Scott Brian Van Pelt, P.E. Email & Phone Number

Norwalk, Connecticut, US

• Manage the Engineering Department and ensure the accuracy and timeliness of all engineering deliverables.
• Act as the Structural Engineer of Record for the majority of company projects including more than 300 solar power plants.
• Oversee R&D activities with a focus on code compliance, certification, and industry best practice.
• Liaison with industry leading support organizations including CPP, Intertek and Black & Veatch as well as standards organizations including UL 2703, UL 3703 and IEC
• Responsible for successful completion of technical vetting and Independent Engineer (IE) review.
• Train and assist in professional development of the technical staff.

New York, New York, US

• Managed the design, installation, and commissioning of rooftop solar systems ranging from 20kW to 2MW in domestic and international locations.
• Oversaw the design and installation of the two vertical axis wind turbines on the Eiffel Tower.
• Led certification of company products per electrical safety, structural safety, and performance standards including CE, UL, CSA, IEC, ISO, and other national and international standards. Certifications are performed by.
• Represented the interests of small wind turbine manufacturers and vertical axis wind turbine manufacturers on multiple domestic and international standards committees including AWEA and IEC.
• Performed energy audits on telecoms base stations and other commercial facilities.
• Managed a department of twelve technical staff. Responsible for interviewing, hiring, and training technical staff. Rated 4.72 out of 5 by direct reports in 360˚ reviews.

New York, New York, US

• Supervised the development and launch of new product offerings including four new turbine designs, a line of hybrid wind/solar outdoor lighting systems and a proprietary remote monitoring system
• Cut warranty expenses by more than half through design revisions, implementation of additional QC processes and tightening of tolerances that were identified as critical through FMEA studies.
• Managed the company's Technical Support Department and reduced average response time from over two days to less than one business day. The technical support department provides information to UGE’s worldwide network of.
• Oversaw the creation and maintenance of all technical documentation including product manuals, technical specifications, electrical schematics, dimensional drawings, commissioning checklists and internal technical.
• Acted as the point of contact for multiple component suppliers. This included technical review of custom items such as wind turbine towers and foundations
• Personally provided technical support required to close over $1,000,000 worth of sales

New York, New York, US

• Participated in the design of over 20 projects in all stages of construction, from feasibility studies through design development, installation, site inspection and construction administration.
• Successfully designed high profile projects including residential towers in excess of 600 feet tall and the backup steel for the ceiling of the Corporate Lobby of the Burj Khalifa (currently the tallest building in the.
• Integrated renewable technologies, such as green roofs and water retention systems, into the building structure of multiple projects seeking LEED certification.
• Prepared calculations and drawings which were accepted by various of government entities including the United States Army Corps of Engineers and the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority.
• Performed value engineering studies to determine the most cost efficient means of construction.

B.S. Integrated Business And Engineering, Finance

B.S. Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering