Electrical Reviewer, Inspector Resume
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SUMMARY:
- Fifteen plus years designing, review, evaluation, surveying, site assessment, specification, integration, installation, testing, documentation, monitoring, Commissioning, maintenance and analysis (short circuit, coordination - protective relaying applications -Harmonic, arc flash, Electrical Safety engineering….. ….) of large scale Electrical power systems:
- Confidential cameras and equipments security systems.
- Ten story offices buildings, full service Hotels, condos, convention centers, sport stadiums….ETC
- Institutional (research Buildings /Labs), Healthcare Facilities, Transit ( Confidential, Rail ), Airports and wireless infrastructure . Confidential and towers . High, Medium and low voltage transmission and Distribution . Spot network distribution .Emergency, Photovoltaic and wind Turbine power generation (including paralleling ) up to 2,000 kw.
- (A strong Theoretical and working knowledge of 3-Phase AC power systems, per- units mathematics symmetrical components, large rotating electric motors/generators, boilers including insulation systems, electromagnetic design, thermal performance and materials.
- Knowledge in power conversion for large electrical loads, primarily electrical motors . this includes design of complex transformers, digitally controlled power converters, switching technology and thermal management.
- Knowledge of complex control system technology to control performance of large motors via power
- Converters . this includes complex control algorithms, regulator performance, power supply technology, control circuit software and hardware.
- Ability to support risk assessments, investigation, analysis and design modifications of subsystems and new equipment associated with the production, transmission, measurement, control and use of heat and mechanical power.
- Directing and coordinating all technical aspects of AC power substation projects with a good knowledge and understanding of substation components and their functions. Control and Instrumentation.
- Ability to write clear, easily readable technical correspondence to documents review of technical recommendations following technical reviews and collating of comments.
- A dedicated, dependable, flexible and independent individual with excellent communications and leadership skills with good level of supervisory experience. identify key issues, research new designs, technologies and construction methods of power systems equipment and facilities.
- Ability to think strategically, creatively independently and possess high organizational skills and the ability to multi-task to meet deadlines.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, maintain high quality standards.
- Time and power management skills.
- Comprehensive knowledge of related engineering and scientific disciplines, and the ability to support new concepts, theories and methodologies.
EXPERIENCE:
Confidential
Electrical Reviewer, Inspector
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for overall managerial and technical direction of the discipline. Recruits, interviews, and evaluates prospective employees. .
- Monitors the quality and progress of the discipline on each project, ensuring that production requirements are satisfied. Works closely with Project Managers to resolve any existing or forecasted problems related to discipline staffing, quality of work, schedule performance or productivity.
- Establishes standards and procedures manuals for the discipline. Recommends improvements to department procedures.
- Proven ability for managing a large group of engineering/technical personnel in multiple offices and directing work involving complex technical situations, excellent written and oral communications skills, and a thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations are required. Must also possess a thorough knowledge of current technology and the capabilities and efficiencies of specific engineering software for use in completing engineering assignments (e.g., collaborative distributed - resource Computer Aided Design (AutoCAD, Revit, Microstation, or other related software packages, as well as those associated with electrical engineering work, such as ETAP, SKM PowerTools, EasyPower or Power Analytics (Paladin).
- Knowledgeable with various designs and specifications and experience with the following: medium-voltage power distribution equipment, HVAC, lighting systems, large Confidential and battery systems, grounding / lightning protection systems, utilization-voltage substations, medium-voltage and low-voltage switchgear, clean room systems, electromagnetic shielding, TEMPEST, diesel generator plants, Microgrids and distributed generation resources.
- Subsystems for these facilities may include; fire and voice alarms, surveillance video and access control and intrusion detection systems, radio, optic fiber and wire-based communications networks.
Confidential
Lead consulting Electrical Engineer
Responsibilities:
- Service utility coordination
- Power distribution
- Lighting
- Prepare and check design calculations.
- Prepare reports.
- Develop project design criteria and code analysis.
- Develop project specifications and drawings.
- Check plans and specifications.
- Perform fieldwork inspections, surveys, studies and punch lists.
- Develop construction costs.
- Attend project meetings and client meetings.
- Respond to client review comments.
- Resolve technical issues and answer technical questions.
- Fire alarm
- Low voltage infrastructure
- Emergency power systems
- Confidential design
- Coordination with city and state permitting agencies
- Construction administration
- Project Management
- . Photovoltaic and wind turbine power Generation.
- Attend client meetings
Confidential, DC
Electrical Construction and design Engineer /Project Manager
Responsibilities:
- Performing all aspects of electrical engineering design as a lead Electrical engineer, including Conceptual Studies, Program Requirements, Design Analyses, Calculations, Equipment selection and layout, and System selection and layout for building design and site electrical utilities.
- Supports and assist the Authority’s Safety Engineering department in the enforcement of safety compliance on contracts assigned. Perform weekly site visits to ensure approved electrical safety
- Measures are being followed.
- Prepare equipment data sheets for the projects under construction and update any changes that include: Transformers, Rectifiers, Confidential systems, Motor Control Centers, AC and DC switchgears, Remote terminal Units(RTU), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), HMI and other units For the SCADA systems & communication Interfaces.
- Meeting with clients to prepare and/or validate proposed scope of work .
- Reviewing SSWP to keep constant readiness for a minimum of six months future construction schedule.
- Coordinating and communicating all aspects of electrical design within multi-disciplinary teams .
- Provides Electrical Engineering technical expertise, as appropriate, in the preparation of final decisions
- Of the Contracting officer. Provides guidance on the preparation of electrical design calculations, load flow calculations, cable ampacity, voltage drop calculations and surge protective devices application(SPD).
- Directing, supervising, training, and ensuring quality control of junior engineers and designers
- Ensuring compliance with quality control policies and procedures and providing QC reviews for other engineers, designers and inspectors. Making regular field visits to ensure the Contractor’s quality program is implemented and is effective in controlling the quality of the work.
- Preparing accurate and complete project programming, schematic designs, design development designs, and construction documents. Constant Update of the Electrical Equipment Inventory Spreadsheet.
- Performing construction phase services including representing the firm on-site, answering RFI’s, reviewing shop drawings, preparing as-built, etc.
Confidential
Lead Electrical engineer - Project Manager
Responsibilities:
- Serves as the project Manager/ Design Manager and technical representative for highly complex multi -discipline projects.
- Directs in- house teams and architect -Engineers contractors responsible for studies ; design of projects through concept development ;Preparation of both final "design bid build " and " design build" construction bid documents and provides construction support.
- Directs the preparation of project scopes and manages project schedules.
- Develops or conducts development of complete working drawing and specifications for ' design bid Build” projects and development of request for proposal (RFP) for “design build “ projects.
- Responsible for providing design support prior to construction award and provides the management of any and all post-award aspects of the construction portion of the projects assigned.
- Advises the contractor prior to construction on aspects of the contract requiring special technical attention ; consult with contractors, product line and business line representatives and technical representatives of the client.
- Serves as a consultant on design projects for all electrical matters throughout .
- Serves as the expert specialist responsible for providing guidance and consultation for electrical power distribution, lighting, and telecommunication systems.
- Modifies standard practices and adapts techniques to resolve highly complex discipline specific problems that involve complications and conflicts that arise from construction cost limitations, building materials, peculiar environmental conditions and local influences, codes and regulations, space directives, and site conditions.
Confidential
Project Electrical Engineer, Mc Lean, VA
Responsibilities:
- Design power distribution systems for the five new Confidential stations connecting DC Existing Confidential System to Dallas Airport, That include Normal, Emergency and Confidential .
- Design protective relaying Applications, Grounding and Lightning Systems for Laydown areas . Review Mechanical, power, lighting, schedules and all related designs for final submittal .
- Coordinate with contractors in field for best design - build . Represent design teams in meetings With consultant engineers third party agencies, professional and technical groups regarding project activities.
- Correspond with and coordinates with utilities companies (power and telephone) for service
- Project Engineer for several Colleges - New buildings projects that includes ITE and Laboratories-Full service eight stories Hotels .
- Designed incoming electrical power distribution systems to sites, switchboards for Normal and Emergency power, electrical rooms and equipment layouts, Generator location and size motor control centers, Elevator operation and controls, Confidential, VFD’s . Protective relaying applications.
- Lightning &Grounding protection(NFPA-780-08), Indoor lighting in reference to Leed requirements, Outdoor & parking garages lightings . Fire protection
- Confidential cameras and equipment, security systems.
- Designed communications and information technologies systems, telephone raceways in accordance with EIA/TIA standards.
- Prepared detailed Analysis Narratives in the earlier stages of review to insure a suitable design in Compliance with the reference codes, regulations and recommended practice.
Confidential, Alexandria, VA
Lead consulting Electrical Engineer
Responsibilities:
- Managed the Electrical Engineering discipline in the office.
- Managed design teams, program and functions . Developed goals and objectives to ensure that Staff has appropriate project understanding .
- Reviewed, approved and implemented all engineering standards, policies and procedures.
- Determined appropriate codes, regulations and requirements for projects assigned to staff .
- Designed wireless infrastructure in the Washington-Baltimore - Virginia area for the five major wireless Carriers: AT&T /Nextel/ Verizon /sprint /T-Mobile.
- Designed AC Power systems, power distribution, electrical load, power generation, lighting, Confidential and Grounding systems . Power to sites are 1&3 phases voltage including 120/208/240=277/480 ; 200/400 & up to 2500 A distribution switchboards.
- Provided engineering analysis for siting wireless communications facilities, Roof top, Raw land, Co- Location and clock towers .
- Provided quality service to PCS clients for both the Alexandria and Roanoke offices.
- Reviewed and verified that all site candidate information packages and radio frequency datasheets are complete before proceeding with the zoning drawings and/or detailed Construction drawings.
- Received, reviewed and approved all engineering work performed by the local architectural engineering subcontractors to ensure design is in accordance with project design standards and local requirements . Coordinate all zoning drawings and construction drawings with site and construction.
- Obtained all documentation for existing sites that will be used as design inputs (i.e. surveys, site
- Construction drawings, site candidate information packages, site as built surveys, existing
- Building or tower structural drawings and calculations soil reports, etc ).
- Completed/coordinated the completion of the new tower data sheet to ensure that new towers
- Are ordered to support the schedule . completed material requisitions as required.
- Developed criteria with client, system alternatives and supporting equipment selection .
- Worked with Municipality staff to resolve building permit (BP) to get it approved .
Confidential
Project field quality control Engineer
Responsibilities:
- Coordinated activities related to the operation of the assigned operating job site
- Participated in project activities (site investigations, project documentation, specifications, Construction administration ).Assisted in the design of construction support facilities .
- Prepared clarification drawings and sketches .Participated in design activities (such as drafti ng of construction documents, lighting layouts, distribution design, fire alarm system design, emergency and life safety systems).
- Participated in Engineering activities (such as voltage and short circuit calculations, conductor and raceway sizing, fixture specifications, utility coordination, code analysis and review )
- Coordinated activities with other company departments. Coordinated with clients engineering staff On construction issues .
- Performed technical reviews of contractors shop drawings, product data, material samples.
- Performed general engineering and other functions as required.
- Participated In constructability reviews .
- Prepared budget request and administered adopted budget in assigned areas of responsibility.
Confidential
Lead consulting Electrical EngineerResponsibilities:
- Assumed “in charge “ responsibility for ensuring that engineering documents comply with applicable International and local Laws/Regulations, including affixing registered engineering seal required.
- Provided direction to design teams and technical staff and ensured resolution of problems.
- Interviewed prospective employees and made recommendations to management to hire and teach Team members.
- Designed electrical systems for commercial ( Confidential ), Full service over ten story hotels, High tech data centers and related facilities, health care facilities, Institutional (Medical schools with research/Labs facilities ) and wireless infrastructure . Power distribution, lighting, Confidential and power generation. Fire alarms and protection systems .
- Selected, designed spot network: primary switches, transformers, protectors, typical layouts
- Current limiting fuses, devise coordination AND Metal - enclosed Bus - MV and LV.
- Designed protective relaying applications and control engineering including detailed design for high voltage Substation. Wrote high voltage equipment specifications and issuance of material purchase request forms and vendor quotation evaluation for substation equipment including high voltage circuit breakers, switchgear disconnects, high voltage power transformers, high voltage cables and protection and control systems .Prepared, provide guidance or assist in preparing and developing the engineering deliverables for electric substation projects, relay settings and calculations ; control and relaying panel layouts and specifications ; Scada system and communications interfaces including RTUs, and IEDs.
- Designed motor circuits and feeders ; motor control centers layout and control.
- Prepared preliminary power system study that includes Load flow /short circuit analysis, protective Device Coordination study, voltage drop analysis, arc-flash hazard analysis and a site assessment.
- Performed various calculations to evaluate equipment capacity and margins.
- Developed specifications For all electrical equipments including Switchgear, transformers, generators, motor control centers, Distribution panels, Confidential systems and batteries .
- Defined process, procedures, performed RCA’s (Root Cause Analysis), performed corrective actions and validate process control.
- Contributed to Harmonic and distortion analysis simulation within power systems.
- Developed procedures beside the use of GFP monitors to minimize the possibility of an arcing fault.
- Analyzed and redesigned electrical systems when high number of non linear loads is encountered in power systems.
- Reduced ground - fault damage by applying the concept of comprehensive system grounding .