ECE provides engineering services including design and project management for electric utility distribution lines in voltage classes 12.47kV and 25kV.

Department Services

  • Routing and Design of Overhead and Underground Distribution Lines in Compliance with NESC and/or RUS Specifications

  • Procurement of Equipment and Materials

  • Construction Oversight and Inspection

  • RUS Contract Document Services

  • Cost Estimation of Construction for Utility Relocation

  • Utility Relocation Design and Oversight Services for Department of Transportation (DOT) Projects

  • Work Order Inspections

  • RUS Distribution Spec Books: These books include all Overhead and Underground Distribution assembly drawings with material lists. They are a great reference tool for your operations crew members. Two sizes are available: a small, convenient hand-held size (4.5” x 6.5”) or a standard size (8 ½” x 11”).

    To order books, call us or send an email to: info@ECEpower.com.

Department Responsibilities

  • Develop schedule from initial line design through final as-built documentation of the project.

  • Examine, analyze, and take inventory of existing distribution lines.

  • Utilize the latest software such as AutoCAD™, PLS-CADD™, or MicroStation™.

  • Create design/construction document packages including plan and profile drawings, staking sheets, structure drawings, material lists, and sag/tension charts.

  • Prepare RUS forms needed to execute the bidding and the construction processes.

  • Organize and facilitate bid meetings and pre-construction meetings.

  • Administer work order inspections and execution of RUS Form 219.

  • Prepare and execute crossing permits, including but not limited to, Department of Transportation, railroad, waterway, gas pipeline, and Duke Energy crossings.

  • Prepare and administer RUS 790 overhead and underground contracts.

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