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Distribution

Overcome every obstacle to achieve safe, reliable, cost‑effective power delivery

Engineering Services

Field Staking and Asset Inventory Services

Technical Training

Optimize your distribution system at every stage, from planning and design to operation and resilience

Our mission is to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient planning and design of electric distribution systems. GDS Associates and Hi‑Line Engineering, a GDS Associates company, deliver a comprehensive suite of utility engineering and consulting services, including distribution engineering studies, workforce training and certification programs, field engineering support, and assistance with the acquisition and transition of electric utility systems, including those located at military installations across the United States. Together, these services help utilities improve system performance, maintain regulatory compliance, and achieve long‑term operational reliability and success.

OUR SERVICES

Field Services

Get expert design services for staking, overhead and underground line design, fiber make ready, construction specifications, and inspections.

Technical Training Services

Address every training need with in-person and online courses and webinars

Utility Privatization, Municipalization & Valuation

Assist in utility privatization efforts by offering strategic, technical, financial, and other assistance to prospective bidders.

Engineering Services

Get comprehensive distribution system engineering services from energy industry consultants

IT Services & Cloud Computing

Upgrade technologies, improve security, and transition to cloud computing solutions.

Future-proof your distribution strategy with informed guidance from expert consultants and engineers

Build safe and reliable infrastructure

Train every utility professional on your team

Get witness testimony for legal disputes

Win new privatization deals

Plan, map, and draft new distribution systems

Ensure member satisfaction

Get the GUIDANCE YOU NEED to maximize reliability, affordability, and safety