Electrical Engineer
Professional Engineer with 16+ years experience in design and
implementation for Commercial Retail / Commercial Office / Education /
Light Industrial including nuclear construction experience. Expert
analytical skills to assess client needs and expectations, identify
problems and provide reliable solutions. Computer skills include Autodesk
AutoCAD 2011, Autodesk Revit MEP 2011. Working knowledge of SKM and
Visual lighting software. Design of electrical systems such as power &
lighting distribution, fire alarm, security, & A/V systems infrastructure
along with specification documents and technical reports. Oversight of
electrical scope of projects from conception to successful completion.
Directing and managing assigned projects to maintain scope, quality,
schedule, budget, resources, and stakeholder expectations.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
April 2012 to Present
Electrical Design Manager - Lectrus, Chattanooga, TN
Assign and oversee work load of Electrical design team. Review electrical
and structural scope of new projects to aid in design process. Provide
ASHRAE calculations for COMCheck compliance. Provide engineering and
technical assistance to Project Managers, Electrical Designers, and
Structural Designers during design and productions. Provide and facilitate
ongoing training to Electrical Design team. Resolve construction conflicts
for electricians during production. Develop and improve design process
procedures.
May 2011 to April 2012
Electrical Engineer - The University Of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Plan and develop engineering studies of existing electrical systems. Review
of electrical equipment/systems for new facilities as required. Perform
detailed studies of electrical systems on new and existing facilities.
Recommend changes, prepares cost estimates, and calculate pay back times
for these projects. Design of electrical systems; calculate loads, and
equipment sizes. Provide engineering and technical assistance to Managers
and Supervisors in the Physical Plant and to other University departments
as necessary. Support contractors in the location, relocation and expansion
of utilities for construction of new buildings and remodeling existing
structures. Review and comment on electrical drawings and specifications.
Support A&E Services with advice on renovation projects.
May 2010 to May 2011
Electrical Engineer - TME, Inc. Oklahoma City, OK
Utilized TME's advocacy program to effectively and efficiently manage
assigned projects along with design of electrical systems for healthcare,
military LEED, and VA LEED clinics. Reviewed and prepared design
documents, change orders, and requests for information for compliance to
external codes, external and internal standards, and company guidelines.
Directed project members in the execution of work scope. Communicated with
stakeholder(s) for needs and expectations.
July 2008 to March 2010
Electrical Field Engineer - Watts Bar Nuclear Facility (TVA), Sun
Technical, Inc., Watts Bar, Tennessee
Assisted construction supervisors in planning construction methods and
procedures; coordinate engineering/construction problems with
superintendents; interpret design engineering drawings for superintendents
including field sketches revisions and vendor drawings; perform walk-downs;
initiate field change requests; monitor installation of electrical
components for compliance to design.
November 2006 to July 2008
Sr. Engineer - Campbell & Associates, Inc., Chattanooga, Tennessee
Complete design of electrical systems for Hixson Middle School campus.
Forensic analysis and study of Passageway water feature for City of
Chattanooga. Reviewed and prepared design documents, change orders, and
requests for information for compliance to external codes, external and
internal standards, and company guidelines. Directed project members in
the execution of work scope. Communicated with stakeholder needs and
expectations.
May 2005 to November 2006
Project Engineer - E/B/E, Inc., Houston, Texas
Complete design of power and lighting distribution for multi-level
commercial office building and site. Coordination with vendors for design
of fire alarm, and A/V systems. Exclusive designer on all commercial
banks. Energy consumption analysis for life-safety generator retrofit for
commercial hi-rise. Lighting/energy analysis of 400,000 sq/ft local
church. Prepared design documents for compliance to external codes,
external and internal standards, and company guidelines. Collaborate with
project members in the execution of work scope.
October 2004 to February 2005
Electrical Engineer - ACR Engineers, Inc. (Contract Position), Houston,
Texas
Evaluation of existing lighting systems for local school district to obtain
LStar funding and CenterPoint rebates. Developed bid documents for retrofit
of existing light fixtures with energy-saving lamps and ballasts. Project
cost analysis and field surveys. Prepared design documents, change orders,
and requests for information for compliance to external codes, external and
internal standards, and company guidelines. Collaborated with project
members in the execution of work scope. Interfaced with stakeholder for
needs and expectations.
September 2003 to July 2004
Electrical Engineer - R.H. George & Associates, Inc., Houston, Texas
Power and lighting distribution design for $56 million high school building
and auxiliary structures including stadiums, tennis courts, and natatorium.
Successfully completed vendor coordination of all components for fire
alarm, security and A/V systems. Prepared design documents for compliance
to external codes, external and internal standards, and company guidelines.
Collaborated with project members in the execution of work scope
September 2002 to August 2003
Electrical Designer - DBR Engineering Consultants, Houston, Texas
Evaluation of NEC code compliance, general state of electrical equipment
and power quality of electrical systems for local schools. Design of
electrical systems for multi-story office and residential building in
Africa per International Electrical Codes and standards. Prepared design
documents for compliance to external codes, external and internal
standards, and company guidelines. Collaborated with project members in
the execution of work scope
September 1997 to May 2002
Electrical Engineer - EIT, PTI Consulting Engineers, Kansas City, Missouri
Independent designer of 60 acre, 22 building campus for Sprint World
Headquarters. Exclusive designer for build-in-place and modular POP
buildings for Sprint. Oversight of projects including construction
meetings, site visits, final punch of construction sites, and cost analysis
of contractor estimates. Managed work initiatives of CAD operators for all
projects. Prepared design documents, change orders, and requests for
information for compliance to external codes, external and internal
standards, and company guidelines. Collaborated with project members in
the execution of work scope. Interface with stakeholder for needs and
expectations.
Licenses:
Professional Engineer Registration
#92992 for Texas - December 2003
NCEES Certification
#32297 - October 2007
Education:
Wichita State University, Wichita, Kansas
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering - May 1994
Anticipated date of EMBA through University of Tennessee, Chattanooga -
December 2013
4343 Comet Trail
Hixson, TN 37343
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