Senior Electrical Engineer Design Manager

• Feb 2023 - Present

Manager Electrical Design Engineering

• Jan 2018 - Feb 2023

I lead the Electrical Design Engineers in the development and design of electrical systems in tactical shelters. Discuss technical alternatives to critical design issues and review designs for accuracy and adherence to specifications. Encourage employee professional development through continuing education, goal setting, and individual training. In order to promote knowledge transfer, I developed procedures and design manual to capture the experiences of veteran engineers. I support AS9100 audit by preparing evidence, interviewing with auditors, and implementing process improvements while working with Quality Engineers to strengthen company procedures to prepare for future audits. I update engineering procedures to ensure adherence to AS9100 standards to guarantee high quality products while limiting the amount of hours spent on designs. I promote communications between Production and Engineering departments through standardized communication data exchange, attending production meetings, working closely with product schedulers, and tracking engineering issues. Decreasing the time for resolving production issues and ensures resources are available for continuing production support. The test group is supported to limit delays as issues arise and increase product throughput by troubleshooting errors. I collaborate on root cause analysis to determine the failure mode and implement measures to prevent similar occurrences in the future. I also provide explanation to management on plant issues and suggest equipment upgrades to protect people and property during future events.I develop electrical design quotes for the Sales team and continue to work with customers through the completion of their program to ensure continuity. This includes meeting in person, reviewing specifications, and address concerns to ensure a product that satisfy the needs of the customer while maintaining budget. Show less

Senior Electrical Design Engineer

• Feb 2016 - Jan 2018

Develop electrical designs for commercial and military shelters for housing electronic equipment, power grid batteries, and operators. This includes power distribution throughout the shelter and the integration of equipment to meet the customer’s requirements such as electromagnetic interference shielding. Perform electrical loading studies and heat loading for HVAC sizing. Working closely with the customer to develop personal relationship and understand their system requirements to develop the product that will meet their needs while providing the best value. Working with manufacturing to solve production issues quickly and incorporate design suggestions to maximize productivity of future builds. Support the test department with troubleshooting issues found during testing and developing resolutions for problems found. Lead the Electrical Engineers in determining priorities and resolving issues on their programs. Show less

Design Engineer - Engineering Response Team

• Jan 2013 - Feb 2016

Responsible for developing engineering packages for plant modifications and support of emergent issues. These include settings for motor control centers, relay coordination studies, HVAC equipment support, emergency lighting installation, and plant safety systems. Perform engineering package reviews for correctness and support a team approach to ensuring the nuclear power plant is safe and all regulations are in compliance. Support Procurement department with product selection and applicability review. Provide input to Maintenance and Planning organizations for troubleshooting activities and equipment insulation inquiries. Temporary filled the roll of engineering department contact for plant issues. Performed safety observations at work sites to maintain a safety focus culture, and liaison between the plant and transmission company during plant refueling outage. Show less

Supervisor - PNA Engineering

• May 2007 - Jan 2013

Supervisor of teams in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia that monitor power grid advance applications programs.Schedule team projects and write reports on progress.Conduct bi-yearly employee reviews with employee interviews.Couch and mentor members of the PNA team to develop their skills and knowledge base.Interact with groups internal and external to First Energy to promote to use and knowledge of Power Network Analysis.Subject Mater Expert for NERC, RFC, and PJM audit interviews. Show less

Advance PNA Engineer

• Nov 2004 - May 2007

Monitor and update the Advance Application Programs for transmission operations.Developed computer interfaces to assist Operators in viewing information in a concise manner.Support Transmission Operators with EMS system related questions 24 by 7.Mentored young engineers entering Transmission Operations.Consulted the Real Time Support on PNA and EMS issues and provided a link between the IT and Transmission Operations.Worked with Operators to troubleshoot both computer issues and interrupting field telemeter to diagnose power grid problems. Show less

Electronic Controls Engineer

• Mar 2001 - Nov 2004

Execute daily operations of: Monitoring and revising the online EMS databasesDetection and problem-solving of telemetering anomaliesProviding technical support to commissioned Modicon PLCsUtilizing Perl and Visual Basic programming languages to convert Siemen’s CDC II databases to ESCA systemProvide 24-hour computer support for transmission and distribution system operations.Setup and coordinate simulators to train System Operators in semi-annual network blackout drills.Maintain and update the Power Network Application database model that emulates the current electrical grid for both real time and simulation occurrences. Show less

Relay Engineer

• Feb 1999 - Feb 2001

Independently created standardized program blocks for PLC digital and analog points mapped on the EMS which: decreases programming time, decreases potential for error, simplifies trouble-shooting of telemeter errors, and provide for networking of substation instruments.Trained engineers and field technicians to program substation-based PLCs, achieving increased data transfer and substation automation.Compiled PLC programming standards and interconnection information to write operational guidelines for PLC usage. Teamed with peers to streamline standards for wiring PLC and substation equipment; employed these standards to design control, panel wiring, and interconnection prints for substation equipment installations.Conducted relay coordination studies for distribution applications; programmed ABB and SEL relays with protection and communication settings. Show less

Substation Engineer

• Oct 1997 - Feb 1999

Made complex electrical computations to determine appropriate type and arrangement of circuits and size and type/number of transformers, circuit breakers, switches, and lightning arresters. Formulated construction specifications for existing substations to allow increased capacity and voltage support through preparation of permit drawings, vendor bid packages, and final construction packages.Project management of union/non-union labor, technical review and selection of appropriate vendor products, site review and inspection.Inspected completed installations for conformance to design and equipment specifications and safety standards.Provided power system restoration support as part of an emergency storm response team.Environmental review and revision of oil spill containment plans.Designed a cost estimation program to produce accurate and standardized cost assessments for labor, material, construction and equipment.Developed current transformer ratings for PJM ISO that is utilized by member companies. Show less