Bowman was tapped by Florida Power & Light (FPL) to support the structural evaluation of transmission poles accommodating distribution underbuild upgrades. The work was conducted across both 69 kV and 138 kV circuits, addressing individual poles as well as larger groups of structures to assess the feasibility of proposed modifications.
The Fire Risk Mitigation (FiRM) project is part of San Diego Gas & Electric’s broader system hardening program, developed to reduce wildfire risk in high-vulnerability areas of Southern California. The initiative focused on upgrading 12 kV distribution circuits to improve both public safety and long-term system resiliency.
This program provides comprehensive engineering support for Distribution Volt/VAR Control (DVVC) implementation and ongoing system maintenance, with an emphasis on grid modernization and reliability improvements. A key component of the work includes dashboard management, ensuring operators have accurate, real-time data to monitor performance and guide decision-making.
The Clover–Nebo 138kV project involved modifying an existing transmission line to loop in and out of a new 138kV substation. This work was critical to integrating the substation into the regional grid and enhancing overall system reliability.
Our team provides ongoing support to Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) through comprehensive system inspections designed to improve safety, reliability and regulatory compliance across utility assets. The program integrates both imagery reviews and ground-based assessments to deliver a thorough evaluation of infrastructure conditions in fire-prone regions of California.
Our team provided engineering and project management services for this 345kV reliability and capacity enhancement project involving the replacement of existing H-frame structures with taller, modern poles across 45 spans. This upgrade was designed to increase conductor clearances and achieve the maximum summer emergency line rating in accordance with client performance standards.
As part of a long-standing relationship with Northeastern University, our team provided electrical engineering services for a Combined Heat and Power (CHP) microgrid project. The initiative was focused on increasing reliability and resiliency, establishing a new Central Utility Plant (CUP), consolidating campus electric utility services and creating a modern, campus-wide microgrid.
Our team conducted a grounding study of the 13.8 kV Substation Area. An overall ground resistance report was developed and the limitations discussed. A new grounding plan with installation detail drawings for the upgraded ground grid required for new equipment installation was developed along with a grounding study report documenting findings and recommendations.
The project was initiated to upgrade the electrical system for the Ambia compressor station located in Ambia, IN. The facility has four gas-driven reciprocating compressors with ancillary motor loads, multiple building loads and a facility emergency generator.
Salt River Project (SRP) is one of Arizona’s largest utilities providing low-cost, reliable power and water to Central Arizona. Bowman crews performed 3D scans of all arterial roads, sub-arterial roads, alleys, and canals within these two sections.