Brian Tyson, P.E. Email & Phone Number

Kirkland, WA, US

Bellevue, Washington, United States

Leads the development of clean energy strategies and plans under Washington’s new Clean Energy Transformation Act, which sets a new trajectory for utilities in Washington State to be carbon neutral by 2030 and using all clean energy by 2045: - Directs and manages development of the company-wide Clean Energy Implementation Plan and related documents.

Bellevue, Washington

Supports the Merchant function and Transmission group by providing insight and analysis of existing policies and impacts to transmission servicesManages relationships with entities including transmission products, interconnection agreements and the Energy Imbalance MarketPerforms power flow studies to prepare the Merchant function with potential.

Tucker, Georgia

• Performed annual studies for the bulk transmission system to identify deficiencies and develop system improvements to uphold NERC standard TPL 001-4 and internal transmission standards.
• Managed and developed justification for more than $45M in capital projects related to new and modified substations and transmission lines.
• Led cross-functional teams in defining scope and objectives for over 20 medium- and large-scale transmission projects while meeting deadlines and providing bi-weekly updates.
• Presented project updates and system improvements to senior management including Chief Officers, VP’s and Georgia Integrated Transmission System participants for approval.
• Performed System Impact Studies including steady state and stability analysis for more than 5 new solar and natural gas generation interconnections for customers.

Tucker, Georgia

• Supervised multiple team projects for distribution substation modifications, which included advising, problem solving and effectively communicating critical problems to team members
• Self-managed four regional areas, and completed over 20 annual routine maintenance tasks and 25 projects in a timely manner
• Coordinated testing and switching procedures with internal partners for 115 kV and up substation facilities, while maintaining a safe working environment
• Coordinated effort to proactively satisfy NERC compliance standards for relay and protection equipment in 10 medium-impact substations

Tucker, Georgia

• Assisted experienced test engineers in the commissioning and maintenance of protective relay and control equipment in distribution and transmission substation facilities
• Performed troubleshooting and testing procedures for electromechanical and microprocessor relays in distribution and transmission substation facilities
• Demonstrated the required depth and breadth of technical knowledge and skill in electric power systems through calculations and testing
• Served as Subject Matter expert of Digital fault recorders for more than 20 substations to perform annual maintenance and new installations

Jacksonville, Florida

• Designed structure between transformers and transmission lines using MicroStation, to resolve clearance issues
• Researched and developed “Utility Tracker” to increase energy efficiency and customer satisfaction
• Enriched Relay drawing updates by creating a database for all drawings to be scanned and recorded