Engineering & Design

Decew Falls generating station located in Niagara County, Ontario.

Engineering Excellence

Engineering is a key component to delivery of a successful, reliable project on schedule and on budget. Typical project phases include feasibility studies, conceptual design, detail design, specifications, procurement, installation supervision, commissioning and start-up.

With our dedicated staff and partners, we have successfully completed over 500 projects of various sizes. In addition to our technical knowledge on various regulatory codes (e.g., national and provincial codes, interconnection specifications, CSA etc.) and engineering standards (e.g., IEEE, equipment specifications etc), one of our strengths is our ability to put together an effective team specific to any project. Project assignments can span across a variety of disciplines including:

· Feasibility studies

· Conceptual layout designs (electrical substations, switchyards, transmission and distribution lines, interconnections, industrial buildings etc)

· Detail designs including structural analysis, cable sag and tension review etc.

· Specifications for foundation and structure fabrication, major material procurements

· Consulting services for project owners

· Technical supports for construction contractors

· Custom engineering design for special situations

· Project management services

Chimax staff are highly proficient in the use of the most up to date design tools (including AutoCAD, PLS-CADD, PLS-Tower, PLS-Pole, and STADD-PRO) to facilitate the design process and production of detail drawings.

Smaller substation in Simcoe County, Ontario for Tay Hydro.

Engineering and Design