ENERGY
At DuBois Consultants, we are continually seeking ways to positively influence the communities we serve. We recognize the significance of providing sustainable design solutions necessary to meet a project’s needs and demands while also reducing the carbon footprint. Renewable Energy and alternate forms of Power Delivery are rapidly increasing fields that require the latest in engineering skills, technology, and know-how. Luckily, DuBois Consultants’ engineers and technicians come prepared with the expertise and the drive to lead our firm into the energy arena. If you are part of the industry, reach out and see what DuBois Consultants can do for you.
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Energy Project Gallery
Iatan Generating Station
The Iatan Generating Station is a major two-unit coal power facility near Weston, MO. DuBois Consultants provided a variety of civil and structural engineering and design services at the plant for over a decade, starting in 2006 and ending in 2017. DuBois Consultants’ civil and structural engineering services included foundation design for Unit Absorbers 1 & 2, modifications to an access road, and design of a platform connecting to stairs along the Unit 2 Boiler. Our team also designed a new guard post building that was approximately 900 sqft. and contained a restroom, operations desk, workstations, utility closet, storage room, kitchenette, exterior screen enclosure for mechanical equipment, and an exterior CMU planter/crash barrier.
Location: Weston, MO
Owner: Evergy (Formerly KCP&L)
Role: Subconsultant
Completion: 2007-2017
Project Duration: 11.5 years (across all projects)
Discipline: Civil + Structural Energy
Spartan (Confidential)
DuBois Consultants provided structural engineering and design support on a confidential substation project in Virginia. Specifically, our engineers designed secondary oil containment structures for two transformers, each containing 12,800 gallons of oil. Design elements included the oil containment pit, oil stop valve, rainwater drainage system, and rainwater dispersion pit.
Location: Virginia
Owner: Confidential
Solar Energy Owner’s Advisory Services (Confidential)
DuBois Consultants provided civil engineering support in the form of Owner’s Advisory services for this confidential renewable energy project. At the 30% design milestone, our team reviewed engineering deliverables, performed Owner’s Advisory services related to the civil components of the project, and participated in coordination calls with the Owner, Contractor, and Engineer.
Location: Texas
Owner: Confidential
Completion: 2025
Discipline: Civil Energy
Weston Substation
The Weston Substation is situated in Weston, MO. DuBois Consultants contracted with KCP&L in 2014 to provide civil engineering and design services at the substation. Our scope of services included site development, grading, drainage, a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), correspondence with Platte County, MO, and management survey and geotechnical subconsultants. Additionally, our structural engineering team was brought on to assist with the design of retaining walls on the site.
Location: Weston, MO
Owner: Evergy (Formerly KCP&L)
Role: Prime Consultant
Completion: 2016
Project Duration: 1.5 years
Discipline: Civil/Structural Energy
