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Managing Risk for Successful Underground Transmission Projects
Tuesday, March 30 | 10 a.m. CentralUnderlying any construction project, inherent risks exist. For underground transmission projects, risks can range from subsurface conditions to existing utilities to interface points and more. What can an organization do to mitigate these risks throughout the project life? Risk mitigation can occur through multiple avenues including site investigations, contracting strategies, design and even construction. This presentation will discuss risks to typical underground transmission projects and how those risks can be managed during various stages of project delivery. Additionally, the presentation will explore unique risks to subsea cable projects and how engineer-procure-construct (EPC) project delivery for underground transmission projects can be a beneficial project approach.
Presenters
Tyler McArthur, PE, ENV SP | Burns & McDonnell
Tyler McArthur is a civil/structural engineer in the underground transmission group at Burns & McDonnell. His responsibilities include duct bank design, underground routing analysis, cable pulling tension calculations, duct bank construction estimates and underground transmission line construction support. His work includes use of cable pull 3D design/analysis software packages and several in-house design and cost estimating programs. Tyler also has experience working in the firm’s overhead transmission and substation groups.
Nathan Rochel, PE, P.Eng | Burns & McDonnell
Nathan Rochel is an electrical engineer specializing in the design of underground transmission lines and management of the underground transmission department. He has been involved in the design of underground transmission projects ranging from 5-kV through 500-kV. His experience includes all aspects of underground transmission design, including front-end planning, routing, permitting and feasibility, through detailed design, construction support, commissioning and testing. Nathan’s project experience has covered investor-owned utility transmission installations, developer interconnects, renewable installations (solar, wind and offshore wind), inside station connections, industrial installations, trenchless installations, generation ties and more.
David Slee | Burns & McDonnell
David Slee is a program manager specializing in the installation and protection of marine cables, pipelines and structures at Burns & McDonnell. He has more than 30 years of experience in the implementation and connection of renewable and nonconventional energy to the grid. David has provided consultation services to several utilities and businesses in the energy sector, in particular offshore wind with associated cabling, wave and tidal energy, and some onshore renewables.