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Ridgefield Park, New Jersey, Us

Engineering development role working on a multiple Gigawatt Solar and Energy Storage pipeline. Current tasks include Solar and BESS layouts, design optimization, single line diagrams, QA/QC, substation/ switching station layout, engineering project support, medium/high voltage line design, gen tie design, PVsyst energy modeling and more.Worked across the United States in ERCOT, CAISO, MISO & PJM regions. Facilitated interconnection of Solar PV and BESS sites ranging from 20MW-500MW. Worked with single axis tracker and fixed tilt technologies to optimize solar designs to accommodate onsite civil, geotechnical and hydrology conditions.

Tempe, Arizona, Us

Senior manager of electrical engineering at ERTHOS. Worked with team to develop innovative and LCOE solar & green hydrogen facilities by developing ground mounted solar power technology paired with highly efficient hydrogen generation technology. Worked to reinvent utility scale solar from the ground up. Created DC and AC system designs including low, medium, and high voltage substation designs for utility interconnection. Worked on innovative alternative sectionalizing equipment which simplifies installation, O&M and reduces capex. Optimized material and labor takeoffs for utility solar power plant development. Worked on energy PV and battery storage designs up to 300MW. Worked on projects with major renewable energy developers across the United States and Caribbean. Created innovative design tools for materials estimating and tracking, medium voltage collection and substation design optimization. Served as resident SME for utility interconnection of solar and energy storage projects. Created novel green hydrogen electrolyzer technology. Developed green hydrogen generator prototypes paired with the lowest LCOE ground mount solar. Built controls, electronics and mechanical systems for new patented hydrogen generation technology. Created production models and efficiency calculations for green hydrogen production. Assisted in development of maximum powerpoint hydrogen tracking technology. Built technology yielding direct dc voltage division and dynamic resistance technologies. Worked in team to foster new patented technologies and see them through construction.

Windsor, Ct, Us

Electrical engineering manager within the Renewable Delivery team at TRC. Project focuses include solar, wind, energy storage, hydrogen among other emerging technology development. Coordinated with civil and electrical engineering teams on medium (< 35kV) and high voltage project interconnection support(138kV) of multiple energy projects. Worked with project managers to identify ideal project sites utilizing hosting maps, GIS and aerial imagery. Created costing models for utility system upgrades vs distributed generation systems for remote sites in the Mountain West. Reviewed energy storage project schematics for DC cabling layouts up to inverter skids. Worked with PV Engineering group on solar cabling designs, combiner box layouts, rapid shutdown equipment, skid configurations, step up transformer locations and recloser utilization. Worked with testing and commissioning group to coordinate DC/AC testing procedures for completed energy site development to ensure safe operation and rated energy production is met. Coordinated with power system studies groups on bus injection studies as well as SKM and ETAP models. Drafted project proposals and collaborated with clients to develop renewable energy projects.

Hollywood, Fl, Us

Senior design engineer for NV5 working on the utility design, energy storage, renewable energy development and FiRM (Fire Risk Mitigation Initiative) in San Diego County, CA. Passed the Overhead, Underground and Gas Exams for SDG&E Certified Designer classification. Currently leading the design of (7) 12 kV distribution Underground and Overhead circuit sections within San Diego & Orange county. Project scope includes fielding, reliability, capacity upgrades, new business, grid hardening & modernization, distribution, substation, generation, transmission underbuilds and military base upgrades. Lead the proposal, design, route selection, feasibility and project management of large utility infrastructure projects. Designed transmission/distribution system grid hardening, solar, wind and battery storage projects. Worked on distribution and transmission design projects with San Diego Gas and Electric & Arizona Public Service. Projects ranged from 1mW to 15mW of storage capacity with solar/wind and conventional generation components. Total expenditures for storage and generation projects ranged from 3 million to 200 million dollars. Analyzed and recommended the best battery storage/renewable power sources for per project geographic location, scope, client power and budget requirements. Provided client focused solutions, while keeping the stakeholders informed at each project milestone.

Owner, program manager and lead project engineer for energy installations throughout North America. Emphasizing distribution/transmission, conventional oil/gas and renewable energy & solar O&M consulting services, electric vehicle charging station and experience in both pipeline and off-grid and grid connected systems. Lead the electrical engineering design team for the construction of 350 electric vehicle charging stations for San Diego Gas & Electric company in conjunction with the California Public Utilities Commission. Developed short term and long-term project goals for business development. Established tracking practices and systems to measure and report contractor performance for reporting weekly job progress on unit price work, safety and damage risk mitigation and HSE principles. Provided proposals, sales leads, field testing practices and consulting services for energy projects in diverse locations. Completed distribution project and equipment management tasks in terms of compliance, permitting, code, budgeting, cost analysis, scheduling services and construction per industry association and PHMSA standards. Lead projects with a team of engineering and project managers focusing on major distribution infrastructure, energy and construction projects with the Navy and Marine Corps. Managed medium and high voltage electricity projects ranging from 12kV to 138 kV on multiple military bases. Created project budgets up to 60 million dollars and facilitated mechanical, electrical and construction engineering facets. Designed plan sets, performed energy audits and coordinated multiple project installations simultaneously.

San Diego, Ca, Us

Project management/ Engineering position with Oneroof Energy Corporation. Lead solar power installations with a team of project managers focusing on residential and commercial photovoltaic projects. Designed plan sets, performed energy audits and coordinated multiple project installations simultaneously across the U.S. Managed engineering tasks in high voltage electricity as well as distribution systems in across the southwest region. Optimized system efficiencies and designed inverter interconnections to provide more cost effective solar solutions for projects. Assisted in solar power research and installations at the University of California, Riverside on new solar optimizer equipment. Built the first projects in the United States utilizing solar optimizer equipment interfacing with electric rapid shutdown equipment from the Jinko Corporation. Worked on case studies for solar integration in grid tied solar power installations studying the time of use grid usage of renewable energy systems.

San Diego, Ca, Us

Combining Engineering tasks in Electricity and Natural Gas Transmission as well as Distribution, Distributed Energy and Microgrid systems in Southern California. Design complex utility distribution networks in San Diego/South Orange County service territory. Managed engineering tasks in high voltage electricity and natural gas transmission as well as distribution systems in Southern California. Designed complex utility distribution networks in a service territory of 3+ million people. Created software, hardware and database support to optimize the efficiency of the engineering design processes and compliance procedures. Worked with engineering team and field utility specialists to create solutions for pneumatically assisted natural gas regulator station vault covers. Electric substation design of renewable energy switchyards as well as transmission line interconnects for 4+ mW Microgrid, Sunpower, 26mW-150mW First Solar energy farms. Work experience with Scada systems, Oracle, Synergee modeling software as well as GasCalc, GIS, Google Earth Pro, AutoCAD, Solidworks and Catia V5.

Arezzo, It

Interdisciplinary research/development work. Implementing engineering/sustainability research for the first fully sustainable solar/wind powered technology of its kind in North America showcasing renewable energy technology and self-sufficient living.

Tulsa, Ok, Us

Co-op internship position in the natural gas transmission engineering dept. with the fortune 200 energy company ONEOK(Oklahoma Natural Gas). Designed high, intermediate and low pressure natural gas transmission pipelines. Created solutions for complex pipeline networks to improve the regional energy infrastructure for commercial, residential and compressed natural gas transportation fuel capabilities. Engineered and worked on the high pressure natural gas transmission line project connecting the natural gas service areas of Texas and Oklahoma. Created databases to manage large capital natural gas pipeline components for more efficient utilization in projects. Worked with a team of engineers to design, build and optimize multiple natural gas pipeline projects across the service area.

Palm Desert, Ca, Us

Co-op internship engineering position working on utility connected solar power systems ranging from 5 kW to 250 kW for both residential and commercial customers. Analyzed and created the most efficient and cost effective solar power integrated building designs in Southern California. Implemented designs using the world’s most efficient solar module manufactured by the Sunpower Corporation as well as leading solar grid connected inverter manufacturers including SMA, Fronius and PV Powered. Worked with a team of electrical and civil engineers to analyze and design the structural, mechanical and electrical properties of photovoltaic solar power systems. Work experience with OnGrid, GIS, Solmetric Suneye Solar Shading Software, Inverter Efficiency Software, Google Earth Pro and Dassault Systems, Solidworks, CATIA V5 (Enovia) and AutoCAD.

Calgary, Ab, Ca

Internship engineering analysis and procurement for the first 354 kilometer 230kV internationally connected transmission line connecting Great Falls, Montana and Lethbridge, Alberta Canada. Networked with other Alberta power entities to identify collaborative opportunities. Provided software and hardware support. Created databases of landowners for land acquisition purposes.

Gb

Logistics based guide on the island of Great Exuma in the Bahamas with the eco tour/outdoor sports company Out Island Explorers. Assisted with planning and conducting a 35 mile kayak/sailing eco tour trip throughout the southern Exuma Cays in the Bahamas. Some of the duties included technical assistance with gear and equipment on the trip and maintenance/repair of the equipment during the trip. Kayak/ arawak sailboat, maintenance and repair. Assisting with the navigation and overall leadership of the group to ensure a safe and successful tour.

Lead project manager for energy installations throughout North America. Emphasizing conventional and renewable energy experience in both off-grid and grid connected systems. Providing consulting services for energy projects in diverse locations. Complete project management in terms of compliance, permitting, code, budgeting, cost analysis, scheduling services and construction.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering Technology

Associate Of Science (A.S.), Mathematics, Science And Engineering