Power Line Design & Staking
San Marcos, TX
PLDS Level 2
San Marcos, TX
NESC Advanced Clearance Issues
Permitting Procedures
Underground Distribution Concepts
Overhead Equipment Operation
Mechanical Design 3-Phase Angle & Dead-end Calculations
Joint Use Designs & Field Engineering Make Ready Process
Unique Structure Clearances
Conductor Envelope
Spacer Cable & Tree Wire
Hosted by
San Marcos Electric Utilities
Time & Location
May 2 - 4, 2023
8:30-4:00 (Central Time) Tue-Thu - Onsite Training
(final exam due online Fri, May 12)
Location:
City of San Marcos Public Service Complex
2217 E. McCarty Lane
San Marcos, TX 78666
Lodging Recommendation
(within 5-7 miles of training)
1001 E. McCarty Ln, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA
451 Barnes Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA
106 N Interstate 35, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA
About this Course
Course 201: Power Line Design & Staking, Level 2
Pre-requisite: Successful completion of Power Line Design & Staking, Level 1
Hours: 21 CEUs: 2.1(PDHs: 21)
In Level 2 of the Power Line Design and Staking series, students will build on the foundation created in the prerequisite course, Level 1. This class places emphasis on joint use remedy and make ready, as well as vertical and horizontal loading. After completion of Level 2, participants will be able to complete the layout and design of most overhead projects, understand and utilize NESC and sag chart criteria, evaluate and design make ready/remedy for joint use facilities, calculate the mechanical loading effects of line design, understand conductor blowout and design for/around grain bins, and will be able to design for crossing under transmission lines. Course manual provided.
NOTE: Students need to bring a copy of the current 2023 NESC to class (not included in course materials) and a scientific calculator (one was provided in the Level 1 class - graphing function not required).
Registration Deadline
Deadline for registration is April 17, 2023. Registrations will be confirmed via email, but participants are not guaranteed space in the class until payment is received. Thank you!
Cancellations/No Shows/Substitutions
Registrants who cancel in writing on or before April 17, 2023 are entitled to a full refund of their registration fee. Registrants who cancel after April 17, 2023 will not receive a refund, but attendee substitutions will be allowed for this event only. Registrants and no-shows who do not cancel by April 17, 2023 are responsible for the full registration.
Registration & Price
Power Line Design & Staking - Level 2
May 2-4, 2023 - San Marcos, TX
Important: When you SUBMIT this Registration Form, you will be taken to a course confirmation page. If you are not routed to this page, please contact us at: 404-890-5514, ext 105 or [email protected].
Pricing - $1695/person
3 or more registrations from same utility receive additional 5% discount!