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How Utilities Are Preparing for Increased Load and Electrification

As utilities across North America face growing electricity demand, the industry is navigating one of the most significant transformations in its history. Increased electrification, driven by the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), data centers, advanced manufacturing, and the transition from fossil fuels to cleaner energy sources, is placing new demands on the electric grid. To

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What Makes a Successful Utility Engineering Partnership

The utility industry continues to evolve as organizations navigate aging infrastructure, grid modernization initiatives, increasing reliability expectations, and the integration of new technologies. As these challenges grow in complexity, strong engineering partnerships play an increasingly important role in helping utilities achieve both immediate project goals and long-term strategic objectives. While technical expertise is essential, successful

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Meet our new payroll Team

June Bunnell has retired after 32 years with Mesa. While we are always sad to see associates move on, June is starting an exciting new chapter of her life, and we wish her all the best! But rest assured your payroll is in good hands with our new Payroll Team, led by Kellye Burbules. Kellye

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Mike Abboud Stepping into Role of Senior Vice President of Transmission & Distribution

We are excited to announce that Michael Abboud is returning to Mesa Associates as Senior Vice President of Transmission & Distribution, bringing more than two decades of leadership experience across the electric and gas utility industry. Throughout his career, Mike has earned a reputation for building high-performing teams, cultivating trusted client relationships, and delivering strategic growth

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Andrew Maggio, P.E. has been promoted to Midwest Director of Power Delivery Substation

We are proud to announce that Andrew Maggio, P.E. has been promoted to Midwest Director of Power Delivery Substation at Mesa Associates! With 18 years of industry experience ranging from Nuclear Generation, Coal Mining, and Power Delivery, Andrew has been instrumental in delivering complex substation programs across the Midwest. His background spans engineering, program management,

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Mesa Associates, Inc. Receives U.S. Patent Expanding Modular Hydropower Technology into High-Head Applications

Madison, AL – Mesa Associates, Inc. (Mesa) is proud to announce the issuance of a U.S. Patent for an innovative hydropower turbine design expanding the company’s modular hydropower technology into higher-head applications, further advancing its scalable approach to renewable energy deployment.   The newly patented technology builds upon Mesa’s existing modular turbine platform, NuSTREEM, by

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David Bennett Promoted to Associate Vice President of Transmission

Mesa Associates is pleased to announce the promotion of David Bennett, P.E., to Associate Vice President of Transmission. David will lead Mesa’s transmission portfolio and continue driving operational excellence, client success, and strategic growth across the organization.   In his new role, David will be responsible for the overall leadership, strategic direction, and financial performance

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Modernizing Aging Utility Infrastructure: Best Practices

Modernizing Aging Utility Infrastructure: Best Practices America’s utility infrastructure is aging — and the clock is ticking. Much of the electrical grid, water systems, and energy transmission networks across the country were built decades ago, designed for a world that no longer exists. For utilities and the communities they serve, modernization isn’t a future consideration.

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