NAME Ajit (AJ) Hiranadani MSEE, PE

ADDRESS

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Rockville, MD 20852

TELEPHONE NO. 248-***-****(Mobile)

EMAIL ad35o0@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

MSEE 1980 – Electrical, Controls & Computer Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan

B. Tech. (Hons) 1965- Electrical/Mechanical/Nuclear Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, India

Microsoft Office- Knowledge of Word, Excel, CAD, Power System Analysis software ETAP, SCADA, NEC (National Electric Code), LEED, ASHRAE, IECC, IGCC energy codes for building design, ETAP, CYM, Power BI, DOE/Building Technologies/Renewable Energy Standards, MV/LV Switchgear, Masterspec. & IEEE/IEC Standards for Electrical Systems& Equipment.

Seminars- Variable Frequency Drives, Power/Control Cables and Selection, Power/Distribution Transformers and Engg, Switchgear Control & Protective Co-ordination, Fire Alarms & Life Safety Systems -NFPA72, Generators and Emergency Systems -NFPA70- Art.700, Control Systems Design-PLC. PLC/DCS/DA Central Process Controls Systems & Applications, Microgrid & Solar Systems, Building Management Systems, Control Valve Sizing by Fisher Controls, Power Quality.

Strong verbal and communication skills.

PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION

Registered Professional Engineer – State of Michigan/DC/MD

Senior Member-Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) & IEEE Insulated Conductors Committee- Author of several IEEE technical papers and standards

SUMMARY Experienced Professional Engineer with over 30 years of experience in Project Engineering, Design and Management and relevant technologies with experience in design of electrical/controls /distribution systems and upgrades for utility, industrial, commercial facilities. Application and design of solar power systems Familiar with digital controls for use in BMS. PLC/DCS/DA and ALC/Web process controls.

Direct project teams and manage/review total project scope from start to completion.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Exelon (Potomac Electric Power Company- Regional Reliability, Washington DC)

Electrical Distribution /Power Quality & Reliability Engineer (11-15-2021- 9-15-2023)-

Responsible for design and reliable operation of PEPCO electrical distribution systems to meet PHI Power Quality indices (such as SAIDI. SAIFI, CAIDI) and other Reliability Criteria.

Evaluate daily system performance and reliability of PEPCO electrical distribution systems based on daily event reports of feeder and equipment failures and impact on customers from the Capacity Planning, Relay & Distribution Operations Dept. Provide solutions to system failures using Data Analytic tools -follow through with the Distribution Engineering and Project Management Depts for return of affected feeders/ transformers back to service to meet PEPCO Regional Reliability goals.

Support Power Quality goals and provide technical support to Major Utility Customers including Solar and DER for reliable system operations. Provide technical support and expertise to Distribution Systems scoping and design upgrades. Provide technical support to major utility customers using distributed resource energy systems in providing solutions for power quality issues that affect system reliability.

Engineering Consultant, Rockville, MD (2018- 21)

Project Consultant in Electrical/Controls Systems and Distribution for Industrial, Building applications.

Bechtel NS&E Nuclear, Security & Environmental Division, Frederick, MD (2015-2018)

Senior Project Engineer- Manage and co-ordinate Electrical/Controls Design Projects / /Engg Design Packages for Southern Company/Nuclear Engineering Services (SNC) for plant upgrades. Co-ordination, Development of design- including scoping, design package preparation to meet NRC 10CFR50 and 52 requirements, Review/checking, calculations to project completion. Projects included Intake Canal and Water Treatment System, Inverter Replacement, UPS Systems for critical Loads and DC battery power distribution system, power/control/lighting systems for waste storage facilities, plant annunciator computer project, Aux/Unit Transformer Replacement, SCADA, ETAP calculations, System Protection, PLC controls applications design for motor speed control.

Electrical Schematics, Loop/Logic diagrams, I/O lists, PLC configuration, Panel Layout, Alarms annunciator, Web Controls.

MIMAR, Architects/Engineers, Baltimore, MD (1-2013 to 11-2015)

Senior Project Engineer – Co-ordination and project electrical design management for lighting system replacement and power distribution systems upgrades for the MDTA Maryland Dept. of Transportation) projects and BWI (Baltimore Washington International Airport) Terminal Building Expansion of electrical power system for MAA (Maryland Aviation Administration) to conform to NEC, LEED, ASHRAE, IECC and IGCC energy codes. Design and review of energy management systems/daylighting/Lighting and Solar systems and controls to meet ASHRAE, LEED, IECC &IGCC codes. Selection of emergency Generator for building. Protection/Controls & Co-ordination of interface of electrical supply with utility.

Review /Preparation of project/equipment specs. PLC controls for Energy Management Systems and Solar installations.

Florida Power & Light Co, Florida City, FL (7-2010 to 11-2012)

Principle Electrical/Controls Engineer in Nuclear Project Engineering Dept responsible for management of engineering design package upgrades to several important plant systems, such as intake coolant water system structure, design for upgrade of existing analog control systems to automatic system using PLC -including Electrical Schematics, Loop/Logic diagrams, I/O lists, PLC configuration, Panel Layout, Alarms annunciator and switchgear control room design.

SCADA, auxiliary transformer replacement, cathodic protection system replacement and replacement of LV breakers, crane upgrade project. ETAP calculations and Project Specifications. Cable failure analysis and testing.

Nanaging resources and administration, negotiating and coordination with various departments and relevant technologies to meet project goals..

Bechtel Power Corporation, Frederick, MD ( 6-2007 to 6-2010)

Watts Bar Unit#2(PWR) Nuclear Project at Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) in Knoxville, TN- Senior Electrical Project Engineer for design change Switchgear and Motor Control Center design. Modification Design packages to meet NRC requirementsof existing motor control schemes and wiring diagrams

Electrical Schematics, Loop/Logic diagrams, I/O lists, PLC configuration, Panel Layout, Alarms annunciator design and review.

US-EPR Unistar (AREVA/PWR) Nuclear Project –Calvert Cliffs Unit#3, Constellation Energy, Maryland- Senior Electrical Engineer –

Project direction and management for development of electrical systems/I&C design for Main Turbine –Generator and Step-Up Transformer Power Block/ substation including specifications for Main Transformer, 480V Load Centers, Isophase Bus, Class 1E Medium Voltage Power Cable. Review of protection schemes, systems calculations and ETAP analysis. System Protection/SCADA. including Electrical Schematics, Loop/Logic diagrams, I/O lists, PLC configuration, Panel Layout, Alarms annunciator

Interfacing and co- ordinating activities with related disciplines, vendors and contractors.

Bechtel SAIC –Yucca Mountain Repository Project-US Department of Energy- Office of Civilian Radioactive Waste Management (OCRWM)-Nevada- Project management for ITS (Important to safety) systems to meet PSAR/FSAR, engineering calculations, equipment standards, equipment specifications, design change documents, probabilistic and fault tree analysis for Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Repository Management Licensing Approval.)

Electrical Schematics, Loop/Logic diagrams, I/O lists, PLC configuration, Panel Layout, Alarms annunciator.

DTE Energy Company, Detroit, Michigan (1-1980 to 8-2007)

Project Management-Electrical Systems Design

Senior Engineer -Provide technical direction and management for Design of auxiliary electrical system in facilities/generating stations/substations in accordance with NEC, IEEE, industry and Corporate standards. Such as System Control Center Expansion projects which involved power distribution, lighting controls for Control Room, using LEED, ASHRAE, IECC, IGCC codes. Coordination with Relay and Distribution depts/SCADA. For interconnections with substations and electrical system. Transformer/Circuit breaker selection and fault studies and co-ordination using ETAP software. Selection of engine-generators/UPS, Lightning protection for power system protection of buildings. DER and Solar systems design applications.

Solving power issues for major DTE industrial customers.

Performed energy studies including DER interconnections, station protection and control.

Performed system calculations for steady state, fault and stability analysis.

Project Design Reviewer in the design and construction of corporate of new energy generation facilities/substations with responsibilities to review/manage project team and total project from start to completion. Provide technical direction to responsible Architect/Engineers and provide coordination to related departments.

Selection and specification preparation for major electrical/controls equipment. Reviewed all vendor submittals for all electrical equipment and provided directions to vendors to meet project design requirements.

I & C Engineer - in Instrumentation/Controls Division for conversion of several station process controls to digital controls using PLC/DCS/DA.

Direct experience with P&ID, Electrical Schematics, Loop/Logic diagrams, I/O lists, PLC DCS configuration, Panel Layout, Alarms annunciator.

Design/Specifications of industrial control panels and power distribution systems to meet National/International Standards {UL508A).

Interfacing and co-ordination of activities with related disciplines and outside vendors and suppliers.

Design direction including scoping, directing team and support to all levels of management for design and modifications of and facilities.

Represented the Company in public forums such as IEEE. Vice Chairman of IEEE Committee, technical reviewer and author of several technical papers in Power Delivery.

Project Management

Project Engineer and Contract Administration-Projects Engineer –Built and Led design teams, Prepared scopes for new and retrofit projects building designs, developed project construction specifications in conjunction with related disciplines; Planned budgets/schedules, bidders, resources, administration and purchase documents.

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