Transmission and Distribution

IES provides reliable and safe power line construction services for virtually all US locations. Our mobile project teams help government agencies, electric utilities, municipalities and developers to power progress for a power-hungry nation. 

Our experience in installing and maintaining facilities ensures power is in place and ready for utilization. IES has the experience and expertise that comes with working with projects of all scopes, sizes and locations. Our services are tailored to your needs, from high-voltage transmission to low-voltage controls.

Transmission

IES expertly builds and maintains transmission lines for power generation, utility companies and other clients. Our collaborative resource planning ensures productivity in even the most remote locations.

Aerial Capabilities:

  • Installations through 765 kV
  • Frame and set drilled pier 
  • Single or bundle conductor installation
  • Reconductoring
  • Live line work

Underground Capabilities:

  • Duct and vault installation
  • Cabling
  • Splicing and testing
  • Directional drilling
  • Environmental compliance


Distribution

IES provides construction and maintenance services on distribution facilities for a diverse set of industrial facilities and clients nationwide.  Our extensive history satisfying customers and our implementation of modern techniques, combined with our unmatched safety record ensures dependable project productivity.

Aerial Services – Pole placement, equipment installation, wire stringing, cable placement and splicing, street light installation, and material procurement.

Underground Services – URD and conventional equipment installation for both new construction and aerial to underground conversions.

Installation Services include trenching, directional drilling, duct and vault installations, wire placement, cable splicing, system repairs, fault locating, and material procurement.

Trenching Services – Design, installation and termination, material purchase and control, composite crew solutions utilizing skilled personnel from multiple crafts to install electric, gas, telephone, and cable in a common trench.

Smart Meters – Meter replacements and installations of communication networks to enable SMART GRID technology.


    Transmission

    IES expertly builds and maintains transmission lines for power generation, utility companies and other clients. Our collaborative resource planning ensures productivity in even the most remote locations.

    Aerial Capabilities:

    • Installations through 765 kV
    • Frame and set drilled pier 
    • Single or bundle conductor installation
    • Reconductoring
    • Live line work

    Underground Capabilities:

    • Duct and vault installation
    • Cabling
    • Splicing and testing
    • Directional drilling
    • Environmental compliance


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