Engineering services for
complex projects.
Focused technical support across the project lifecycle — from feasibility and market studies through design, procurement, implementation, testing, commissioning and operation.
Studies, Engineering & Design
Feasibility studies, concept and design-basis development, preliminary/basic and detailed engineering, multidisciplinary coordination and technical documentation.
Market Studies & Procurement Strategy
Market sounding and structured market studies for complex projects, including review of technology and supplier capability, market availability, procurement packaging, technical qualification and inputs to tender strategy.
Technical Specifications & Tendering
Employer’s Requirements, particular technical specifications, schedules, tender documentation, technical clarifications and technical bid evaluation.
OHTL, Substations & Grid Interconnection
Engineering and technical coordination for overhead transmission lines, substations, switchyards and grid connection, including requirements, interfaces, tendering and design review. Dedicated detailed-design packages can be delivered with specialist partner teams where required.
Design Review & Technical Assurance
Independent review of contractor and manufacturer documentation, calculations, drawings, materials, interfaces, compliance and proposed design changes.
Owner’s Engineer, Project Management & Implementation Support
Technical representation of the owner and project management during procurement and implementation, including multidisciplinary coordination, interface management, submittal review, technical decisions, progress support and site coordination.
FAT / SAT, Testing & Commissioning
Review of test plans and procedures, participation in factory and site acceptance testing, punch-list follow-up, commissioning support and performance verification.
FIDIC / QA-QC & Technical Contract Support
Technical support in international contractual environments, including QA/QC, non-conformities, variations, technical correspondence, acceptance criteria and close-out matters.
Specialist depth without
losing integration.
When an assignment requires broader capability, Three Steps Ahead can assemble and coordinate senior technical collaborators and specialist engineering companies for clearly defined packages. The designated technical lead remains responsible for interfaces, consistency and alignment with the overall project requirements.
Transmission & Interconnection
OHTL route and connection interfaces, technical requirements, tendering, design review and dedicated detailed-design packages through specialist teams.
Substations & Switchyards
Primary and secondary systems, layout, interfaces, protection/control and specialist detailed-design support where required.
Grid Connection & Studies
Grid-code compliance, connection studies, system studies, modelling and utility/interface coordination through dedicated specialists.
Other Project Disciplines
Civil/structural, mechanical, fire protection, BIM and other specialist disciplines integrated according to project needs.
The exact team and contractual structure are defined for each assignment according to scope, client requirements, local licensing and the level of specialist responsibility required.
From project definition
to operation.
Assignments may be delivered as a focused specialist task, a multidisciplinary design package, an independent technical review or ongoing Owner’s Engineer support. Scope and level of detail are tailored to the project phase and the client’s decision-making needs.