> Owner's Engineer/Due Diligence Services
In support of project owners and investors worldwide, Sargent & Lundy serves as the technical support for preparing turnkey specifications, performing due diligence reviews, evaluating proposals, and reviewing designs, procurement documents, and contracts. Independent engineering services are tailored to the needs of clients who require the expertise and quality to assess complex financial and technical issues. Review of transmission and distribution assets can include review of performance records, power flow analysis, transfer capability, O&M projections, capital expenditures, and other specialized evaluations.
> Asset Management and Valuation
The company's experts develop procedures and recommendations for the cost-effective inspection and maintenance of power delivery facilities, incorporating reliability-centered maintenance concepts. The firm's extensive project experience and database of costs for all types of transmission lines and substations provides the depth of information necessary to establish the value of existing power delivery assets.
> Reform/Restructuring/Privatization Services
Sargent & Lundy provides support worldwide to clients for the restructuring and/or privatization of government-owned transmission and distribution systems.
> Engineering Training
Senior staff conducts transmission line and substation engineering courses that are attended by electric utility industry personnel. These project-focused classes provide a broad background of information on all aspects of engineering for these facilities.
> Standards Development
Sargent & Lundy prepares standards and specifications for all components of transmission lines and substations. Staff experts work with clients to develop new standards and update existing standards, referencing all applicable industry standards and guidelines and incorporating best practices, as well as practical operations and maintenance considerations. Complete sets of standard drawings and bills of materials can also be prepared and merged into material management systems.
> Transmission System Studies
To analyze the impact of load growth or to evaluate the introduction of new generation, expert teams perform a variety of studies to assess transmission systems. These studies range from high-level feasibility studies to detailed load flow, transient stability, and short-circuit analysis. These studies evaluate performance, reliability, and economic factors to identify the optimum alternatives for transmission infrastructure expansions or reinforcements to accommodate changing conditions.
> Licensing and Permitting Support
The firm provides engineering and environmental services to support the licensing and permitting of power delivery projects. This includes siting studies, environmental impact studies, determination of permitting requirements, expert testimony at hearings, participation at public and agency meetings, development of mitigation plans and monitoring of compliance with permits.