SURAJ SHRESTHA

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Email: abkslj@r.postjobfree.com

Beaumont, TX, 77705

Cell# 409-454-

5862

Objective:

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

power electronics or renewable energy technologies, that will challenge

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

contribute to the success of a leading edge organization.

Summary of Qualifications:

. Strong design background on transmission and distribution lines,

lighting system, solar PV cell based home systems and electric

circuits

. Strong academic background in Power System and its Protection,

Electric Machines, Electric Circuits, Power Electronics and

Renewable Energy

. Proficiency in various engineering software's like Multisim, VISIO,

AutoCAD, Simulink, Hspice and MATLAB

. Strong analytical and problem solving skills, excellent technical

and interpersonal skills

. Good communication and writing skills and ability to learn new

techniques quickly

Education:

Jan 2008 - Dec2009

M.E. in

Electrical

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Lamar University, Beaumont, TX (GPA 3.75)

Nov2003 - May 2007

B.E. in Electrical Engineering

Institute of Engineering, Nepal (GPA 3.85)

Relevant Courses:

. Power System, Transmission and Distribution of a Power system, Power

Electronics, Power System Analysis and Protection, Electric Motors,

Renewable Energy, High Voltage Engineering, Industrial

Electrification, Analog and Digital Control systems, Micro Processor

and Electric Circuit

. Fuel Cell Power System, Alternative Energy, Instrumentation and

Control System, CMOS Fabrication and Design, Computer

Network/Security and Power Electronics

Professional Experience:

Developmental Math Department, Lamar University, Beaumont

(May 08-Nov 08)

Position: Tutor

. Benefited students with my expertise in intermediate algebra and

college algebra

. Assisted students in their home works and practice exams

River Falls Hydro Power Development Company, Nepal

(Jan 07-Dec 07)

Position: Electrical Engineer

. Involved in feasibility study of 500 KW Kathey Khola micro- hydro

power project

(Site selection, calculation of head and discharge, penstock pipes

alignments and generator and turbine installation)

. Involved in a design of transmission and distribution lines for

different specified power capacity and distance.

(Voltage level selection, selection of conductor size and cabling,

choice of spans lengths, number of circuits and conductor

configurations its spacing, insulation design, selection of ground

wire and evaluation of line performance, sag, tension and right of

way)

. Involved in design and installation of a solar panel PV- based home

system and solar PV-based white LED lamps as an alternative source

of energy in Khotang District of Nepal

Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA), Nepal

(Feb 06-Dec 06)

Position: Intern

. Familiarization with load forecasting, load flow analysis, short

circuit analysis, single line diagram and three line diagram

drawings

. Familiarization with power equipments and its protection

Major Academic Projects:

. Bi-directional speed control of a DC-motor implementing H-Bridge

motor circuitry operated with the help of Microcontroller

. Micro hydro power plant and its distribution line design for a

given specifications

. Transmission line design for 100 MW power supply over a distance of

200 KM

. Remodeled the existing system in Brighter Toothpaste Industry,

Nepal, to improve the quality of production

. Design of the lighting system for a conference hall of Shankar

Hotel, Kathmandu, Nepal

. Detail design of a power transformer (50 KVA, 3 phase, 66/0.4 KV,

core type, 50 HZ)

. Billing System design of a Departmental store using C-programming

Computer Skills:

. Structured programming language C, C++, visual basic 6 and Fortran

. Proficient in Microsoft Office(word, excel, power point, access,

photo shop)

Honors and Awards:

. Recipient of competitive Graduate Scholarship from Lamar University,

Beaumont, TX.

. Granted full scholarship from the Government of Nepal to study

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering at Institute of Engineering,

Nepal

Members of Professional Societies:

. General member: Nepal Engineering Council

. Life time member: Nepal Electrical Engineer's Association

Willing to Relocate: Excellent References Available Upon Request

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