Expert Consulting & Solutions for Transmission & Distribution Power Lines
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At Leatherwood Engineering, we partner with utilities and private power developers to deliver expert consulting, project management, and tailored engineering solutions for transmission and distribution power line projects. Whether you need strategic guidance, hands-on project oversight, or experienced design teams, we focus on providing practical, cost-effective results that keep your projects moving forward — on time, on budget, and to the highest standards.
Our Services
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Our Services /
Before boots hit the ground, Leatherwood Engineering helps you plan smarter. We deliver phased cost estimates (Class 3, 4, and 5), route studies, conductor optimization, and feasibility evaluations for wildfire risk zones, river crossings, and long-span designs. Whether you’re developing early-stage concepts or validating scope and risk, our team provides grounded technical insight that clears a path forward. These planning services help reduce surprises later—and give your project a foundation built on foresight.
Planning & Feasibility
From reconductoring and pole replacements to full grid modernization efforts, we design transmission and distribution systems built for today’s challenges and tomorrow’s demands. Our team supports overhead and underground designs, substation “getaways,” and environmental coordination—bringing seasoned engineering judgment to every detail on the blueprint and in the field. We tailor each design to match system needs, regulatory expectations, and long-term performance goals.
Engineering & Design
Service Extensions & Standards
Whether it’s a new commercial development or a residential service request, we guide clients through the utility extension process with clarity and precision. We also create custom engineering standards and documentation that bring consistency and control to expanding systems. These tools make it easier for your internal teams, contractors, and partners to stay aligned and deliver with confidence.
Structural & Compliance
Our structural and compliance services keep your grid reliable, safe, and regulation-ready. We assess and remediate steel pole foundations, review and upgrade guy strain insulators, and manage complex joint use programs with an eye toward long-term asset integrity and utility coordination. We help you address issues before they become liabilities—so your infrastructure stays strong and compliant for years to come.
Program & Project Leadership
Utility projects demand more than good engineering—they need strong leadership. Leatherwood provides program and project management across multi-phase initiatives, with hands-on coordination from planning to execution. We lead technical teams, keep schedules moving, and ensure your goals are met without surprises. With a focus on structure, clarity, and accountability, we help you navigate even the most complex initiatives.
About
our company
Leatherwood Engineering was founded to deliver expert consulting, project management, and design solutions for the transmission and distribution power line industry. Our team brings over 80 years of combined experience across public utilities, private power developers, and consulting firms — offering practical insight and technical expertise to help clients achieve their project goals.
We understand the challenges faced by both smaller utilities working within tight budgets and larger organizations requiring strict compliance with industry standards. By blending seasoned engineering experience with an approachable, collaborative style, we develop solutions that are smart, efficient, and grounded in real-world success.
At Leatherwood Engineering, we don’t just provide services — we build partnerships. We listen, we adapt, and we work alongside our clients to deliver results that stand the test of time.
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