Business Details
40 Years
experience
Trusted Electric Power Engineering Solutions in Marlborough, MA
Founded in 1986, PLM has established itself as a leader in electric power engineering consulting and design. Our team of seasoned professionals brings decades of combined experience in utility engineering, offering tailored solutions for substation, transmission, and distribution systems. With over 700 completed projects and 200+ clients, including major public power systems and universities, we prioritize quality, cost-effectiveness, and client satisfaction. Our expertise spans NERC compliance, system planning, and technical training, ensuring comprehensive support for utilities and industrial clients.We maintain long-term relationships through innovative designs that minimize construction changes and maximize operational efficiency. Our staff's deep industry knowledge and collaborative approach deliver consistent, high-quality results that meet evolving client needs. Headquartered in Marlborough, MA, we serve energy markets across the Northeast, combining local insight with national standards of excellence.
Services
System Design
Power Supply Planning
NERC Compliance
Technical Training
Protection & Control
Load Forecasting
Relay Coordination
Substation Documentation
Regulatory Compliance
Emergency Power Services
Details
- Year established: 1986
Highlights and features
- We offer 35+ years of specialized power engineering experience
- Our team has completed over 700 design projects nationwide
- Senior-level engineers provide direct client engagement and oversight
- We maintain 900+ MW load management expertise in NYISO/ISO-NE markets
- Our NERC compliance programs have passed multiple off-site audits
Services
System Design
PLM provides comprehensive electric power system design for substations, transmission lines, and distribution networks. Our engineers create cost-effective solutions that minimize construction changes through detailed design packages. We handle both turnkey EPC projects and traditional Design-Bid-Build approaches for voltages up to 345,000V.
NERC Compliance
We develop comprehensive NERC compliance programs for utilities, including functional registration and Bulk Electric System determinations. Our team guides clients through audits, self-certifications, and compliance with Critical Infrastructure Protection standards across the NPCC footprint.
Technical Training
PLM delivers specialized technical training programs for utility personnel on protection systems, substation communications, and relay operations. Our engineers conduct annual training sessions and develop customized curricula for municipal utilities and transportation agencies.
Power Supply Planning
We manage over 900 MW of load for utility clients in NYISO and ISO-NE markets. Our services include hourly load forecasting, resource optimization, and bid-to-bill scheduling to ensure reliable and cost-effective power supply solutions.
Protection & Control
Our engineers design and implement relay protection schemes for generation, substation, and transmission facilities. We conduct short circuit studies and develop detailed protective relay settings to ensure system reliability and safety across diverse voltage ranges.
Questions
What engineering services does PLM offer?
We provide substation design, transmission planning, NERC compliance programs, protection & control systems, and technical training for electric utilities and industrial clients.
Do you work with municipal utilities?
Yes, we serve over 200 clients including municipal electric departments, providing system planning, bid-to-bill services, and regulatory compliance support.
How do you handle complex compliance requirements?
Our NERC compliance experts develop customized programs and have successfully guided clients through multiple audits and certification processes since 2011.
What geographic areas do you serve?
We primarily serve New England and New York energy markets, with project experience across the Northeastern United States and ISO-NE/NYISO regions.
Can you assist with emergency power systems?
Yes, we design emergency and standby power solutions as part of our comprehensive substation and distribution system services.
Do you provide ongoing technical support?
We offer long-term power supply planning, daily bid-to-bill services, and annual technical training programs for utility personnel.
