the RAM puzzle, tackling POWER trivia, playing Heads Up, and going head-to-head in an arcade tournament. 🏆 After a fun day of competing, they got together for a huge team dinner. We can't wait to see what fall fun awaits us here at #POWER! 🍂 📸: Kelly Ramsay #Engineering

We’re excited to congratulate the three finalists for POWER’s IGNITE pitch competition at the R-CON 2024 conference: Manifold, Looq AI, and Cloneable.ai! 🎉 We can’t wait to meet these visionary startups in person and hear more about their groundbreaking technologies. See you on stage in Boise, Idaho, on October 9th! 📅 Don’t forget to register: https://lnkd.in/gpXgmdeR #Engineering