Irby Construction Company has been involved in substation construction throughout most of the company's existence. The projects have ranged from small distribution to very large 500 kV and 765 kV stations. These projects have been located throughout most of the United States and in several foreign countries.

On some of the projects, the owner provided design and procurement. Other projects required engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC). By teaming with a reputable engineer, we furnish a joint effort between the owner, the engineer, and the contractor.

Our experience allows us to undertake complex design and build projects and complete them on a fast-track schedule such as:
  • Two 230 kV substations in Nevada (design, procurement, construction, and testing) were completed within 11 months after signing the contract, including 216 miles of 230 kV wood pole H-structures
  • Seven substations ranging from 92 kV to 230 kV in California (turnkey EPC) employing a combination of ring bus and breaker-and-a-half scheme with microwave for communication and SCADA
  • Five 115 kV substations in Belize, Central America (turnkey EPC), including 92 miles of 115 kV wood pole H-structure transmission line

    Our expertise is best suited for turnkey projects consisting of a combination of transmission lines and substations for a utility an independent power producer requiring fast-track attention