Fiber

Project Engineering – Fiber Optic Installation

Fiber Optic Cable Projects represent innovation by offering high bandwidth communication, unparalleled reliability, and secure data transmission. The Mesa PMO Team is currently working with a large Midwest Utility Company to enhance the security and reliability of the communications network through underground fiber optic installation. Due to the detailed installation, meticulous planning, geotechnical testing, foundation

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Systems Over Stress: The Key to a High-Functioning PMO

Last time, we explored why PMOs struggle: fighting fires, chasing documentation, and constantly being reactive. But what if we flipped the script? What if we built a system where projects run smoothly, documentation is easy to find, and teams executive with clarity? Here’s How We’re Strengthening Our PMO: By implementing structured systems, we’re reducing project delays,

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Edwardsville Training

Empowering Our Team: Insights from IEC61850, GOOSE Messaging, and Digital Substation Training

Ten associates from our Edwardsville, KC, and Chattanooga offices recently completed IEC61850, GOOSE messaging, and Digital Substation Design Training in Nashville, TN.  The PDS (Substation) associates that attended represented a mix of Testing and Commissioning Engineers, System Protection Engineers, P&C Engineers and Project Managers, and Program Managers. During the training, team members discussed the benefits

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Is your current maintenance schedule primarily time-based?

A good Asset Management program requires some time-based activities, such as filter changes and lubrication events. The challenge is in performing scheduled maintenance activities on time to keep a low-risk profile. Skipping or deferring maintenance items will increase problems over time. In Hydro Generation, if air cooler fouling is left untreated, daily operations can be

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Rick Jordan

Mesa Associates, Inc. Promotes Rick Jordan to Sr. Vice President of Power Delivery Substation

Madison, AL – February 28, 2024 – Mesa is happy to announce the promotion of Rick Jordan to Senior Vice President of Power Delivery Substation. Mr. Jordan has demonstrated outstanding leadership, sharp business acumen, and unwavering commitment to Mesa’s success. Rick has been with Mesa for over seven years, serving as a Vice President and

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Quality Management System

Engineering Process Improvement

In 2019, the PMO Team at Mesa began a pivotal role in implementing a rigorous Quality Management System at a large Midwest Utility and worked to develop various quality tools to manage and deliver high-quality projects. A few notable improvements developed include a Design Review Comment Form (DRCF), a Project Engineering Risk Log (PERL), and

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Evan White

Evan White, MBA

What is it like being in AI at an engineering company?  It is challenging at times.  Mesa is well positioned to provide subject matter experts that can inform how models are built and trained but we are somewhat limited in that practice and the associated deployment of those models  Why did you choose AI?   There

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