Engineering Design
MEPCO’s multidisciplinary engineering design sector provides coordinated, high-performance detailed designs across high-voltage (HV) and extra-high-voltage (EHV) substations, transmission lines, industrial distribution networks, power generation facilities, pump stations, and building MEP services. We bridge analytical power system studies with practical on-site constructability.
Figure 1: High-voltage and extra-high-voltage (HV/EHV) substation engineering design by MEPCO.
Technical Scope & Engineering Capabilities
MEPCO Engineering Projects brings specialized domain knowledge, rigorous modeling standards, and practical site experience to every assignment. Our scope covers:
- HV and EHV Substations Design: Comprehensive primary and secondary engineering for AIS and GIS substations up to 500 kV, including equipment layouts, single-line diagrams, protection and control schematics, cable trenching, earthing mats, and civil/structural coordination.
- HV and EHV Transmission Lines Design: Line routing, conductor and optical ground wire (OPGW) selection, tower spotting, profile drawings, insulator string selection, sag-tension calculations, and substation interface spans.
- LV and MV Distribution Design: Medium-voltage ring distribution networks (11 kV – 33 kV), package substations, low-voltage distribution switchboards, motor control centers (MCC), cable raceway routing, and emergency generator systems.
- Conventional & Renewable Power Plants Design: Electrical Balance of Plant (EBoP), generator step-up transformers (GSU), auxiliary unit power distribution, synchronization interfaces, and plant grid interconnections.
- Utilities & Building Services Design: Pumping stations, wastewater treatment plant power and control, fire alarm and firefighting hydraulic design, plumbing, piping, HVAC systems, interior/exterior lighting, and light current telecommunications.
Software Platforms & Computational Tools
Design & Drafting: AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit MEP, Navisworks for 3D clash detection.
Calculations & Photometrics: DIALux Evo for interior and roadway lighting simulations, Carrier HAP for HVAC thermal load calculations, hydraulic calculation software for firefighting networks.
Applicable Standards & Grid Codes
Engineering Standards: IEC, IEEE, NFPA 13/14/20/72/2001, ASHRAE, SMACNA, IPC, UPC, and local utility regulations.
Methodology & Project Delivery Workflow
Our engineering delivery aligns with MEPCO’s structured 6-stage project execution framework, ensuring quality throughout input verification, design modeling, and client handover:
- Stage 01 — Scope & Criteria Definition: Establish study boundaries, utility tie-in data, single-line diagrams, and client objectives.
- Stage 02 — Data Audit & Modeling Assumptions: Collect, verify, and validate manufacturer datasheets, impedance tolerances, and site operating configurations.
- Stage 03 — Simulation Model Development: Build detailed, validated mathematical digital models in specialized power software.
- Stage 04 — Computational Analysis & Verification: Execute base-case and contingency scenarios, conducting rigorous internal peer reviews.
- Stage 05 — Client Review & Approval: Present study findings, address technical comments, and participate in technical clarification sessions.
- Stage 06 — Final Handover: Deliver formal certified engineering reports, executive summaries, and native simulation model files.
Figure 2: Detailed electrical equipment layouts, switchgear cubicle arrangements, and cable tray routing.
Completed Project References (From MEPCO Profile)
Selected project assignments delivered by MEPCO demonstrating our technical execution and regional client trust:
| Project Name | Client / Authority | Location | Tools / Mode | Scope Executed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HV & EHV Substation Design References | Utility Authorities & EPC Contractors | Egypt & Gulf | AutoCAD / Revit | Complete multidisciplinary design for AIS/GIS substations, single-line diagrams, protection schematics, and earthing. |
| Sewage Pumping Station No. 1 & No. 2 Design | New Urban Communities Authority | New Beni Suef, Egypt | Electrical / I&C | Coordinated electrical supply, motor control centers (MCC), soft starters, emergency generation, and SCADA interfaces. |
| Campus Infrastructure & Building Services Design | Educational & Institutional Clients | Egypt | BIM / DIALux | Comprehensive MEP design including power distribution, facade/site illumination, fire alarm, plumbing, and HVAC. |
Key Engineering Deliverables & Outputs:
- Detailed Single-Line Diagrams (SLD), key single lines, and three-line schematic diagrams.
- Substation Plot Plans, equipment layout drawings, section elevations, and clearance drawings.
- Protection, Control, and Metering AC/DC schematic and wiring diagrams.
- Cable Schedules, raceway/trench routing layouts, and interconnection diagrams.
- Bills of Quantities (BOQ), technical procurement specifications, and material take-offs (MTO).
Inquire About This Service
Contact MEPCO’s engineering team for technical proposals, study scope definition, or project consultations:
Email: m.khaled@mepco-tds.com | Phone: +20 11 2696 7082 | HQ: 5 Al-Ibrahimia Street, Cairo, Egypt