Electrical Project Engineer

Robert A. Jones Jr.

**** ******* **. ******* ** *2818

Email: *********@*****.*** TEL. 407 -435-6923

SUMMARY

Broad based engineering professional with diverse background in the power system engineering, industrial

design/build services and manufacturing industry. Over 13 years of experience in the design and analysis of

electrical power systems in support of power generation, auxiliary power system, water and wastewater

treatment facilities design, construction, commissioning and procurement services. Engineering management

skills encompass the areas of operational management, quality management and improvement, engineering

economic analysis, decision analysis methodologies and excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Electrical Distribution Syst.

Lead Project Engineer & Designer Design Implementation/Start-Up

Process Control

Construction Management Low & Medium Voltage Designs

Facilities Evaluations/Reports

Client Focus/Customer Satisfaction Bid/Estimates and Value Engineering

Overseas Team Management

NFPA Knowledgeable Procurement Engineering

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Mitsubishi Power System America – Lake Mary, FL (HQ) (Mar. 2013 to Present)

Power System Engineering, Renewable Energies, Procurement, Field Service and Commissioning Services

Electrical Project Engineer – Lead Design Project Engineer for Energy Storage Systems (Battery Module

Units, Control System Panels, Battery Rack System, UPS design, System I/O’s and Battery Control Panel).

Confer with customers and suppliers to discuss existing or potential engineering projects and products. Design,

implement, maintain, and improve electrical instruments, equipment, facilities, components and systems for

commercial, industrial, and domestic energy purposes. Operate computer-assisted engineering and design

software and equipment to perform engineering tasks. Direct and coordinate manufacturing, construction,

installation, maintenance, support, documentation, and testing activities to ensure compliance with

specifications, codes, and customer requirements. Perform detailed calculations to compute and establish

manufacturing, construction, and installation standards and specifications. Inspect completed installations and

observe operations, to ensure conformance to design and equipment specifications and compliance with

operational, IS0 9001 quality and safety standards.

Design Electrical Auxiliary Systems for advanced combustion-based generating technologies such as gas

turbines. Prepare motor control center, transformers, fire alarm systems, HVAC, DC system and panel board

specifications for purchase of materials and equipment. Participate in kickoff meetings. Train overseas project

team members as necessary. Works directly with overseas suppliers to assure components of Electrical

Auxiliary Systems are designed and procured to design standards. Issue purchase requisitions and purchase

orders. Investigate and test vendors’ products and coordinate directly with global sourcing department. Manage

project production efforts to assure projects are completed satisfactorily. Prepare and study technical drawings,

specifications of electrical systems. Investigate customer or public complaints, determine nature and extent of

problem, and recommend remedial measures. Develop project schedules to streamline design, procurement,

manufacturing, shipments and commissioning. Directly work with electric power companies during

commissioning. Certified Diasys Netmation training completion. Compile data and write reports regarding

existing and potential engineering studies and projects. Develop field services Electrical checklists before

shipment of Electrical Auxiliary Systems. Travel to supplier sites to coordinate and correct any outstanding

issues. Field service support to perform Electrical inspections identifies compliance issues, document and

develop punch lists.

CDM Smith – Maitland, FL, Boston, MA (HQ) & Raleigh, NC (Feb. 2000 to Aug. 2011)

Environmental Consulting, Engineering, Construction, Design-Build and Operation Firm

Electrical Engineer – Design engineer for electrical distribution and control systems for water, wastewater

treatment plants, lift stations, pumping stations and landfills. Including, RO and NF membrane water treatment

plants, Ozone Treatment, Ultraviolet treatment, Chemical systems (i.e., Sodium Hypochlorite, etc.), Anion

Exchange Systems, water collection and distribution systems. Electrical distribution systems designs include

specifications for low and medium voltage equipment ranging from switchgear, motor control centers, variable

frequency drives, stand-by generators, outdoor & indoor lighting systems, distribution panels, CCTV, Fire

Alarm and PA systems. Control systems included electrical specifications and support for the implementation of

supervisory control (SCADA), instrumentation, radio and telephone telemetry/communication. Project’s costs

ranged from $2M to $50M dollars in design and construction service fees.

Electrical engineering activities included preparation of specifications for water/wastewater low and

medium voltage electrical distribution equipment, including switchgear, switchboards, motor control

centers, variable frequency drives, pre-fabricated power houses, transformers, etc. Reviewed and drafted

As-Built drawings, Record drawings and implemented Operational & Maintenance Manuals.

Evaluation and approval of engineering shop drawings for conformance to project specifications,

customer requirements and applicable industry codes and standards. Conducted value engineering

analysis and review of vendor proposals/quotations during design, construction and start-

up/implementation activities.

Performed startup and functional/operational evaluation of electrical and mechanical systems during

final acceptance and commissioning of facilities and equipment. Provided assistance to on-site

construction personnel and completed equipment performance characteristic evaluations and punch lists.

Implemented design changes and recommendations through TRC’s, RFI’s, designer clarifications and

other evaluations and interpretations of complex specification and contractual issues.

Conducted project coordination with other disciplines during design and prepared electrical schematics

(CAD drawings) for the preliminary and final design of electrical power and control system for pump

stations, water and wastewater treatment plants, and other diverse environmental facilities.

Evaluated existing plants to determine scope of work for improvements and upgrades. Prepared

preliminary and final design reports. Assisted with design and final design bid cost estimates.

Strong understanding of NEC, NFPA, OSHA, UL Standards, Florida lighting code, Hazardous

locations, local and state building code regulations in the construction of new and existing facilities

related to public and private sector projects including government and municipal clientele.

Electrical engineering project experience includes planning, budget submissions, detailed cost

estimation, material take offs, conductors and conduit sizing, grounding standards, preparation of

specifications and design drawings for construction, project engineering support during construction and

maintenance activities. Conducted mentoring and training for new engineers.

Coordination of construction activities, critical tasks and milestones, procurement and administration of

subcontracts and equipment, cost control and budgeting, and submittals coordination.

AutoCAD 2011, Bentley Microstation, Project Wise (document control), Visual Studio (lighting layout)

and others.

Performed energy audits and Electrical assessments to reduce cost for several municipal clients such as

Courthouses, Administration Buildings, County Jails, Retirement Centers, etc.

Electrical and Instrumentation coordination of control process and loop diagrams. Understanding of

digital ladder logic.

EDUCATION

North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University (NCAT)

B.S. in Electrical Engineering - (2002)

B.S. in Applied Mathematics - (2001)

PERSONAL SKILLS

Possess the ability to develop, plan, implement, and manage extremely complex cross-functional

projects and programs that impact multiple lines of business; and have proven track record of managing

effectively in rapidly changing environments, with limited budgets and resources.

Proven interpersonal abilities for problem solving and conflict resolution, and a relentless desire to

learn, succeed, and exceed all expectations.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Excel, PowerPoint and Word.

Smartplant Electrical & Instrumentation (SPEL & SPI) - Intergraph

CERTIFICATIONS / TRAINING / AWARDS

PROJECT MANAGEMENT (PM/QMP) TRAINING (CDM University 2002-2008)

AutoCAD 2002, 2005 and 2010 TRAINING – (CDM University)

NETMATION Certified – 25hrs (DCS)

LIGHTING AND LIFE SAFETY TRAINING – (Sesco Lighting – June 2011)

Values In Action Award (CDM 2008)

Gates Millennium Recipient Alumni

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

IEEE Society – Member (2007-2008)

National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) – Member (2001 - Present)

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