Substation design

We deliver impactful projects because our approach follows thorough planning,
sound evaluation, commissioning support and ongoing production supervision. Our substation design process
consists of five phases, each carried out carefully and pragmatically in order to ensure legislative compliance and process safety.

1

Planning & optioneering

  • Conduct planning strategies based on client and project-specific requirements, then define clear objectives, project scope and initial project budget.

  • Determine maximum substation loading and resulting fault levels in order to inform fundamental design decisions.

2

Conceptual & functional design

  • Determine the substation layout of the primary equipment (single line diagrams).

  • Create a general arrangement that frames the primary plant equipment, access roads, overhead lines, cable trenches, control room, switch room and facilities.

  • Assist with utility and stakeholder negotiations, and obtaining approval.

3

Detailed design

  • Deliver detailed scope of work, equipment and general specifications, detailed drawings of primary and secondary plant, and cost estimates.

  • Assist with final utility and stakeholder approval.

4

Procurement support

  • Develop bill of quantities and technical schedules to be included in tender documentation.

  • Offer technical support and clarifications during tender process.

5

Construction support and technical assistance

  • Provide factory acceptance testing, site acceptance testing and commissioning support.

  • Provide technical assistance to the Owner’s Engineer or EPCM (Engineering, Procurement, Construction Management) contractor.