Caleb Bates, P.E.
Electrical Engineer II at Middle Tennessee Electric- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Middle Tennessee Electric
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United States
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Utilities
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100 - 200 Employee
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Electrical Engineer II
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Jul 2021 - Present
Murfreesboro, Tennessee, United States Electrical Engineer II in the Engineering Technology department at MTE.
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Leidos
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Electrical Engineer III
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Feb 2018 - Jul 2021
Hendersonville, TN Along with similar tasks in my previous position outlined below, my focus has centered to include the following: -Configuring accurate transmission models in various modeling softwares, such as CAPE (Computer Aided Protection Engineering) -Leveraging skills in advanced Excel tools and Python to interface with software for data input and output -Analyzing contingencies on a large distribution system -Configuring relay and recloser settings, mainly but not limited to Schweitzer… Show more Along with similar tasks in my previous position outlined below, my focus has centered to include the following: -Configuring accurate transmission models in various modeling softwares, such as CAPE (Computer Aided Protection Engineering) -Leveraging skills in advanced Excel tools and Python to interface with software for data input and output -Analyzing contingencies on a large distribution system -Configuring relay and recloser settings, mainly but not limited to Schweitzer (SEL), based on coordination and arc flash results -Training coworkers and clients on modeling software usage
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Distribution Planning and Analysis Engineer
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Jul 2015 - Feb 2018
Hendersonville, Tennessee -Given constraints and needs of individual clients, my team and I execute distribution planning, renewable studies, arc flash, and coordination studies. -Studies are conducted for Municipal Utilities, Investor Owned Utilities, and electric system cooperatives. -These studies are performed for both traditional planning studies and for studies driven by regulatory compliance requirements. -Programs I have utilized so far are Milsoft's Windmil/LightTable, Cyme Cymdist, and Aspen… Show more -Given constraints and needs of individual clients, my team and I execute distribution planning, renewable studies, arc flash, and coordination studies. -Studies are conducted for Municipal Utilities, Investor Owned Utilities, and electric system cooperatives. -These studies are performed for both traditional planning studies and for studies driven by regulatory compliance requirements. -Programs I have utilized so far are Milsoft's Windmil/LightTable, Cyme Cymdist, and Aspen OneLiner. -Creating detailed results and reports which clients from cross-functional positions can understand -Create applications with Python to reduce work time, therefore saving money in the long run
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LSU Foundation
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United States
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Fundraising
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100 - 200 Employee
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Information Services Student Worker
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Aug 2014 - Dec 2014
Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area -Help to improve constituent records through the evaluation and subsequent data cleanup of the alumni donor database -Assisting in data cleanup projects
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Nissan Motor Corporation
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Japan
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Field Quality Assurance Intern
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May 2014 - Aug 2014
Smyrna, Tennessee -Responsible for creating a database of items related to Nissan Vehicle Quality using Excel and Access to be implemented by the company. -Learning the process of root cause analysis through attending cross functional meetings between my managers and managers of other departments. -Observing Field Quality Investigations to determine quality issues in vehicles in order to improve vehicle quality and to empower customer satisfaction. -Training in Nissan's V-Up (equivalent to… Show more -Responsible for creating a database of items related to Nissan Vehicle Quality using Excel and Access to be implemented by the company. -Learning the process of root cause analysis through attending cross functional meetings between my managers and managers of other departments. -Observing Field Quality Investigations to determine quality issues in vehicles in order to improve vehicle quality and to empower customer satisfaction. -Training in Nissan's V-Up (equivalent to SixSigma Yellow Belt) to quantify and improve my progress in data entry by creating a commitment and a goal for number of accurate entries per day. Show less
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Resident Assistant
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Aug 2012 - Jul 2013
Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area -Worked as part of a staff team in order to build a positive living and learning environment and community experience for residents. -I served as a communication link between the residents of my community and the Department of Residential Life. -I knew the residents in my community on a personal basis and advised individuals and groups of residents on academic and personal matters. -Create and encourage activities and programs that enhance community and meet residents’… Show more -Worked as part of a staff team in order to build a positive living and learning environment and community experience for residents. -I served as a communication link between the residents of my community and the Department of Residential Life. -I knew the residents in my community on a personal basis and advised individuals and groups of residents on academic and personal matters. -Create and encourage activities and programs that enhance community and meet residents’ personal and academic needs. -Serve as a role model for students in every aspect of University life and I'm expected to know various campus resources available to students. -Part of LSU Essential Staff and therefore have experience with handling emergency situations such as a bomb threat and Hurricane Isaac when many residents are involved. Show less
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Education
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Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU)
Master of Business Administration - MBA -
Louisiana State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Electrical Engineering -
Smyrna High School
Diploma with Honors, 3.89 GPA