J. Ted Orrell, PE ​
Education
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, University of Arkansas, 1971
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, University of Arkansas, 1972

Registration
Registered Professional Engineer : Alabama, Arkansas, Kansas, South Carolina, Virginia, North Carolina, Florida, Wisconsin, Kentucky and Indiana

Associations
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Power Engineering Society
Substation Grounding Working Group, IEEE Substation Committee
Substation Direct Stroke Protection Working Group, IEEE Substation Committee, Past Chairman
Substation Structures and Foundations Working Group, IEEE Substation Committee, Past Chairman

Experience
After completing the requirements for a Master’s Degree in electrical engineering in 1972, Mr. Orrell joined Black & Veatch, Consulting Engineers, in Kansas City, Missouri.  At Black and Veatch Mr. Orrell served as a project engineer on a variety of design and analysis projects for electric utilities. He also performed numerous studies including long range planning studies, load flow studies, short circuit studies, and economic feasibility studies.

In 1983 Mr. Orrell was given responsibility for all Transmission and Distribution work in the Mid-Atlantic region of the US.  Mr. Orrell managed a T&D group that eventually included 14 engineers, 1 technician, 3 CAD operators, and various support personnel. In 1986 Mr. Orrell was promoted to Senior Vice President of the Mid-Atlantic Region. As Senior Vice President Mr. Orrell was responsible for the T&D group, as well as the Civil/Environmental and Industrial Divisions.

In 1989 Mr. Orrell founded Utility Technology and serves as Managing Partner.  At UTEC Mr. Orrell has managed a variety of T&D projects and has also served as project manager on several standby/peak shaving generation projects.
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Mr. Orrell has been involved with changes in the electric utility industry brought about by the 1992 Energy Policy Act.  He worked with two South Carolina municipal utilities to solicit and evaluate proposals for new power suppliers.  As a result of this work, each of these municipal utilities started purchasing power from a new power supply company in 1997, and their power supply costs have been significantly reduced. Since this time Mr. Orrell has worked with numerous municipal utilities on power supply studies and power supply contract negotiations.  
Recent Projects
  • Arc flash hazard analyses for various water treatment facilities and utility distribution systems in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia.
  • Project Manager for modifications to 6 substations, 2 new substations, and 69kV transmission system relaying upgrade, Salem, VA.
  • Project Manager for 45 MW of Diesel-Engine Generator Plants, for 6 different municipal utilities in VA, NC and SC.
  • Project manager for 100 kV /12.5 kV, 50 MVA, Distribution Substation for the Greenwood, SC, CPW.
  • Project manager for electric system planning study for the Greenwood, SC, Commissioners of Public Works.
  • Project manager for full utility (electric, water, sewer lines) cost of service and rate study for Seneca, SC, Light & Water Plant.
  • Power supply evaluation for Greenwood, SC Commissioners of Public Works, the City of Seneca, SC, Georgetown SC and Waynesville SC.
  • Project manager for the design of 100 kV to 12.5 kV expansions of two delivery substations for the City of Seneca, SC.
  • Project manager for short circuit coordination study for the City of Seneca, SC.
  • Project manager for a comprehensive, full utility long range planning study for the Gaffney, SC Board of Public Works.
  • Energy Cost Reduction Study for Renewable Water Resources, Greenville, SC.
  • Project Manager of the Preliminary Engineering Design Report for Digester Gas Generation Facilities at two Renewable Water Resources Waste Water Treatment plants, Greenville, SC.
  • Project Manager for 138 kV/4.16 kV Substation Expansion for a major tire manufacturing plant in Indiana.
  • Project Manager for 115 kV/13.8 kV Industrial EPC Substation in Mexico.
  • Analysis of shock voltages (stray voltage) for a rock quarry in North Carolina
  • Analysis of shock fatality at a swimming pool in North Carolina
Utility Technology Engineers-Consultants, PLLC (dba UTEC) has proudly provided electrical engineering design, analysis, consulting, and construction services to utilities and various industries for over 30 years.  UTEC's home office was founded in 1989 and is located in Asheboro, NC, with a branch office in Spartanburg, SC.  Our skillful engineering staff members averages over 30 years of experience.
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