Helps Planning develop plans of service. Sets performance requirements and system parameters for high-voltage equipment. Provides substation stability control expertise. Lines and Facilities Services Sets standards, policies and procedures for engineering, maintenance and construction in terms of transmission lines, cables, fiber optics, non-electric plant facilities, EMF and system ratings. This includes everything from lightning protection and airway markers to disconnects.
Produces designs packages for the outdoor portion of facilities.
Takes care of mechanical designs and drawings. Makes sure transmission facilities are maintained consistently. Develops work practices, tools and test procedures. Investigates transmission failures. Researches, develops and applies new technology.