Austin Harrell, P.E. Email & Phone Number

Denver, Colorado, Us

As an Engineering Manager at RDQ, I lead our team in Transmission and Distribution Line Design. My day-to-day responsibilities include managing high-stakes projects and overseeing the planning, design, and execution of these projects. I apply my expertise in Civil Engineering, utilizing advanced skills in 3-D Modeling and Structure Design. As a Professional Engineer (PE), I ensure top-notch Construction Package Development. I focus on Project Management, Client Relations, and Resource Management, fostering a culture of Continuous Improvement and Professional Development within my team.

Fitchburg, Wi, Us

Co-Manage local office, consisting of engineers, designers, and drafters. Drove the development of local transmission line group. Developed client relationships increasing revenue to fully utilize local team and overflow to satellite offices. Successfully managed projects and trained remote team in new client standards. Train and mentor engineers in transmission line design and as project leads. Assisted in developing internal training program for graduate engineers in transmission line design.

Fitchburg, Wi, Us

Project lead for 35-345kV transmission line projects for renewable developers, EPC clients, and large scale utilities.

Hailey, Id, Us

Transmission and distribution design for investor owned, municipal, cooperative electrical utilities, renewable, and industrial clients. Substation structural steel and reinforced concrete foundation design. Multi-circuit self-supporting steel transmission pole design for modified substation approaches. Aeolian vibration and conductor motion suppression. High capacity, double circuit, tree-proof, distribution line design for industrial applications. Underground residential distribution equipment and route layout. Post construction equipment addition for line upgrades.

Hallowell, Maine, Us

Transmission and Distribution – completed detailed design, layout and inspection of wind farm overhead and underground electrical collector systems. Design new and upgrade current utility transmission and distribution systems including, overhead and underground construction, steel and wood poles. Detailed modeling of transmission structures using PLS-CADD software. Thermal rerate analysis of existing transmission infrastructure. Over and under-build communication cable upgrade and replacements. Temporary alignment rerouting to aide in construction sequencing. Develop minimum design standards and procedures for transmission and distribution projects. Write material specifications and perform selection. Substation site selection and transmission line routing options cost/benefit analysis. Remedial action to reduce hardware failures, minimize conductor movement and limit system faults. Substation – Structural analysis of existing steel structures and concrete foundation to support equipment replacement and additions. Design steel lattice and structural shapes for line termination, bus and equipment support. Design and create detailed connection drawings for structural members adequate for fabrication.

Biddeford, Maine, Us

Performed geotechnical analyses including, immediate, primary and secondary consolidation, liquefaction potential, slope stability, lateral capacity, pile group bearing capacity, and frost susceptibility. Completed reports for deep and shallow foundations, roadways, retaining walls, detention ponds, post construction settlements and infiltration studies. Construction observations include pile driving, foundation subgrade, and artificial turf subgrade.

Masters, Civil Engineering

Postgraduate Certificate, Transmission & Distribution

Bachelors, Civil Engineering