Senior Project Engineer

• Dec 2021 - Present

Supervising Electrical and Control Systems Engineer

• Oct 2017 - Dec 2021

• Development of RFP documents, contract drawings and specifications. • Professional services during construction, equipment submittal reviews and RFI responses. • Electrical inspections during construction, troubleshooting and startup assistance. • Development of P&ID drawings, process control descriptions, conduit and equipment layout and sizing, wiring and motor control schematics. • Design of pump and lift stations, generator sizing and load calculations. • Electrical and industrial control systems equipment selection and specifications. • PLC, SCADA and network equipment selection and review. • Radio system study, path design and conceptual modeling. • Power system analysis, protective device coordination study, short circuit study and arc flash risk assessment. • Technical support to external and internal customers. • Directed staff and managed annual capital project and operational budgets. • Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance. • Orchestrated projects within strict timeframes and budget constraints by solving complex problems and working closely with upper management. • Communicated project plans and progress to key stakeholders and project contributors. • Closely collaborated with operational staff and upper management to identify and quickly address problems. • Emergency operations utilizing incident command system. • Fire and flood damage disaster recovery and mitigation. • Utilized standard operating procedures, effective crew resource management, communication and procedures specified in District's operation manual. • Maintained compliance with District's policies, safety, objectives and communication goals. • Interviewed, hired and trained new employees for electrical and SCADA positions. • Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas. • Monitored safety and work flow for over 15 employees. Show less

• Nov 2015 - Oct 2017

• Design of pump station, lift station and water/wastewater treatment plant power distribution, controls, security system and communication• Design of irrigation system controls, fish screen video monitoring and control system, video camera and gate security systems• Design of network infrastructure and cyber-hardening• Review of contract documents and electrical equipment• Hydro-turbine power distribution product development• Budgetary estimate development for electrical equipment and professional services• Custom solution provider for consultants and end users• Development of Arc flash training and other safety courses• Assisting in system assessments• Performing electrical equipment assessments Show less

• Feb 2008 - Oct 2017

• Generating equipment submittals in compliance with contract documents• Producing drawings and selecting components for manufacturing custom built motor control centers, switchboards, PLC panels and communication racks• Design of pump station, lift station and water/wastewater treatment plant power distribution, controls, security system and communication• Design of irrigation system controls, fish screen video monitoring and control system, video camera and gate security systems• SCADA, PLC and VFD programming• Training, testing and commissioning procedures development• Troubleshooting electrical equipment and software• Knowledge of UL508/A, 698A and 891, experience with UL factory inspections and updating company files with UL• Managing projects and cost estimating as an engineer and as a project manager• Created custom computer applications, procedures and automation for electronic submittals• Customized AutoCAD Electric library and created applications within AutoCAD• Analyzed and rewrote testing requirements and set company standards to ensure reliability and maintainability of the electrical equipment• Writing operation and maintenance manuals for equipment• Complying with EUSERC requirements for custom switchboards• Technical support for end user, electrical contractor and field service personnel• Short circuit current and arc flash analysis with SKM Show less

Teaching Assistant

• Aug 2007 - Dec 2007

Grading homeworks and exams. Holding office hours for student consultations. Grading homeworks and exams. Holding office hours for student consultations.