At Johnson Construction Consulting LLC we have a demonstrated track record of successfully fulfilling contracts for Public Utility Districts (PUDs) in Washington State. Our Team’s familiarity with PUD standards, contracting procedures, and field operations makes us a reliable and efficient partner for utility-driven infrastructure, power generation, and maintenance projects. See completed PUD projects below.
1. Wanapum Dam – Infrastructure Modernization Support (Grant PUD)
Scope: Assisted with CAD drawing updates, as-built documentation review and electrical inspection.
Deliverables: Updated MicroStation drawings, environmental BMP verifications, and scanned redline conversions
2. Project Name: Priest Rapids Right Embankment Improvement Project. Beverley, WA
Project owner: Grant County PUD No. 2
Project Duration: 3-5 yrs.
Performance Scope: Civil Inspector
Project Description: This project was critical for the safety and integrity of the Dam, and protection of the surrounding historical community.
3. Project Name: Wanapum & Priest Rapids Dam Electrical Distribution Upgrade. Mattawa, WA
Project Owner: Grant County PUD No.2
Project Duration: 5 yrs
Performance Scope: Electrical Inspector
Project Description: Providing electrical engineering expertise and maintenance of electrical power distribution systems at Wanapum Dam, ensuring they meet performance and safety standards and that all electrical designs and installations comply with relevant codes, and regulations, including NFPA70E, NEC, and NESC compliance standards.
4. Project Name: Priest Rapids Turbine and Generator Renovation. Beverley, WA
Project Owner: Grant County PUD No. 2
Project Duration: 1 yr
Performance Scope: Machining and Mechanical Inspector
Project Description: Provide onsite support for machinist & mechanics, ensure processes and procedures, comply with Dam Safety and Regulations.
5. Project Name: Corner Grounded Delta. Beverley, WA
Project Owner: Grant County PUD No. 2
Project Duration: 6 months
Performance Scope: Construction Management, Electrical Inspection
Project Description: Oversaw older less common electrical configuration corner grounded Delta transformer systems with a modern standard to improve safety and reliability. NEC, NFPA70E, NESC, compliancy.
6. Project Name: BPA Kittitas Substation. CleElm, WA
Project Owner: Bonneville Power Administration
Project Duration: 6 months
Performance Scope: QAR
Project Description: Ensure BPA regulations, specifications and safety policies remain intact throughout Brownfield to Greenfield construction.
7. Priest Rapids Dam – Generator and Rotor Refurbishment (Grant PUD)
Scope: Provided on-site engineering oversight, instrumentation support, and quality control coordination during the refurbishment of hydroelectric Unit 5. Oversaw rotor pole removal, laser leveling, cable disconnection, and shaft disassembly operations. Supported Voith and GE with elevation checks, oiling, and concrete demo work. Deliverables: Technical field reports, QA/QC documentation, rebar scanning logs, and project coordination logs.
