Business Details
11 Years
experience
Your Trusted Engineering Partner for Power Utility Solutions
Tier 1 Utility Design is a certified Women's Business Enterprise and Woman-Owned Small Business specializing in comprehensive engineering, design, and construction support for power utility infrastructure. With over 150 subject matter experts across East Coast and Midwest offices, we deliver end-to-end solutions for transmission, distribution, and substation projects. Our team combines deep industry experience with advanced 3D modeling technologies to optimize project outcomes. We maintain rigorous OSHA compliance and safety training programs while implementing a document-controlled QA/QC system to ensure adherence to industry standards. Our regional office network strategically supports clients through all project phases, from conceptual design to construction management.We focus on renewable energy integration and EPC project execution while maintaining cost-effective service delivery. Our leadership team brings decades of executive management experience in transmission and distribution sectors. We prioritize client partnerships through transparent communication and value-added engineering solutions that reduce material costs and improve operational efficiency. Our commitment to environmental responsibility informs all design decisions while fostering employee development in a safety-focused workplace.
Services
Substation Design
Transmission Engineering
Distribution Services
3D Modeling
Construction Management
Renewables Integration
Gas Distribution
Project Management
LiDAR Surveys
Safety Training
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- We offer 150+ engineering experts with specialized power industry experience
- Our regional offices strategically support East Coast and Midwest projects
- We maintain rigorous QA/QC processes meeting industry standards
- Our team implements advanced 3D modeling technologies for precision design
- We provide cost-effective solutions through optimized material utilization
Associations and certifications
- Women's Business Enterprise (WBE)
- Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB)
Services
Substation Design
We provide complete substation services from conceptual design to detailed engineering for brownfield and greenfield stations. Our team delivers gas-insulated substations, switchyards, and overhead/underground transmission solutions. Services include grounding design, structural analysis, and SCADA integration while maintaining compliance with industry standards.
Transmission Engineering
Our transmission services cover 34.5kV-345kV overhead and underground projects. We offer PLS-CADD modeling, lattice tower analysis, and reconductoring solutions. The team provides environmental studies, material specifications, and construction support for line extensions and major transmission additions.
3D Modeling
We utilize Bentley MicroStation, AutoCAD 3D, and SDS software for precise three-dimensional modeling. Our 3D designs enable equipment clearance checks, space optimization, and direct 2D drawing generation. This technology supports clash detection and integrates LiDAR data for accurate as-built representations.
Construction Management
Our on-site personnel provide schedule monitoring, QA/QC support, and contractor coordination. We offer constructability reviews, cost control, and safety management for transmission, distribution, and substation projects. Services include progress reporting and equipment inspection during all construction phases.
Renewables Integration
We specialize in renewable energy grid integration with expertise in solar and wind project connections. Our team ensures compliance with grid reliability standards while optimizing transmission and distribution infrastructure for renewable sources.
People
Jeanne Klein
President
25+ years in power industry management with 15 years executive experience. Former Vice President of Operations at Substation Engineering Company. Founder of Tier 1 Utility Design in 2015, focusing on quality engineering solutions and client partnerships.
Maria Elena Pichardo
Vice President
15+ years transmission and distribution experience. Manages client relationships and corporate initiatives while overseeing business expansion. Known for maintaining open communication with clients and teams to ensure project success through honesty and excellence.
Questions
What engineering services do you specialize in?
We specialize in transmission, distribution, and substation engineering with expertise in 3D modeling, LiDAR surveys, and renewable energy integration.
Are you a certified woman-owned business?
Yes, we are certified as both a Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) and Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB).
What geographic areas do you serve?
We serve the Northeast and Midwest US with offices in Pennsylvania, New York, Michigan, Maryland, and Virginia.
What project phases do you support?
We support all project phases from conceptual design through construction management and as-built documentation.
What safety certifications do you maintain?
Our team maintains OSHA compliance with regular internal and external safety training programs for all personnel.
What 3D design software do you use?
We utilize Bentley MicroStation 3D, AutoCAD 3D, Autodesk Inventor, and Substation Design Suite for modeling projects.
