Avoid Pole Overloading And Overcrowding
Learn more about the contractual, engineering and safety considerations for attaching telecommunications fiber in the power supply space.
Maximize the Impact of Your Telecommunications Programs
Planning, design and field solutions for all stages of network development.
With the rise of smart cities and grid modernization, planning, designing and executing telecommunications networks has become increasingly complex. In today’s interconnected world, a utility’s telecommunications network plays a crucial but often overlooked role in the efficient operation of the power grid. As technology evolves, integrating communications retrofits and upgrades ensure reliability, availability and business continuity.
Empower your technology programs and navigate the complexities of modern telecommunications infrastructure with TRC telecom engineering solutions. Our full range of engineering and design services supports all types of telecommunication projects, including public and private wireless and wireline networks. We optimize:
- Utility operations networks
- Fiber broadband networks
- IT/OT network security and regulatory compliance
- Grid modernization
- Distribution modernization
- Public safety and first responder communications
- Smart cities
Embrace Digital Transformation with TRC’s Telecommunications Team
As the industry adjusts to new approaches, new technologies and new regulations, TRC delivers comprehensive telecommunication engineering and design solutions considered from every angle. Our expert project teams understand the growing impacts of technology on the critical infrastructure industry. Working as your partner, we develop customized solutions that:
- Embrace new approaches: TRC remains current with new technologies and digital solutions, introducing communications engineering companies to innovative opportunities that may not have previously been considered.
- Maximize benefits: System upgrades should do more than meet immediate needs. Forward-thinking solutions from TRC deliver long-term value. We identify possibilities for enhanced efficiency and increased resilience, designing networks that easily expand and adapt to future needs and protect against evolving cyber threats.
- Control costs: Through careful project planning and management, we ensure resources are used efficiently, with an emphasis on sustainability and cost savings over time.
Integrated Telecommunications Engineering Solutions
TRC offers a full suite of customized solutions that blend innovation, strategic planning and a comprehensive understanding of your unique goals. Our telecom engineering services Include:
- Fiber optic network design: This end-to-end process assists in the launch of a new fiber network that delivers a high-speed, high-capacity system ideal for modern data needs.
- Technology master planning: Our project teams create a strategic roadmap for technology adoption and integration, including a current assessment and the identification of future needs.
- Microwave network design: The use of radio waves for highly reliable wireless coverage requires specialized planning and configuration of microwave towers to ensure optimized network performance.
- Site acquisition and joint use: From evaluating and preparing sites for telecommunication equipment to coordinating with other utility companies to share infrastructure, TRC does the legwork.
- Power grid telecommunications design and integration: TRC helps create communication systems specifically for a power grid infrastructure, connecting various components and integrating these systems for a broader, more optimized network.
- Security systems telecommunications design and integration: Cyber threats and anomalies pose some of the greatest risks to telecommunication infrastructure. TRC designs and implements security measures that protect your network from unauthorized access, data breaches and disruptions, integrating these into existing systems.
- Public and private broadband networks: Our engineers design, build and implement high-speed access networks designed for both the general public and exclusively for organizations and private users.
- Two-way radio design: For environments that require instant communication between multiple parties, such as public safety or transportation, TRC designs custom, reliable bidirectional communications solutions that consider network topology and device suitability.
- Site support telecommunications: TRC provides site-specific support based on your organization’s network needs. This includes focused infrastructure design, audits, maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Program and project management: TRC can oversee every phase of your telecommunications project from implementation onward. We will help your team plan, coordinate, execute and evaluate to ensure on-time and on-budget completion with the highest quality standards.
Download Whitepaper: A Guide for High-Level Telecommunication Design
Optimizing the design phase of a telecommunications project is critical for long-term success. Discover the seven essential characteristics your multi-year projects must have to be efficient, cost-effective and meet the needs of network end-users.
Connect With TRC’s Telecommunications Team Today
TRC’s telecommunications practitioners offer field solutions and engineering support at all stages of network development. Let us help your organization navigate complex technical challenges and adapt to ever-evolving digital environments. Contact TRC today to learn more about our telecommunications engineering services.
Sharing Our Perspectives
Our practitioners share their insights and perspectives on the trends and challenges shaping the market.
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January 3, 2024
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Insights
The Digital Transformation of the Utility Operations Model: Essential Telecom Network Upgrades to Make Now
October 4, 2023
As technology advances and cybersecurity threats loom, companies must prioritize communications retrofits and upgrades to ensure reliability, availability and business continuity.
White Papers / Reports
Advancing Telecommunication Projects: A Guide for High Level Design
June 6, 2023
TRC has developed utility network Master Plans and designed and architected utility-wide networks
Videos
TRC Talks – Attaching Telecommunications Fiber in the Supply Space
August 10, 2021
Today’s utility and communications infrastructure is being challenged to support a growing demand for automation, broadband and 5G network services. Attaching fiber in the power distribution or supply space can mitigate risks related to overloading and overcrowding.
