We help deliver hydropower solutions that generate clean, reliable energy while supporting long-term infrastructure performance. From upgrades to new development, we design systems that keep facilities operating safely and efficiently.
Creating Safe, Clean Electricity through Expert Design
Our engineers, technicians, and environmental experts understand the challenges of operating a hydropower plant and collaborate to provide effective solutions for a wide range of hydroelectric projects. We fully assess and categorize your assets to determine their value so clients can make risk-informed, lifecycle investment decisions.
Managing our water resources together
From feasibility studies to final design and commissioning, our professionals provide solutions and specifications for the repair, replacement, and upgrading of existing civil works, generating equipment, and balance of plant systems to fit your operating strategies. We also provide emergency repair strategies and solutions to keep your facility powering the community. Our in-the-field experience during construction, installation, and commissioning has given us a unique vantage point and a foundation that enables our team to provide functional and cost-effective solutions for our clients.
Powering communities efficiently begin with smart and safe energy usage. Explore a selection of hydropower projects that highlight our approach to improving performance, reliability, and long-term asset value across critical energy infrastructure.
Market Trends & Insights
Stay informed on the trends shaping hydropower, from system flexibility and resilience to evolving energy demands and infrastructure modernization.
Flexible Facilities
The energy generated from hydropower can provide power to grids, making it a reliable source of backup power during power outages and disruptions.
Design Services
You can count on us to design your repairs and upgrades, as well as ensure environmental compliance with your most valuable assets.
- Control Buildings
- Electromechanical Systems
- Fish Ladders & Penstocks
- Gates & Structures
- Flood Control & Spillways
- Water Retaining Structures
Operator Assistance
Our experts understand the challenges of operating a hydroelectric generating facility and recommend solutions to fit your operating strategy and budgets.
- Construction & Commissioning
- Dam Breach Inundation Mapping
- Emergency Action Plans
- Energy Assessments
- Facility Performance
- Reclassifications
- Safety Assessments
- Specifications
Asset Management
We can assess and categorize assets to determine their value so you can make risk informed, life-cycle investment decisions.
- Facility, Condition & Environmental Assessments
- FERC & Environmental Permitting
- Gates & Structures
- PFMA & Part 12D Inspections
- Potential Failure Modes Analysis
- Risk Management
- Sediment Management
- Turbine & Generator Inspections
Our Specialized Services
From concept development and design, through execution and project closure, our professionals navigate clients through all phases of development.
Construction Engineering & Inspection
Ensure the success of your construction projects with our reliable inspection services where our professionals prioritize safety and compliance with every project.
Project/Program Management
As construction management experts, our specialists guide you through the funding, planning, design, construction, commissioning, and occupancy phases of your projects with a collaborative, hands-on, results-oriented approach.
Environmental
Our environmental engineering services offer site redevelopment and remediation solutions. Achieve regulatory compliance with our licensed experts.
Structural Engineering
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Our multidisciplinary approach to design, combined with a deep understanding of the industry and passion for innovation, has positioned us as leaders consistently delivering outstanding results in shaping the built environment.