ASCE publication comparing regulatory compliance to wildfire risk in California
technical_paper | Bryce DeQuoy
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Public engineering firm profile
RDQ, Inc.
Denver, CO
Transmission & Distribution Lines, Delivered
- Services
- 21
- Offices
- 2
- Leaders
- 3
- Founded
- 2018
- Size Estimate
- 10-30 employees
Overview
RDQ, Inc. is a transmission line and distribution engineering consultancy founded in 2018 by Michelle DeQuoy. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, with a second office in San Diego, California, RDQ specializes in overhead transmission line engineering across North America. Services span structure and foundation design, route selection, greenfield design, conductor selection, and code compliance with G.O. 95, NESC, RUS, and ASCE standards. It is proficient in PLS-CADD, PLS-Pole, PLS-Tower, and MFAD, having designed hundreds of miles of overhead transmission lines.
- Founded
- 2018
- Size Estimate
- 10-30 employees
Services
Transmission Line Engineering
Comprehensive overhead transmission line design and analysis spanning structural modeling, route planning, and regulatory compliance.
Distribution Engineering
Overhead and underground distribution system engineering to ensure power delivery grid resilience.
Owner's Engineering
Strategic technical support and advisory services to establish solid project foundations and manage project risks.
Project Management
Engineering-driven project management consulting to align scope, schedule, and budget.
Grid Hardening and Resiliency
Engineering services to enhance utility system resilience, conduct assessments, and implement mitigation.
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Leadership
Michelle DeQuoy
Founder & CEO
Holds a B.S. in Management (2011). Founded RDQ in 2018, overseeing business development, project tracking, compliance, workplace culture, and strategic growth.
Jim Russell
Senior Vice President
P.E.
Senior Vice President and VP of Engineering with a B.S. in Civil Engineering (2008). Has over 15 years of experience executing overhead transmission projects across North America, including California, Texas, and British Columbia. Expert in PLS-CADD, PLS-Pole, PLS-Tower, and MFAD.
Bryce DeQuoy
Vice President of Risk
VP of Risk with a B.S. in Civil Engineering (2009). Has 15 years of experience in the design-build utility industry, with expertise in transmission project lifecycles, G.O. 95 compliance, and wildfire risk analysis.