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Bio-Resume’ for Brent Clayton Harris
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BRENT CLAYTON HARRIS, P.E.
Professional Electrical Engineer
Omaha, NE 68124
Tel: 402-***-****
Email: abgww4@r.postjobfree.com
EDUCATION:
BSEE, UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA, LINCOLN, College of Engineering and Technology, 1979
CURRENT PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING LICENSES OR REGISTRATIONS:
Professional Electrical Engineer- Licensed to practice as a Professional Electrical Engineer in the following states:
NEBRASKA-PE#E-5741
COLORADO-PE#28140
IOWA-PE#10733
KANSAS-PE#19665
KENTUCKY-PE#26166
CALIFORNIA-PE#E-12682
ARIZONA-PE#37974
TEXAS-PE#103968
FLORIDA-PE#70416
SOUTH DAKOTA-PE#4177
CERTIFICATIONS:
Certified Engineering Manager, CEM
National Council of Engineering Examiners, NCEES#33367
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES:
IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers)
EXPERIENCE AND DEVELOPED SKILLS:
With Over 30 years of experience in the electrical consulting field with daily application, oversight, interpretation and referral to
the latest NFPA, NEC, NESC and IBC Life Safety Codes as well as OSHA Standards, IEEE and NEMA Standards, Mr. Harris has
developed an outstanding and impressive array of experience across many industries. He has a commendable track record in
providing quality electrical engineering to many clients and accomplishing some very noteworthy challenges during his career,
in some cases picking up where others left off and in others, blazing new frontiers and pioneering creative thought processes in
the electrical field.
His unrelenting and exhaustive research of these standards, combined with his dedication to detail, brings an un-paralleled
approach to Electrical Systems Design and Analysis. Through these qualities and experience, Mr. Harris, believes he can
provide the most efficient, safe and cost-effective electrical systems economically possible to his clients.
One very important understanding that Mr. Harris has gained during his vass experience is that many of the “lessons learned”
can only be gained through “actual” project experience. Many of these challenges and problems solved have provided Mr.
Harris with valuable assets and tools in predicting and foreseeing what problems and challenges that may lie ahead in future
projects. This invaluable tool provides Mr. Harris the foresight to accept the challenges that he may encounter readily.
Setting sometimes un-achievably high standards and sometimes un-attainable goals for himself has allowed Mr. Harris to set
the highest standards for delivery of quality of work to his clients. His dedication to quality of service coupled with his thorough
understanding of the electrical industry and wide-ranging skills and experience, have been painstakingly developed through
countless hours of research, design, articulating calculations and application of the knowledge garnered in decades of work in
the electrical consulting field. This gives Mr. Harris a portfolio of knowledge and lessons learned in the industry, unprecedented
by few,.
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Mr. Harris current goals and endeavors is to achieve LEED Certification. His study, research and application are currently being
undertaken.
During the last 8 years, Mr. Harris has focused his engineering talents and the majority of his time, in the area of arc flash
analysis and arc flash studies. He has completed many arc flash studies, ranging from the most complex and sophisticated
analyses to some of the more common systems. He has spent many hours researching and studying the most current white
papers, articles and standards promulgated by IEEE and NEMA in the principles and practices of protective relaying and has
thoroughly examined appropriate standards governing arc flash hazard analysis, including IEEE 1584 and NFPA 70E. Through
his exhaustive studies, he has developed invaluable “practical” guidelines, skills and experience. Mr. Harris has experienced
first hand, that a successful or “accurate” arc flash study can only be accomplished when coupled with a detailed time-current
characteristic curve (TCC) coordination and protective relaying study. He has taken arc flash studies from the field gathering
stage and completed the studies including implementation of recommended protective relay settings and commissioning of the
protective relaying and overcurrent protective device settings, as well as producing and applying appropriate arc flash hazard
levels.
The following is only a brief synopsis of the multitude of key skills and experience that he has developed in his tenure as a
licensed professional electrical engineer. This sampling of his skills and experience should provide the reader with a sound
basis to judge the merits of his qualifications as an experienced senior level electrical engineer:
Experience supervising Junior Engineers and Engineering Staff including training, review and supervision of electrical
design and cost estimates. Managed an electrical engineering department on 2 separate engagements.
Experience managing complex electrical projects to ensure project is within budgeted costs and schedule.
Strong Leadership and Communications Skills
Strong Technical Writing and Public Speaking Skills
Commensurate Experience Mentoring and Training of Electrical Staff in tried and true efficient electrical design methods,
techniques, tools, standards, guidelines and reference material.
Commensurate Experience training electrical engineers in the use of electrical distribution and analysis software to
analyze, study and evaluate electrical distribution sytems including short-circuit and load flow calculations, voltage drop
calculations, protective relaying coordination, motor starting analysis and arc flash analysis and mitigation.
Strong Problem Solving Abilities and Aptitude
Ability to Solve Complex Challenges and aptitude for learning new skills
Focus on Quality and Excellence in Work
Ability to adapt to changing conditions and environments and schedules
Ability and experience in taking a project from conception to construction including startup and commissioning.
Experienced in Construction Management and Construction Administration and providing oversight, direction and guidance
to field engineers, electricians, integrators and programmers during installation including contractor selection, review of
contractor and vendor proposals and quotations, and monitoring of project progress during construction, review of vendor
submittals and shop drawings, responding to RFI’s and payment applications. Provided interpretation of applicable NEC
and NFPA codes when required.
Commensurate experience in commissioning and start-up of electrical switchgear, electrical distribution systems, motors
and drives, control systems and protective relaying systems for variety of industrial facilities.
Have developed electrical standards, design guidelines and drawing and design methodologies for varying industries
Commensurate experience in preparing technical proposals and statement of probable construction costs
Experience in Proposal Preparation and Interview Presentations
Experience in developing conceptual design outlines and developing estimate of probable construction costs in establishing
budgetary appropriations for capital improvement projects.
Experience in Performance Contracting, energy management, energy retrofits and audits and energy consumption analysis.
Experience analyzing and developing conceptual reports and studies and assessments of existing and proposed electrical
distribution systems including gathering appropriate field data in order to determine impact of proposed future
modifications, capacity of existing distribution systems to handle projected future loads and recommendations for
improvements or upgrades to existing facilities.
Experience in performing energy audits and analysis of electrical distribution systems for improved energy performance
and compliance with local and national energy codes.
Experience in reviewing existing facilities for compliance with local and national electrical codes including NFPA, NEC and
building codes and developing a list of associated deficiencies.
Experience coordinating design and work efforts with Other Disciplines including Architects, Mechanical Piping and HVAC
Engineers, Process/Instrumentation Engineers, Structural Engineers, Civil Engineers and Planners
Ability to design and specify complete power distribution systems including transformers, motor control centers, electrical
distribution systems.
Experience in both low voltage systems (480 volts and below) and medium and high voltage systems ranging from 13.8 kV
medium voltage switchgear, distribution and substations up to and including high voltage (345 kV Maximum) substations.
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Experienced with instrumentation and controls including automation systems and programmable logic controllers (PLC’s)
Developed significant experience and knowledge and understanding of the British Electrical Code 7671, 17 th Edition.
Commensurate experience in developing and implementing electrical safety in the workplace programs including Lockout
Tagout (LOTO) Procedures.
Ability to develop cost effective solutions to complex electrical engineering conditions
Achievement: Through diligent and detailed design achieved savings of $1.5M for client for the improvements
made to an existing natural gas compressor plant in Redfield, IA.
Ability to Understand and Model Complex Electrical system Power Studies with multiple sources of generation.
Experienced in Short Circuit, Protective Relaying and Time-Current Coordination Studies:
Representative Projects:
DEEPSTAR Gold Mine Dewatering Systems, Elko, NV: Protective relaying and coordination study of the
15 kV and 5 kV distribution system using SKM Systems Analysis POWERTOOLS software including
CAPTOR and DAPPER.
Ajinomoto Heartland Lysine, Threonine Processing Plant, Eddyville, IA: Protective relaying and
coordination study of the 15 kV and 5 kV distribution system using SKM Systems Analysis POWERTOOLS
software including CAPTOR and DAPPER.
Tampa Bay Water Treatment Plant, Tampa Bay, Florida: Protective relaying, coordination and arc flash
study for complex multiple source system including 15 kV dual-primary selective normal and emergency
sources and parallel generation including complete start-up and commissioning of the protective relays in
the system. Protective relaying and coordination study of the 15 kV and 5 kV distribution system using
SKM Systems Analysis POWERTOOLS software including CAPTOR and DAPPER.
Missouri River Wastewater Treatment Plant, City of Omaha Public Works, Omaha, NE : Protective relaying
and coordination study of the 15 kV and 5 kV distribution system using SKM Systems Analysis
POWERTOOLS software including CAPTOR and DAPPER.
Two Pacific Place, NNG Headquarters, Omaha, NE:
Martin Luther King Jr Medical Center and Trauma Center, Los Angeles, CA: Upgrade of 15kV distribution
switchgear. Protective relaying and coordination study of the 15 kV and 5 kV distribution system using
SKM Systems Analysis POWERTOOLS software including CAPTOR and DAPPER.
Lincoln Welding Supply, Lincoln, Nebraska, Air Separation Plant: Relocation of air separation plant
including 3,000 Hp synchronous motor and 15 kV primary distribution switchgear.
LES Wagener 345-115 kV Substation:
City of Sidney Nebraska: 115 kV Substation/Switchyard and Transmission Line
City of Kimball Nebraska: New 115 kV to 34.5 kV 10.0 mVA Substation and 115 kV Interconnecting
Transmission Line
Monmounth County Resource Recovery Project, Monmouth, County NJ: Protective relaying and
coordination study of the 15 kV and 5 kV distribution system using SKM Systems Analysis POWERTOOLS
software including CAPTOR and DAPPER.
Westinghouse Resource Energy Systems, Pittsburgh, PA: Protective relaying and coordination study of
the 15 kV and 5 kV distribution system using SKM Systems Analysis POWERTOOLS software including
CAPTOR and DAPPER.
CSU 15 kV C & D Lines, Ft Collins, CO
Key Achievements:
Completed successful takeover after inheriting, of an incomplete electrical protective relaying and
coordination device study for the Martin Luther King Jr. Medical Center. Assumed complete responsibility
for the study, performed the required computer models and provided new relay settings to accommodate
increased loads on the facility.
• Commissioning and start-up of the Medical Center was accomplished during a weekend
shutdown/cutover and new settings were implemented. System was restarted and the computer
model was simulated on site during startup to confirm that the study settings achieved the
desired results.
Gained extensive experience and knowledge of application of protective relaying for transformers,
transmission lines, synchronous motor protection, large and medium medium voltage motor protection.
Extensive experience in commissioning and developing settings for state of the art microprocessor based
protective relays including programming. Self-taught training on the latest Siemens Microprocessor
based multi-function solid state relays.
Developed a wide-ranging understanding of protective relaying through practical application to numerous
projects through many years of self-taught study and research of articles and standards relating to the
principles and practices of protective relaying.
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Expertise with developing protective device settings and programming for multi-function digital solid
state relays including generator protective relaying consisting of Negative Sequence Current
Imbalance(46), Voltage Restrained Time Overcurrent Protection(51V), Reverse Power Protection(32),
Phase Differential Protection(87B), Frequency Protection(81), Overvoltage(59), Undervoltage(27).
Expertise with developing protective relay settings and programming for multi-function solid-state relays
including Normal (Utility) source protective relaying consisting of Inverse time overcurrent
protection(50/51), Negative sequence current imbalance(46) and Negative Sequence Overvoltage(47),
Directional Time Overcurrent Protection(67), Bus Line Undervoltage(27) and Overvoltageg(59) protection,
Reverse Power Protection(32) as well as synchronism and synch check(25) protection.
Extensive experience performing coordination and protective relaying studies for a sundry of projects
including medium voltage motor protection, medium voltage switchgear, synchronous motor protection
and parallel generation.
Extensive research and education in the principles and practices of modern-day protective relaying
including exhaustive research of applicable IEEE and NEMA standards as well as a myriad of white papers.
Experience with both low voltage (480 volts and below) and medium (13.8-15kV) and high voltage
systems (34.5 kV-345 kV) including substation transformer protection, distribution line protection,
transmission line protection and generator or rotating machinery protection.
Expertise in the use of computer software to perform sophisticated protective relaying and coordination
studies. Proficient in both the SKM Systems Analysis POWERTOOLS software and ESA Easypower software.
Experienced in the use of SKM Systems POWERTOOLS software since 1991
Experienced in Load Flow and Distribution Studies:
Representative Projects:
CDC Power Study, Colorado Department of Corrections, Pueblo,CO: Study to determine the feasibility of
co-generation, demand reduction, secondary vs primary metering
Department of the Navy, Naval Avionics Facility, Indianapolis, IN: 5 kV Distribution Study
Ajinomoto Heartland Lysine, Threonine Processing Plant, Eddyville, IA: Load flow study and distribution
analysis for 13.8 kV switchgear, four (4) unit substations. Loadflow analysis to study the capacity of
existing 15 kV distribution system to handle new plant loads using SKM Systems Analysis POWERTOOLS
software.
CO2 Plant, Cargill Incorporated, Ethanol Plant, Blair, NE: Load flow study and distribution analysis for 13.8
kV switchgear and two(2) 3750/4200/5250 kVA 4160 volt and two(2) 3750/4200/5250 kVA 480 volt unit
substations
Tampa Bay Water Treatment Plant, Tampa Bay, Florida: Complete load flow analysis of entire 15 kV and
480 volt distribution system to determine system loadflow and ampacities using ESA Easypower software.
Missouri River Wastewater Treatment Plant, City of Omaha Public Works, Omaha, NE : Complete load flow
analysis of entire 15 kV and 480 volt distribution system to determine system loadflow and ampacities
using SKM Systems Analysis POWERTOOLS software.
Two Pacific Place, NNG Headquarters, Omaha, NE:
Martin Luther King Jr Medical Center and Trauma Center, Los Angeles, CA: Complete load flow analysis of
entire 15 kV and 480 volt distribution system to determine system loadflow and ampacities using SKM
Systems Analysis POWERTOOLS software
Key Achievements:
Experience in loadflow analysis of power systems to determine capacity for projected loads and
recommendations for inefficiencies and areas of overloading that may require correction or load reduction
and/or shifting of loads to underutilized systems. Recommendations to optimize reliability and loading.
Performed detailed analysis and in-depth understanding of plant process loads help to determine overall
plant loading analysis.
Determined that in depth interviews-discussions with plant operations personnel are paramount in
determining accurate plant operating conditions
Experience in loading analysis for overcurrent protection, conductor sizing ampacity analysis and
transformer loading analysis. Recommendations for system expansion.
Developed demand factors for plants based upon Utility Metered Demand. Used to determine loading
analysis throughout facility with one plant demand factor of 65% and another plant demand factor 70%
to 75-85% on 480 volt substations and 88 to 95% on 4160 volt substations
Determined that load analysis in existing plants can be somewhat difficult, one must know or evaluate
which motors are operating in a standby or backup mode. Determined that load factors can be skewed
by erroneously assuming that a motor is running under normal operating conditions, when it actually is
not; making the demand factor smaller and showing there is more spare capacity in the plant than there
really is.
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Expertise in the use of computer software to perform sophisticated load analysis studies. Proficient in
both the SKM Systems Analysis POWERTOOLS software and ESA Easypower software.
Experienced in Motor Starting and Transient Analysis Studies:
Representative Projects:
Martin Luther King Jr Medical Center and Trauma Center, Los Angeles, CA: Commissioning and start-up of
electrical relays to allow an electric centrifugal chiller motor to start without tripping the main service
protective relays.
Tampa Bay Water Treatment Plant, Tampa Bay, Florida: Studied the effects of voltage drop and voltage dip
on plant buss voltages during motor starting conditions. Motors were sequentially started through plant
PLC control to limit the voltage dips during starting.
Key Achievements:
Verification of proper relay settings to allow operation without tripping during start-up conditions
Performed Motor Starting Analysis and Voltage Dip Analysis to maintain 80-85% rated voltage during
starting.
Experienced in Equipment Failure Analysis Studies:
Representative Projects:
Martin Luther King Jr Medical Center and Trauma Center, Los Angeles, CA: Study and inspection to
determine the root cause of turn-turn failure of 2000 Hp Electric Centrifugal Chiller Motor.
BOCA DAM and Reservoir, Security Improvements, BOCA DAM, CA: Study to determine cause of Improper
Voltage Application of Electrical Equipment
Peavey Grain, CONAGRA FOOD SERVICES, Rushville, Indiana: Study to determine cause of Premature
motor winding failure analysis
Key Achievements:
Survey and subsequent report of premature motor winding failure in a grain elevator.
Developed a keen understanding of NEMA Standards relating to proper motor application and
environmental considerations, bearing lubrication, lightning protection, motor voltage phase imbalance
and vibration analysis among others.
Experience in determining premature Motor Winding Failure Analysis including recommendations for
correction and probable causes.
Experience in determining improper Voltage Application of Electrical Equipment including corrections and
modifications required for properly functioning and applied equipment.
Experienced in Arc Flash Calculations and Arc Flash Mitigation Studies:
Representative Projects:
Tampa Bay Water Treatment Plant, Tampa Bay, Florida: Complete protective relaying and coordination
study coupled with arc flash analysis of entire 15 kV and 480 volt distribution system to determine arc
flash hazard levels in the system using ESA Easypower software. Study included complete start-up,
programming and implementation of the study including producing and applying appropriate arc flash
labels.
NNG Over 90 Natural Gas Compressor Stations Throughout the Midwest, Texas Panhandle to Canadian
Border: Complete protective relaying and coordination studies coupled with arc flash analysis of various
projects including 15 kV and 480 volt distribution system to determine system to determine arc flash
hazard levels using SKM Systems POWERTOOLS software. Studies included complete start-up,
programming and implementation of the study including producing and applying appropriate arc flash
labels. Training of consultants in developing protective relaying and arc flash studies for over 90
compressor stations.
City of Omaha Missouri River Wastewater Treatment Plant: Complete protective relaying and coordination
study coupled with arc flash analysis of entire 15 kV and 480 volt distribution system to determine arc
flash hazard levels in the system using SKM Systems POWERTOOLS software.
Key Achievements:
Developed proficiency in both ESA Easypower and SKM Systems POWERTOOLS, power distribution and
analysis software and its use and application in performing arc flash hazard analyses. .
Developed a thorough understanding and application of the applicable NFPA 70E and IEEE 1584
requirements for incident energy calculations and appropriate PPE requirements.
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Experience Training of support staff including engineers, electricians and other maintenance staff in the
understanding of PPE requirements and hazard classifications.
Experience in the Application of methods for arc-flash mitigation including:
• Achieved the reduction of arc flash hazard levels from a DANGEROUS level to a safer Level 2 with
the replacement of a bolt-loc fusible switch with adjustable trip solid state electronic trip unit on
a drawout style circuit breaker.
• Hazard levels were reduced to a safer Class 1 level by keeping the instantaneous pickup setting
and instantaneous time delay as low as possible for adjustable trip circuit breakers.
• Incident energy levels were reduced from a DANGEROUS level to a Class 0, by appropriately
selecting I2t = out vs I2t = in function.
• Determined that “actual” practical examples, stress the importance of exact and effective
protective device optimization settings and the need to perform rigorous and detailed analysis
by an experienced professional in order to provide the safest settings and solutions.
• Determined that inexact and improper arc flash analyses can result in dangerous levels being
present unknowingly, resulting in potentially fatal conditions and that inexperienced or non-
professionals performing these analyses should be guarded against.
• Determined the need to employ experienced professionals with arc flash analysis and mitigation
experience in performing electrical systems design and electrical equipment procurement.
Selecting the proper equipment during design and performing arc flash analyses during design
can result in providing a safer and less dangerous electrical system.
• Achieved reduction in arc flash hazard level from DANGEROUS to a Category 4 by replacing a
main 2500A fuse with smaller, more appropriately rated 1600A or 2000A fuse.
• Achieved reduction in arc flash hazard level from Category 4 to a Category 0 by replacing 600A
fuses with 400A fuses .
• Determined that properly sized fuses and overcurrent devices are critical in keeping arc flash
hazard levels to the utmost minimum.
• Determined that the use of High Speed Differential relays reduced incident energy levels from a
Class 1 to a Class 0.
Performed or supervised the production of arc flash analysis and coordination studies for over 100
facilities including field data gathering and verification.
Experience performing arc flash studies since 2004 ranging from less complex 480 volt commercial
facilities to more complex systems involving medium voltage switchgear with solid state digital protective
relaying and parallel generation.
Developed an analytical method and approach to performing the calculations and was instrumental in
teaching other engineers in the use of the program and in establishing data block formats for the study,
and the best overall method of presenting the data in one-line drawing format. With another colleague,
jointly developed optimized settings and output format and trained a consultant hired to perform
independent arc-flash and coordination studies.
Implemented and developed an arc flash training guide using the SKM Systems POWERTOOLS software
program for use in training internal employees and outside consultants in developing arc flash hazard
analysis studies for Northern Natural Gas at over ninety(90) natural gas compressor stations located
throughout the Texas Panhandle and upper Midwest reaching as far north as the Canadian Border. Arc
flash studies have been completed and arc flash hazard labels installed on all equipment capable of being
energized at over 90 compressor stations on the Northern Natural Gas Pipeline system, using the
methodologies, criteria and guidelines developed.
Experience in creating or developing one-lines from extremely out-dated existing drawings and
renovations through the years for systems that were installed in the 1930’s, 40’s and 50’s. Due to the
construction of the switchgear and panels many of the overcurrent devices could not be readily viewed
without taking off covers of equipment. Determined that considerable time and effort was required to
obtain the appropriate overcurrent device data in antiquated systems.
Mastered even the most sophisticated of current “state-of-the-art” Siemens solid state digital multi-
function microprocessor relays
Development of optimum relay settings and commissioning/startup of plant
Experience in motor contributions from over 6000 Hp connected motor load.
Experience with a study considered to be on the higher level of complexity due to the nature of the
systems involved and the necessity of coordinating, not only between the 13.2 kV overcurrent protective
devices and the 480 volt devices for the normal system, but coordination had to be achieved with the
emergency system as well.
• Multiple scenarios were generated to determine the “worst” case incident energy calculations.
• Determined that the difficult part of these rather complex studies is that when multiple scenarios
are generated, the engineer must frequently, in a rather iterative and time consuming process
go back and forth between the various scenarios to ensure that selective coordination is
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achieved under each scenario all while adjusting the settings to achieve the lowest possible arc
flash incident energy levels.
Experience with Ground Functions Connected in residual fashion vs zero sequence CT’s
Learned that the Phase function coordination have a more profound effect of reducing arc flash incident
energy levels than do ground function settings.
Learned that In almost all cases, depending upon the actual transformer impedance it is possible to
predict that DANGEROUS levels will exist at the secondary terminals of transformers greater than 1000
kVA. Although it is important to select transformers with higher impedances to limit the available
incident energy levels, an important design tool is to use multiple smaller transformers rather than less
larger transformers. Although this may prove slightly more expensive, the safety benefits may certainly
outweigh this economic disadvantage. Possible arc-flash mitigation techniques include employing
transformer differential relays.
Experience with Utility Source paralleled with Generators in Total Energy Plant including Fast bus
retransfer or closed transition retransfer to Utility Source
Experience in Overcurrent Protection Analysis: Identification of improperly protected cables and
recommendation for smaller fuses. Improper protection identified on the primary side of transformers;
300E fuse replaced with 150E.
Learned that Energy levels of downstream equipment higher when fed from generator power vs utility
power. This is because of the generator’s reduced fault current and the upstream device operating
slower due to the reduced fault current.
Experience in evaluation of equipment duty ratings
Identified miscoordination with Utility Fuse and recommendations to increase Utility Fuse size to provide
better coordination with upstream overcurrent protective device.
Learned that integration of “actual” electrical equipment installed is paramount in developing arc flash
analysis and coordination studies for new facilities. When developing the arc flash study for the Tampa
Bay Water Treatment Plant in Tampa Bay, Florida during the equipment procurement and fabrication
phase of the project, extensive coordination with the equipment vendors was necessary to obtain all
relevant information.
Experienced in Grounding Verification Studies including loop impedance testing:
Representative Projects:
TASK FORCE POWER-Afghanistan: Gathering field data and documentation and identification of unsafe or
improperly installed electrical systems creating potentially lethal and dangerous conditions for the
military at various military bases throughout the country of Afghanistan.
Minnesota Soybean Processors, Ethanol Plant, Grounding Verification Study:
Key Achievements:
Experience in grounding system testing and subsequent studies to determine adequacy and integrity of
existing grounding systems.
Experience in loop impedance testing, verification of ground impedances and identification of possible
high impedance readings or areas where potentially high leakage currents existed. Although loop
impedance testing is not required or commonplace in America Mr. Harris determined that it is
commonplace in the European Systems and recommended that loop impedance testing be done. Loop
impedance testing ensures the integrity of the grounding system that is installed.
Identification and recommendations for correcting systems where objectionable current was found on the
ground and possible parallel paths
Experience in determining the source or cause of objectionable currents caused by harmonics produced
on the grounding system
Experience in recognizing and correcting Improper grounding methods resulting in objectionable current
flow on the ground system and causing improper operation of sensitive data and electronic equipment.
Experienced in Construction Management, Inspection, Contract Administration and Commissioning-Startup of
Electrical Systems and Plants
Representative Projects:
Commercial Federal Savings and Loan, Omaha, NE: Study and design options to install a new 300 kVA
uninterruptible power supply system (UPS) and 800 kW backup generator
City of Omaha Public Works Department, Omaha, NE:Slip-energy recovery drives including 5 and
15 kV wound-rotor motors and re-generative power for Burt-Izard and 1st-Leavenworth lift
stations.
Martin Luther King Jr Medical Center and Trauma Center, Los Angeles, CA:
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Ajinomoto Heartland Lysine, Threonine Processing Plant, Eddyville, IA:
Tampa Bay Water Treatment Plant, Tampa Bay, Florida:
Cunningham Compressor Station Replacement of 4160 Volt Switchgear and Synchronous Motor
Controllers, Cunningham, Ks
Redfield Compressor Station $50M Expansion, Redfield, IA:
Oakland Compressor Station, Automation System, Oakland, IA
Mullinville Compressor Station, Backbone Automation System, Mullinville, KS
Redfield Compressor Station, New Compressor Addition, Electrical System Upgrade, Automation and
Fire and Gas Detection Systems, Redfield, IA
Hubbard Compressor Station, 10 mVA Substation Upgrade, Hubbard, IA: 8000 Hp Variable Frequency
Drive, Isolation transformer and harmonic filter replacement
Fire and Gas Detection System Upgrades, Various Compressor Stations throughout the Midwest and Texas
Panhandle
Key Achievements:
Experience in review/preparation of vendor and fabrication drawings, administration and record drawing
preparation.
Experience in plant start-up and commissioning.
Experience in monitoring of construction and construction management.
Experience in responding to Contractor RFI’s and providing oversight and guidance on a regular basis.
Experienced in Automation, PLC’s, Instrumentation and Controls
Representative Projects:
City of Omaha Public Works Department, Omaha, NE: Papio Creek WWTP Expansion
Redfield Compressor Station $50M Expansion, Redfield, IA:
Oakland Compressor Station, Automation System, Oakland, IA
Mullinville Compressor Station, Backbone Automation System, Mullinville, KS
Redfield Compressor Station, New Compressor Addition, Electrical System Upgrade, Automation and Fire
and Gas
Detection Systems, Redfield, IA
NPS Gateway Sandy Hook NRA WWTP, National Park Service, Denver Service Center, Newark, NJ
Key Achievements:
Experience with Allen Bradley Rockwell Automation PLC’s
Experience in Custom Design of PLC Control Panels
Experienced in automation systems in Natural Gas Compressor Plants
Experience in P & ID System Diagram Development
Experience with Loop Diagrams and wiring diagrams
Experience with Networking interface design and Fiber Optic Loop Interface
Experience with Intrinsically Safe Systems
Experienced in Performance Contracting, Energy Audits and Energy Management Studies
Representative Projects:
Martin Luther King Jr Medical Center and Trauma Center, Los Angeles, CA:
Methodist Medical Center, Energy Improvement Program, Peoria, IL
California Pacific Medical Center, Energy Improvements, San Francisco, CA
Baptist Medical Center Laundry Facility, Littlerock, AR
Seagrams Energy Improvement Program, Seagrams Building, New York, NY
Florida Southern Collge, Facility Operating and Maintenance Maximum Guarantee Program and Energy
Improvement Program, Lakeland, FL
Drexel University Energy Improvements, Philiadelphia, PA
Northwest Missouri State University, New Central Chilled Water Plant, Marysville, MO
CDC Power Study, Colorado Department of Corrections, Pueblo,CO: Study to determine the feasibility of
co-generation, demand reduction, secondary vs primary metering
Electric Rate Analysis and Energy Management Study, Panhandle Co-operative Association, Scottsbluff,
NE: Study to determine the feasibility of co-generation, demand reduction, secondary vs primary
metering
Key Achievements:
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Experience in energy-related performance contracting projects for various clients.
Experience in developing conceptual report outlines, assessments and development of estimated
construction costs for energy related projects.
Achieved experience in performance contracting based energy audits, studies, analyses, payback and
economic feasibility study for various energy-related retrofits for clients across the US.
Achieved experience commissioning of energy management systems, energy retrofits, variable speed
drives and various other energy related improvements.
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Experienced in Food and Petfood Processing Facilities
Representative Projects:
Metz Baking Facility, Bellevue, NE: New industrial baking, warehouse and distribution facility
Kellogg’s Corporation, Omaha, NE: Various projects including instrumentation and controls and
programmable logic controllers.
Petfood Processing Facility, Crete, NE: Various projects including instrumentation and controls and
programmable logic controllers.
Key Achievements:
Experience with Allen Bradley Rockwell Automation PLC’s
Experience in Custom Design of PLC Control Panels
Experienced in instrumentation and controls.
Experience with FDA requirements in food processing and food handling facilities.
Experienced in Grain and Grain Handling Facilities
Representative Projects:
Peavey Grain, CONAGRA FOOD SERVICES, Rushville, Indiana: Study to determine cause of Premature
motor winding failure analysis
Minnesota Soybean Processors, Ethanol Plant, Grounding Verification Study:
Cargill 13.8 kV Distribution System Plant Utilities Load Analysis, Blair, NE
Aginomoto Heartland Lysine, New Threonine Production Facility, Eddyville, IA
Degumming Project for Germ Plant, Extraction Building, CARGILL, Inc, Blair, NE.
New Sweetbran Loading and Unloading Facility, CARGILL INC, Dahlhart, TX
Ethanol Plant Transformer Replacement and Temporary Generator, CARGILL, INC, Blair, NE
Key Achievements:
Experience with hazardous location environment and grain dust environments in grain handling,
processing and storage facilities.
Experience with Automation Systems including PLC and Instrumentation and Controls
Experience with conduit and cable tray design
Experience with P & ID Diagrams, Loop Diagrams and I/O List Development
Experienced in Bio-Energy Alternative Energy Fuel Systems
Representative Projects:
Algae Farm Conceptual Design, Florida: 35 kV Transmission and distribution system design including
appropriate switchgear for processing equipment loads for a 20 acre “algae” based alternative energy
fuel farm.
Key Achievements:
Experience with high voltage distribution and transmission.
Experience in alternative energy processes and plants.
Ability to provide creative thought processes for challenging projects.
Experienced in Security and Intrusion Detection Networking Systems
Representative Projects:
BOCA DAM and Reservoir, Security Improvements, BOCA DAM, CA: Study to determine cause of Improper
Voltage Application of Electrical Equipment
Port of Long Beach, Long Beach, CA: Security, Intrusion detection systems and remote CCTV surveillance
for various ports in the city of Long Beach.
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Pasadena Refining Systems, Pasadena, TX: Security, intrusion detection systems and remote CCTV
surveillance for power plant.
Aker Kvaerner Cameron LNG Plant: : Security, intrusion detection systems and remote CCTV surveillance
for power plant.
Key Achievements:
Experience with security and instrusion alarm and detection systems.
Experience in remote CCTV surveillance systems
Experience in networking and fiber optic links
Experienced in Commercial Buildings
Representative Projects:
Northland College, Ashland, WI
Amoco 93-94 Restack, Amoco Production Company, Denver CO:
Electron Microscopy Facility, Hill Hall, Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO
George Washington High School Renovation, Denver, Co:
Jose Valdex Elementary School, Denver Public Schools, Denver, CO
North High School, Denver Public Schools, Denver, CO
Key Achievements:
Development of a comprehensive branch circuit board panel schedule in EXCEL with automated lookup
criteria and user-friendly interface to calculate the demand across varying industries.
Siignificant experience in the design of low voltage building electrical systems design including specialty
lighting systems, low voltage addressable fire alarm and early warning systems, equi-potential grounding
systems in medical facilities, essential emergency systems including life safety, critical and equipment
branches for Commercial Buildings, Office Buildings, High-Rise Buildings, Healthcare Facilities,
Educational Facilities, Industrial Facilities and Governmental Sector Clients.
Experience with Direct and Indirect Lighting Systems
Development of standard one-line methodology and feeder schedule
Experience with Fire Alarm and Detection Systems
Experience with Security and Intrusion Alarm Systems
Experience with Data Networking Systems including Local Area Network(LAN) and Wide Area
Network(WAN) systems using Cat 5 and Cat 5E cabling
Experience with Elevators and Elevator Equipment Rooms including elevator recall
Emergency Power Distribution Systems and Automatic Transfer Switch Design including both static and
transient or dynamic generator load analysis and Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Systems
Data Center and Server Room Design including raised floor systems and equipotential Grounding Systems
High Rise Experience and Multi-tenant Office Experience
Experience with Energy Management Systems and lighting control systems.
Experience with California Energy Commission Title 24 Lighting Compliance Calculations, Forms and
Design
Experience with Egress Lighting Calculations
Experience with Lighting Photometric Design and Calculations for Point-to-point Illumination Calculations
per IES Guidelines, Criteria and Recommended Lighting Levels
Experienced in Health Care Facilities
Representative Projects:
Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Omaha, NE:
Denver General AFM Angiography and CT Suite, Denver General Hospital, Denver, CO:
Special Procedures Room, St Joseph Mercy Hospital, Clinton, IA:
Sioux Valley Medical Center, Osceola Community Hospital, New Addition and Renovation
Sioux Valley Medical Center, Osceola Community Hospital, Recreation Center and Pool
Key Achievements:
Experience with Emergency Generation Systems including Life Safety, Equipment and Critical or Essential
Emergency System Branch Requirements
Experience in Life Safety and national electrical code requirements in Health Care Facilities
Experience with Equipotential Grounding Systems and Isolated power systems
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Experience in Special Procedure Rooms
Experience in Project Management, design and construction administration
Experience in Separation of emergency systems into critical, life safety and equipment systems branches
Experienced in Natural Gas Pipeline and Compressor Stations
• Representative Projects:
Cunningham Compressor Station Replacement of 4160 Volt Switchgear and Synchronous Motor
Controllers, Cunningham, Ks
Redfield Compressor Station $50M Expansion, Redfield, IA:
Oakland Compressor Station, Automation System, Oakland, IA
Mullinville Compressor Station, Backbone Automation System, Mullinville, KS
Redfield Compressor Station, New Compressor Addition, Electrical System Upgrade, Automation and
Fire and Gas Detection Systems, Redfield, IA
Hubbard Compressor Station, 10 mVA Substation Upgrade, Hubbard, IA: 8000 Hp Variable Frequency
Drive, Isolation transformer and harmonic filter replacement
Fire and Gas Detection System Upgrades, Various Compressor Stations throughout the Midwest and
Texas Panhandle
Key Achievements:
Gained over 4 years experience working in the Natural Gas Pipeline and Compressor Station Industry.
Experience in the design of automation and networking systems for the automation of compressor
stations, fire and gas detection systems and replacement of electrical power distribution equipment for
antiquated compressor stations and liquid natural gas storage plants.
Experience in replacement of antiquated fire and gas detection systems with a new DETRONICS
addressable fire and gas detection systems development of the required I/O lists and fire and gas cause
and effect diagrams..
Experience with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Automation CONTROLOGIX PLC’s, intelligent motor control
centers with devicenet communications, fiber optic backbone systems and the LON network system for
fire and gas detection.
Experience acting as the quasi General Contractor for these projects included the design and
procurement of all electrical equipment, control systems, PLC’s, UPS systems, fire and gas detection
systems, motor control centers and all required control devices and furnished to the electrical sub-
contractors for use.
Experience also included developing statements of probable construction costs for the projects used as a
basis for funding.
Experience with Automation Systems including PLC and Instrumentation and Controls
Experience with conduit and cable tray design
Experience with P & ID Diagrams, Loop Diagrams and I/O List Development
Experience with Emergency Backup or Standby Generator Design
Experience with Liquid Natural Gas Facilities
Experience with PLC Systems including panel layout and design
Experience with Uninterruptible Power Supply Systems (UPS)
Experience with medium voltage motors including synchronous motors
Experience in start-up and commissioning of electrical equipment, PLC’s and networking and fiber optic
systems.
Experience in the design and specification of equipment and materials in hazardous locations.
Experienced in Underground Mining Projects
Representative Projects:
DEEPSTAR Gold Mine Project, Elko, NV:
Key Achievements:
Developed expertise in mining facilities and underground mining operations.
Experienced with MSHA guidelines and standards
Experience with portable skid-mounted switchgear.
Experience with ground wire monitoring of cables and equipment.
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Experienced in Utility/Power Distribution, Transmission and Substations -Medium and High Voltage including 4.16
kV, 13.8 kV, 34.5 kV, 69 kV, 115 kV and 345 kV Systems
Representative Projects:
LES Wagener 345-115 kV Substation:
City of Buffalo Iowa, Substation:
City of Sidney Nebraska: 115 kV Substation/Switchyard and Transmission Line
City of Kimball Nebraska: New 115 kV to 34.5 kV 10.0 mVA Substation and 115 kV Interconnecting
Transmission Line
Cedar Falls Streeter Plant Cedar Falls, Iowa: New 40 mVA 69 kV to 12.5 kV Substation and 15 kV
Switchgear
Hubbard Compressor Station, NNG, 10 mVA Substation, 34.5 kV to 69 kV Upgrade
Key Achievements:
Experience in the high voltage and power distribution field has ranged from the design of small overhead
and underground power distribution systems ranging from 2400 volts to 69 kV and large power
substations and switchyards up to 345 kV
Extensive knowledge and experience in the design of new and modifications to existing medium and
high voltage substations and distribution systems.
Experience in developing conceptual designs, estimates and carrying project through completion to
construction and commissioning during start-up.
Experience in One Line and Three Line Diagram Development
Experience in the Development of Protection Schemes and AC/DC Schematics for switchgear
Experience in the Development of Panel wiring, layout and elevations
Experience with the operability, control, communication protocols and other features and aspects of
latest state-of-the art solid state microprocessor based relays.
Experience in the Development of Procurement Specifications
Experience in Short Circuit and Coordination Studies and Load Flow Analysis
Experience in Protective Relaying and Coordination of Protective Relays
Comprehensive Technical Report Writing and Development
Comprehensive Knowledge, Understanding and of applicable IEEE Standards, ANSI Standards for
principles and practices of protective relaying and coordination application and guidelines.
Experienced in Industrial, Manufacturing, Institutional, Governmental and Power Plants -Medium and High
Voltage including 4.16 kV, 13.8 kV, 34.5 kV, 69 kV, 115 kV
Representative Projects:
Department of the Navy, Naval Avionics Facility, Indianapolis, IN: 5 kV Distribution Study
Martin Luther King Jr Medical Center and Trauma Center, Los Angeles, CA:
DEEPSTAR Undergound Gold Mining Operation, Elko, NV
Lincoln Welding Supply, Lincoln, Nebraska, Air Separation Plant
CSU 15 kV C & D Lines, Ft Collins, CO
Cunningham Compressor Station Replacement of 4160 Volt Switchgear and Synchronous Motor
Controllers, Cunningham, Ks
Monmouth County Resource Recovery Project, Monmouth County New Jersey:
The Elliott Company, Radford Army Ammunition Plant, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Tenaska, Lee Massachusetts, Waste To Energy Refused-Derived Power Plant
Lincoln Welding Supply, Lincoln, Nebraska, Air Separation Plant
Ajinomoto Heartland Lysine, Threonine Plant, Eddyville, Iowa
Northwest Missouri State University, Marysville, MO:
Triangle Metals, Steel Recycling Plant, Kearney, NE:
Key Achievements:
Developed a thorough understanding of medium and high voltage systems in industrial plant
environments.
Gained knowledge of rotating machinery and synchronous motors.
Startup and commissioning including adjusting appropriate relay settings to allow synchronous motor to
reach speed before adding compressor load.
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Supervised and orchestrated commissioning of switchgear including on site testing by PRIT Services.
Challenge encountered were several on-site modifications required in the control wiring due to phase
rotation issues.
Developed ability to analyze existing systems for loading and methods to perform load analysis for
existing systems.
Performed complex cable tray layouts and cable tray sizing calculations.
Performed short circuit and protective relaying and coordination analysis for complex electrical systems.
Received the annual Teambuilders award from HDR Engineering for his involvement in the design of
Radford, Va, transient stability testing and operation for a 4-6 mVA steam-turbine generator.
Experience in the design and specification of equipment and materials in hazardous locations.
Military and US Governmental Experience:
Representative Projects:
TASK FORCE POWER in Afghanistan enduring adverse conditions and experiencing the hardships of
working in a warzone environment under the authorization and guidance of the US Army Corp of
Engineers.
US Army Corp of Engineers Ellsworth, AFB, South Dakota
Offutt AFB, Offutt, NE: Security system improvements and runway approach taxiway lighting
Jacksonville Naval Air Station, Jacksonville, FL: Radar approach towers and obstruction lighting.
US Army Corps of Engineers, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota: 800 Man housing underground
primary electrical distribution system.
US Army WETS Tank Table and Training Facility, Hastings, NE: New tank training facility Analysis and
recommendations to improve electrical safety of electrical power distribution and grounding systems.
Nebraska Air Army Nationa Guard, Lincoln, NE: New 800 Man armory
Offutt Air Force Base, NE: Alter/repair MFH area building 313.
Navy Regional Medical Center, Jacksonville, FL: Repairs and improvements to the electrical power system,
motor efficiency study and replacement.
US Army Reserve Center, Council Bluffs, IA
Iowa Air National Guard Armory, Council Bluffs, IA
Department of the Navy, Naval Avionics Facility, Indianapolis, IN: 5 kV Distribution Study
Key Achievements:
Familiarity working in and around military facilities, military bases and secure environments.
Experience working on air force bases.
Experience with FAA regulations.
EMPLOYMENT AND ENGAGEMENT HISTORY:
• May 2011-Present 0 Years, 5 Months, President, Harris and Associates, Omaha, NE: Private consulting firm
specializing in electrical engineering.
Significant Projects:
Triangle Metals, Kearney, NE: Steel recycling plant.
Rural Health Nebraska Remote Re-Gen Sites, Western NE:
Notable Achievements and Responsibilities:
Responsible for marketing, proposal preparation and interviews.
Responsible for new business development.
Responsible for complete electrical design including specifying equipment and development of
detailed electrical drawings.
• Aug 2010-May 2011 0 Years, 9 Months, Sr. Lead Electrical Engineer-Afghanistan, TENG, Chicago, Illinois; Temporary
Position for multi-discipline A/E firm awarded the contract for TASK FORCE POWER in Afghanistan.
Significant Projects:
TASK FORCE POWER-Afghanistan: Gathering field data and documentation and identification of
unsafe or improperly installed electrical systems creating potentially lethal and dangerous conditions
for the military at various military bases throughout the country of Afghanistan.
Notable Achievements and Responsibilities:
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Developed technical bulletins to apply interpretation of applicable electrical codes including the
British Electrical Code 7671 and the National Electrical Code (NEC). These technical bulletins were
developed to apply to unconventional and improperly installed electrical systems found on a military
base in a warzone environment.
Ability to work in adverse and harsh conditions.
Experience with unconventional portable electrical switchgear and generator installations.
Gained significant knowledge and further refinement of the understanding of electrical codes and
engineering principles that apply to improper grounding techniques, including identification of
parallel paths and objectionable ground currents.
Significant experience in the evaluation of life safety hazards and improper installations and code
violations.
Review of flash reports daily and Provided daily reports of deficiencies and hazards found.
Provided engineering analysis of systems when needed.
Worked closely with international contractors and military personnel.
Provided guidance and interpretation of applicable electrical codes as it relates to potentially unsafe
installations and practices.
Electrical Safety Assessment and Analysis
Analysis and recommendations to improve electrical safety of electrical power distribution and
grounding systems.
Grounding system assessment including loop impedance testing, identification of ground loops,
identification of objectionable currents due to parallel path
Experience with portable skid-mounted equipment including generators, spider distribution boxes,
Alaskan tent power distribution boxes, portable power cables and a myriad of other unconventional
electrical installations found in military warzone environments.
Development of reports including flash reports and standards or guidelines for electrical installations
found in these adverse environments.
Passed stringent medical tests and passed stringent background and security checks.
Completed 1 week of training prior to deployment including various OPSEC training, emergency
medical treatment training, and various courses required as a condition of deployment.
Experience working in and around highly secure and top-secret clearance faciliites
• Aug 2009-Aug 2010 1years,09 months; Manager, Electrical Engineering, EAD Engineering: M/E consulting firm
specializing in food processing and industrial plants.
• Significant Projects:
Tampa Bay Water Treatment Plant, Surface Treatment Plant Component, Arc Flash Hazard Analysis and Coordination
Tampa Bay, Florida
o Completed protective relaying analysis, protective device settings and commissioning for dual
primary selective normal and emergency source switchgear.
Algae Farm Conceptual Design, Florida: 35 kV Transmission and distribution system design
including appropriate switchgear for processing equipment loads for a 20 acre “algae” based alternative
energy fuel farm
City of Omaha Public Works Facility, Missouri River WWTP, Arc Flash Hazard Analysis and
Coordination Study, Omaha, Ne
• Notable Achievements and Responsibilities:
Development of Electrical Standards including CSI Division 26 Master Specifications, Electrical Design
Standards
Supervision of electrical staff including two(2) electrical PE’s
New business development, marketing, proposal preparation and presentations relating to electrical
discipline.
Experience in taking a project from inception to construction including startup and commissioning.
Experience in Construction Management and construction administration.
Refined and further developed electrical design standards and master specifications.
Experience in proposal preparation and interview presentations.
Experience in developing conceptual design outlines and developing preliminary budgetary estimates.
Experience with instrumentation and controls including automation systems and programmable logic
controllers (PLC’S)
Experience in load flow analysis of existing electrical distribution systems.
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Experience in both low voltage (480 volts and below) and medium voltage systems up to 34.5 kV for
industrial plants.
Experience coordination design efforts with other disciplines.
Responsbile for Quality Control Review of all projects designed for the Company
o Proficient in ESA Easypower Electrical Distribution Software including protective relaying and coordination
studies, short circuit studies and arc flash hazard analyses.
Feb 2004-Aug 2009 5years, 5 months; Contract Sr. Electrical Engineer, through Aerotek, for Northern Natural Gas (NNG)
Significant Projects:
Oakland Compressor Station, Automation System, Oakland, IA
Mullinville Compressor Station, Backbone Automation System, Mullinville, KS
Redfield Compressor Station, New Compressor Addition, Electrical System Upgrade, Automation and Fire
and Gas Detection Systems, Redfield, IA
Hubbard Compressor Station, 10 mVA Substation Upgrade, Hubbard, IA: 8000 Hp Variable Frequency
Drive, Isolation transformer and harmonic filter replacement
Fire and Gas Detection System Upgrades, Various Compressor Stations throughout the Midwest and Texas
Panhandle
Notable Achievements and Responsibilities:
Gained significant experience in natural gas pipepline compressor stations.
Developed standards and guidelines for performing arc flash analysis and studies including protective device
coordination studies. Research and study of arc flash calculation and guidelines per IEEE 1584 and NFPA 70E.
Responsibliites included training junior electrical engineers in the design of electrical systems including how
to properly perform an arc-flash and electrical protective device coordination study.
Jointly developed with another professional colleague, excel panel schedules, short circuit and voltage drop
calculations linked in order to perform the required NEC Calculated Demand Load Calculations for each
panelboard as well as the main service load calculations.
Gained significant experience with fire and gas detection systems using DETRONICS equipment.
Design included Fire and Gas I/O lists, Block Diagrams, LON Block Diagrams, Schematic Diagrams and wiring
diagrams.
Developed P&ID diagrams for automation projects as well as I/O lists.
Gained experience with Fiber Optic Backbone systems including networking and system architecture.
Experience in developing conceptual design outlines and preliminary budgetary estimates.
Experience in commissioning and start-up of electrical switchgear, generators, PLC’s, electrical distribution
systems, instrumentation and controls and protective relaying systems for natural gas plants.
Experience analyzing existing electrical distribution systems, performing assessments and gathering field
data to determine impact of proposed future modifications.
Experience in reviewing existing facilities for compliance with local and national NFPA and NEC codes.
Experience in procuring electrical equipment including preparing specifications, material lists, bills of
materials and reviewing vendor quotations and shop drawing submittals.
Experience in Construction management and construction administration including inspections and
monitoring of construction progress.
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Development of design standards for custom designed PLC Control panels including detailed bill of materials.
Prepared procurement specifications for purchase of microprocessor controlled circuit type transfer switches,
oil-filled padmount step-up and step-down transformers, synchronous motor controllers and generators.
Developed design standards now being using by NNG Engineers for electrical drawings including one-line
diagram methodology and conduit-cable schedule methodology as well as MCC and Panel Schedule
formatting using Excel Spreadsheets.
Gained significant experience in development of capital improvement construction cost estimates.
Gained significant experience in instrumentation and control systems including automation systems and
programmable logic controllers (PLC’s). Experience with Allen Bradley PLC’s and Wonderware and Rockwell
Automation ladder logic.
Achieved a cost savings of over $1.5M on the electrical portion of the $50M Redfield Compressor Station
Upgrade project was done by an outside consultant. The design was incomplete, unsatisfactory, did not
comply with NNG Methodology and resulted in extensive cost overruns to the project. Mr. Harris was
instrumental in leading the design effort to salvage the design and convinced management to allow in-house
redesign of the project using the NNG Developed methodology.
Supervisor-Scott Dunlap, Chief Electrical and Automation Engineer.
May 2002-Feb 2004 1 year, 8 months; Contract Electrical Engineer for TMS Design, Omaha, Ne.
Significant Projects:
El Paso, Tx Rail Car Unloading Facility Modifications
Tuscon, Az WWTP Modifications
Notable Achievements and Responsibilities:
Gained experience working in railroad facilities
Gained additional experience in the development of P & ID diagrams, wiring control schematic
Design of industrial projects for Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) including including development of P& ID’s
and wiring control schematics.
Supervisor-Kevin Hall, TMS Design 84th and L Street, Omaha, NE
Feb 2001-May 2002 1 year, 3 months; Sr. Electrical Engineer-AMG, Inc., Omaha, NE.
Significant Projects:
Cargill 13.8 kV Distribution System Plant Utilities Load Analysis, Blair, NE
Aginomoto Heartland Lysine, New Threonine Production Facility, Eddyville, IA
Degumming Project for Germ Plant, Extraction Building, CARGILL, Inc, Blair, NE.
New Sweetbran Loading and Unloading Facility, CARGILL INC, Dahlhart, TX
Ethanol Plant Transformer Replacement and Temporary Generator, CARGILL, INC, Blair, NE
Notable Achievements and Responsibilities:
Responsibilities included Design and supervision of electrical systems design for industrial facilities
including supervision of design staff and preparation of electrical specifications and construction/contract
administration.
Achieved Significant project experience included the design and construction services for 13.8
kV, 4160 volt and 480 volt electrical systems in industrial food and grain processing facilities for CARGILL
Inc and AJINOMOTO HEARTLAND LYSINE Plant in Eddyville, Iowa.
Gained significant knowledge and experience in the design and layout of required cable tray systems and
complete lighting and power systems for the plant.
Gained additional experience in construction management and construction observation of projects.
Gained additional experience in analyzing complex electrical distribution systems including load flow
analysis, and assessments of electrical systems to handle proposed future modifications.
Experience in reviewing existing facilities for compliance with local and national electrical codes including
NFPA and NEC and developing a summary of deficiencies.
Gained further experience in protective relaying and coordination studies using the SKM Systems
POWERTOOLS Software.
Gained experience and expertise in load analysis of existing plant systems including 13.8 kV distribution
switchgear.
Supervisor-Mike Miller, PE, Sr. Instr. Engineer; 54699 202nd Street, Pacific Junction, IA 51561
Dec 1999-Feb 2001 1 year, 3 months; Sr. Electrical Engineer-Davis Design, Lincoln, NE.
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Significant Projects:
Sioux Valley Medical Center, Renovation and Addition, Cherokee, IA
Lincoln General/Bryan LGH Medical Center, Lincoln, NE: Various projects including:
• GAMMA KNIFE
• CT Suite
Grand Island Medical Clinic, Grand Island, NE
Miller Memorial Assisted Living Units, Chappell, NE
Tri-County Hospital, New Addition, Lexington, NE
Northland College, Ashland, WI
Notable Achievements and Responsibilities:
Predominant experience during tenure at DAVIS DESIGN was primarily in health care related field.
Gained additional experience supervising junior engineers and design staff.
Gained additional experience managing complex electrical projects to within budgeted costs and
schedule.
Gained additional experience coordinating with other disciplines in a full-service A/E firm including
mechanical engineers and architects
Designed and specified complete electrical distribution systems for various commercial, institutional and
health-care related facilities.
Prepared technical proposals and statement of probable construction costs.
Gained additional construction management and construction administration experience including
supervision and monitoring of construction activities.
Developed electrical design standards and electrical standard specifications.
Achieved additional experience in Health Care Design and hospitals including:
Emergency Generation Systems
Supervisor-Matt Morrissey, PE, Mgr., Mechanical Engineering; 8901 S.W. 12 th Street, Lincoln, NE
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Oct. 1996-Dec. 1999 3 years, 1 month; President, Harris and Associates, Littleton, CO.
Significant Projects:
Western Wireless, Digital Cellular Antenna Communication and Switching Systems, Over 300 Sites across
the front range of the Denver Metropolitan Area and in the Phoenix, Az and Tuscon, Az areas
Sprint PCS Communications Sites in Denver, Colorado Springs and other sites in Colorado
Department of the Navy, Naval Avionics Facility, Indianapolis, IN: 5 kV Distribution Study including
upgrade of 4160 volt distribution system to 15 kV including approximately fifty-two(52) 4,160 volt-480
volt (or 208 volt) step-down transformers.
Notable Achievements and Responsibilities:
Consulting and contract engineering for various clients and companies in the design of electrical systems
for various private, commercial, educational, health care and governmental clients across the front-range
of Colorado.
Experience with cellular communication towers, antenna and switching sites.
Experience evaluating and working on multiple sites for small projects
Experience working closely with Owner’s representatives and RF Engineers
Gained additional experience performing conceptual reports, facility assessments and developing
statements of probable construction cost estimates.
Gained additional experience in studies and assessments of electrical distribution systems including
gathering of field data to determine impact of proposed modifications.
Supervisor-Self
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April 1995-Sept 1996 1 year, 6 months; Sr. Electrical Engineer and Project Manager, Englewood, CO.
ServiceMaster Energy Management (now TIXU Energy Services) .; A performance based energy management
and service company including an in-house design and management team.
Significant Projects:
Martin Luther King Jr Medical Center and Trauma Center, Los Angeles, CA:
Methodist Medical Center, Energy Improvement Program, Peoria, IL
California Pacific Medical Center, Energy Improvements, San Francisco, CA
Baptist Medical Center Laundry Facility, Littlerock, AR
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Seagrams Energy Improvement Program, Seagrams Building, New York, NY
Florida Southern Collge, Facility Operating and Maintenance Maximum Guarantee Program and Energy
Improvement Program, Lakeland, FL
Drexel University Energy Improvements, Philiadelphia, PA
Northwest Missouri State University, New Central Chilled Water Plant, Marysville, MO
Notable Achievements and Responsibilities:
Review and supervision of electrical systems. Design for energy-related performance contracting projects
for various clients.
Gained additional experience in commissioning and start-up of plant electrical systems.
Gained additional experience in developing conceptual report outlines, assessments and development of
estimated construction costs.
Gained additional experience managing construction efforts and construction administration and
inspections.
Notable achievements included successful takeover and completion of the electrical protective device
and coordination study including successful startup and commissioning for the Chilled Water Plant
Upgrade for the Martin Luther King Jr. Medical Center/Hospital and Trauma Center, Los Angeles, CA.
Commissioning and start-up of the Medical Center was accomplished during a weekend shutdown/cutover
and new settings were implemented. System was restarted and the computer model was simulated on
site during startup to confirm that the study settings achieved the desired results
Achieved experience in performance contracting based energy audits, studies, analyses, payback and
economic feasibility study for various energy-related retrofits for clients across the US.
Achieved experience commissioning of energy management systems, energy retrofits, variable speed
drives and various other energy related improvements.
Experience operating out of the Headquarters and central staging offices located in Denver, CO; travel to
the various project sites was from Denver.
Many of the projects involved the installation of energy efficient lighting systems including T8 flourescent
luminaires, variable speed drives on variable flow secondary chilled water systems, variable speed drives
for air handling units, building automation system and controls upgrade among others.
o Supervisor-Mike Mendenhall, PE, Mgr., Engineering, Denver, CO.
Nov. 1994-April1995 5 months; Sr. Electrical Engineer-DEA Inc., Englewood, CO.
Significant Projects:
DEEPSTAR Undergound Gold Mining Operation, Elko, NV: 13 Section 5 kV Double-ended skid-mounted
switchgear,13.8-4.16 kV Step-down Transformer, Double-ended 480 volt motor control center
Notable Achievements and Key Responsibilities:
Developed experience with MSHA guidelines and standards in the Design of electrical systems for
underground mining systems/operations
Gained additional experience in protective relay and overcurrent device coordination study including
developing required trip settings. Using SKM Systems POWERTOOLS power distribution and analysis
software.
Supervisor-Ed Netherton, President; Denver, CO.
May 1993-Nov 1994 1 year, 6 months; Sr. Electrical Engineer-Gordon Gumeson Associates, Englewood, CO.
Significant Projects:
Electron Microscopy Facility, Hill Hall, Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO
CSU 15 kV C & D Lines, Ft Collins, CO: Replacement of existing 15 kV underground primary cables in
ductbank.
Denver General AFM Angiography Suite and CT Remodel, Denver General Hospital, Denver, CO
Sand Creek Pump Station, Colorado Springs Division of Water and Wastewater Utilities, Colorado Springs,
CO: Replacement of outdated resistor type variable speed controllers and constant speed motors with
state-of-the art microprocessor based variable speed drives
NPS Gateway Sandy Hook NRA WWTP, National Park Service, Denver Service Center, Newark, NJ
Amoco 93-94 Restack, Amoco Production Company, Denver CO: Various projects in High Rise Building
CDC Power Study, Colorado Department of Corrections, Pueblo,CO: Study to determine the feasibility of
co-generation, demand reduction, secondary vs primary metering
Birko Manufacturing, Denver, CO: Industrial Manufacturing and laboratory, Wet and dry product mixing
and flammable product mixing
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Electric Rate Analysis and Energy Management Study, Panhandle Co-operative Association, Scottsbluff,
NE: Study to determine the feasibility of co-generation, demand reduction, secondary vs primary
metering
Notable Achievements and Key Responsibilities:
Responsible for design and supervision of electrical staff for commercial, educational, health care and
governmental clients.
Achieved additional Health Care Experience
Developed additional experience in complete design and management of electrical design for various
projects
Developed experience in preparing conceptual designs, report preparations and proposals.
Achieved experience with medium voltage distribution systems for institutions and college campuses
Achieved additional experience with industrial and waste-water treatment facilities
Achieved experience and developed a refined and methodical system of information presentation on
electrical one lines.
Achieved experience in High Rise Buildings
Supervisor-Dave Kambich, PE, Mgr., Electrical Engineer; 4725 South Monaco Street, Suite 200,
Denver, CO, 80237
April 1992-May 1993 1 year, 1 month; Sr. Electrical Engineer-M.E. Group Inc. Denver, CO.
Significant Projects:
George Washington High School Renovation, Denver, Co:
Jose Valdex Elementary School, Denver Public Schools, Denver, CO
North High School, Denver Public Schools, Denver, CO
Fire Fighter’s Station, Denver International Airport, Commerce City, CO
NPS Sequoia Housing, National Park Service, Sequoia National Park, CA
Notable Achievements and Key Responsibilities:
Served as Sr. Electrical Engineer for Denver Office.
Responsible for design, review and supervision of design/drafting staff for various governmental,
educational commercial and private clients.
Gained additional experience in managing projects within budgets and schedules
Gained additional experience managing construction, construction administration and construction
inspection for various projects.
Designed and specified complete electrical systems including equipment procurement of substations,
transformers, power distribution equipment, fire alarm and detection systems and lighting systems.
Gained insight and experience working with large metropolitan planning and inspection departments for
the City of Denver.
Significant experience working with addressable fire alarm and detection systems.
Significant experience working with other disciplines including Architects, mechanical and piping
engineers.
Gained experience working with Airport Facilities.
o Supervisor-Ravi K. Maniktala, PE, President; 11909 Arbor St, Omaha, NE 68144
Oct 1989-Winter 1991 1 year, 9 months; Sr. Electrical Engineer-HDR Engineering, Omaha, NE. : Full-service A/E
Consulting Firm.
Significant Projects:
The Elliott Company and Radford Army Ammunition Plant, Radford, VA: Frequency and voltage stability
and regulation and transient response testing for four(4) 6 mVA steam turbine generators.
Westinghouse Resource Energy Systems, Pittsburgh, PA: Preliminary design of new Mercer County
Resource Recovery Facility including two(2) 22 mVA steam turbine generators, 50 mVA 13.8-34.5 kV step-
up main power transformer, 13.8 kV-4.16 kV double-ended substation transformers with sparing, 500 Hp
ID and FD fans, 4160 volt reduced voltage starters for motors over 250 Hp. Complete load flow, voltage
drop and protective relaying and coordination analysis using SKM Systems Powertools Dapper and Captor
electrical distribution analysis software.
Monmounth County Resource Recovery Project, Monmouth, County NJ: 63 mVA 13.8 kV Steam Turbine
Generator,66 mVA 34.5 to 13.8 kV Step-up Transformer
Tenaska, Lee, Massachussetts: Waste-to-Energy Refuse Derived Power Plant
Recycling Center/Transfer Station, Spokane, WA: Recycling and drop-off for recyclable products
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Ash Handling Treatment, City of Commerce, CA: Expansion to the Commerce County Refuse-derived
power plant including programmable logic control (PLC) for concrete batching
Harrison Station, Flue Gas De-Sulfurization/Absorber Project: Addition to the main power plant
South Utah Valley Solid Waste District Transfer Station, Provo, UT
NORECORP RFB, Resource Recovery Facility, San Juan, Puerto Rico
City of Omaha Public Works Department, Omaha, NE:Slip-energy recovery drives including 5 and 15 kV
wound-rotor motors and re-generative power for Burt-Izard and 1st-Leavenworth lift stations.
City of Omaha Public Works Department, Omaha, NE: Papio Creek WWTP Expansion
Notable Achievements and Key Responsibilities:
Responsible for design and engineering for various industrial projects including solid-waste-to-energy
plants and solid waste plant projects electrical systems.
Gained experience in industrial systems
Gained experience managing complex projects within budgeted costs and schedule.
Gained experience in Construction Management and construction inspection of projects including
vendor/shop drawing review and monitoring of construction progress.
Experience with both low voltage (480 volts and below) and medium and high voltage systems up to 115
kV in industrial plants and power plants. Expanded knowledge base and gained experience with medium
and high voltage power plants
Gained experience coordinating design and work efforts with other disciplines including civil engineers,
process engineers, mechanical/piping engineers, instrumentation and controls engineers and architects.
Gained experience with waste-water treatment plants
Experience with programmable logic controllers (PLC’s)
Experience with instrumentation and controls.
Hazardous location equipment selection and design experience.
Became more proficient in protective relaying and coordination study applications. Achieved proficiency
in SKM Systems Powertools Electrical Distribution and Analysis Software.
Received the annual Teambuilders award from HDR Engineering for his involvement in the design of the
Radford, VA transient stability testing and operation for a 4-6 mVA steam-turbine generator.
o Supervisor-Art Kabrick, PE; Mgr., Electrical Engineering; 8404 Indian Hills Drive, Omaha, NE.
Feb 1985-Oct 1989 4 years, 8 months; Mgr., Electrical Department-The Schemmer Associates, Omaha, NE. : Full-
service A/E Consulting Firm.
Significant Projects:
Veterans Administration Medical Center, Correct Electrical/Fire Safety Deficiencies, Omaha, NE:
Offutt AFB, Offutt, NE: Security system improvements, instant re-strike HID taxi-way runway lighting and
marker lighting, aircraft apron high mast lighting, alert taxi-way edge lighting and glare controlled flight
line perimeter lighting and taxiway security barriers.
Jacksonville Naval Air Station, Jacksonville, FL: Radar approach towers and obstruction lighting.
US Army WETS Tank Table and Training Facility, Hastings, NE: New tank training facility including target
power supply, lighting and control tower.
US Army Corps of Engineers, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota: 800 Man housing underground
primary electrical distribution system.
Nebraska Air Army Nationa Guard, Lincoln, NE: New 800 Man armory
Offutt Air Force Base, NE: Alter/repair MFH area building 313.
Navy Regional Medical Center, Jacksonville, FL: Repairs and improvements to the electrical power system,
motor efficiency study and replacement.
Commercial Federal Savings and Loan, Omaha, NE: Study and design options to install a new 300 kVA
uninterruptible power supply system (UPS) and 800 kW backup generator
Notable Achievements and Responsibilities:
Responsible for managing, supervising, directing and leading a small group (10-11) of electrical staff
Responsible for design review of electrical systems for commercial, governmental, private and
educational clients.
Experience and responsible for developing conceptual design outlines, preliminary budget estimates.
Experience in Proposal Preparation and Interview Presentations.
Experience in designing and specifying complete power distribution systems including transformers,
motor control centers, controls, lighting, fire alarm and detection and power electrical distribution
equipment.
Experience in construction management and construction administration of various projects.
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Experience working for governmental entities and military facilities, army, naval and air-force bases.
Responsible for development of department electrical standards and master specifications.
Supervisor-Karl V. Meyer, PE; Operations VP; 1044 N. 115 th St, Suite 300, Omaha, NE
Feb 1983-Feb 1985 2 years, 0 months; Project Engineer-Maniktala Associates, Lincoln NE. : M/E Consulting Firm.
Significant Projects:
New Idea Building, Omaha NE: Renovation and conversion of historical manufacturing building into
condominium complex.
Dean Rawson Nissan, Omaha, NE: Automotive Dealership, Sales and Maintenance Facility
Omaha Park II, Omaha, NE: Parking Garage including card access, parking control and security card
access system
US Army Reserve Center, Council Bluffs, IA
Iowa Air National Guard Armory, Council Bluffs, IA
Notable Achievements and Responsibilities:
Responsible for design and design review of electrical systems for various commercial, industrial,
governmental, health care and private clients.
Supervised electrical design staff.
Experience supervising designers and junior engineers including training, review and supervision of
electrical design
Experience in Construction Management and construction administration of various projects including
review of vendor submittals, monitoring construction progress.
Developed experience in proposal preparation and interview presentations
Developed electrical standards and master electrical CSI Division 16 Specifications for the company
Developed expertise and experience with commercial buildings.
Acquired P.E. License in the State of Nebraska.
Supervisor-Ravi K. Maniktala, PE, President; 11909 Arbor Street, Omaha, NE 68144
May 1979-Feb 1983 3 years, 10 months; Project Engineer-Olsson Associates, Lincoln, NE : M/E/C Consulting Firm
Significant Projects:
Lincoln Welding Supply, Lincoln, Nebraska, Air Separation Plant: Relocation of air separation plant
including 3,000 Hp synchronous motor and 15 kV primary distribution switchgear.
LES Wagener 345-115 kV Substation:
City of Sidney Nebraska: 115 kV Substation/Switchyard and Transmission Line
City of Kimball Nebraska: New 115 kV to 34.5 kV 10.0 mVA Substation and 115 kV Interconnecting
Transmission Line
Notable Achievements and Responsibilities:
Responsible for engineering calculations and design under guidance of a registered professional electrical
engineer for consulting firm specializing in high voltage and medium voltage electrical systems.
Achieved proficiency in protective relaying and coordination studies and attended advance coursework in
the principles and practices of protective relaying.
Developed specifications for procurement of electrical equipment.
Developed experience in the application of the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC).
Developed experience in analyzing and developing conceptual reports, studies and assessments
including rate analysis and distribution load flow studies.
Experience in primarily medium and high voltage distribution, transmission systems and substations
raging from 13.8 kV up to and including 345 kV substations and switchyards.
Achieved proficiency in medium voltage and high voltage distribution, transmission and substations
including
• Buss Deflection Calculations
• Wind and Ice Load Calculations
• Short Circuit Calculations
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Supervisor-Wayne B. Roelle, PE; Mgr. Electrical Department, Suite 611, NBC Center, Lincoln,
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