Substation Engineering

Founded in 2006, Substation Engineering Company (SECo) is a full-service engineering and design firm dedicated to providing high-quality, cost-effective engineering and design services for utility high voltage transmission and substation projects. Our expertise lies in substations, switchyards, and transmission & distribution projects with line voltages ranging from 4kV to 765kV. With offices in Reading, PA, Allentown, PA, Newark, DE, Vestal, NY, Alexandria, VA, and Jackson, MI, we are strategically located to serve our east coast utility clients and ensure that we are always close to our customers.

At SECo, we believe that our success is built on providing excellent engineering services that meet the unique needs of each client. Our team of experienced professionals is committed to delivering a full range of services for all aspects of line extensions, rebuilds, and major transmission additions.

Our Services

SECo offers a wide range of services for transmission, substation, and distribution projects, including:

Substation Engineering

Our substation engineering services include conceptual design, grounding design, ampacity calculations, environmental studies, permitting support, construction drawings, material and construction specifications, project management, and construction support. Our team of experts has the knowledge and expertise to design and build substations that meet the unique needs of each client.

Transmission Engineering

Our transmission engineering services include overhead transmission, transmission line ratings, PLS-CADD transmission line design software, environmental & planning studies, line condition assessment, cost estimating, structural & foundation design, material procurement, permit assistance, manhole inspections, GPR services and test holes, conceptual design, cable pulling calculations, electromagnetic field (EMF) studies, material and construction specifications, construction drawings, and construction support. We take a creative approach to the design of high voltage transmission lines, resulting in cost-effective and specialized solutions that meet our client's needs.

Distribution Engineering

Our distribution engineering services include topographic surveys, geotechnical investigations, routing study, detailed civil & electrical design, cable pulling calculations, environmental studies, permitting support, material and construction specifications, construction drawings, project management, and construction support. We have the expertise to design and build distribution systems that are safe, reliable, and cost-effective.

Protection & Control Engineering

Our protection and control engineering services include the design, installation, and commissioning of protection and control systems for utility transmission and distribution systems. We have experience with various types of protection and control schemes, including distance protection, differential protection, overcurrent protection, and digital fault recorders.

LiDAR & 3D Modeling Services

Our LiDAR and 3D modeling services provide accurate and detailed surveys of existing transmission and distribution systems. We use state-of-the-art LiDAR technology to collect data, which is then used to create 3D models of the existing systems. These models can be used for a variety of purposes, including planning and design, maintenance, and construction.

At SECo, we are committed to providing our clients with the highest level of service and support. We take pride in our ability to provide innovative and cost-effective solutions that meet the unique needs of each client. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you with your transmission, substation, and distribution engineering needs.