Power Delivery Engineering
Power Engineering
S&M provides specialized power engineering services for transmission, substation, and distribution systems. Our team combines technical expertise both in the field and office to deliver safe, reliable, and cost-effective designs that meet utility standards and project requirements, from concept and feasibility through final design and construction support.


Distribution Services
Engineering and design solutions for overhead and underground distribution systems that improve reliability and support system growth.
Distribution Line Design
Overhead and underground distribution design and engineering for new build, rebuild, and system upgrades.
System Planning & Analysis
Feasibility studies, load analysis, voltage conversion, and distribution system improvements.
Field & Construction Support
Field data collection, field audits, GPS asset verification, and construction QA/QC inspections.
Storm Recovery & Support
Rapid response engineering and field support to restore service and strengthen system resilience.
Transmission Services
Planning, design, and engineering support for transmission infrastructure to meet today’s needs and tomorrow’s demands.
Transmission Line Engineering
Route selection, structure spotting, conductor selection, sag/tension analysis, and engineering design support.
System Planning & Studies
Load flow, stability, and protection coordination studies to optimize performance and reliability.
Permitting & Right-of-Way
Transmission line permitting, easement and crossing support, and regulatory compliance.
Field Support
Field data collection, field audits, and GPS asset verification to support design and construction.


Substation Services
Design and engineering support for substation infrastructure that ensures safe, reliable, and efficient operation.
Substation Design & Engineering
Conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design for new and upgraded substations, including equipment specifications, grounding design, lightning protection, and battery sizing.
Protection & Control
Protection and control design and coordination, relay settings, and system integration support.
Site/Civil & Structural Support
Site layout, civil and structural design, equipment foundation design, and layout optimization.
Field & Construction Support
Field data collection, site audits, and construction QA/QC inspections.

Multi-State Engineering Capabilities
S&M Utility Services works with a network of licensed Professional Engineers to support power engineering projects across multiple states. Our team coordinates state-specific PE review, engineering oversight, and sealing services where required, supporting projects from initial design through final engineering deliverables.
Who This Serves
Power Delivery services are most frequently engaged by electric utilities, municipalities, and commercial developers managing grid modernization, new service extensions, infrastructure upgrades, or post-storm recovery work.




