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Transmission Engineer @ Black & Veatch
Joseph "Chris" Sinden, P.E.'s Location
Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States, United States
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About Joseph "Chris" Sinden, P.E.

Chris is a Professional Engineer for Black & Veatch (BV) in Ann Arbor MI. At BV Chris leads a team of 4 engineer/designs and 2 drafters to execute a variety of transmission line projects. From routine maintenance project such as structure replacements, to system hardening projects such as new substation cut-ins, switch installations, and OPGW upgrades, to full line rebuilds. Project voltages range from 120kV to 345kV. Working at BV in Ann Arbor, with the team of colleagues around him Chris fulfilled in his work and currently not looking for a career change. Prior to working at BV Chris worked as a structural engineer for Kiewit. At Kiewit Chris did design and analysis of temporary structures for Kiewit construction projects. This type of work includes formwork, falsework, temporary support of permanent structures, riggings, and temporary personal access. While working for Kiewit Chris as worked on projects across North America, projects such as; Williamette River Bridge in Portland OR, I-405 in Los Angeles CA, Huey P. Long Bridge in New Orleans LA, Hebron GBS in Bull Arm NL.While at Kiewit Chris also did non-engineering construction management. While on site at the Long Harbour Nickel Processing Plant in Long Harbour Newfoundland Chris was the lead material purchaser for all piping material. Working with field engineers and superintendents. Chris sent out RFQ's to vendors, then worked with those vendors to find the best price with the best delivery schedule to get the material on site as quick as possible. This role also included tracking all orders until they arrived on site.Prior to working at Kiewit Chris worked as a transmission line engineer for Power Engineers Inc. (Power). While at Power Chris designed the placement of transmission line structures, the sag and tensioning of the wires, and designed the foundations for the structures.

Joseph "Chris" Sinden, P.E.'s Current Company Details
Black & Veatch

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Transmission Engineer
Joseph "Chris" Sinden, P.E. Work Experience Details
  • Black & Veatch
    Transmission Engineer
    Black & Veatch Aug 2015 - Present
    Overland Park, Ks, Us
    At Black & Veatch Chris is responsible for the design of overhead transmission lines.
  • Kiewit
    Structural Engineer
    Kiewit Jan 2012 - Aug 2015
    Omaha, Ne, Us
    At Kiewt Engineering Co. Chris did design and analysis of temporary structures for Kiewit construction projects. This type of work includes formwork, falsework, temporary support of permanent structures, riggings, and temporary personal access. While working for Kiewit Chris as worked on projects across North America, projects such as; Williamette River Bridge in Portland OR, I-405 in Los Angeles CA, Huey P. Long Bridge in New Orleans LA, Hebron GBS in Bull Arm NL.Working for Kiewit has also give Chris valuable non-engineering construction experience. While on site at the Long Harbour Nickel Processing Plant in Long Harbour Newfoundland Chris was the lead material purchaser for all piping material. Working with field engineers and superintendents. Chris sent out RFQ's to vendors, then worked with those vendors to find the best price with the best delivery schedule to get the material on site as quick as possible. This role also included tracking all orders until they arrived on site.At Kiewit Chris performs a variety of structural engineering tasks relating to the construction of the projects that Kiewit builds. This can range from personnel access, lifting and tripping operations, to analysis of a permanent structure for temporary loading. A lot of the work that Chris does has very quick turn-around which leads to a wide variety of experience on many different projects, with the short nature of the tasks Chris gets exposed to Timber, Steel, Concrete, and Aluminum, and deals with codes in both the United States and Canada.Working for a construction company also lends the possibility of taking break from the number crunching to become exposed to different part of the design/construction process. Chris took the opportunity to work on site in Long Harbour Newfoundland as the lead purchasing agent for the piping group on the new Vale Nickel Processing Plant.
  • Michigan State University
    Master'S Student
    Michigan State University Aug 2010 - Dec 2011
    East Lansing, Mi, Us
    Chris studied civil/structural engineering, taking classes in finite element analysis, seismic engineering, structural steel design, and structural dynamics
  • Kiewit
    Temporary Structures, Structural Engineering Intern
    Kiewit May 2011 - Aug 2011
    Omaha, Ne, Us
    Working as a intern at Kiewit means being have all the responsibilities and duties as a regular new hire. At Kiewit Chris performed engineering calculations dealing with a variety of material and loading. Chris created critical lift plans for cranes, performed steal and timer calculations for formwork and falsework, and concrete calculations to check the permanent structure for temporary loading.
  • Power Engineers Inc
    Overhead Transmission Line Engineer
    Power Engineers Inc May 2008 - Feb 2010
    Hailey, Id, Us
    While at Power Engineers Chris performed a variety of tasks related to the design an specification of overhead transmission lines. These duties included but were not limited to;•Spotted and designed over head transmission lines using the National Electric Safety Code, and Rural Utility Service codes•Created specification for poles (steel & concrete), and construction •Checked construction, and fabrication drawing•Checked pole and foundation calculations•Designed foundations using geotechnical reports and foundation programs
  • Parsons
    Summer Inspector/Field Engineer
    Parsons Jun 2007 - Aug 2007
    Chantilly, Virginia, Us
    Chris work for Parsons in Washington DC was a the owners representative. On the project Chris performed a variety of tasks relating to the oversight of the construction and renovation of the South Capitol St. Bridge.•Oversaw progress of construction on a $26 million project, rehabilitation of Frederick Douglass Bridge (South Capitol St. Bridge)•Assured quality of work through interaction with contractors•Wrote and submitted daily progress reports to the client•Oversaw and inspected the construction of an MSE (Mechanically Stabilized Earth) wall
  • City Of Adrian Mi
    Summer Intern
    City Of Adrian Mi May 2005 - Aug 2006
    Chris interned for the city of Adrian for two consecutive summers. While there his duties included;•Used GPS to survey points to update the city records •Managed and oversaw road construction projects •Revised and updated city AutoCAD maps•Assisted the engineers in a special project for the determination of illicit connections into the storm sewer system

Joseph "Chris" Sinden, P.E. Skills

Steel Design Engineering Timber Structures Finite Element Analysis Concrete Construction Project Engineering Construction Management Mathcad Risa Pls Cadd Autocad Civil Engineering

Joseph "Chris" Sinden, P.E. Education Details

  • Michigan State University
    Michigan State University
    Civil Engineering (Structural)
  • Michigan Technological University
    Michigan Technological University
    Civil Engineering
  • University Of New Hampshire
    University Of New Hampshire
    Civil Engineering

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