senior electrical engineer

Darin K. Morgan, P.E

818-***-**** ********@***.*** 1557 W. 51st Place Los Angeles, CA 90062

Senior Electrical Power Engineer

Accomplished and results driven professional with strong technical and methodical aptitude with an innate ability to analyze, coordinate and synthesize data. Resourceful and creative; enjoys challenges and overcoming obstacles. Interprets complex assignments and moves forward to develop and integrate technological enhancements to achieve configuration management. Has excellent interpersonal skills, able to communicate and collaborate effectively with co-workers at all levels. Has the ability to work calmly on critical systems in dangerous settings under significant time pressures. Recognized for attention to detail, adherence to standards, and expert technical background.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Technical - Power Distribution and Generation Design, Project Management.

Engineering Design - On-site design of Generator and Power Distribution Systems (low and medium voltage); Control and Lighting Systems; Computer Aided Design: AutoCad, Visual.

COMPETENCIES

Excellent Strategist - Provide solutions that boost productivity and efficiency across the organization. Quickly identify problem areas and implement effective solutions to meet goals.

Exceptional organizational skills - Consistently recognized by colleagues for exceptional talents in needs analysis and problem resolution in fast-paced environments.

Strong sense of responsibility - Solid professional standards; excellent track record of dependability. Maintain focus on achieving results while implementing solutions to meet a diversity of needs.

Administration and Management - Knowledgeable of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, and coordination of people and resources.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior Electrical Engineer:

Tekton Engineering and Construction • Los Angeles, CA 2017-Present

Design, management and analysis of power distribution, lighting and generation systems for industrial and commercial facilities projects.

Projects:

MH1 Project - Feb 2017 to present

Designed a new 12kV, 3 phase, 200 amp underground service to replace an existing overhead service in order to reduce the electrical tariff rate of existing tenants. Based on calculations of existing and future loads, specified continuous and short circuit rating of switchgear and main circuit breaker.

Senior Electrical Engineer:

Carollo Engineers • Costa Mesa, CA 2016-2017

Design, management and analysis of power distribution, lighting and generation systems for water and waste water facilities projects.

Projects:

Mesa Greenfield Water Reclamation Expansion Project – September 2016

Designed the power distribution system of the new Headworks facility. Performed load calculations and designed a primary selective feeder configuration and two power distribution centers (12kV to 480V, 3 phase, 1500 kVA transformers) to provide power to a 480V, 3 phase, 2000 amp secondary selective feeder switchgear. Designed two motor control centers also, which were fed from the 2000 amp switchgear. Continuous amp rating of switchgear, MCCs and size of protective devices, conduit, conductors and controllers/ motor starters were based on load calculations. Short circuit ratings of switchgear and MCCs were calculated from available short circuit of transformers and conductors’ impedance. Developed single line diagrams, building and equipment layouts.

Aurora Pump Station Arc Flash Study - June 2016

Met safety requirement by reducing arc flash incident at electrical distribution equipment to no more than 12 cal/cm2 at various waste water pump stations in Aurora, CO. Arc flash analysis performed using ETAP power systems analysis software.

Penmar and Temescal Water Quality Improvement - July 2016

Designed service entrance switchgear, power distribution switchboards and power distribution system for water reclamation plant improvement project located in Los Angeles, CA. Reviewed equipment specifications and managed construction of electrical power distribution equipment.

Resolved Requests For Information (RFIs) during construction, including grounding and bonding issues, correctness of single lines for feeders shown and accuracy of conduit and equipment layouts for service entrance switchboards.

Electrical Engineer:

Design Group Facility Solutions Commerce, CA 2015-2016

Performed electrical power distribution and lighting systems design of facilities projects for industrial buildings.

Completed electrical design packages to obtain county construction permits.

Perform power system analysis modeling for power distribution systems using SKM electrical power systems design and analysis software.

Projects:

Earthbound Farms Warehouse Cooler Task April 2015

Created a power and lighting design of the refrigerated warehouse and dock areas of Earthbound Farms facility in San Juan Bautista, CA.

Created a lighting design using Visual Lighting Design software.

Generated Title 24 compliance forms using Energy Pro software.

Performed short circuit, voltage drop and load calculations for building loads.

Southwind Foods New Facility Task June 2015

Design of power distribution for production area Southwind Foods in Carson, CA.

Created single line of new production loads.

Stauffer Foods Sheeting Line and Dough Room August 2015

Design of power and lighting for a 400 amp sheeting line and a dough rising room.

Created power distribution single line and Title 24 lighting design.

Completed electrical design packages to obtain county construction permits.

Coast Packing Service Entrance Upgrade June 2015

Designed new 4000 amp service, service entrance switchboard and electrical power distribution systems for industrial plant facility.

Pacific Gas & Electric Contract Feb-May 2016

Designed electrical service and power distribution upgrades for PG&E Gas Transmission stations. Created single lines, grounding and equipment plans, scope of work documents and completed written specifications.

Lead Electrical Engineer:

PLCs Plus Int’l Bakersfield, CA 2013-2015

Designed electrical power distribution systems for facilities projects in the Oil and Gas Industry.

Completed electrical design packages to obtain county construction permits.

Perform power system analysis modeling for power distribution systems using ETAP electrical power systems design and analysis software.

Projects:

Capacitor Bank Implementation Task November 2013-September 2014

Created a software model of the entire power distribution system (25MW power capacity) at MacPherson Oil Company (MOC) in Bakersfield, CA using ETAP power system analysis software. Performed a load flow analysis and optimal capacitor placement. Resulted in restoration of nominal voltages, increased power capacity, improved power factor and increased oil production.

Section 12 Substation B Construction Task August 2014

Design of 4MW medium voltage substation for MacPherson Oil Company in Bakersfield, CA. Created software model of the substation using ETAP power system analysis software. Performed coordination study for substation’s protective devices. Created time coordination curves for utility and substation reclosers, and substation fuses; was approved by PG&E utility management.

Section 17 DEHY Task September 2014

Design of 3MW low voltage power distribution system for water disposal system. Design of overhead power distribution and site power distribution including sizing of pad mounted transformers, switchboards and motor control centers. Created electrical design package and stamped for county permit approval. Provided project management for task implementation.

Construct MCC at Section 18 Task October 2014

Design of 4MW low voltage power distribution system for water disposal system. Design of overhead power distribution and site power distribution including sizing of pad mounted transformers, switchboards and motor control centers. Created electrical design package and stamped for county permit approval. Provided project management for task implementation.

Cognizant Design Engineer:

ITT Exelis Monrovia, CA 2006-2013

Designed and managed implementation of power generation and distribution subsystems for the NASA/ JPL Deep Space Network, including facilities, UPS systems, operations buildings and high power antennas.

Projects:

ATCM Power Task November 2012

Led project management, led design review and supervised implementation of medium voltage power generation and distribution system. Designed medium voltage 2.4 kV service entrance switchgear, and reviewed/ approved the design of 4MW Uninterruptible Power Supply consisting of eight 250 kW power conversion compartments complete with rectifiers, batteries and IGBT inverters capable of providing 4MW of power for 1 minute during transition from commercial power to generators. Reviewed/ approved the design of medium voltage generator switchgear as well as redundant medium voltage power distribution switchgear, which directly fed site equipment loads.

G86 Substation Upgrade February 2011

Troubleshooting of 480V, 3 phase, 1000 amp substation, which fed a operations building for telemetry antennas. Wrote a root cause analysis report which revealed overload condition due to simultaneous operation of chillers. Led project management, created design and led implementation of medium voltage substation and low voltage dual redundant switchgear. Task was completed according to schedule and under budgeted cost.

CB101 Service Entrance Replacement Switchgear February 2010

Led project management, created design, and supervised implementation of 5kV service entrance switchgear for NASA Deep Space Communications Complex. Task was completed on schedule and under budget.

MDSCC Static Frequency Converter Project May 2007

Led project management, design review and implementation of medium voltage static frequency converter, generation and power distribution system.

Apollo Medium Voltage Switchboard Upgrade Project March 2007

Wrote a root cause analysis of a failure in 12 kV MV switchboard due to fault current. incident caused the 12 kV transmission for the entire complex to be lost for 8 hours. Miscoordination of fuses on a feeder circuit was discovered; fuses were replaced with MV circuit breaker and relays.

Energy Manager:

Robinsons-May Department Stores North Hollywood, CA 2004-2006

Supervised a building management and SCADA system to automate, maintain and commission the operation of HVAC (air conditioning) and lighting equipment which resulted in $1.3 million annual cost savings in electricity.

Executed capital projects which provided an additional $0.9 million in energy savings.

Electrical Engineer:

Pharmavite Corporation San Fernando, CA 1998-2004

Designed and implemented on-site projects for electrical control, generator, power distribution and lighting systems for manufacturing processes. Performance of utility management and computer networking.

Projects:

Northridge Standby Generator June 2003

On-site design of 200 kW generator system used as backup power for Pharmavite’s computer networking system.

San Fernando Warehouse Lighting Upgrade September 2002

On-site design of hi-bay lighting system for warehouse according to Title 24 specifications.

Two Piece Encapsulation Department November 2001

On-site design of lighting, motor controls and power distribution for a new manufacturing department according to Title 24 and NEC specifications.

Experience Prior to 1998

Control Systems Engineer:

Varco Drilling Systems Orange, CA

Designed and implemented Top Drive Control Systems for Oil Drilling Industry.

Created schematics, wiring diagrams, cabling interconnects and software programs according to customer specifications.

Communication Engineer:

National Engineering Technology La Mirada, CA

Designed Intelligent Vehicle Highway System (IVHS) closed circuit television projects for the California Department of Transportation (CALTRANS).

Generated specifications and estimates for communication projects.

Assistant Electrical Engineer:

City of Detroit Detroit, MI

Designed and implemented underground and overhead power and control circuits for traffic signal projects.

Performed computer aided design for communication and traffic signal projects.

Design Support:

Control Engineering Services Farmington Hills, MI

Designed electrical controls for automotive assembly lines.

Handled projects to include design of conveyor systems for various General Motors systems.

Electrical Engineer:

Soft Sheen Products Chicago, IL

Designed and implemented electrical controls of continuous and batch processes for hair care products.

Assistant Project Engineer:

Kraft Foods Champaign, IL

Designed and implemented electrical controls of continuous and batch processes for salad dressings products.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering:

Northwestern University Evanston, IL June 1986

LICENSURE

Licensed in Electrical Engineering

State of California January 2002

AWARDS and HONORS

NASA Group Achievement Award GDSCC Power Generation and Distribution Upgrade Team August 2012

ITT DSN O&M Excellence Award September 2010

ITT DSN Certificate of Appreciation GDSCC CB41 Replacement Task February 2010

NASA Group Achievement Award X-Band Acquisition Aid System Team May 2010

NASA Group Achievement Award DSN X/X/KA Implementation Team April 2009

ITT DSN Certificate of Appreciation DSS-54 XXKA Implementation Team May 2008

Strathmore Who’s Who Worldwide June 2013

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