Andrew Merritt

Andrew Merritt is a highly experienced civil and structural engineering executive with over two decades of dedicated expertise in the electric power sector. Currently serving as the Chief Engineer of Civil and Structural Engineering at NEI Electric Power Engineering, he specializes in the structural design and grid integration of high-voltage substations, transmission infrastructure, and utility-scale renewable energy projects. His work ensures that critical interconnection facilities for onshore wind and other generation assets are robust, code-compliant, and optimized for field constructability. Throughout his career, Merritt has successfully executed comprehensive civil designs for complex power infrastructure. His technical portfolio encompasses site grading, drilled pier and spread footing foundations, and the detailed design of custom open-frame steel structures for substations ranging from 15kV to 345kV. He holds a proven track record of engineering solutions that accommodate challenging environmental constraints, including high-altitude installations, extreme weather loads, and varied geographic profiles across both domestic and international projects. In his leadership role, Merritt oversees multidisciplinary engineering teams, guiding high-stakes infrastructure projects from conceptual layout through detailed construction execution. A strong advocate for bridging the gap between theoretical design and practical field realities, he focuses heavily on constructability, early risk identification, and cross-functional alignment between developers, utilities, and EPC contractors to ensure reliable, long-lasting grid expansion.