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Underground Power Design for Distribution Utilities
Oklahoma City, OK
Underground Design Considerations
NESC Requirements for Underground Layouts
Equipment and Conductors
Transformer Sizing
Protection Devices
Maintenance Issues
Time & Location
August 19 - 21, 2025
8:30-4:30 (Central Time) Tue-Thu
with proctored final exam through UTS eLearning site, due Fri, 4/25
OAEC Offices, 2325 E I-44 Service Road
Oklahoma City, OK 73111
About this Course
The online version of the UTS Underground Power Design for Distribution Utilities course covers the same topics as our classroom version. The course includes lesson exercises, weekly quizzes and a non-proctored online final exam.
Pre-requisite: Attendees need a basic understanding of distribution power systems & line design
Hours: 14 CEUs: 1.4(PDHs: 14)
Training developed for: Staking/Field Technicians; Distribution Line Workers; System and Line Designers; Engineers; Utility Managers; Engineering Managers; System Engineers; Line Inspection personnel; and Electric Utility Contractors.
This 2-week online course introduces students to the basics of engineering design for underground distribution. The course presents some of the common reasons for designing underground power distribution, advantages and disadvantages of underground vs. overhead distribution and major factors to consider when designing for underground power. Students look at underground cable types, installation, equipment options and applications, and NESC requirements for preparing underground distribution layouts. Students review single and 3-phase transformer sizing and voltage drop calculations. Instruction also includes an overview of protection devices and maintenance issues unique to underground systems.
*Course handbook provided.
Recommended Lodging
Embassy Suites - OKC Northwest
3233 Northwest Expressway
Oklahoma City, OK 73112
(405) 842-6233
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Registration Deadline
Deadline for registration is August 8, 2025. 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 August 8, 2025 are entitled to a full refund of their registration fee. Registrants who cancel after August 8, 2025 will not receive a refund, but participant substitutions will be allowed for this event only. Registrants and no-shows who do not cancel by August 8, 2025 are responsible for the full registration.
Registration & Price
Underground Power Design
August 19 - 21, 2025 - OAEC - Oklahoma City, OK
OAEC Members - Register through OAEC (oaec.coop) or contact Traci Boyd at [email protected]
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 - $1130/person