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Tier 1 Utility Design, Inc.

Tier 1’s mission is to be the first-choice provider for Transmission and Distributions Engineering Services for utility infrastructure projects by meeting and exceeding the needs of our clients.

OUR STORY

After over a decade of managing a consulting engineering firm, Jeanne Klein saw the opportunity to provide diversity to the electrical utility industry, and opened Tier 1 Utility Design, Inc. (Tier 1). Tier 1 was established in November 2015 and began operations in January 2016. Tier 1 is a Nationally Certified Woman Owned Business and Woman Owned Small Business with a great reputation for the quality of the work performed in supporting the Electric Utilities, Electric Co-ops, and green energy Developers. Tier 1 is experienced in Transmission and Distribution Engineering, Project Management, Concept Development, and Construction Support Services.

Our team of engineers, project managers, designers and construction support personnel are very experienced and located in our various offices through the mid-Atlantic and mid-west to support our clients. Our experience includes Substations, Gas Insulated Substations, Switchyards, Overhead and Underground Transmission and Distribution, 3D Modeling, LiDAR, and Renewables.

Tier 1's growth throughout the years reflects our commitment to excellence and prompt delivery of our products, meeting or exceeding our client’s expectations. It is not just about diversity; it is about our commitment to go above and beyond to provide extra value to our work.

Tier 1's core management team is made up of industry experts with vast experience in the management, design, and engineering in the power industry. Our goal is to utilize the best expertise in the industry to build strong relationships with our clients while bringing added value engineering and services to all that we do.

OUR TEAM

Jeanne M. Klein
President

Over 25 years of management experience, the past 15 in executive management positions in the T&D industry. Previously serving as Vice President of Operations for Substation Engineering Company, Jeanne was responsible for the corporate operations for the organization. She has taken those experiences applying them to the development, expansion, and growth of Tier 1 Utility Design in the T&D marketplace.

Maria Elena Pichardo
Vice President

Provides executive leadership across substation, transmission, distribution, and renewable energy programs ranging from 4kV to 800kV. She oversees operations, quality assurance, project management, technical staffing, proposal development, and project controls, while leading client and vendor engagement, bid evaluations, and estimating. Her focus on operational excellence and disciplined execution supports the successful delivery of complex utility programs.

DIVERSITY CERTIFICATIONS

As a diverse firm, all business spend with Tier 1 will be 100% diverse. We are committed to working and collaborating with other local diverse contractors.

Third-Party certified by Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC)
- Certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE)
- Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Certification
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