Electrical Power
DGR Engineering's Electrical Power team is committed to delivering reliable, forward-thinking solutions that help power the communities and industries we serve. Our engineers, designers, and technical specialists provide comprehensive services for the evaluation, planning, design, construction, operation, and management of electrical utility systems. From distribution and transmission infrastructure to substations, system improvements, and renewable energy integration, we help clients navigate a rapidly evolving energy landscape.
As energy demands continue to grow and expectations for reliability increase, our experienced team meets these challenges with innovation, technical expertise, and a commitment to practical solutions. Working closely with municipal utilities, rural electric cooperatives, investor-owned utilities, and industrial clients, we develop customized strategies that improve system performance, enhance reliability, and support long-term growth.
At DGR Engineering, we understand that electrical power is more than infrastructure. It powers homes, businesses, schools, healthcare facilities, and the essential services people rely on every day. By helping clients expand, strengthen, and modernize their systems, we are contributing to a more connected, resilient, and sustainable future.
Electrical Power Contacts:
Chad Rasmussen, PE
Department Head
Rock Rapids
Troy Metzger, PE
Assistant Department Head
Rock Rapids
Electrical Power Projects
- All
- Facility Design
- GIS Services
- Land Acquisition Services
- Power Distribution
- Power Generation
- Power Substation
- Power Transmission
- Control Systems & Automation
- Cybersecurity
“Circuit 13” Underground Power Line
Circuit 13 is a six-mile long underground power line project connecting critical facilities to the power grid, with built-in backup power for reliability.
Sioux Falls, SD
Distribution Conversion
Due to concerns with the age and condition of the structures, along with safety clearances to energized equipment and conductors, a project was undertaken to replace the old infrastructure with new underground lines and associated padmount equipment.
Redwood Falls, MN
Land Acquisition Services
DGR Engineering offers a “one-stop shop” for planning, designing, permitting, right-of-way and easement acquisition services, and construction administration needs.
Mainline Distribution Circuits
The project included the construction of three new mainline 13.8 kV circuits on the City’s distribution system to increase capacity and reliability.
Sioux Falls, SD
Mainline Distribution Circuits
The project included the construction of three new mainline 13.8 kV circuits on the City’s distribution system to increase capacity and reliability.
Sioux Falls, SD
Control Systems & Automation
Our team of experts can cater custom SCADA solutions for any size project.
Keystone Transmission Line
The project included full services for 58 miles of new 115 kV line and 5 miles of new 69 kV line.
Madison, SD
Substation Expansion
DGR Engineering designed a joint 161 kV project with OPU and SMMPA, OPU’s power supplier.
West Owatonna, MN
Arc Flash Hazard Study
DGR provided a detailed arc flash hazard study for the electric distribution system for Milford Municipal Utilities.
Milford Municipal Utilities
Electrical Generation Plant
The project included full services for the construction of a new generation plant and substation.
Madison, SD
Coordination Study
DGR provided a device by device coordination study for the Willmar Municipal Utilities electric distribution system.
Willmar Municipal Utilities
Double Circuit Line
The project included full services for a 1.7 mile, double-circuit 115 kV line.
Marshall, MN
Broadway Generation Plant
The project included full services for the construction of a new generation plant.
St. Peter, MN
Electrical Distribution Conversion
The project included full services for the conversion of the utility’s distribution circuitry from overhead to underground. The conversion was completed in several project phases as part of a multi-year process.
Marshall Municipal Utilities