Overhead Electrical Line Inspection
We support distribution and transmission work with inspectors who understand the field standards, equipment, and construction methods required for safe and compliant line installation.
Overhead Line Inspection Includes:
- Pole setting and framing verification
- Hardware, conductor, and insulator installation
- Guying and anchor verification
- Sag, tension, and clearance checks
- Storm hardening and rebuild inspections
- Underground-to-overhead transitions
- Protection of existing circuits and energized corridors
- Quality oversight during rebuilds, conversions, and upgrades
Distribution Construction Oversight
- New line construction
- Line extensions and relocations
- Pole changeouts
- Cutovers and energized work support
- Secondary and service installation oversight
Transmission Construction Oversight
- Structure installation
- Conductor and OPGW installation
- Structure framing and bolt verification
- Foundation oversight
- Rigging and lifting compliance
- QA/QC for major rebuilds
KEG inspectors ensure all work aligns with utility specifications, NESC requirements, and safe construction practices.
Substation Inspection
Substation construction demands precise coordination across civil, mechanical, and electrical disciplines. Our inspectors monitor installation quality, safety, and compliance in each phase.
Substation Inspection Services:
Civil
- Site grading, foundations, grounding grids
- Concrete placement and testing oversight
- Trenching, conduit, and duct bank installation
Structural
- Steel erection and alignment
- Equipment support structures
- Cable trenching and trays
Electrical / I&E
- Transformer installation
- Breakers, switches, and disconnects
- Buswork, insulators, and connections
- Relay panels and control wiring
- Grounding and bonding verification
- Cable pulling, terminations, and megger testing
Quality & Compliance
- Adherence to utility drawings and standards
- Punch list development and corrective action tracking
- Installation documentation and photo records
Our substation inspectors keep construction teams aligned, safe, and compliant throughout the build.
Power Generation Inspection
We provide inspectors for gas-fired power generation, turbine installations, engine-based facilities, and backup/peaking plants, including those tied to data center power supply.
Mechanical & Structural
- Turbine and generator installation
- Mechanical skids and piping systems
- Pressure piping (B31.1 / B31.3 depending on system)
- Fuel systems, cooling systems, and lube oil systems
- Equipment foundations and structural supports
Electrical
- Switchgear and MCC installation
- Generators, UPS systems, and distribution equipment
- Cable tray, conduit, and grounding
- Protection systems and relays
- Backup power integration for mission-critical facilities
Civil
- Site development and grading
- Concrete placement oversight
- Underground utilities and duct bank installation
QA/QC and Specification Compliance
- Verifying construction aligns with plans and specifications
- Monitoring contractor quality and safety practices
- Punch list and corrective action management
- Reporting for owners, EPCs, and engineering teams
Our inspectors support everything from simple engine upgrades to full gas turbine and facility expansions.
Commissioning Support (Lines, Substations & Generation)
Commissioning is critical for energization and turnover. We help ensure systems are ready and documentation is complete.
Commissioning Support Includes:
- Pre-functional and functional testing oversight
- Equipment startup verification
- Relay and protection system checks
- Breaker testing and switchgear verification
- QA tracking and punch list management
- Witness testing for mechanical and electrical equipment
- Documentation for energization packages
Our inspectors provide clear, organized reporting that commissioning teams rely on.
Documentation & Reporting
KEG delivers clean, consistent documentation customized for each utility or EPC.
Typical reporting includes:
- Daily inspection reports
- Photo documentation
- Installation verification sheets
- Redline support and as-built tracking
- Material installation confirmation
- Deficiency logs and corrective action records
- Energization readiness documentation
We adapt to your required templates and workflows.
Why Clients Choose Keystone
- Inspectors experienced in line, substation, and power generation work
- National mobilization with fast staffing capability
- Strong communication with project managers, engineering teams, and owners
- Reliable oversight for critical-path activities
- Zero recordable safety incidents
- Detailed reporting and QA/QC standards
- Veteran-led organization built on integrity and accountability
KEG provides the dependable field presence needed on today's high-stakes power projects.
