KCS provides construction, modernization, and design-build services for mission-critical hydroelectric facilities which support America’s bulk power system and overall grid reliability. Our teams understand the operational sensitivity of working in active power-generation environments, where planning, safety, quality control, and outage coordination are essential to keeping critical energy infrastructure performing reliably.
- The isophase bus were modernized at McNary Dam.
- High-voltage tubular bus and rooftop disconnect switch inspection, maintenance, and replacement were performed at McNary Dam.
- Design, fabrication, installation, and commissioning of 5000A breaker disconnects were provided for all 14 main power generation units.
- Generator-unit intake gate improvements, rehabilitation, and replacement were completed, including hydraulic cylinder, control, and hydraulic system upgrades.
- Outage-based installation work was coordinated to minimize generator downtime and support Bonneville Power Administration and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers operational requirements.
- Critical equipment acceptance, commissioning coordination, and deficiency-free closeout were supported for completed outage scopes.
