Luis Torres, Electrical Engineer
Section President 2nd Term at PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS IN CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT- Claim this Profile
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PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS IN CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT
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United States
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Political Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Section President 2nd Term
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2017 - Present
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Caltrans
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United States
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Transportation Electrical Engineer
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2012 - Present
Perform traffic engineering work involved in setting up coordinated and isolated traffic signal systems. Review complex plans, specifications, estimates (PS&E), shop drawings, and construction material submittals associated with Encroachment Permits and Capital Outlay Support (COS) projects. Assist Construction and Encroachment Permits with turning on new and modified traffic signals. Perform traffic signal software testing and debugging in conjunction with software development efforts. Review and recommend new software and hardware for use on State Highway.
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Professional Engineers in California Government
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United States
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Political Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Section President
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2015 - 2016
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California Department of Transportation
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Civil Engineering
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700 & Above Employee
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Transportation Electrical Engineer
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Sep 1999 - Aug 2012
In Electrical Systems Construction Division, perform work involved in inspection, troubleshooting, research, and implement transportation related Electrical systems for state operated highway infrastructure. Write correspondence, reports, and daily reports. Assist Resident Engineer to inspect the installation of electrical materials and equipment, including cabinet installation, Closed Circuit Television installation and testing, Highway Advisory Radio antenna installation and tuning, Changeable Message Signs installation and testing, Extinguishable Message System installation and testing. Microwave Vehicle Detectors installation and testing, Fiber-Optic Systems installation and testing, Signal and Lighting construction and turn-on. Assist with performing construction surveys as related to electrical construction, advise various personnel during stages of construction activity, and review contract plans & specifications involving electrical work.
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Engineer - Stamping Department Lead
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1994 - 1998
Install and maintain electrical control systems and solid state equipment. Modify electrical prototypes, parts, assemblies, and systems to correct functional deviations. Set up and operate test equipment to evaluate performance of developmental parts, assemblies, or systems under simulated operating conditions, and record results. Define, identify, and solve developmental problems. Analyze and interpret test information to resolve design-related problems. Prepare project costs and work-time estimates. Perform supervisory duties such as recommending work assignments, approving leaves and completing performance evaluations. 1997-1998 Engineer - Stamping Department Group Leader 1994-1995 Engineering Intern
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University of the Pacific
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Student
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1991 - 1997
Mechantronics, Photonics, and Gethermal Operations Mechantronics, Photonics, and Gethermal Operations
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Education
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University of the Pacific
MSES, Electrical Engineering