SUBSTATIONS
INNOVATIVE STRATEGIES TO DESIGN, DEVELOP, AND GROW
SUBSTATION ENGINEERING, PERMITTING, AND COORDINATION CAPABILITIES
DCCM delivers full-service engineering and project delivery for highvoltage substations, from 345 kV generation interconnections to distribution-level upgrades. We combine in-house civil, structural, electrical, environmental, and permitting expertise to provide turnkey support from concept through energization, ensuring that our utility clients meet capacity, reliability, and compliance goals. Our team provides integrated solutions for complex equipment configurations, heavy equipment foundations, oil containment systems, and full balance-of-plant infrastructure such as stormwater detention, grading, drainage, and access improvements. We specialize in navigating multi-jurisdictional permitting and environmental compliance, coordinating with agencies at the state, county, and municipal levels to streamline approvals. From bid preparation and construction administration to as-built documentation and close-out, DCCM offers full lifecycle support as a trusted owner’s engineer. With multidiscipline expertise, permitting fluency, and a focus on grid resilience, our designs enhance reliability, redundancy, and storm hardening across the power sector.
Civil and Electrical Engineering
Structural Engineering
Permitting and Regulatory
Portfolio Management Leadership
Construction and Owner’s Engineering
Integrated Project Controls
Construction and Coordination Support
Property Aquisition and Research
DAMON SUBSTATION
MEET THE TEAM
JIM CODLING, PE
VICE PRESIDENT, POWER & UTILITIES
NATIONAL BUSINESS LINE LEADER
LARRY BARFIELD, PE, FNSPE, FTEF, FSAME COO POWER AND UTILITIES | CHAIRMAN EMERITUS
DERYL TUMLINSON VICE PRESIDENT – CORPORATE STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT
YOUSSEF LAHAM, PE PRESIDENT
MARTIN BENAVIDEZ, PE VICE PRESIDENT – POWER SERVICES
ERICH SCHOENNAGEL, PE TECHNICAL ADVISOR
WHY DCCM?
We are a trusted partner to major utilities such as CenterPoint Energy, AEP, and CPS Energy, bringing integrated civil, structural, electrical, and environmental expertise to every project. Our team streamlines permitting across state, county, and municipal agencies while delivering designs that strengthen grid resilience through improved redundancy, load capacity, and storm hardening.