Major Projects

The work at the NYPA500 project included the erection, installation, and testing of (2) 200MVA GSU, (1) 234MVA GSU, and (2) auxiliary transformers, in addition to the installation and testing of (1) isolation transformer and (3) excitation transformers.

Dead end and PT structures along with associated 138kV switches were constructed to connect two of the three GSU transformers to the overhead transmission lines fed from the Astoria West substation. For design diversity, a pothead structure along with the associated switches was assembled to connect the third GSU to an underground 138kV feed which was also derived from the Astoria West ring bus.

The low side of these GSU transformers utilized a field welded 18kV Isophase bus to make the necessary connections to the combustion turbine, and steam turbine generators as well as the auxiliary transformers. Power from the auxiliary transformers was delivered to the 4160V switchgear via a 5kV cable bus.

Furnish & install 13.8kV, 480V, 120/208V distribution equipment and feeders & circuitry. Furnish & install UPS, fiber optic, direct transfer trip and automatic control systems and motor work.

Rehabilitation of all electrical and mechanical ventilation equipment. This project is the total replacement of a fully redundant electrical and mechanical system for the ventilation of the Holland Tunnel. Equipment being replaced is medium voltage switchgear, 480V switchgear and motor control centers. This equipment resides in four buildings, two New York, two in New Jersey. Equipment removals and replacements must be staged perfectly so that there is no interruption to tunnel service.

E-J was chosen for our experience, reputation and engineering to perform the electrical installation at the, fifteen acre, Long Island Railroad's Hillside Car Maintenance Facility. This $22 million time and material contract teamed E-J Electric with the Long Island Railroad, the construction manager, and the engineer in developing the most cost efficient method to complete systems ranging from Robotics to train motion alarm systems. All cost savings were returned to the Long Island Railroad. Their confidence in us was demonstrated by their doubling the original scope of our contract to include the most complex systems.

Specialty items on the job included signal work, train motion detection systems, rail lighting, forty foot high industrial lighting, public address, security, and fire alarm systems, automatic temperature control multiplex system, automated material handling robotics system, conveyer system, certified broadband communication cable, and a complete DC power distribution system including traction, trolley and auxiliary power systems.

New 800,000 sq. ft. mechanization facility required as an extension of the existing Morgan Station. The project involves a high level of coordination and intense scheduling. Our installation involves a 480 volt Con-Edison service and distribution, lighting, fire alarm, temperature control, security systems and a 400kW generator.

As a member of the design/build team, we continued to evaluate time and cost saving ideas as the construction progressed, completing the project on time and under budget.

New Methane Recovery Plant at the Freshkills Landfill in Staten Island. The electrical installation included two new methane Krysol processing systems and the upgrade of the existing Solexol plant and remote flare stations. The installation consisted of a new 15kV service with associated unit substations, MCC's and instrumentation. There were eight methane powered generators connected to independently power the processing plant.

E-J was brought into this Peaking Plant project with only 8 weeks remaining when the existing contractor couldn't perform. Florida Light & Power committed to sell electricity, with financial penalties if the date was’t met. E-J mobilized sixty electricians within two weeks, including engineering and project management staff. 8 week fast track installation of a Pratt Whitney FT-8 twinpack 50-megawatt, gas fired simple cycle peaking unit including turbines, site work, feeders and all associated balance of plant systems. These included de-mineralized water, CEM’s, SCR, gas compressor, oily water separators and switchgear from 120V to 69kV. In addition, E-J was also responsible for the installation of site lighting, heat trace, grounding lightning protection, cathodic protection, fire detection and protection, gas detection and all low voltage communication systems such as telephone, CAT 5 and fiber optic WAN/LAN Systems.

An 850 ton per day recycled paper mill, Visy Paper Project is designed for truck and barge delivered waste paper from New York City. The Process Building including stock preparation, paper machine and reel storage area is 1100 feet long, 80 feet wide and 80 feet high. The project included power (5kV) from substation to 5kV distribution in plant including all 5kV motors, Six unit substations 5kV/480V, two unit substations 5kV/575V, temporary power system, duct bank system, twelve motor control centers, six variable frequency drive motor control centers, installation of all loose shipped motors, installation of 9,000 feet of cable tray, all power conduit and cable, fire protection, All process area lighting and distribution, 5kV service, five substations, MCC's, 5kV starters and VFD's (distribution by cable tray).

Power and control wiring for four new "GOSS" printing presses. Each press consisted of seven printing stacks. Installed over 2 million feet of power and control cables in 6000 feet of cable tray.

Existing warehouse building converted to Aviation food service facility. We installed new service and power distribution including new lighting, office space and fire alarm system. The scope also included the complete renovation of existing trucking warehouse into food service facility with large drive-in freezers, coolers, chilled food preparation area, cook line and dishwashing lines. Installation of extensive life safety system included a VESDA system.

Electrical installation of Asea Brown Boveri Turbine including all controls, LAN and 13.8kV Iso phase bus duct and switchgear.

Installation of (6) 27kV vaults and network compartments servicing Brooklyn Army Terminal including (3) 2500kVA transformers with associated collector bus, network protectors, switchgear and feeders, ventilation control and alarm systems.

Complete electrical fast track renovation of Fed-Ex 75,000 sq. foot packaging facility installation includes service modification, a new 600kW emergency generator and emergency backup system, lighting and power distribution, fire alarm control system, and renovation of office space.

E-J was awarded a lump sum completion project by Colonia Insurance to replace the existing contractor. The bus maintenance and Service facility for the Department of Transportation consisted of central office and bus cleaning facility, refueling and total maintenance garage, CNG bus refueling plant, and outside lighting. The project included two complete buildings with separate 2000 Amp service and distribution including overhead distribution installation, connection and testing of all maintenance equipment, Public Address system, fire alarm system, security system, and lighting.

E-J Electric Installation was proud to have been selected for the completion of the electrical work for the upgrade of the Bowery Bay Water Pollution Control Plant. The project includes a $90 Million electrical component that was 12% complete when E-J took the project over for XL Surety, the Bonding company of the previous contractor. Included in the scope are medium voltage distribution, switchgear and substations spread over the 40-plus acre site and the conversion of the 208volt electrical distribution system to 480volt. Exacting specifications, a congested site and the necessity to keep the plant in operation, coupled with a demanding owner are some of the challenges that E-J Electric is overcoming on a daily basis.