WSU Pauling Energy Building — EV Charging & Electrical Design Basis

Client: Resound Energy / Washington State University
Location: Pullman, Washington
Project Type: EV Charging & Electrical Basis of Design
PE Stamp: WA PE 55998 • OR PE 108239PE

Project Overview

WSU required preliminary and final EV charging engineering for its Pauling Avenue Energy Building. The site included transformer upgrades, new BTC Gen4 chargers, and utility meter cabinet integration.

Engineering Approach

PNW Electrical Engineering produced a Basis of Design that covered feeders, conductor sizing, pad and stub-up requirements, and transformer termination details. The documentation supported both planning and final permit submittal.

Key Technical Highlights

• Preliminary and final PE-ready one-line diagrams.
• Feeder routing and length assumptions called out for field verification.
• Voltage-drop modeling for long campus runs.
• Transformer and primary-meter cabinet integration details.

Deliverables

• PE-stamped submittal package.
• One-line diagrams.
• Cable and conductor schedules.
• Transformer and metering cut sheets.
• Design validation checklist for WSU facilities.