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Wells Dam

The Wells Dam project in Washington State stands as a powerful example of clean, renewable hydropower in action. Olsson Electric partnered with Douglas County PUD to install five new transformers and update the Unit Motor Control Center (MCC), significantly upgrading the dam’s electrical infrastructure. This major improvement enhances the facility’s...

Jeff Rides

Garrett Electric and Olsson Industrial Electric are proud to support Jeff Shaw as he embarks on an extraordinary endurance challenge: a non-stop, 363-mile bike ride spanning over 24 hours from Richland, WA, to Springfield, OR

North Wasco County PUD Connectivity Challenge

Olsson Industrial Electric was tasked with addressing challenges faced by North Wasco County PUD (NWCPUD) and creating a reliable, scalable solution. NWCPUD needed a reliable way to monitor Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs) across nine substations within their 87-square-mile coverage area. Olsson built a solution to address the limited real-time visibility...

New Chester Engineered Wood Greenfield Facility

In collaboration with Roseburg Forest Products, Olsson Industrial Electric provided engineering, design, construction, and equipment for Roseburg’s brand new Chester Engineered Wood Greenfield Facility. This $300-million endeavor culminated in an advanced, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility based in Chester, SC, and features the highest capacity press in the world. Olsson’s Construction, Controls,...

The Innovative Drafting & Design Team at OS Engineering

OS Engineering’s drafting team provides complete design and drafting services for industrial power distribution, small utility substations, industrial automation, and engineering design services. Our dedicated design team can draft designs for hydro, solar, coal, and other types of power generation systems. OS is dedicated to providing the full package, including...

Olsson’s Beneficial Partnership with Allen-Bradley, Control Systems Hardware Supplier & Integrator

Operating under Rockwell Automation, Allen-Bradley is the primary company that Olsson Industrial Electric partners with when it comes to control systems hardware. As a leader in the industry, Allen-Bradley carries the widest selection of installed hardware in North America, making them the obvious choice from among the competition

A Productive New Partnership: Olsson and the USACE Tulsa District team up on the RS Kerr Modernization Infrastructure Project

In an exciting new collaboration with the USACE Tulsa District, we are pleased to announce our forthcoming work on the RS Kerr Modernization of Electrical Infrastructure project. Awarded in October 2019, this $15 million endeavor marks Olsson’s first partnership with the USACE Tulsa District. Olsson will provide the necessary design-build...

OS Engineering Offers Arc Flash & Power Systems Analysis

OS Engineers are power system design, analysis, training, and troubleshooting experts. With decades of collective experience in heavy industrial power system design, the OS team has developed a unique specialty in arc flash analysis, mitigation, and training. OS’ team of Professional Electrical Engineers understands the criticality of arc flash analysis...

Olsson Industrial Electric Completes Modernization Project of McNary Lock and Dam

Olsson Industrial Electric is pleased to announce the on-schedule completion of work to almost completely replace the station service electrical distribution system at the McNary Lock and Dam that began in May 2014. The systems were replaced while maintaining full operational capability of the powerhouse and without any unplanned interruptions....

An In-Depth Look at the Little Goose Transformer Replacement

Olsson Industrial Electric (Olsson) proudly completed a Station Service Transformer Replacement project at the Little Goose Lock and Dam in 2018. Charged with removing and replacing the two existing station service transformers, T01 and T02, the Olsson Team led both technical design and construction efforts in parallel. OS Engineering, Olsson’s...