Mesa believes in a cleaner and more sustainable energy landscape and is actively supporting these efforts. The US and the world are continuing to convert to renewable energy in the need for better ways to produce and store energy. With a steadfast commitment to engineering excellence, we offer a comprehensive suite of renewable energy solutions for utility scale projects. Ranging from 20 MW to over 1000 MW, Mesa can support your project from early-stage concept, through construction, and during commissioning & testing. Our approach is rooted in collaboration, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of the unique needs of each project. We take pride in offering end-to-end services that encompass first-in-class design and engineering expertise while accommodating cost-effective construction methods. From nationwide energy producers to investor-owned utilities and private renewable energy developers, each client served becomes a Mesa Partner for life.
Mesa’s renewables team experiences are focused on the following areas:
- PV Solar
- Wind
- Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
- Hybrid Technologies
- Hydro
Whether the project is a small BESS add-on to an existing PV Solar site or a brand new 1000 MW wind facility that requires multiple substations and transmission lines, each project is custom designed for the site-specific conditions to establish the most cost-effective solution. Our end-to-end service offerings cover all the required stages of the project lifecycle.
Development/early Stage
Site Selection
- T-line Route Selection
- ROW Review
- Collection Circuit Route Options
- Site Qualification
System Impact Study
Interconnect requirements review and design
Permitting Assistance
- Army Corp of Engineers (ACOE)
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services (USFWS)
- National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
- Department of National Resources (DNR)
- Endangered Species Consultation and Migratory Act
- National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
- EPA Storm Water Pollution Prevention (SWPP)
- EPA Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC)
- Department of Transportation (DOT)
- Special use permit
- Zoning permitting
- Building permitting
- Railroad Crossing Permits
- Pipeline Crossing Permits
Environmental Impact Studies
- Wetland Delineation
- Invasive Species Studies
- Clean Water Act Section 404 permits
- Section 401 Water Quality Certification
Historical and Archaeological Studies
FAA Requirements
Facility Study
Hydrology Analysis
Desktop Topographical, and Geotechnical Surveying
Equipment Specifications
Cost Estimating
Develop RFP packages for EPC Bids
Detailed Engineering & Design
Technical Coordination with the Regional ISO and/or Transmission Owners
Review and Approval of Drawing Submittals for Major Equipment
Detailed Topographical, and Geotechnical Surveying
Complete Civil, Structural, Physical, and Electrical Design for:
- Substations and Switchyards (including modifications)
- Transmission Lines
- Collection System Designs
- BESS and Solar Inverter Integration and Design
- PV Solar Foundation Design
- SCADA Programming
- Protective Relay Settings
Detailed Material Lists for Procurement
Fire Protection Evaluation and Design
Pre-Construction Services
Bid evaluations of Construction Contractors
Witness Factory Acceptance Testing for Power Transformers and Switchgear
Factory Inspections for Detailed Steel Fabrication
Transmission Line Staking
Witness Testing for Relay Panels
Pre-shipment Inspections for Control Enclosures
Construction Period Services
Engineering Support, RFI Responses, Approval of Material Substitutions
Full-time Construction Inspections
Commissioning and Testing:
- Substation High Voltage and Medium Voltage Equipment
- Protective Relaying
- SCADA Systems
Periodic Engineering Inspections on-site
Punch-list Development
Project close-out
As-built Processing/Record Drawings
Facility Rating Reports/FAC-008 Development
Additional Services
Independent Engineering Review
Temporary Resource Augmentation
- Project Management
- QA/QC and Inspection Services
- Process Development
- Engineering and Drafting
If you would like more information about renewables at Mesa Associates, Inc., you can contact Per S. Fjeld, P.E., Director of Engineering, and Eric Davis, Program Manager of Renewable Energy by clicking here.