A dependable energy supply is essential to critical infrastructure and economic stability. That’s why we don’t just design systems, we help strengthen and future-proof them. With a multidisciplinary team of engineers, environmental scientists, and utility experts, ISG strengthens system reliability through thoughtful design, targeted upgrades, innovative approaches, and strategic expansions.
From new utility complexes to improved performance across power generation, corporate facilities, and end-user systems, we deliver solutions that balance reliability with sustainability. Our expertise spans the full lifecycle of substations and transmission and distribution systems, integrating planning, design, and construction to modernize aging facilities without disrupting operations.
Substations are essential to a stable power supply. For transmission and distribution systems, our team delivers electrical engineering services to support safe and uninterruptible service while helping you address aging infrastructure, enhance sustainability, and meet increasing energy demands.
Guided by a clear understanding of operational and regulatory priorities, our substation specialists focus on reliability, compliance, and long-term performance. We assist with new construction, system upgrades, and the integration of distributed energy resources—keeping projects moving forward with confidence.
Accurate facility ratings are essential to reliable system performance and regulatory compliance. ISG supports you through detailed record reviews and verification programs that align with NERC FAC-008 standards, facilitating transmission networks that operate with current, validated data.
Our team provides specialized expertise in transmission line ratings and FAC-008 compliance to support accurate and aligned facilities. Services include transmission line rating reviews, proper rating of new equipment, and detailed documentation aligned with regulatory requirements. Field asset reviews and engineering print analysis further confirm that system data reflects real-world conditions.
Strong transmission line design supports reliable system performance from planning through implementation. ISG delivers expertise tailored to utility standards, supporting every phase from scoping and engineering through construction and final documentation.
Our team provides field coordination and construction support to help minimize work stoppages and meet scheduled in-service dates. Ongoing engineering support for transmission line modeling strengthens data accuracy and overall system performance.
Power generation assets play a critical role in maintaining a reliable and resilient energy supply. ISG supports the development, modernization, and integration of generation facilities and the infrastructure required to safely and efficiently deliver power to the grid.
Our team provides services from early planning through commissioning, with expertise in electrical systems, interconnection requirements, substations, and plant integration. By aligning generation assets with transmission and grid infrastructure, we help clients improve system performance, enhance reliability, and support long-term operational objectives.
Cities and their engineering staff are responsible for delivering safe, reliable power to the communities they serve every day. ISG partners with municipal electric utility providers to strengthen distribution systems through practical, performance-driven engineering solutions aligned with system demands and regulatory requirements.
Whether addressing immediate system needs or planning future improvements, we support the full lifecycle of electric distribution infrastructure. Our team brings expertise in protection systems and automation to enhance reliability, improve performance, and support confident, cost-effective decisions. Paired with ISG’s multidisciplinary municipal engineering services, we deliver integrated support.
Maintaining continuous operation and steady reliability is the top priority for mission critical facility design for manufacturing facilities, data centers, and hospitals. Our professionals have dedicated years to helping clients with mission critical engineering, including power continuity, technology, security, and steady water availability.
Backed by technical professionals with specialized expertise in critical infrastructure engineering, information technology, water/wastewater systems, refrigeration, security, and manufacturing, ISG delivers solutions designed for longevity and infrastructure resilience. Our expertise positions us to help you stay online and operational when it matters through planned growth, routine maintenance, and unexpected disruptions.
Navigating the dynamic terrain of the growing mining industry requires you to address challenges linked to resource stewardship, transportation logistics, regulatory compliance, and comprehensive reclamation initiatives.
Our team combine extensive experience in mining permitting and environmental services with cutting-edge tools, including drone mapping and underwater surveying. These capabilities empower our mining engineers and environmental scientists to enhance your operational efficiency while using responsible resource extraction practices.
With a focus on innovation and durability, we help power industries, economies, and communities with the reliable energy that keeps the world moving.
Through pipeline work, we collaborate with operators, landowners, and government agencies to develop responsible solutions for the safe and effective delivery for one of the world’s most critical resources.
As you address growing energy demands, you need practical next-generation renewable energy solutions. Whether water, wind, or solar, ISG can help you understand the available renewable technologies and how they can enhance the long-term benefits for you, the communities you serve, and future generations.
Efficient steam and chilled water systems are essential for reliable heating, cooling, and energy management in commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities. ISG designs and optimizes these systems to improve performance, reduce energy costs, and enhance sustainability.
ISG is excited to welcome R.E. Warner, a respected engineering and consulting firm dedicated to operational success. For 75 years, REW has built a legacy of excellence, serving clients from their offices in North Olmsted, Ohio, and Birmingham, Alabama. The team brings technical expertise across metals, power, industrial, and infrastructure projects, further strengthening our Energy and Food + Industrial Business Units. For our clients, this means expanded capabilities and greater capacity to take on complex projects.
R.E. Warner brings strong, long-standing client relationships that reinforce ISG’s relationship-driven culture. Together, we are an even stronger organization, grounded in shared values and positioned to deliver more responsive solutions for our clients.
Energy systems are under increasing pressure as infrastructure ages and demand grows. ISG helps clients strengthen and future-proof their networks through thoughtful engineering and design that support upgrades, modernization, and new development.
With substation planning and design expertise, ISG delivers tailored transmission and distribution solutions grounded in the complex requirements of modern power systems. From greenfield projects to system retrofits, our multidisciplinary teams carry projects from concept through startup to support reliable performance.
ISG’s geographic information systems professionals developed a custom site selection web application that enables the client to evaluate and compare potential data center locations across Tennessee.
Committed to our client's success, ISG is a part of the ESRI Partner Network to help our clients utilize the benefits of GIS software and location intelligence.
Using geographic information systems (GIS) integrated with Esri software, we develop valuable geospatial mapping tools that enable informed decision-making by incorporating demographic, psychographic, and socioeconomic data into visual representations.
Our compact unmanned surface vehicle, HyDrone, paired with a portable echosounder facilitates accurate and safe hydrographic surveying even in wet or windy conditions.
Our thermal drone technology enables real-time detection of heat on surfaces, streamlining inspection processes, reducing labor costs, and providing easily interpretable data for informed decision-making.
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Precise and non-invasive pipe crawling surveys ensure accurate identification and measurement of critical project elements in hard-to-access areas—surpassing the accuracy of manual surveys while maintaining safety.
Our in-house FAA certified drone pilots capture aerial survey photos, quickly model surfaces, and efficiently develop site plans, all of which can be used for everything from facilitating community engagement to construction observation.
Our in-house FAA certified drone pilots capture aerial survey photos, quickly model surfaces, and efficiently develop site plans, all of which can be used for everything from facilitating community engagement to construction observation.
“The substation team consistently scores a high rating, demonstrating their reliability and competence. They provide technical guidance and support, making them a reliable partner for any electrical system engineering need.”

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ISG has been honored as a 2025–26 Emerging Professional Friendly Firm by AIA chapters in North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Minnesota in recognition of its commitment to fair compensation, licensure support, mentorship, and growth for early-career architects.
