By Brian Bourassa, Vice President, Strategy, WSB
Over the past several years, WSB has been intentionally building a more connected energy practice—one that reflects how energy systems actually function in the real world. A key part of that evolution was the acquisition of Agbara Engineering and NEO Virtus Engineering, which strengthened our ability to support energy projects from planning through long‑term performance.
Together, these teams brought deep experience in transmission, distribution, and energy delivery, along with specialized expertise in renewable energy and sustainability‑focused solutions. Their integration expanded WSB’s technical depth and reinforced a shared goal: supporting energy infrastructure as a unified system rather than a series of disconnected phases.
From Generation to Everyday Use
Energy infrastructure is often invisible, yet it touches nearly every aspect of daily life—connecting generation sources to homes, businesses, farms, and communities. As systems evolve through renewable generation, grid modernization, and emerging technologies, our teams support the full lifecycle of energy infrastructure.
From early planning and permitting through design, construction, and ongoing performance, multidisciplinary teams work together across each phase of the system. At the front end, we support generation projects with site civil engineering, environmental planning, structural review, and access design.
As electricity is stepped up and transmitted across long distances, teams provide surveying and right‑of‑way services, structural engineering for transmission infrastructure, and public engagement along the corridor.
Closer to where energy is delivered and used, we support substations, distribution systems, and local delivery networks. Construction‑phase inspection, quality assurance, and tools such as drone‑based QA/QC and GIS help ensure infrastructure is built accurately and performs as intended over time.
By bringing together environmental planning and compliance, geotechnical and materials testing, surveying, construction oversight, and data‑driven asset management, WSB supports both established utility systems and future‑focused technologies—guiding energy from generation to everyday use with reliability, resilience, and long‑term value in mind.
