Substation

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

PYTHAIS SUBSTATION

DAMON SUBSTATION

NEW GULF SUBSTATION TO PLEDGER SUBSTATION

MEET THE TEAM

WHY DCCM?

JIM CODLING, PE

YOUSSEF LAHAM, PE

VICE PRESIDENT, POWER & UTILITIES

PRESIDENT

NATIONAL BUSINESS LINE LEADER

LARRY BARFIELD, PE, FNSPE, FTEF,

MARTIN BENAVIDEZ, PE

FSAME COO POWER AND UTILITIES |

VICE PRESIDENT – POWER SERVICES

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.

CHAIRMAN EMERITUS

DERYL TUMLINSON

ERICH SCHOENNAGEL, PE

VICE PRESIDENT – CORPORATE

TECHNICAL ADVISOR

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