JFK New Van Wyck Substation

Location: John F. Kennedy International Airport, Jamaica, NY

Client: Grace Industries LLC 

Agency: The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey 

Scope:

QA/QC Services 

  • Special Inspections 

  • Construction Management 

  • Prefunctional Equipment Coordination 

  • Asset Management

  • Closeout Services  

The JFK Bergen Substation, also known as the New Van Wyck Substation, is a major infrastructure project led by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to enhance and modernize the electrical distribution network serving John F. Kennedy International Airport. The project involved the construction of a new substation facility, including medium-voltage switchgear, ductbanks, manholes, cable installations, and critical support systems such as fire protection, communications, and control infrastructure. This investment plays a vital role in improving power reliability, operational resilience, and long-term capacity for one of the nation’s busiest airports.

Quadrant Engineering provided comprehensive QA/QC and project support services from project inception through final commissioning and close-out. Our team performed continuous field inspections, material verification, and detailed reporting to ensure all work complied with project specifications and quality standards. We supported major construction activities—including civil work, electrical installations, and system testing—while also managing critical documentation such as material inspection reports, quality work reports, and special inspection records.

In addition, Quadrant played a key role in coordinating commissioning efforts, tracking material usage and cable installations, developing and managing punchlists, and organizing close-out documentation for final delivery. Our structured approach to quality assurance, documentation control, and stakeholder coordination provided transparency throughout the project lifecycle, helping to mitigate risk, streamline project execution, and support the successful delivery of this critical energy infrastructure asset.

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