Energy Infrastructure Engineering

Powering the Future with Civil Engineering

At RSP Engineers, we support the entire energy lifecycle, delivering innovative and resilient solutions for traditional power generation, renewable energy development, and the transmission and distribution infrastructure that connects them. Our multidisciplinary teams work with utilities, developer,s and industrial clients to design.

The energy landscape is changing fast. For that, our engineering services are designed to meet those challenges, providing solutions for a wide range of energy sources and infrastructure needs. We address those challenges with:

Meeting the Needs of the Energy Sector

Solar Energy: Our services for utility-scale solar farms include comprehensive planning and site feasibility studies, geotechnical analysis for foundation design, and civil design for access roads, grading, and stormwater management.

Wind Energy: We provide end-to-end support for wind farm development, from site assessment and environmental compliance to structural design of turbine foundations and civil design of crane pads and access roads for heavy component transport.
Hydropower: Our expertise extends to hydroelectric power, where we assist with dam safety inspections, structural assessments, maintenance and complex hydraulic and hydrological analysis to ensure the long-term integrity and performance of these critical assets.

Renewable Energy Development

Conventional Power & Substation Engineering

Power Plants: We support design and maintenance of traditional power generation facilities, providing the geotechnical and civil engineering to ensure their safety, efficiency and longevity.
Substations: Our team designs new substations and upgrades existing ones, handling site development, grading and drainage to structural and foundation design for critical equipment.

Transmission & Distribution

Line Design & Routing: We do detailed routing studies and design for overhead and underground transmission and distribution lines, navigating tough terrain and existing infrastructure.
Grid Modernization & Hardening: We help utilities upgrade aging infrastructure and implement storm hardening solutions to improve grid resilience to extreme weather and other threats.

Permitting for Complex Energy Projects

Energy projects are subject to a complex web of federal, state and local regulations. Navigating that landscape is key to project success. In RSP Engineers, we have a proven track record of managing the entire permitting and entitlement process from initial site selection to final approval.

We take care of the site development permits, we work with local authorities to obtain zoning changes, special use permits and site plan approvals for mission-critical facilities. Our experience with city/municipal and county governments across the country means a smooth and efficient process.

We work with all the necessary agencies, including the EPA and state energy commissions, to manage environmental impact assessments, resource surveys, and public engagement. Our proactive approach and deep regulatory knowledge across the US helps de-risk projects and speed up timelines so you can get power to the grid faster.

We have a national presence, so we can provide solutions that meet local regulations and industry needs to drive the energy transition across sectors.

Ready to power your energy project? Contact us today!