DCCM was responsible for engineering and design of the Client’s 2014–2023 distribution development plans. This covered new circuits and system hardening of electrical overhead distribution facilities for new and existing substations. DCCM coordinated with the Client’s MUG, Overhead Consultants, Distribution Planning, Land and ROW, and Forestry departments to determine the most feasible design for the projects. DCCM worked with the Transmission department for crossings and designs within transmission ROW and assisted in the design of three- phase 35 kV and 12 kV primary, three-phase underground terminal poles, pole top switches, reclosers, and capacitor banks.

The projects included multiple freeway crossings requiring concrete structures and road closures. Proper fuse coordination was applied on all small wire laterals. Permits were acquired from TxDOT, Union Pacific Railroad, surrounding cities, and counties where neede