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Thayer Power & Communication’s engineering team designs and delivers complete power and fiber solutions for utilities, ISPs, and telecom operators. From initial route design and field verification through detailed engineering, permitting, and construction support, our engineers and drafters ensure compliance, constructability, and efficiency at every stage.

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Greg Best

President of Engineering
gregory.best@lecomutility.com

CORE CAPABILITIES

Power Engineering

Our Transmission, Substation, and Distribution Line Engineering & Design services drive efficiency, reliability, and long-term value. From strategic planning and detailed design to material estimation and construction support, our expertise ensures seamless execution across the entire project lifecycle.

Transmission

  • Route selection and alignment
  • Plan/profile development and structure spotting
  • Foundation and structural design of poles
  • Conductor and shield wire selection with sag-tension analysis
  • Insulator and hardware selection
  • Grounding, lightning protection, and NESC clearance analysis
  • Bill of Materials
  • Construction Workbooks

Substation

  • Physical Design
  • Site grading and drainage
  • General arrangement and layout
  • Bus configuration and equipment placement
  • Equipment sizing and specifications
  • Foundation and structural steel design
  • Grounding and lightning protection
  • Conduit plan, cable trenches, duct banks, cable trays
  • Physical drawings and bill of materials (BOM)
  • Protection & Control Design
  • One-line and three-line diagrams
  • Relay protection schemes and settings
  • Control schematics and wiring diagrams
  • Panel layout and internal wiring
  • SCADA, RTU, and communication system integration
  • P&C bill of materials (BOM)

Distribution

  • Load Analysis and Feeder Planning
  • Route Selection and Field Verification
  • Pole Line Design and Structure Spotting
  • Conductor Sizing and Sag-Tension Analysis
  • Overhead and Underground Design
  • Joint Use and Clearance Coordination
  • System Protection and Coordination
  • GIS Mapping and As-Built Documentation
  • Bill of Materials and Cost Estimation
  • Construction Staking and Workbooks

Our Tools: We utilize PLS-CADD, PLS-Tower, ASPEN, CYME, AutoCAD, MicroStation, O-Calc, DDS, Katapult, PoleForman, and SPIDAcalc to deliver our services.

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CORE CAPABILITIES

Fiber Engineering

Our Engineering Team delivers end-to-end solutions for both aerial and underground fiber deployments and Make-Ready infrastructure. Our expertise spans the full project lifecycle, from Field Data Collection and Right-of-Way support to Permitting, ensuring a seamless experience for our clients. As a trusted, single-source partner, we support Investor-Owned Utilities (IOUs), Municipalities, and Internet Service Providers (ISPs) with efficient, precise, and reliable solutions customized to meet their unique objectives.

Fiber Design & Engineering Services

  • Fiber Network Architecture & Design
  • Field Engineering & Assessments
  • Permitting, Right-of-way, & Regulatory Support
  • GIS-driven Fiber Solutions
  • Design, Drafting & Documentation
  • Coordination, Project Management & Construction Support

Make-Ready Design & Engineering Services

  • Field Data Collection & Infrastructure Audits
  • Attachment Verification & Pole Loading Analysis
  • Conflict Identification & Engineering Recommendations
  • Underground Conduit & Vault Assessments
  • Permitting, Right-of-way & Utility Coordination
  • GIS/CAD Design Drafting & Cost Estimation

Our Tools: We utilize O-Calc, DDS, Katapult, PoleForeman, ArcGIS, 3GIS, AutoCAD, MicroStation, Carlson Survey software (GPS-based), and Procore to deliver our services.

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WHY CHOOSE HEARTLAND

Complete Utilities & Communication
Services from One Partner

End-to-End Support

From design to support, we manage every step of your utilities and communications.

60+ Years of Local Expertise

We understand the unique needs of schools, municipalities, healthcare, and enterprise organizations.

On Site Within 
24 Hours

We mobilize quickly to keep your network secure, stable, and running at peak performance.

Tailored Solutions for Your Industry

Every project is custom to meet technical, operational, and compliance requirements of your sector.

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