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TRANSMISSION LINEAN M. J. ELECTRIC, LLC PUBLICATION

Spring 2014

Corporate Headquarters200 West Frank Pipp DrivePO Box 686Iron Mountain, MI 49801

Appleton Offi ceN2023 Greenville DriveGreenville, WI 54942

Central Region Offi ce1190 Erie CourtCrown Point, IN 46307

Iowa Offi ce600 Ford LaneCenter Point, IA 52213

Lower Michigan Offi ce2271 Xcelsior DriveOxford, MI 48371

Midwest Regional Offi ce1200 Roosevelt Road Suite 400Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

Minnesota Offi ce15252 W Freeway Drive NEForest Lake, MN 55025

Northeast Region Offi ce1047 Shoemakersville AvenueShoemakersville, PA 19555

Wisconsin Offi ce1201 Enterprise Drive Suite CDe Pere, WI 54115

New England Offi ceNew Energy Alliance300 Nickerson RoadMarlborough, MA 01752

M. J. Electric has served customers nationwide for over 50 years providing comprehensive electrical construction services from concept through completion. For additional information about our company, or to change your contact information,

please visit our website at www.mjelectric.com or email us at [email protected]. INDUSTRIAL& POWER

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PMP CERTIFICATIONS

Project Management Professional (PMP)is a credential offered by the ProjectManagement Institute (PMI). Becoming a PMP is highly esteemed in the constructionindustry.

MJE has twelve PMPs on staff. Employeeswho hold the PMP Certifi cation are NathanRaiche, Bill Nagy, Marty Sutinen, TomGreene, Nick Feira, Casey Kimma, and Mike Constantini and recently joining the ranks of our ever-growing, highly-skilled PMP’s are Rachel Holtz, Chris Uhl, Greg Rogers, Matua Mendiola, and Travis Moore. Congratulations! MJE is proud to have quality staff to continue to set the standardagainst which all others are measured.

THE HEART OF MJE

Did you know that MJE donates thousands of dollars to worthy causes each year? At MJE, we understand we’ve been given much and sharing with others is the best way to show our thankfulness.

A few highlights from 2014 thus far include the JeanMarie Ryan Center Misericordia Home. This home provides a network of services and a continuum of care for more than 600 children and adults with mild to profound developmental disabilities. Another is the 2014 Heart Ball for the American Heart Association. The American Heart Association has a life-saving mission of building healthier lives. MJE has alsodonated to Pirates4Kids.org. This is a benevolent organization of men and women who have joinedtogether to share their good fortune with the specialneeds children of Northwest Indiana.

RELAY FOR LIFE MJE TEAM

Each year MJE forms an American Cancer Society (ACS) Relay for Life (RFL) team for the purpose of raising money for cancer research. The 2013 RFL team raised over $19,000 through a variety of creative fundraisers and selling luminary bags. Luminary bags are $10; the buyer decorates the bag IN HONORor IN MEMORY of a loved one who has battled cancer. At the RFL event, a candle is placed in each

bag and lights the path around the track where the RFL walkers participate.

The 2014 team kicked off their fundraising efforts by hosting anMJE Cafe where they raised $650, followed by a Soup & SaladLuncheon that raised just over $900. Their upcoming events include an Italian Luncheon and a Cookout at the Iron MountainMJE location.

For additional information about joining the MJE team, contact Stacy Bottesi or Dayna Nault. To learn more about the ACS RFL, go online to www.relayforlife.orgy g.

MJE would like to hear how you give. Tell us on Twitter @MJElectricLLC #HowWeGive

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RENEWABLES PROJECT UPDATES

Headwaters Wind Farm: White Construction awarded MJE the supply and installation work for the EDP RenewablesHeadwaters Wind Farm. The Headwaters Wind Farm is a 200 MW generation facility located in Randolph County, Indiana. HeadwatersWind Farm will consist of one hundred 2.0 MW Vestas V100Wind Turbine Generators (WTGs), located between Winchester and Lynn, Indiana. MJE will furnish and install a 35 kV collectionsystem between the turbines and the substation. MJE’s work willalso include foundation conduit and grounding and tower wiring for the WTG’s. Work is scheduled to begin April 1st.

Beebe 1B Wind Project: In 2012 MJE designed and built the Beebe1A Wind Farm. Now in 2014, MJE is providing procurement andconstruction services for the 50 MW Beebe 1B Wind Project located in Gratiot County, Michigan. During this project MJE will expand the Beebe 1A substation and add twenty-one Nordex N117 2.4 MWWTGs to the existing thirty-four currently running in the Beebe 1A Wind Farm. Project completion planned for late 2014.

Four Mile Ridge Wind Energy Project: MJE is responsible for turnkey engineering, project management, construction, testing, and commissioning services for the 40 MW Four Mile Ridge Wind Energy Project located near Frostburg, Maryland. The Four

Mile Ridge facility consists of 16 Nordex N100/2500 turbines, a collection system, and a 60 MVA collector substation. MJE is alsoconstructing the adjacent 138 kV interconnect substation with a transmission line tap and slack spans.

Owens Lake Project: A century after its aqueduct drained watersfrom Eastern Sierra, Los Angeles has spent billions to dampen the blowing dust. Now after the largest dust control project in history,the city is proposing to spend up to $1 billion more in a quest for a permanent fi x. MJE was selected by Barnard Construction toperform the underground installation of the drainage line for part of the Owens Lake Project. The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power will unveil a proposal to install new wildlife habitats,public viewing areas, and other measures designed to replace the fl ooding of Owens Lake the agency has used for the last dozenyears to control blowing, toxic dust. The Owens Lake Master Project, to be unveiled both in Inyo County and Los Angeles, isdesigned to also provide a long-term resolution to dust problems at the lake and remove the regulatory uncertainty that now plaguesthe area.

AWEA CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION

The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) is hosting their 40th annual conference and exhibition May 5-8 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.Last year’s event drew over 600 exhibitors and 10,000 worldwide participants. TheAWEA conference is the focal point for wind professionals to communicate with, andlearn from, industry leaders and experts, and discover the latest in industry products and services. The MJE Renewables Team will be networking with current and future wind customers. BOOTH 3943 #windpower2014

MICHIGAN ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION COMPANY (METC) UPDATES

MJE crews are still hard at work on the Alcona - Twining 138 kV / 230 kV Transmission Line Rebuildnear Hale, Michigan. About one third of the 38-mile project runs through the Huron National Forest and

by the end of the rebuild, will require about 20,000 mats along the right of way. The existing three and four legged towers are being replacedwith steel monopoles, including 56 on drilled pier foundations dug by M. J. Drilling. The work also has included removing about 19 miles of Consumers Energy line. The project is scheduled to be completed inJune, 2014.

MJE crews have continued work on the 22-mile Croton – Mecosta 138 kV / 230 kV Transmission Line Rebuild from Croton to Big Rapids, Michigan. The existing towers are being replaced with 226 steel monopoles, including 14 on drilled pier foundations dug by M. J. Drilling. The project started in January2014 and is expected to be constructed in two phases, with fi nal completion in October 2014.

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M. J. DRILLING, THE NEWEST DIVISION

MJE is proud to announce the birth of M. J. Drilling, a division of M. J. Electric. This new division is made up of a uniquely qualifiedteam of professionals. M. J. Drilling is an accomplished group that hasdealt with difficult terrain, and remote locations to fulfill and exceedquality and professionalism on every endeavor. And most importantly,M. J. Drilling is committed to safety.

M. J. Drilling can complete:

THE NEW ENERGY ALLIANCE

The New Energy Alliance, a joint venture formed by M. J. Electric (MJE) and Balfour Beatty Infrastructure, Inc., has come to an end after its fi ve year agreement. The original letter of intent was signed with National Grid to provide engineering and installation services in the New England region. MJE provided transmission and substation construction services, including the installation of new transmission lines and reconductoring and repair of existing transmission infrastructure. “The NEA engagement was successful and through the Joint Venture, completed some of the most unique and diffi cult projects that MJE has ever undertaken. MJE will take each lesson learned through this joint venture and apply the wisdom to future endeavors. Many personal and professional relationships have been forged over the last fi ve years and we wish the best for all who were involved in supporting the NEA and our customer National Grid. Thank you all for your serviceand commitment.” - Ed Farrington, Senior Vice President - Utility Division

RENEWABLES UTILITY DIVISION

ANY PROJECTTransmission LinesSubstationsWind Towers Wireless TowersBuilding Foundations Industrial Foundations

ANY FOUNDATIONDrilled PiersFlat SlabsCaissonsPadsRetaining WallsStep FootingsGrade Beams

ANY SUBSURFACERockClaySandHigh Water TablesSlurry DrillingWetlandsDry TerrainCobbles

ANY WEATHER CONDITIONEnergized CircuitsArtesian AquifersVibratory HammerLow Overhead ClearanceHydro-Excavation Service

ANY ENVIRONMENTWetland ProtectedWinter ConstructionContainment SoilStrategic Equipment AccessJob Site RestorationSoil ErosionSediment Control

TRIBOJI 161/69 kV SUBSTATION UPGRADE

The Triboji 161/69 kV Substation Upgrate project, located in Spirit Lake, Iowa, entails the completere-construction of the 161 kVportion of the substation withlimited modifi cations to the 69 kV portion of the project includingthe replacement of six breakers and miscellaneous associated equipment. Construction alsoincluded the relocation of Transformer T1 and T2 andthe installation of a new control building.

Site re-grading, installation of two 69 kV breakers, and fi nal rockingof the entire area remain to becompleted. MJE demobilized from the site on December 20th after receiving notice that the fi naloutage had been delayed untilSpring 2014. At that time MJE willreturn to complete the fi nal outageand site work activities.

DOUD 161 kV SUBSTATION

MJE fi nished the complete grading and drainage work associated with site development for the construction at the 161 kV Doud Substation located in Boone,Iowa. MJE demobilized from the site in October, andfi nal connections were made December 2013. Allon-site construction is now complete. Final activitieswill take place in late April or early May 2014, pendingweather and site conditions.

UTILITY DIVISIONUTLITY DIVISION

PANDA LIBERTY AND PATRIOT 230 kV SWITCHYARDS

MJE has been awarded construction on Liberty and Patriot 230 kV Switchyards. For each new substation, MJE will be providing engineering, procurement, construction, and testing & commissioning services. MJE is responsible for installing below and above gradematerials, metering units, SF6 breakers, and switches. Construction for Liberty begins inMay, followed by Patriot in August.


PPL FOUNTAIN HILL 69 kV SUBSTATION

MJE will begin construction of a “1/2 Hughstown-style” 69 - 12 kV substation for PPL outside of Allentown, Pennsylvania in April 2014.The new substation will have provisions to accommodate an incoming 69 kV overhead line, switching and fuse protection for a 69 - 12 kV28 MVA transformer with two operating/inspection bus 12 kV relayed circuit breaker type line terminals confi gured for UG getaway. It willalso include provisions for rapid 69 kV and 12 kV connections of a mobile transformer. MJE will be completing all environmental, above andbelow grade work, as well as testing and commissioning services and support.

DUBUQUE 8th STREET STATION UPGRADE

ITC’s Dubuque 8th Street Station Upgrade required the installation of a new T2 Transformer and the replacement of the existingT1 Transformer located adjacent to the Alliant Power Plant in Dubuque, Iowa. Construction includes all below grade installations, inclusiveof storm drains, foundations, below grade grounding, and below grade raceway. The above grade construction includes the installationof all equipment and associated bus, installation of above grade raceway and grounding, installation and termination of all control cable,modifi cations within the existing control building, fi ne grading, rocking, and commissioning support.

URBANA - WALKER REBUILD

The Urbana - Walker Rebuild project is complete. This ITC job was located in Benton County and runsapproximately 10 miles west to the newly rebuilt Walker REC - Troy Mills project. The upgraded line was built to69 kV specifi cations and a T-2 4/0 ACSR conductor with3/8” EHS. Although cold weather presented challenges,crews pushed through and stayed on schedule. Therebuild was complete March 14th.

VINTON - SHELLSBURG 69 kV

The Vinton - Shellsburg 69 kV rebuilds approximately 12 miles of existing 34.5 kV to 69 kV standards. Theproject starts at the Vinton Substation and runs east toStructure 98 where the rebuilt line will tie in with theexisting 69 kV line in Shellsburg. The conductor will beT-2 4/0 ACSR with 3/8” EHS shield wire and is made upof 254 poles.

HERON LAKE - LAKEFIELD

The Heron Lake - Lakefi eld project rebuilds approximately 17 miles of existing 161 kV single circuit transmission line between the Heron Lake and Lakefi eld Substations. Approximately six miles of the east-west portion of the line is being rerouted one half mile north to bedouble-circuited with the existing 69 kV line that runs along County State Aid Highway 24 and County Road 82 right of way. The remaining approximately eleven miles will be rebuilt along the existing 161 kV alignment and within the existing right of way. The new structures aretubular steel monopoles. The line is projected to be energized by mid-April.

ATC’s MACKINAC HVDC INSTALL

In January 2013, MJE crews completed the Mackinac Substation and began the installation of ATC’s Mackinac Back-to-Back HVDC Converter Station in St. Ignace, Michigan. The HVDC light converter station’s advanced technology isone of very few throughout the world. MJE wascontracted by ABB to provide installation of the high voltage equipment and proprietary ABB technology.

This converter station facility will provide the fl ow control of power back and forth between the Upper and Lower Peninsula of Michigan and will allow ATC to better manage effi ciency, outages,and maintenance. Crews are in process of completing the installation of outside equipment and installing the ABB HVDC equipment. Thestation will be in service June 2014.

LINCOLN INDUSTRIAL LSUBSTATIONS

The Lincoln Industrial SubstationTTproject is located in Nevada, Iowa. pThis project entails the completeTTabove grade construction of a a69/34.5 kV substation at the DuPont 6Ethanol Facility. The work entails the 69EkV portion of the project built to 161 kVkstandard and includes the installation of ssthe concrete foundations, below grade traceway, limited below grade grounding,and the complete above grade build out of the new greenfi eld site. MJE hasdemobilized from the site and the onlyremaining activity is the removal of the temporary access drive constructed to facilitate the installation of the control building.

ALASKA

Anchorage Municipality Light & Power (ML&P) awarded MJE a two year EPC contract for the Power Plant 2 Expansion Projectat George S. Sullivan Power Plant in Anchorage, Alaska. ML&P’s project includes replacing their base load plant adjacent to thisproject. The power plant is a 2 on 1 combined cycle 120 MW natural gas-fi red plant, and will be utilizing two GE LM6000 gas turbines, two IST Once Through Steam Generators (OSTG), and one Siemens SST-400 steam turbine. MJE is responsible for all electrical work ranging from temporary power, underground, above ground, and assisting with commissioning and startup. MJE mobilized on site in March and has started the process of hiring electricians from IBEW LU 1547. MJE’s Utility Division was also awarded the GIS Substation, and PCI, a division of MJE, was awarded the instrumentation work. MJE will be working on thisproject in combination with two other Quanta companies namelyQuanta Power Generation and Price Gregory International.

SAN JUAN GENERATING STATION

The Public Service Company of New Mexico’s San JuanGenerating Station recently completed the Unit 1 & Unit 2 Spring outages. MJE’s work consisted of temporary power support, rebuilding cable support structures inside the cooling tower manhole for Unit 1, and completing underground cable replacement of Unit 2B Circulation Water Pump Motor. A very special thank you to IBEW Local Union 611. Their hard work and dedication to safety throughout the years has been exceptional.MJE and the members of IBEW Local 611 proudly completed 5 years without a recordable incident as of November 2013.

NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL AWARD

M. J. Electric received the National Safety Council Perfect Record Award for the Industrial Power & Controls Divisionoperating 712,237 employees hours without occupational injuryor illness involving days away from work February 1, 2012through February 1, 2014.

To receive this award, a company must be in accordance withthe OSHA record keeping requirements, must continue withoutthe occurrence of an occupational injury or illness involving days away from work or death for a period of at least 12 consecutivemonths.


NEW CENTRAL REGION OFFICE

In February, MJE opened its 10th nationwide location at 1190 Erie Court in Crown Point, Indiana. This new location, referred to as the Central Region Offi ce, was opened specifi cally for the Industrial, Power & Controls Division (IPC) markets. MJE would like to welcome new employees Jim Voss and Tom Frame who will manage the central region.

The IPC Division construction expertise includes heavy industrial, refi nery, instrumentation, mining, foundations, and pulp and paper markets. This includes managing all electrical phases of power plant construction for both traditional fossil fuel and natural gas steam generation plants. MJE’s industrial construction experience ranges from new mill construction to upgrading or expanding existing facilities and even specialty process facilities.

L to R: Tony Broccolo (Senior Vice President - IPC), Steve Reiten (President), Jim Voss (Director of Operations), and Tom Frame (Operations Manager)

INDUSTRIAL, POWER & CONTROLS INDUSTRIAL, POWER & CONTROLS

CONGRATULATIONS IBEW 611 ON 100 YEARS!M. J. Electric is proud of the IBEW Local Union 611 for their continued quality work at San Juan Generating

Station. Excellence in performance has achieved a fi ve year recordable free milestone. Congratulations!


KIDNEY TRANSPLANT INTERVIEWKIDNEY TRANSPLANT INTERVIEW

KIDNEY TRANSPLANTA STORY OF KINDNESS AND HOPE

Sheri and Ed work out of the Shoemakersville (Pennsylvania) offi ce. Ed works as a project manager, and Sheri handles the payroll andequipment reporting. They met when Sheri was hired at MJE and they soon developed a good working relationship. After a few years,Ed had to put himself on the kidney donation list due to a failingkidney. His family and friends were tested to be living donors, butwith no luck. With Ed’s persistent failing health, his co-worker Sheriwith nowith nowith no

;up to go through a series of tests to see if she was a match;stepped up to up to g up to g ;h;this is their story.

he transplant?r health before the traMJE: What was the state of your healr healtur healt he trahe tra

ted a high creatinineoctor detected a cted a hcted a hEd: Approximately 5 years ago my doctodoctordoctorogist to start . I was sent to a Nephrologist togist tologist tlevel than normal in my blood. I wd. I wad. I wa

someunctions. The fi rst three years we saw some some some monitoring my kidney functiounctiounction with a chance that I could possibly stay at thisslow deterioration witn withn with

ong period with only a need to keep a close monitor on level for a long long plong lood pressure and diet. It wasn’t until going into my fourth year my blood lood pblood

that the deterioration starting escalating. At that point, we started thatthat thatthe process of fi lling out applications for different hospitals to geton their kidney donation list. Finally in February 2013, I started theinterviews and testing at the Hospital of University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia (HUP). I went into kidney failure June 2013 and started dialysis treatments three evenings a week which lasted until the daybefore the transplant. The transplant was October 24, 2013.

MJE: So you were on the kidney donation list, looking for a donor?

Ed: I fi nally got on the donation list in April 2013, which was shortlyafter my niece applied to be a donor but was turned down for medical reasons. After she was turned down, two people in theShoemakersville offi ce offered to apply to be living donors. One

co-worker (and their sco-worker (and their spouse) both completed the application but were co-worker (and their spco-worker (and their spoboth denied. Then Sheri applied, was accepted, and began to start with the matching process.

MJE: Tell me about the time when Ed found out he had to have a kidneytransplant. What was your initial response?

Sheri: In the beginning Ed did not speak a lot about his medical issueswith me. As time went by and I had heard about his problems, I tried to offer as much support to him as I could. It wasn’t until a year or soago that I realized the reality of his condition and that the need for histransplant was imminent.

Ed?MJE: What made you make the decision to donate your kidney to Ed?Ed?Ed?

und out that Ed’s Sheri: About three years after I started with MJE, I found ound oound SShad applied to become a niece was a dear friend to my sister-in-law. She had ahad ahad ann

own by the hospital due to her donor for Ed last Spring but was turned down own bown bddme into the offi ce and told me she wasmedical history. The day that Ed came intme intome intomm

was that of someone who had lost all hope. denied, the look on his face was thwas thwas thddd for a copy of the paperwork to complete in theAt that point, I asked Ed for d for d for AA

a donor. After several weeks of back and forth with thefi rst step of being a doa dong a dofifid thinking they would turn me down, I was fi nally accepted tohospital and thind thind thinhh

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MJE: What sort of test did you have to take to fi nd out if you were aMmatch?m

Sheri: My very fi rst test was a blood test that Ed and I both had to do toSsee if we were compatible with each other. After that test proved that weswere a match, I continued through several more tests and the processwtook several months to complete. t

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cult answer to put into words. I was overwhelmed whenEd: This is a diffi cult ancult anscult anEike to be a donor. The day she received the callSheri told me she would like to ike to blike to S

pproved as a match, she came back to from the hospital that she was approvepproveapprovefe. It was the most unbelievablemy offi ce and closed the door to tell me. It we. It wae. It wam

air and cried thinking of feeling I ever had in my life. I just sat in my chair andair andair andfwhat Sheri had done for me. w

MJE: What was your family’s response?M

Ed: My wife, and my entire family were and are so grateful for what Sheri Ehas done for us.h

MJE: How were you feeling before the transplant?M

Sheri: When you go for your pre-op visit right before surgery, they inform S

you of all the problems that you can experience during or after surgery,which also includes the possibility of death. The weird part for me wasthat none of those issues bothered me. I was not scared of going for the surgery at all, even right up to the time where I laid on thefoforfo

rating room table before they put me to sleep. My only worry at operatingerating erating as that they would experience problems with Ed and would that point was thaas thatwas tha

plant my kidney into him.not be able to transplant splant msplant m o him.

ry time?MJE: Sheri, what was your recovery timery timery timeMMJ

My mind wanted toSheri: I was off from work just over four weeks. My minMy minMy min. Recovery come back sooner, but my body was not ready to return. Reco. Recon. Reco

time varies per individual.

MJE: How did your employer respond to your decision to be a livingdonor?

Sheri: I informed my supervisor as soon as I found out that I was amamatch with Ed, and of the possibility of becoming a donor for him.mamaI wawanted her to know right away. In the weeks that followed, wewawaninformemed our Vice President and Operations Manager of the possibilitymemeof what mmay happen. All supervisors were shocked in the beginning,mmabbut very supbb upportive of our decision and stood by us every step of theuppuppwway offering to wawa to help in any way possible. As time went by and testingto to conontinued, Humanonon an Resources was notifi ed of our plan and informedmanmanus oof what steps neeoo eeded to be completed if the process went through,eeeeand about our upcomoming time away from work. Everyone at theomomcorpoorate offi ce was truly oror ly supportive as well. From the day of surgeryly ly until wwe returned, our co-wwewe -workers continued to check on us every-w-wweek to o see how we were feelino o eling and to make sure we were doing ok. elinelin

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Ed: I’m still inn my recovery and observationinn on period. All recipients remain ononin this period until six months out from the dad d date of the transplant. Once dadasix months paasses and no issues are present, asas nt, I will be released from nt, nt, HUP and returnrn to my local nephrologist for monrnrn onthly checkups. I didononreceive permissision to return to work (offi ce duty) at asisi at approximately tenat aat aweeks after the ssurgery.susu

MJE: What was youour family’s response to your decision to bouou o be a livingo bo bdonor?

Sheri: I did not informm my fi ancé (at the time) right away that I hamm hadhahaapplied to the donor pprogram until I was accepted to proceed with prpr hthhthe fi rst test for matchinng. When I fi rst told him, he was somewhatnnoverwhelmed due to the fafact that we were getting married in less thanfafathree months. He was scaared in the beginning that something would aahappen to me and he wouldd lose me right after we were married. As Iddwent through my testing, he e attended the fi rst consult in Philadelphiae e

with me and learned more about the complete process. Once informed, he was more comfortable with the donation process and supported me along the way.

MJE: A lot of living donors create a life-long bond wreate a life-long bond with the patient tos create a life-long bond wcreate a life-long bond witwhich they donate.which they donate. Do you feel that you have a bond between the twowhich they donate. Dwhich they donate. Doof you now?

Sheri: Ed and I have developed a friendship over the last 5 years and with this whole process, we have a friendship that will last a lifetime.

MJE: Did this act of generous kindness bring your families together?

Ed: Absolutely. My wife and I will be close with Sheri and her husbandEd: Ed: AEd: Ae rest of our lives. for the reste rest e rest

d of paying it forward? Has this act of kindness MJE: Have you heard of pad of pad of paard?challenged you to pay it forward?ard?ard?

me and experiencing theEd: Yes. Defi nitely. Seeing what Sheri did for me anme andme andn helping others whole process has completely changed my outlook on helpon helpon help

in the future.

MJE: Would you like to share any fi nal thoughts?

Sheri: I have to say that by being a living donor, I feel overwhelmedwith joy that I have given such a precious gift to someone who trulydeserved it. Although it was a very lengthy process and took several months, it was defi nitely worth the wait and our outcome was trulyamazing. I would not change any of the choices I made in this decision.My attitude in life is to help others in any way possible. Sometimesjust a smile and a friendly hello is enough to brighten someone’s day, and that is my goal!

MJE: Would you like to share any fi nal thoughts?

Ed: After having Sheri donate a part of herself to help me get back anormal and healthy life is just an unbelievable experience. It takes a

opevery special and caring person to do this for another person. I hopeopehopehas doneother people who read this will consider helping out as Sheri has i has di has

are doing very to someone in need. On a closing note Sheri and I are I are I are fi ve months ago. Wewell since the transplant, which was just over fi ve r fi ve r fi ve

s and no complications fromhave very good reports from the doctors ands ands andthe surgery.

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GIVE

ALASKA

Anchorage Municipality Light & Power (ML&P) awarded MJE a two year EPC contract for the Power Plant 2 Expansion Projectat George S. Sullivan Power Plant in Anchorage, Alaska. ML&P’s project includes replacing their base load plant adjacent to thisproject. The power plant is a 2 on 1 combined cycle 120 MW natural gas-fi red plant, and will be utilizing two GE LM6000 gas turbines, two IST Once Through Steam Generators (OSTG), and one Siemens SST-400 steam turbine. MJE is responsible for all electrical work ranging from temporary power, underground, above ground, and assisting with commissioning and startup. MJE mobilized on site in March and has started the process of hiring electricians from IBEW LU 1547. MJE’s Utility Division was also awarded the GIS Substation, and PCI, a division of MJE, was awarded the instrumentation work. MJE will be working on thisproject in combination with two other Quanta companies namelyQuanta Power Generation and Price Gregory International.

SAN JUAN GENERATING STATION

The Public Service Company of New Mexico’s San JuanGenerating Station recently completed the Unit 1 & Unit 2 Spring outages. MJE’s work consisted of temporary power support, rebuilding cable support structures inside the cooling tower manhole for Unit 1, and completing underground cable replacement of Unit 2B Circulation Water Pump Motor. A very special thank you to IBEW Local Union 611. Their hard work and dedication to safety throughout the years has been exceptional.MJE and the members of IBEW Local 611 proudly completed 5 years without a recordable incident as of November 2013.

NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL AWARD

M. J. Electric received the National Safety Council Perfect Record Award for the Industrial Power & Controls Divisionoperating 712,237 employees hours without occupational injuryor illness involving days away from work February 1, 2012through February 1, 2014.

To receive this award, a company must be in accordance withthe OSHA record keeping requirements, must continue withoutthe occurrence of an occupational injury or illness involving days away from work or death for a period of at least 12 consecutivemonths.


NEW CENTRAL REGION OFFICE

In February, MJE opened its 10th nationwide location at 1190 Erie Court in Crown Point, Indiana. This new location, referred to as the Central Region Offi ce, was opened specifi cally for the Industrial, Power & Controls Division (IPC) markets. MJE would like to welcome new employees Jim Voss and Tom Frame who will manage the central region.

The IPC Division construction expertise includes heavy industrial, refi nery, instrumentation, mining, foundations, and pulp and paper markets. This includes managing all electrical phases of power plant construction for both traditional fossil fuel and natural gas steam generation plants. MJE’s industrial construction experience ranges from new mill construction to upgrading or expanding existing facilities and even specialty process facilities.

L to R: Tony Broccolo (Senior Vice President - IPC), Steve Reiten (President), Jim Voss (Director of Operations), and Tom Frame (Operations Manager)

INDUSTRIAL, POWER & CONTROLS INDUSTRIAL, POWER & CONTROLS

CONGRATULATIONS IBEW 611 ON 100 YEARS!M. J. Electric is proud of the IBEW Local Union 611 for their continued quality work at San Juan Generating

Station. Excellence in performance has achieved a fi ve year recordable free milestone. Congratulations!

TRIBOJI 161/69 kV SUBSTATION UPGRADE

The Triboji 161/69 kV Substation Upgrate project, located in Spirit Lake, Iowa, entails the completere-construction of the 161 kVportion of the substation withlimited modifi cations to the 69 kV portion of the project includingthe replacement of six breakers and miscellaneous associated equipment. Construction alsoincluded the relocation of Transformer T1 and T2 andthe installation of a new control building.

Site re-grading, installation of two 69 kV breakers, and fi nal rockingof the entire area remain to becompleted. MJE demobilized from the site on December 20th after receiving notice that the fi naloutage had been delayed untilSpring 2014. At that time MJE willreturn to complete the fi nal outageand site work activities.

DOUD 161 kV SUBSTATION

MJE fi nished the complete grading and drainage work associated with site development for the construction at the 161 kV Doud Substation located in Boone,Iowa. MJE demobilized from the site in October, andfi nal connections were made December 2013. Allon-site construction is now complete. Final activitieswill take place in late April or early May 2014, pendingweather and site conditions.

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PANDA LIBERTY AND PATRIOT 230 kV SWITCHYARDS

MJE has been awarded construction on Liberty and Patriot 230 kV Switchyards. For each new substation, MJE will be providing engineering, procurement, construction, and testing & commissioning services. MJE is responsible for installing below and above gradematerials, metering units, SF6 breakers, and switches. Construction for Liberty begins inMay, followed by Patriot in August.


PPL FOUNTAIN HILL 69 kV SUBSTATION

MJE will begin construction of a “1/2 Hughstown-style” 69 - 12 kV substation for PPL outside of Allentown, Pennsylvania in April 2014.The new substation will have provisions to accommodate an incoming 69 kV overhead line, switching and fuse protection for a 69 - 12 kV28 MVA transformer with two operating/inspection bus 12 kV relayed circuit breaker type line terminals confi gured for UG getaway. It willalso include provisions for rapid 69 kV and 12 kV connections of a mobile transformer. MJE will be completing all environmental, above andbelow grade work, as well as testing and commissioning services and support.

DUBUQUE 8th STREET STATION UPGRADE

ITC’s Dubuque 8th Street Station Upgrade required the installation of a new T2 Transformer and the replacement of the existingT1 Transformer located adjacent to the Alliant Power Plant in Dubuque, Iowa. Construction includes all below grade installations, inclusiveof storm drains, foundations, below grade grounding, and below grade raceway. The above grade construction includes the installationof all equipment and associated bus, installation of above grade raceway and grounding, installation and termination of all control cable,modifi cations within the existing control building, fi ne grading, rocking, and commissioning support.

URBANA - WALKER REBUILD

The Urbana - Walker Rebuild project is complete. This ITC job was located in Benton County and runsapproximately 10 miles west to the newly rebuilt Walker REC - Troy Mills project. The upgraded line was built to69 kV specifi cations and a T-2 4/0 ACSR conductor with3/8” EHS. Although cold weather presented challenges,crews pushed through and stayed on schedule. Therebuild was complete March 14th.

VINTON - SHELLSBURG 69 kV

The Vinton - Shellsburg 69 kV rebuilds approximately 12 miles of existing 34.5 kV to 69 kV standards. Theproject starts at the Vinton Substation and runs east toStructure 98 where the rebuilt line will tie in with theexisting 69 kV line in Shellsburg. The conductor will beT-2 4/0 ACSR with 3/8” EHS shield wire and is made upof 254 poles.

HERON LAKE - LAKEFIELD

The Heron Lake - Lakefi eld project rebuilds approximately 17 miles of existing 161 kV single circuit transmission line between the Heron Lake and Lakefi eld Substations. Approximately six miles of the east-west portion of the line is being rerouted one half mile north to bedouble-circuited with the existing 69 kV line that runs along County State Aid Highway 24 and County Road 82 right of way. The remaining approximately eleven miles will be rebuilt along the existing 161 kV alignment and within the existing right of way. The new structures aretubular steel monopoles. The line is projected to be energized by mid-April.

ATC’s MACKINAC HVDC INSTALL

In January 2013, MJE crews completed the Mackinac Substation and began the installation of ATC’s Mackinac Back-to-Back HVDC Converter Station in St. Ignace, Michigan. The HVDC light converter station’s advanced technology isone of very few throughout the world. MJE wascontracted by ABB to provide installation of the high voltage equipment and proprietary ABB technology.

This converter station facility will provide the fl ow control of power back and forth between the Upper and Lower Peninsula of Michigan and will allow ATC to better manage effi ciency, outages,and maintenance. Crews are in process of completing the installation of outside equipment and installing the ABB HVDC equipment. Thestation will be in service June 2014.

LINCOLN INDUSTRIAL LSUBSTATIONS

The Lincoln Industrial SubstationTTproject is located in Nevada, Iowa. pThis project entails the completeTTabove grade construction of a a69/34.5 kV substation at the DuPont 6Ethanol Facility. The work entails the 69EkV portion of the project built to 161 kVkstandard and includes the installation of ssthe concrete foundations, below grade traceway, limited below grade grounding,and the complete above grade build out of the new greenfi eld site. MJE hasdemobilized from the site and the onlyremaining activity is the removal of the temporary access drive constructed to facilitate the installation of the control building.

RENEWABLES PROJECT UPDATES

Headwaters Wind Farm: White Construction awarded MJE the supply and installation work for the EDP RenewablesHeadwaters Wind Farm. The Headwaters Wind Farm is a 200 MW generation facility located in Randolph County, Indiana. HeadwatersWind Farm will consist of one hundred 2.0 MW Vestas V100Wind Turbine Generators (WTGs), located between Winchester and Lynn, Indiana. MJE will furnish and install a 35 kV collectionsystem between the turbines and the substation. MJE’s work willalso include foundation conduit and grounding and tower wiring for the WTG’s. Work is scheduled to begin April 1st.

Beebe 1B Wind Project: In 2012 MJE designed and built the Beebe1A Wind Farm. Now in 2014, MJE is providing procurement andconstruction services for the 50 MW Beebe 1B Wind Project located in Gratiot County, Michigan. During this project MJE will expand the Beebe 1A substation and add twenty-one Nordex N117 2.4 MWWTGs to the existing thirty-four currently running in the Beebe 1A Wind Farm. Project completion planned for late 2014.

Four Mile Ridge Wind Energy Project: MJE is responsible for turnkey engineering, project management, construction, testing, and commissioning services for the 40 MW Four Mile Ridge Wind Energy Project located near Frostburg, Maryland. The Four

Mile Ridge facility consists of 16 Nordex N100/2500 turbines, a collection system, and a 60 MVA collector substation. MJE is alsoconstructing the adjacent 138 kV interconnect substation with a transmission line tap and slack spans.

Owens Lake Project: A century after its aqueduct drained watersfrom Eastern Sierra, Los Angeles has spent billions to dampen the blowing dust. Now after the largest dust control project in history,the city is proposing to spend up to $1 billion more in a quest for a permanent fi x. MJE was selected by Barnard Construction toperform the underground installation of the drainage line for part of the Owens Lake Project. The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power will unveil a proposal to install new wildlife habitats,public viewing areas, and other measures designed to replace the fl ooding of Owens Lake the agency has used for the last dozenyears to control blowing, toxic dust. The Owens Lake Master Project, to be unveiled both in Inyo County and Los Angeles, isdesigned to also provide a long-term resolution to dust problems at the lake and remove the regulatory uncertainty that now plaguesthe area.

AWEA CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION

The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) is hosting their 40th annual conference and exhibition May 5-8 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.Last year’s event drew over 600 exhibitors and 10,000 worldwide participants. TheAWEA conference is the focal point for wind professionals to communicate with, andlearn from, industry leaders and experts, and discover the latest in industry products and services. The MJE Renewables Team will be networking with current and future wind customers. BOOTH 3943 #windpower2014

MICHIGAN ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION COMPANY (METC) UPDATES

MJE crews are still hard at work on the Alcona - Twining 138 kV / 230 kV Transmission Line Rebuildnear Hale, Michigan. About one third of the 38-mile project runs through the Huron National Forest and

by the end of the rebuild, will require about 20,000 mats along the right of way. The existing three and four legged towers are being replacedwith steel monopoles, including 56 on drilled pier foundations dug by M. J. Drilling. The work also has included removing about 19 miles of Consumers Energy line. The project is scheduled to be completed inJune, 2014.

MJE crews have continued work on the 22-mile Croton – Mecosta 138 kV / 230 kV Transmission Line Rebuild from Croton to Big Rapids, Michigan. The existing towers are being replaced with 226 steel monopoles, including 14 on drilled pier foundations dug by M. J. Drilling. The project started in January2014 and is expected to be constructed in two phases, with fi nal completion in October 2014.


M. J. DRILLING, THE NEWEST DIVISION

MJE is proud to announce the birth of M. J. Drilling, a division of M. J. Electric. This new division is made up of a uniquely qualifiedteam of professionals. M. J. Drilling is an accomplished group that hasdealt with difficult terrain, and remote locations to fulfill and exceedquality and professionalism on every endeavor. And most importantly,M. J. Drilling is committed to safety.

M. J. Drilling can complete:

THE NEW ENERGY ALLIANCE

The New Energy Alliance, a joint venture formed by M. J. Electric (MJE) and Balfour Beatty Infrastructure, Inc., has come to an end after its fi ve year agreement. The original letter of intent was signed with National Grid to provide engineering and installation services in the New England region. MJE provided transmission and substation construction services, including the installation of new transmission lines and reconductoring and repair of existing transmission infrastructure. “The NEA engagement was successful and through the Joint Venture, completed some of the most unique and diffi cult projects that MJE has ever undertaken. MJE will take each lesson learned through this joint venture and apply the wisdom to future endeavors. Many personal and professional relationships have been forged over the last fi ve years and we wish the best for all who were involved in supporting the NEA and our customer National Grid. Thank you all for your serviceand commitment.” - Ed Farrington, Senior Vice President - Utility Division

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ANY PROJECTTransmission LinesSubstationsWind Towers Wireless TowersBuilding Foundations Industrial Foundations

ANY FOUNDATIONDrilled PiersFlat SlabsCaissonsPadsRetaining WallsStep FootingsGrade Beams

ANY SUBSURFACERockClaySandHigh Water TablesSlurry DrillingWetlandsDry TerrainCobbles

ANY WEATHER CONDITIONEnergized CircuitsArtesian AquifersVibratory HammerLow Overhead ClearanceHydro-Excavation Service

ANY ENVIRONMENTWetland ProtectedWinter ConstructionContainment SoilStrategic Equipment AccessJob Site RestorationSoil ErosionSediment Control

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Wisconsin Offi ce1201 Enterprise Drive Suite CDe Pere, WI 54115

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PMP CERTIFICATIONS

Project Management Professional (PMP)is a credential offered by the ProjectManagement Institute (PMI). Becoming a PMP is highly esteemed in the constructionindustry.

MJE has twelve PMPs on staff. Employeeswho hold the PMP Certifi cation are NathanRaiche, Bill Nagy, Marty Sutinen, TomGreene, Nick Feira, Casey Kimma, and Mike Constantini and recently joining the ranks of our ever-growing, highly-skilled PMP’s are Rachel Holtz, Chris Uhl, Greg Rogers, Matua Mendiola, and Travis Moore. Congratulations! MJE is proud to have quality staff to continue to set the standardagainst which all others are measured.

THE HEART OF MJE

Did you know that MJE donates thousands of dollars to worthy causes each year? At MJE, we understand we’ve been given much and sharing with others is the best way to show our thankfulness.

A few highlights from 2014 thus far include the JeanMarie Ryan Center Misericordia Home. This home provides a network of services and a continuum of care for more than 600 children and adults with mild to profound developmental disabilities. Another is the 2014 Heart Ball for the American Heart Association. The American Heart Association has a life-saving mission of building healthier lives. MJE has alsodonated to Pirates4Kids.org. This is a benevolent organization of men and women who have joinedtogether to share their good fortune with the specialneeds children of Northwest Indiana.

RELAY FOR LIFE MJE TEAM

Each year MJE forms an American Cancer Society (ACS) Relay for Life (RFL) team for the purpose of raising money for cancer research. The 2013 RFL team raised over $19,000 through a variety of creative fundraisers and selling luminary bags. Luminary bags are $10; the buyer decorates the bag IN HONORor IN MEMORY of a loved one who has battled cancer. At the RFL event, a candle is placed in each

bag and lights the path around the track where the RFL walkers participate.

The 2014 team kicked off their fundraising efforts by hosting anMJE Cafe where they raised $650, followed by a Soup & SaladLuncheon that raised just over $900. Their upcoming events include an Italian Luncheon and a Cookout at the Iron MountainMJE location.

For additional information about joining the MJE team, contact Stacy Bottesi or Dayna Nault. To learn more about the ACS RFL, go online to www.relayforlife.orgy g.

MJE would like to hear how you give. Tell us on Twitter @MJElectricLLC #HowWeGive

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