James Schaub Pl (Eng), Eng.L. Email & Phone Number

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Review and authenticate distribution engineering packages for Fortis Alberta and ATCO.Support professional development of engineering staff in the Distribution Engineering group.Create and deliver technical training to Distribution Engineering staff.

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Kelowna, British Columbia

• Managed a group of Engineers and Technologists to produce complete distribution engineering packages for contract work for Fortis BC.
• Monitor and report monthly on group metrics and budget to management and Fortis BC.
• Produced and authenticated distribution engineering packages for private developed urban subdivisions and industrial customers.
• Supervised and supported professional development of engineering staff.
• Implemented a continuous improvement process to assess and enhance the quality of work completed by engineering staff.

Kelowna, British Columbia

• Completed engineering packages for contract design work for Fortis BC.
• Engineering package was from initial customer site visit to determine scope, develop solution to meet customer need, designed system extension, produced construction package and provide support to the construction team.
• Created and authenticated distribution engineering packages for private developed urban subdivisions and industrial customers.

Edmonton, Canada Area

• Reviewed equipment failures and analyzed and investigated the root cause of failures to reduce re-occurrence
• Provided technical direction to adaptation and development of new equipment and construction standards.
• Researched and introduced new products and equipment.
• Provided technical expertise to field workers involved in test and inspection and optimized test and inspection cycles.
• Supervised and supported professional development of engineering staff.
• Monitor, direct and assess the quality of work completed by engineering staff.

Edmonton, Canada Area

• Attended customer, Alberta Electrical System Operator (AESO), Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC ) meetings representing the customer position and influenced decisions with positive outcomes for the customers.
• Built and maintained relationships with large industrial customers, AESO, and AUC.
• Participated in and influenced the development of system planning criteria in Alberta.

• The Large Distribution Projects department managed all projects over $1 million in capital cost, high complexity and non-standard design.
• Designed and authenticated complex engineering drawings and specifications.
• Managed distribution project cost estimation, design, and construct-ability reviews and project execution.
• Experienced in design of and calculations for overhead utility systems including linear and nonlinear pole and equipment strength calculations, conductor sag, tension, weather, wind loading and soil load bearing.
• Experienced in complex design of and calculations for underground utility systems including maximum pulling tension, bending radius, and thermal derating and design considerations for underground systems.
• Knowledgeable in designing complex cable in duct designs.

• Assumed the role of the Designated Operating Authority for the distribution system.
• Developed, maintained and interpreted distribution operating policies.
• Developed and maintained the Emergency Support Plan and the Emergency Planning Standard.
• Developed and maintained distribution operating agreements with other Utilities and distributed generators.
• Lead in the development and training of the Power System Worker Safety Standards (PSWSS).

Slave Lake, Alberta, Canada

• Ensured the efficient operation of the Engineering office, supervising seven engineering office staff for three years during the Engineers’ absence.
• Electrical distribution system work order design, estimation and project coordination.
• Technical interface for company line crews, operation staff, consultants and customers for distribution system projects.
• Electrical protection device specification and fault clearing calculations to achieve fault clearing coordination on various distribution system feeders.
• Provided technical support to engineering assistants regarding project design and interpretation and application of rules and regulations.
• Respond to and investigate power quality complaints and concerns by customers.

Northern Alberta