Electrical Engineer

Andy Werpachowski

Woodland Park, NJ • 973-***-**** • *********@***.*** • https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-werpachowski-97226730/

Experienced Electrical Engineer

Avid learner with top-notch technical skills

Results-focused technical professional with more than 10 years of experience in substation, transmission and distribution systems. Safety leader with extensive knowledge of current federal, state and local codes and standards. Motivational collaborator with impressive design background and schedule management record.

Design

NESC, EH&S, IEEE, ANSI, NEMA, NEC

Software

SKM, ETAP, CAD, and Microsoft Office Suite

Professional Experience

Power Network Group – WorleyParsons, PA

Sr. Electrical Engineer - Power Network Group, 2016 to Present

Collaborated with design group to deliver client documents, reviewing documentation and issuing projects for IFC. Design high voltage substation projects raging from 69kV up to 230 kV.

Selected contributions include…

Created equipment specification and coordinated with procurement team to review purchased equipment.

Designed multiple plans, including grounding, conduit, cable list, and BOM, and arrangements for PPLAOS 2017 program.

Con Edison & ORU – NYC, NY

Sr. Electrical Engineer - Central Engineering/Transmission & Substation Engineering, 2014 - 2016

Contributed to design of several high voltage substation physical layout projects (GIS-69kV, 138kV, and 345kV), assisting clients, vendors, and engineers. Developed authorizations, expenditure requests, and purchase requisitions.

Selected contributions include…

Ensured ConEd's and ORU industrial standards by thoroughly reviewing design package, vendor drawings, calculations, and specifications.

Performed calculations by using ETAP, observing Con Ed's procedural guidelines.

Led safety compliance, observing Environmental Health procedures, consistently using Personal Protective Equipment, and engaging Cyber Security preventative measures.

CG Power Solution USA – Albany, NY

Project Engineer, 2013 - 2014

Coordinated engineering, procurement, and construction projects for high and medium-voltage distribution systems. Led quality assurance and quality control procedures, monitoring project quality.

Selected contributions include…

Engaged SEL and GE micro-processor based relays to develop DC schematic.

Designed engineering for high voltage transmission and clean generation including wind farms and solar plants.

Altran & PSE&G – Cranbury, NJ

Electrical Project Engineer, 2009 - 2013

Analyzed project estimates and request for new projects, creating detailed project scope, gathering requirements, and identifying material needs. Oversaw procurement, schedule, and construction.

Selected contributions include…

Collaborated with Electrical Engineering Design group and project manager to create and deploy short and long-term staffing and production plans.

Supported substation upgrades, performing engineering support involving circuit breakers, disconnect switches, transformers, relays, CCVT, CT and wave trap.

Led communication upgrade project, incorporating fiber optics.

Burns and Roe and Enercon Inc. NJ – Oradell, NJ

Electrical Engineer, 2007 - 2009

Designed engineering for electrical power for largest refinery project in Texas. Authored system documentation that incorporated NERC Reliability Standards (PRC-005-5).

Selected contributions include…

Ensured regulatory compliance with Energy procedures, codes, and IEEE standards and supervised plant modification engineering packages for Indian Point 3 Radiation Monitor Room HVAC upgrade.

Developed calculation relay setting for air compressor replacement in Perry nuclear facility.

Collaborated with electrical group for 69kV oil circuit breaker replacement at Limerick Nuclear Plant.

Burlington Engineering Co – Hazlet, NJ

Electrical Engineer, 2003 - 2007

Directed electrical design for power distribution equipment and protection, field inspection, testing and analysis, ensuring compliance with NETA standards. Researched mitigating power quality problems, advising clients during distribution system installation.

Selected contributions include…

Conducted load, fault, and current calculations, as well as voltage drops and fuse coordination studies.

Deployed three-way Automatic Transfer Switches to accomplish transition between normal and emergency power.

Education

Master of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering,

Polytechnic Institute of Warsaw, Warsaw.

Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering,

Polytechnic Institute of Bialystok, Bialystok.

Training & Development

Professional Engineering Seminar, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ

Affiliations

IEEE Member, since 2002

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