The word of the year for 2020 is “unprecedented” – and it applies in more ways than one. As the world reeled from setbacks, Patterson & Dewar Engineers, Inc., pushed forward with an unprecedented year….
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Patterson & Dewar welcomed four new team members from January to June of this year. Please join us in welcoming these talented individuals to the P&D family. P&D welcomed Gage Alexander to the Surveying…
2019 is off to a terrific start with four new team members joining us during the first quarter: Jeff Davenport 35-year veteran field staking technician Jeff Davenport joined the distribution services team in March. A native of Virginia, Jeff provides field design and staking services to our utility clients in the area. Jeff attributes his success to working hard, getting along with others, and living life to the fullest. One of his proudest moments was...
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P&D identified by PSMJ Resources, Inc. as a 2018 Circle of Excellence firm, which recognizes successfully managed firms based on 13 key performance indicators that demonstrate outstanding achievements in profitability, staff growth, cash flow, productivity, business development, overhead management, and turnover. This award is granted to the top 20% of companies determined by PSMJ’s annual A/E Financial Performance Benchmark Survey. It recognizes those firms that are not only good at their practice but also at running their practice as a business. more…
Electricity is a serious workplace hazard, exposing employees to electric shock, burns, fires, and explosions. According to NFPA-70E, electrical shocks caused nearly 6000 fatalities from 1992 to 2012. Earn 8 CEU credits as David Rewitzer, PE, CEM…
On November 15 & 16 of this year, CEATI will host its 8th Annual Grounding and Lightning Conference in Arlington, VA. This open forum is supported by more than 35 participating utilities and facilitates information exchange…
Michael Thesing of Patterson & Dewar Engineers, Inc. (P&D) will present several aspects of the popular DNP3 SCADA protocol that are often misunderstood or underutilized. DNP3 continues to thrive in North America and internationally as…
By Michael Thesing Can you answer these three questions related to electric utility SCADA? Why are managed Ethernet switches considered “best practice” in modern SCADA systems? What are the five basic types of DNP3 data?…
OSHA-Authorized General Industry Trainer David Rewitzer, PE, CEM of Hood Patterson & Dewar will conduct a 1-day Arc Flash Awareness seminar during which participants will learn: Nature of the Arc Flash Problem OSHA Position and Enforcement Arc Flash…
OSHA-Authorized General Industry Trainer David Rewitzer, PE, CEM of Hood Patterson & Dewar will conduct a 1-day Arc Flash Awareness seminar during which participants will learn: Nature of the Arc Flash Problem OSHA Position and Enforcement Arc Flash…