Engineer Electrical

Patrick Whelan, EIT

**** ******* *** *** *** Dallas, TX 75219 737-***-**** *************@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

Seeking a challenging, growth-oriented, full time engineering position that effectively utilizes my technical training and builds upon my previous work experiences.

EDUCATION

Texas A&M University, College Station, TX September 2010 - May 2015

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Major GPR: 3.06; Cumulative GPR: 2.78

Specialized in power generation, transmission, distribution and utilization.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Cummings Electrical, Dallas, TX February 2017 - Present Electrical Engineer

Perform power system studies using SKM including arc flash, short circuit and protective device coordination on electrical distribution systems.

Review submittals and coordinate with vendors to ensure electrical equipment meets short circuit interrupting and withstand ratings and coordination requirements.

Produce electrical drawings and specifications for design build and design assist projects.

Provide engineering support and NEC guidance for project operations teams.

Provide value added engineering services by reviewing engineered drawings and finding cost savings and solutions.

Cummings Electrical, Dallas, TX July 2016 – January 2017 Estimator

Prepared electrical estimates for commercial, industrial and renewable energy projects.

Reviewed and evaluated plans and specifications and conferred with clients, vendors and other departments to determine requirements for estimate.

Met with vendors and clients to develop and maintain positive relationships.

Attended job site walks to evaluate field conditions and constructability issues in order to perform accurate estimates.

Viewed one-line diagrams, P&IDs, and drawings to further understand jobs and perform material take offs.

Used programs such as Accubid, On-Screen Takeoff, Bluebeam and B2W to develop estimates and reports.

Kellogg Brown & Root, Houston, TX June 2015 – July 2016

Associate Estimator

Prepared electrical and instrumentation estimates for industrial projects such as urea, ammonia and LNG plants in North America and the Middle East.

Worked with engineering, procurement and subcontracts to determine quantities, bulk material and equipment cost, and labor work hours for jobs.

Viewed one-line diagrams, P&IDs, and drawings to further understand jobs and perform material take offs.

Worked with engineering and other estimators to find creative ways to reduce cost and make jobs feasible for clients.

Used programs such as Aspen, Global Estimating Tool, SmartPlant and NavisWorks to develop estimates and reports.

Kiewit Energy, Houston, TX May 2014 - August 2014

Field Engineer Intern; Houston Rapid Transit Project

Assisted in the construction of a light rail system in Houston, TX.

Worked with foremen, superintendents and other field engineers to coordinate construction of telecommunications systems.

Developed schedules for construction crews, maintained progress records, and kept track of labor hours.

Helped troubleshoot and find solutions to various constructability issues found during construction.

Kiewit Energy, Corpus Christi, TX May 2013 - August 2013

Field Engineer Intern; Marine Well Containment System

Assisted in the construction of a deepwater well control system that can cap and contain a blowout similar to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

Worked with foremen, superintendents and other field engineers to coordinate construction of piping systems.

Developed schedules for construction crews, maintained progress records, and kept track of labor hours.

Helped troubleshoot and find solutions to various constructability issues found during construction.

Kiewit Energy, Calgary, AB May 2012 - August 2012

Project Controls Engineer Intern; Kearl Expansion Project

Assisted in the construction of an oil sands mining and froth facility in the Athabasca oil sands region.

Aided in construction progress reporting, project cost reporting, and project scheduling.

EXTRACURRICULAR

Software

SKM, AutoCAD, Matlab, PSPICE, ETAP, NC SIM, NC Verilog, Altium Designer, LabView, Cadence, QtSpim, Accubid, On-Screen Takeoff, Bluebeam, B2W, Aspen, SmartPlant, NavisWorks

Programming Languages

Basic understanding of Verilog and C++

REFRENCES

Available upon request

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