BHUPINDER S. SALVA Phone: 617-***-****
ablz9w@r.postjobfree.com
Niskayuna, NY 12309 Available to Relocate
OBJECTIVE: To seek a challenging position in a design firm where I can
contribute to advancement of
common goals with my extensive electrical experience in Design, and
Management of Industrial,
Commercial, and Institutional projects.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS AND ACHIEVEMENTS: Self-motivated proactive professional
with
20+ years experience in electrical design of industrial, commercial,
institutional, and residential projects
in conformance to the engineering principles, standards, and code of
practices. Skilled to work under pressure and adept in managing
simultaneously several diverse projects within budget by maintaining
productivity, established schedule, and deadlines
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
SENIOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEER: CHA INC. Oct. 2004 to May
2010
III Winner Circle, Albany, NY 12205:
1. Coordinated multiple electrical and engineering projects as a Project
Lead to ensure on-time, within budget completion; responsibility
encompassed contractor oversight, project development, consultation,
research, documentation, submission and approval, design, scheduling,
and construction. Responsible for design of following low and medium
voltage distribution systems, fire alarm, lighting and security
systems for the various industrial, commercial, and institutional
projects throughout the New York State. Following is the brief list of
projects handled at CHA:
Albany DGS - Rapp Road Landfill Project.
Nashua Overhead Water Tank Project.
Petroleum Storage Tanks, Diesel and Gas Dispensing Stations Project.
Protective Device Coordination Study of Oneida and Mohawk Correctional
Facilities.
Summing Pool Project, Bethlehem Elm. Ave. Park
GSA Advanced Metering System
Bedford Hill Correctional Facility, Bedford Hill, NY
Collins Correctional Facility, Collins, NY
2. Assigned for 4 years as a Project Manager at New York State Office of
General Services (NYS OGS) in the Design & Construction group to work
on various diversified Correctional Facilities projects. Responsible
for providing direction/review of various Electrical Site Distribution
projects, including Generator Replacements, Powerhouse Buildings,
Generator/ Switchgear Buildings, Dual primary selective radial design
upgrades for 4/12.47/13.2KV systems and associated Metal-Clad
Switchgear upgrades. The project at Correctional Facility, Marcy NY
was valued at $1.6 M and the remaining distribution projects averaged
around $8M for a total of $72 M. Following is the brief list of
projects handled at OGS:
Arthur Kill Correctional Facility, Staten Island, NY.
Auburn Correctional Facility, Auburn, NY
Clinton Correctional Facility, Dannemora, NY
Elmira Correctional Facility, Elmira, NY
Fishkill Correctional Facility, Beacon, NY
Green Haven Correctional Facility, Stormville, NY
Mid-Orange Correctional Facility, Warwick, NY
Ogdensburg Correctional Facility, Ogdensburg, NY
Shawangunk Correctional Facility, Wallkill, NY
Willard Drug Treatment Center, Willard, NY
Woodbourne Correctional Facility, Woodbourne, NY
Wyoming Correctional Facility, Attica, NY
Marcy Correctional Facilities, Marcy, NY
SENIOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEER: RES ENGINEERING, INC. Feb. 2001 to Sept. 2004
15 South Street, Hudson, Massachusetts, MA
Responsible for design of low and medium voltage power distribution systems
including sub-stations; Internal and External lighting and controls systems
for commercial and institutional projects including fire alarm, Tele/Data,
A/V, CCTV, security systems and structured cabling; Emergency generators
including UPS backup systems with associated ATS controls and distribution;
V.F.D controls for HVAC systems; Grounding and lightening protection
systems, Coordination of electrical power/controls interface with HVAC,
plumbing, fire protection equipments, etc. Responsibilities involved were
manifold such as:
. Extensive field investigations of existing undocumented electrical
infrastructures in buildings
and campuses. Prepared reports on code violations and economical
recommendations to meet
new standards.
. Performed electrical systems analysis by utilization of DAPPER System
software for power system design and analysis which included voltage
drop, design/demand loads including fault analysis, sizing of power
system equipment including cables, sizing/schedules for switchboards,
panelboards and including MCC's. CAPTOR study module was utilized for
time/current coordination of protective devices for electrical power
systems for proper design of equipment in accordance to short circuit
levels within acceptable voltage ratings. .
. Analysis of bids, value engineering, and recommendations for awarding of
contracts; Review of
shop drawings in conformance to specifications, and construction
drawings.
. Project management, marketing, and proposal preparation.
. Supervised and provided, guidance, and technical direction to subordinate
engineers, designers and drafters where necessary.
Brief List of Projects Handled at RES:
Marine Terminal Center, Mass Maritime Academy, Buzzards Bay, MA: Three
story, 280,000 Sq. Ft. facilities with classrooms, various types of
laboratories, workshops and supporting infrastructure.
Fire Station, Upton, MA: Four-bay fire fighter station with living
accommodation and fit-up.
Worcester Medical Center, Worcester, MA: Campus 5KV emergency power
distribution system including coordination on installation and
commissioning in accordance to the Mass Code requirements.
Sullivan Student Center, Worcester State College, Worcester, MA: 100,000
Sq. Ft., 2-Story building with classrooms, labs, computer rooms, lecture
hall and offices.
Northern Essex Community College, Haverhill, MA: New, 130,000 sq.ft, fine
arts and crafts building
Mount Wachusett Community College: Boiler House and electrical
infrastructure distribution.
Dedham Superior Court, Dedham, MA: New normal and emergency power systems.
Lexington High School, Lexington, MA: Expansion/renovation of school
infrastructure facilities
Boston Public Library, Boston, MA: New fire alarm system.
Peabody Hall, Salem State College, MA: New normal and emergency systems in
boarding/lodging facilities.
Forest Grove Middle School, Worcester, MA: 120,000 square foot school
includes a library and several laboratories
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER: COSENTINTI ASSOCIATES, INC. April 1994 to Jan.
2001
One Broadway, Cambridge, MA
Responsible for electrical design and contract documents for numerous
industrial, commercial, and institutional projects varying in size form
50,000 square foot renovation to 400,000 foot new construction. Projects
involved, but not limited to, the following systems:
. Design of low and medium voltage power distribution systems including
13.8/5KV single and/or double ended power distribution sub-
stations/power centers with PLC controls where applicable.
. Design of lighting and controls systems including design of
site/parking/street/sports lighting where applicable.
. Design of Fire alarm, Tele/Data, A/V, CCTV, Security and associated
structured cabling systems.
. Design of emergency/stand-by generators including UPS backup systems
and associated ATS controls.
. Design of motor connections/controls through design of MCC's and V.F.D
connections and controls.
. Grounding and lightening protections systems.
. Coordination and design of power and control connections to HVAC,
plumbing, fire protection equipments.
. Design, analysis, and time/current coordination of protection devices
for the power systems design was conducted by using DAPPER/CAPTOR
software's. The system design included calculations for voltage drop,
design/demand loads including fault analysis, sizing of power system
equipment including cables, sizing/schedules for switchboards,
panelboards and including MCC's etc.
Brief List of Projects Handled at Cosentini Associates:
EF Center at Cambridge, MA: 370, 000 Sq. Ft., 10-story office facilities
including tenant fit-up.
Hilton Hotel at Logan, MA: 340,000 Sq. Ft., 10-story, hotel including fit-
up.
Harvard Humanities, Harvard University, MA: 180, 000 Sq. Ft. institutional
building.
Bay Colony Corporate Center, Waltham, MA: 200, 000 Sq. Ft. office building
including tenant fit-up.
1601 Washington Street, Cambridge, MA: 8-stories, 310,000 Sq. Ft. health-
care and residential building.
Logan 2000 - Terminal - E, Logan, MA: 950,000 Sq. Ft. international
terminal facility -- Responsibilities included design of normal and
emergency power distribution systems including sub-stations, 400 Hertz
power distribution for air crafts; Lighting and lighting control systems;
Signage systems; Fire alarm, Tele/Data and security systems. Design of
Emergency power/UPS systems for computer networks including, emigration
security and controls. Design and coordinated requirements for satellite
security systems, aircraft fuel control system, aircraft docking power,
lighting and controls etc.
Boston University's BioSquare II Building, Boston, MA: 410,000 Sq. Ft., 10-
Story high rise health-care/medical building including tenant fit up.
Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emory University, Atlanta, GA:
200,000 Sq. Ft. facilities.
Hebrew College, Newton, MA: 160,000 Sq. Ft. facility housing libraries,
class rooms, administration conference centers and cafeteria.
Arrow International, Building II, Berks County, Pennsylvania: 240,000 Sq.
Ft. high-rise office building.
ENGINEER: FACTORY MUTUAL ENGINEERING April 1992 - Jan. 1994
Norwood, MA 02070
Intrinsic safety and explosion proof Approvals of electrical and electronic
process control equipment utilized in hazardous classified locations.
Conducted testing of equipment in accordance with national and
international standards, interpretation of test results, technical report
writing and evaluation of products.
ENGINEER: C. A. CROWLEY ENGINEERING, INC. Dec. 1989 - Jan.
1992
Middleboro, MA
Responsible for design of several diverse industrial, commercial and
institutional projects. Responsibilities involved were manifold such as,
design of electrical power distribution systems; load analysis and sizing
of transformers; internal and external lighting and control systems; fire
alarm, security and tele/data systems; UPS/emergency power system.
Brief List of Projects Handled at Crowley Engineering:
Seekonk Public School, Seekonk, MA: Additions/Renovations of existing
facilities
Holyoke Public School, Holyoke, MA: Additions/Renovations of existing
facilities
Toys "R" Us: Provided electrical systems in accordance to client's
requirements.
BHAWAN ENGINEERING, INC. May 1984 - Aug. 1989
Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
Major preoccupation was overall project management, system engineering,
equipment evaluation and site supervision of industrial, commercial and
institutional projects.
MANAGER: BHARAT HEAVY ELECTRICALS LIMITED Jan. 1974 - May 1984
New Delhi, India
Major preoccupation was acquisition and execution of electrical projects on
"Turn-Key" basis. Job entailed catering to customers in industrial, and
engineering areas for their electrification needs.
EDUCATION:
B.S. Electrical Engineering (BSEE) - Thapar Institute of Engineering &
Technology, Patiala, Punjab, India (Punjabi University).
COMPUTER LITERACY: AutoCAD, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Word, Microsoft
Excel/Access, Outlook, Acrobat and Power Point.
AFFLICTIONS:
Member of Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).
PERSONAL:
US Citizen
REFERENCE: Available on request.