Business Details
49 Years
experience
Alaska Electrical Engineering Solutions
Founded in 1977, Dryden & LaRue has dedicated over four decades to delivering specialized electrical engineering solutions tailored to Alaska's unique challenges. Our team of professional engineers combines deep technical expertise with hands-on experience in transmission, distribution, and substation projects across the state's diverse terrain. We maintain a client-centric approach, prioritizing quality, integrity, and responsiveness in every project, from individual tower repairs to multi-million-dollar infrastructure developments.Our reputation for innovation is built on milestones like developing Alaska's first tubular steel X-frame towers and advanced snow load monitoring systems. With a full-time staff of engineers, designers, and support personnel, we provide comprehensive services including design, inspection, and engineering studies while maintaining modern technical resources and software capabilities.
Services
Transmission Design
Distribution Systems
Substation Engineering
Inspection Services
Engineering Studies
Details
- Year established: 1977
Highlights and features
- We have over 45 years of specialized experience in Alaskan electrical infrastructure
- Our team developed Alaska's first tubular steel X-frame transmission towers
- We provide complete project lifecycle services from planning to construction
- Our engineers have direct experience with voltages from 69 kV to 345 kV
- We maintain modern engineering software and specialized in-house programs
Services
Transmission Design
Specialized transmission line design for voltages ranging from 69 kV to 345 kV. Our engineers develop innovative solutions for Alaska's challenging terrain, including avalanche diverting structures and tubular steel X-frame towers. We provide complete design packages from initial planning to construction documentation.
Distribution Systems
Comprehensive distribution line design services for Alaskan utilities. Our team creates reliable 12.5 kV feeder systems and develops specialized solutions for remote communities. We maintain expertise in both overhead and underground distribution infrastructure across diverse environmental conditions.
Substation Engineering
Full-cycle substation engineering from conceptual planning to detailed construction documents. We design new substations and upgrade existing facilities with specialized attention to Arctic climate requirements. Our work includes control systems, grounding studies, and equipment specification.
Inspection Services
On-site quality control and progress monitoring for electrical infrastructure projects. Our services include bid evaluation, document control, as-built documentation, and specialized inspections for snow loading and structural performance in extreme conditions.
Engineering Studies
Comprehensive engineering investigations including avalanche analysis, snow/ice loading studies, and metal fatigue assessments. We conduct feasibility studies, routing analyses, and voltage drop calculations to optimize electrical infrastructure performance in Alaska's unique environment.
People
Delbert LaRue
Owner
Delbert LaRue, P.E., has over 45 years of electrical engineering experience in Alaska. As sole owner since 1990, he leads projects requiring specialized Arctic engineering solutions and maintains the firm's commitment to technical excellence and client satisfaction.
Questions
What areas of Alaska do you serve?
We provide services throughout Alaska, including remote locations on the North Slope, Kodiak Island, and the Aleutian Chain.
What transmission voltage ranges do you handle?
Our engineers have direct experience with transmission voltages from 69 kV through 345 kV.
Do you offer substation design services?
Yes, we provide complete substation engineering from conceptual planning to construction documentation.
What specialized engineering tools do you use?
We utilize modern software including AutoCAD, PLS-CAD, MathCAD, and specialized in-house programs for Arctic engineering challenges.
How long have you been in business?
We've been providing electrical engineering services in Alaska since our founding in 1977.
Do you perform field inspections?
Yes, we offer on-site quality control and progress monitoring for electrical infrastructure projects.
