Ryan Thomas Email & Phone Number

San Diego, California, United States

With two decades of experience in the utility industry, I am committed to delivering comprehensive consulting solutions that drive efficiency, resilience, and safety for utility providers. My expertise spans project management, engineering, and business development, enabling me to address the complex challenges utilities face today.Core Specializations:Project Management:Skilled in managing diverse, high-impact projects, including wildfire mitigation, resiliency planning, asset inventory and assessment, and joint-use asset coordination.Engineering & Consulting Services:Expert guidance in transmission, distribution, and substation engineering. Specializing in asset management consulting, UAS inspections, wildfire mitigation strategies, vegetation management, and GIS/geospatial services. Recognized globally for environmental consulting, with expertise in avian protection, environmental permitting, and compliance.Innovative Products:Provider of cutting-edge solutions, including:PhaseTrakker Jr.ConductaCleanD-Calc Pole Damage Analysis SoftwareBird Strike IndicatorI am deeply passionate about empowering organizations to navigate the complexities of asset management and implement sustainable, resilient solutions. Let’s connect to explore opportunities to advance utility management practices and build a safer, more efficient future.

Hired to rebuild and revamp Business Development operations, opening new markets, and injecting a record-setting $20m of new revenue. Details include:- Lead the structuring and negotiations of the company’s tax equity partnerships and tax credit transfer deals- Monitoring solar asset performance, including identifying, analyzing, and mitigating risk to operations and clients- Cultivating new business opportunities, developing and delivering targeted proposals, and negotiating favorable contract terms- Building, maintaining, and using performance tracking systems to maintain regulatory, financial, and operational success

Kearny Mesa, San Diego, Ca

- Responsible for establishing PMO for a leading green energy utility and oversaw an $800m portfolio of new business and electric distribution programs- Defined contracting and executive strategy by developing detailed project oversight plans, tracking KPIs, identifying obstacles, and mitigating risk - Oversaw PM teams, vendors, and construction crews, while maintaining supply chains and operability, and significantly reducing delays

Kearny Mesa, San Diego, Ca

- Delivered a $500m portfolio of SDG&E’s largest infrastructure projects, including substations, undergrounding, and EV infrastructure construction- Onboarding and managing full project personnel, including project controls engineering, environmental, regulatory, and third-party consulting teams- Cultivating key relationships with state and local policymakers, regulators, and legislators to ensure compliance and uncover future opportunities

Kearny Mesa, San Diego, Ca

- Managed $400m safety and infrastructure improvement portfolio of projects (PSEP), installing and hydrotesting new and existing natural gas pipelines and valves- Led key parts of proposal process for all projects over $30m, including responding to RFP/RFI and selecting appropriate subcontractors and vendors

Fountain Valley, California, United States

- Managed a nine-figure portfolio of energy construction, utility improvement, and infrastructure projects for LNG and petroleum leaders - Successfully managed a $12m suite of improvement projects for Phillips 66’s west coast pipelines and BP’s seven-figure pipeline replacement efforts - Incorporated client feedback, even “on the fly” design updates, while maintaining exceptionally strong relationships and trust

Fountain Valley, California, United States

- Scoped, planned, and consistently delivered renewable construction projects on time, within budget, and with the highest quality- Monitored construction schedules and managed highly-complex logistics and months-long timelines

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

- Entered infrastructure project management by preparing construction project plans, material specifications, and feasibility studies- Converted client goals, resources, and realities into detailed cost estimates, project plans, and data-driven progress evaluations- Evaluating project compliance against federal and local code, including developing detailed drawings and technical narratives for permitting

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

- Designed a multimillion-dollar portfolio of pipeline projects from concept through to final design, evaluation, and reporting

Bel Air, Md