Electrical Engineer Power Plant

Prabin Devkota

*******.******@*****.***, Tel: 510-***-****

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Rockville, MD 20851

Permanent Resident

CAREER OBJECTIVE

Seeking position as an Electrical Engineer in the field of power systems,

power electronics or renewable energy technologies, that will challenge me,

enable me to utilize my experience and allow me an opportunity to

contribute to the success of a leading edge organization.

EDUCATION

LAMAR UNIVERSITY Beaumont, Texas (Dec 2009)

Master's in Electrical Engineering,

CGPA: 4.0 / 4.0

Relevant courses: Fuel cell Basics, Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles,

Modeling and Simulation of Electric Vehicle,Power Electronics for EV,Alternative Energy Sources, Discrete Control Systems, CMOS Fabrication

and Design, Digital Communication, Computer Network/ Security, Genetic

Algorithm,Expert Systems, Power Electronics etc.

TRIBHUWAN UNIVERSITY, Lalitpur, Nepal (Dec 2004)

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering,

Specialization in Power and Control

CGPA: 3.5 / 4.0

Relevant courses: Power Systems,Power Plant Design, Control Systems,

Transmission and Distribution Systems, High Voltage Engineering,Safety

Engneering, Power Plant Design and Protection, Renewable Energy, Electric

Circuit &Machines, Engineering Economics,Instrumentation,

Microprocessors, Computer Programming, Rural Electrification,

Optimization Techniques etc.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MEH Consultant P. LTD,KATHMANDU, NEPAL

Electrical Engineer (Jan 2005-May 2006)

. Designed power distribution system in rural area of Nepal.The tasks

included load estimation, route survey for 11KV distribution lines,

location of 11/0.4KV distribution transformers and planned 0.4KV

distribution networks.

. Designed 33/11KV area substations and 33KV Transmission lines in

Nepal. The task included survey and load estimation of the area,

detailed route alignment of the lines, transmission line sag and

tension calculations, selection of conductors, poles and other power

equipment, configuration and cost estimations.

. Expertise in symmetrical components, per-unit calculations, one line

diagram and short-circuit calculations.

. Experienced with the maintaining and testing of substation equipment,

including switchgear, power transformers, instrument

transformers(PT,CT), protecting relays, capacitor banks, grounding

systems etc.

. Provided engineering assistance to Architects and Computer Operators

to ensure that all data are documented, engineered, and processed in a

timely manner.

SHRESTHA ELECTRIC AND CONSTRUCTION. KATHMANDU, NEPAL

Electrical Engineer (Feb 2008-May 2008)

. Performed electrical load calculations, selected equipment and

designed light and power circuit, grounding and communication system

of existing and new commercial buildings.

. Designed distribution circuit for 19 rural communities through 11KV

transmission line.

. Trained and supervised community and staff for efficient use of

electricity and for safety precaution.

. Provided technical direction, managed a small team, and sales support

for engineering projects.

REC CENTER,LAMAR UNIVERSITY, BEAUMONT, TEXAS

Student Assistant (Oct 2008-Dec 2009)

. Worked as a student assistant at recreation center of Lamar

University.

TRAININGS AND SHORT COURSES

. Participated in the workshop "Design of hydro power and distribution

line" conducted by NEA, Nepal.

. Participated in the training "Design of photovoltaic cell and its

installation" conducted by Renewable Energy Group, Nepal.

. Participated in a short course "Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

Training" conducted by Lamar University, TX.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Programming Language : Fortran, Basic,C, C++, Assembly languages,Visual Basic

Operating System: WINDOWS,LINUX

TOOLS USED

ETAP, HSPICE, PSPICE, MULTISIM,MATLAB/ SIMULINK, ADVISOR, AutoCAD.

ACADEMIC PROJECTS

. Design of less than 66KV substation and Transmission Line Design using

Visual Basic.

. Carried out design of an earthing and bonding system (touch voltage,

step voltage and mesh voltage), layout of substation, single bus bar

substation, mesh bar substation, spatial separation, separation of

maintenance zone, electrical clearance and component of substation.

. Design of less than 66KV substation and Transmission Line Design using

Visual Basic.

. Electrical design of power plant for Nyam Nyam River. Task included

head, power generation calculation, turbine selection, fore-bay,

penstock, transformer, transmission line route selection

. Programmed Software for analyzing the following parameters:

Transmission line voltage, analysis of conductor size, line

resistance, sag and tension, voltage regulation, span, corona loss,

type of insulator, puncture voltage, spark over voltage and power

factor.

. Performed final year project work on "A detail design of three phase

pulse width modulation inverter".

. Performed energy audit of the Electrical Engineering building of the

Institute of engineering.

. Designed 100 KVA, 50 Hz, 11000/400 V, Single Phase, Core type, Oil

immersed and natural cooled Distribution Transformer.

AFFILIATION

. Lifetime Member: Nepal Engineering Council

. General Member: Nepal Electrical Engineers Association

AWARDS AND ACHIEVMENT

. Granted full scholarship from the Govt. of Nepal to study Bachelor's

Degree in Electrical Engineering at Tribhuvan University, Nepal.

. Out-of-state tuition waiver and scholarship from Department of

Electrical Engineering, Lamar University

References will be provided upon request

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