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.