Energy & Utility
MFS Engineers & Surveyors supports energy and utility infrastructure projects with integrated engineering and surveying services.
Powering Infrastructure That Keeps Communities Moving
MFS works with public agencies, and private providers to design, upgrade, and maintain critical systems that support power generation, transmission, water, wastewater, and utility distribution networks. We offer a full spectrum of civil engineering support for energy, utility, and infrastructure clients:
Transmission & Distribution Design – Duct banks, pole foundations, overhead/underground conversions, and right-of-way design
Substation & Facility Civil Design – Grading, foundations, drainage, site layout for substations, switchyards, battery storage systems
Utility Infrastructure (Gas, Water, Wastewater, Storm) – Main piping, service lines, valves, manholes, pump stations, and pressure systems
Renewable & Energy Storage Support – Site/Civil and structural design for solar arrays, battery energy storage systems (BESS), microgrids, and wind turbines
Surveying & LiDAR / Geospatial Services – As-built surveys, topography, corridor mapping, utility locating, 3D modeling
Permitting & Regulatory Coordination – Environmental and regulatory permitting, utility coordination, permitting packages, compliance reviews
Construction Support & QA/QC – Field inspection, materials testing, coordination with owners/engineers/contractors, construction oversight
Engineering Solutions for Modern Utility Challenges
Our engineers deliver practical, code-compliant solutions for complex energy and utility projects, including substations, utility corridors, and infrastructure upgrades. By combining civil, structural, and geotechnical engineering expertise with precise surveying, MFS helps clients improve reliability, safety and long-term system performance. Utility and energy projects bring unique demands for reliability, coordination, and resiliency. Our approach emphasizes:
- Grid Resilience & Redundancy – Designing for fault tolerance, storm hardening, redundancy, and future upgrades.
- Coordination Across Disciplines – Aligning civil works with electrical, mechanical, and structural systems to prevent conflicts.
- Minimizing Footprint & Environmental Impact – Designing compact layouts, employing sustainable drainage, erosion control, and green infrastructure.
- Future-Proofing & Flexibility – Planning for expansion, modular layouts, and evolving technologies (e.g. EV, storage, smart grid).
- Regulatory & Safety Compliance – Ensuring designs meet utility standards, safety codes, and jurisdictional requirements.
Typical Project Types
We deploy our energy & utility civil engineering expertise across a range of projects, such as:
- Substation expansions and greenfield sites
- Transmission line foundations and duct bank systems
- Underground utility trenching and conversions
- Water, gas, and wastewater utility systems
- Battery storage facilities and grid interconnect sites
- Pump stations, valve yards, and ancillary utility buildings
Why Energy & Utility Clients Choose MFS
- Utility-Grade Engineering Experience – Proven work in utility and energy infrastructure settings.
- Integrated Services – Civil, survey, structural, geotechnical, and permitting under one roof.
- Local & Regional Knowledge – Expertise with New Jersey and New York utility standards, codes, and regulatory regimes.
- Practical & Constructible Designs – Emphasis on feasibility, durability, and cost efficiency