South Dakota State Univeristy
Brookings, SD
At Morrill Hall on the South Dakota State University campus in Brookings, South Dakota, Sentry’s Electrical Division completed electrical infrastructure upgrades to support the installation of new emergency power systems serving the building. The project included electrical integration for two 400KW diesel standby generators designed to provide reliable backup power for critical building systems. Work was completed within an active campus facility and required careful coordination with existing electrical infrastructure to maintain continuous building operations.
Sentry’s South Dakota Service Division installed the generators, while Sentry’s Electrical Division completed the electrical wiring, feeder connections, and power distribution integration required to bring the standby power system online.
Standby generator installations like the Morrill Hall project require precise coordination between electrical infrastructure, power distribution systems, and backup power equipment. Sentry’s Electrical Division regularly performs generator electrical installations, standby power infrastructure upgrades, and emergency power integration for commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities across the Midwest. These systems help ensure uninterrupted operations during power outages and are critical for facilities that rely on reliable electrical service.
The installation of standby generators required electrical integration with existing building systems including distribution panels, feeder infrastructure, and emergency power controls. The work involved intercepting existing feeders, installing new conductor runs, and connecting generator controls to ensure seamless transition to backup power during outages.
Sentry’s Electrical Division completed the electrical infrastructure and system integration required to bring the Morrill Hall standby power system online. The work involved connecting the new generator equipment to the building’s electrical distribution system and coordinating with existing electrical infrastructure throughout the facility.
Scope of work included:
• Electrical wiring and feeder connections for two 400KW diesel standby generators
• Conduit installation and routing for generator feeder conductors
• Integration with existing building electrical distribution systems
• Electrical connections supporting generator control and monitoring equipment
• Coordination with existing switchgear, panels, and electrical infrastructure
Emergency shutdown control wiring and system integration
Sentry’s South Dakota Service Division performed the installation and placement of the standby generators serving Morrill Hall. The work included setting and positioning the generators on site and coordinating with electrical crews to support final system connections.
Scope of work included:
• Installation and placement of two 400KW diesel generators
• Equipment handling and positioning of generators on site
• Coordination with electrical crews for final system connections
• Support activities related to generator installation and system integration
Sentry’s Electrical Division delivers reliable power infrastructure, electrical system installations, and facility upgrades across commercial and industrial environments. Backed by the strength of our full construction team, Sentry provides coordinated solutions across every phase of a project.
