ABOUT
Ty Nielson is the CEO of Columbia Engineering Group, an electrical engineer and business leader with over 15 years of experience in engineering, construction, and business management.
A veteran and former US Navy Nuclear Propulsion Engineer, Ty brings military-grade discipline and precision to every project and business decision at CEG.
Ty earned his BS in Electrical Engineering and has deep expertise in systems engineering, large scale critical power infrastructure, high voltage power systems, and reliability engineering.
With a passion for engineering, business, and leadership, Ty is a visionary committed to excellence and innovation. His ability to analyze, strategize, build, and inspire high-performing teams makes CEG a front-runner in delivering solutions that meet and exceed client needs.
Engineering is a team sport, from concept to completion. For every great engineering solution, there is a great team that brought it to life. I love solving challenging problems and seeing the impact of bringing talented people together to serve our communities.
NOTABLE PROJECTS
- DOD — T3 230kV Transformer Refurbishment
- DOD — Powerhouse 4160V Station Service Replacement
- DOD — 110MW Generator Rotor Winding Replacement
- DOD — 100MW Generator Stator Failure Root Cause Analysis
- DOD — 15kV SF6 Breaker Refurbishment
- DOD — 230kV Transformer Forensic Failure Analysis
- DOD — Regional Reliability Engineering Program Management
- DOD — 2.7GW Power Train Equipment Evaluation
- Microsoft — Data Center Hydronic System Modifications
- Plummer Forest Products — Manufacturing Line Extension
* Limited project information available due to DOD NDA
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EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
Oregon Institute of Technology — BS Civil Engineering
Oregon Institute of Technology — BS Civil Engineering