Core Services Overview
Transmission & Distribution Engineering
We design overhead and underground powerlines ranging from 120V to 230kV, integrating structure selection, foundation design, conductor optimization, and system studies. Our team utilizes PLS-CADD, CYMCAP, and other industry-leading tools to ensure safety, performance, and compliance.
Key Deliverables:
- Overhead & underground line design (OH/UG)
- Voltage conversions (4kV to 25kV / 69kV to 230kV)
- Structure loading and pole optimization
- Construction support and QA
- Electrical studies and geotechnical coordination
Substation Engineering
From greenfield substations to full rebuilds, we deliver end-to-end substation design solutions, including civil, structural, electrical, protection & control, and SCADA. All designs are produced to meet CSA, NEC, and utility-specific standards.
Scope Includes:
- Single-line diagrams and layout
- Protection & control design
- SCADA, metering, and interconnect
- Civil, grading, and foundation design
- IFC documentation and construction support
Grounding & AC Interference Studies
We deliver advanced studies for fault current dissipation, step-and-touch voltage control, and AC interference mitigation in co-located infrastructure corridors. Our work supports regulatory filings, detailed design, and field validation.
Capabilities Include:
- Grounding grid analysis
- AC interference modeling (pipelines, rails)
- Shield wire performance assessments
- Soil resistivity testing and modeling
- Compliance with IEEE and utility grounding standards
Environmental & GIS Services
We integrate environmental compliance into the engineering process, enabling smooth permitting and reduced project risk. Our GIS-enabled tools support planning, routing, and site assessments with high spatial accuracy.
Service Elements:
- Environmental assessments and permitting
- GIS mapping and data visualization
- Routing support for transmission corridors
- Wetlands, habitat, and land-use overlays
- Regulator-ready documentation packages
Owner’s Engineering & Regulatory Support
As trusted advisors, we provide full design review, documentation validation, and quality assurance services — tailored to utility, EPC, and regulatory agency standards.
Support Includes:
- Drawing and spec reviews
- Constructability and safety evaluations
- RFP and bid package technical support
- Regulatory submittal assistance
- Field inspection and milestone sign-offs
Solar Plant & Streetlight Design
We support utility-scale and municipal renewable energy infrastructure, with specialized experience in solar generation, rural electrification, and roadway lighting systems.
What We Offer:
- PV layout and interconnection design
- Streetlight system planning (MV/LV)
- Grid integration and load coordination
- Smart lighting and remote control options
- Complete permit-ready design packages
Build With Certainty. Design With Confidence.
Whether you’re planning a high-voltage corridor, a remote solar deployment, or a regulatory-driven substation upgrade — Method4 brings the experience, licensing, and precision to make it happen.