Engineer Electrical

John Just, P.E. Electrical Engineer, B.S. 515-***-****

Iowa State University Systems Engineer, M.S. (08/2014) *********@*****.***

Hi,

A few notes on my resume:

I have been taking graduate power courses as part of my graduate degree which I am nearly finished with

(course such as: power systems planning, analysis, design, controls, power quality, etc)

I have over 6 years of experience in design and construction of power systems, controls and instrumentation,

datacom/telecom, and fire/security

I took my P.E. license exam in the power systems area

I am very experience and knowledgeable in load flow analysis, short circuit calculations, arch flash studies,

breaker coordination

Very experienced in design (using AutoCAD) and installation of capacitor banks for power factor correction,

transformers, switchgear, and distribution lines

Experience and knowledgeable with codes and regulations such as NEC, NFPA 70E, OSHA, etc

I am experience in project management (including scoping, budgeting, and general capital expenditures process

for production facilities), contractor and contract/construction management, working with production facilities

and maintenance personnel, etc.

My most recent position has been primarily product invention for John Deere, and has facilitated advanced

studies and work in embedded systems and controls (to expand my knowledge and experience) as well as the

aforementioned power systems studies. Primarily it has served to get an M.S. degree (career goal).

John Just, P.E. Electrical Engineer, B.S. 515-***-****

Iowa State University Systems Engineer, M.S. (08/2014) *********@*****.***

Systems Engineer, ISU Advanced Machinery Group, Ames, IA Feb 2013 – Present

Accomplishments:

Conceived, designed, implemented, and tested sugarcane yield monitor for John Deere harvester

o Developed proof of concept system using DSPACE products (microautobox hardware & control desk for

UI and data logging)

o Development of commercial control software using model based software design (Simulink)

o Specification and testing of instrumentation solutions (as well as custom IC as needed)

o development of prediction algorithm (custom weighting function) from field data collected using

research statistics and optimization methods

o Specified UART (between microcontroller) and CANbus (field bus) messages

o Created CAPL program for translating telemetry data from serial into CANbus messages on PC

o Field tested solutions on commercial machines for continuing development & improvement

Managed creation of mobile application for displaying yield on Android tablet

Provided key input into standard hardware platform for data logging and controls

Designed and built controller for hydraulic sampler

o Developed user interface using vb.net and RS232 messaging to controller

o Spec’d hardware controller and developed control software using Simulink

o Designed and fabricated IC board for drivers and optical relay isolation for voltage level conversion of

12V instrumentation signals into TTL.

Performed dynamic modeling of electric machinery (motors, generators – linear and nonlinear), power systems,

and power electronics control circuits

Advanced studies in power systems planning and control, and power quality

Built video processing pipeline using FPGA and user application for capturing images

Used VHDL to build signal processing module with software accessible registers for custom modifications to PPM

controls signal to quad copter

Responsibilities/job related skills:

Software development using model based software design and auto code generation (Matlab/Simulink)

Strong knowledge of many programming languages for controls and data acquisition: vb.net, C/C++,

Matlab/Simulink, CAPL, NI Labview also HDL (VHDL)

Electronics & embedded hardware design/specification/testing

In depth application knowledge of various types of instrumentation (both commercial and experimental)

In depth knowledge of electric machinery theory, motor control (induction, stepper, VRM, DC, PMM), and

power electronics (VFD, PWM, power conversion devices)

System simulation and testing in lab and field (SIL and HIL testing, extensive use of oscilloscope & other tools)

Data analysis and algorithm development using VB.net, Matlab, and JMP Statistical software

Electronics & embedded hardware design/specification/testing

Data logging component specification, configuration (hardware, telemetry)

Extensive knowledge/use of CANbus protocol, Vector Canalyzer, and CAPL programming

Creation of project documentation such as schedule, BOM, development status tracking, messages (RS232 &

CANbus)

Provided significant input into project testing direction from field testing results and data analysis

Coordination/communication among various geographically distributed and technically diverse teams for

continuing development & improvement to meet product functionality specifications.

CLAD certified (National Instruments Certified Labview Associate Developer)

John Just, P.E. Electrical Engineer, B.S. 515-***-****

Iowa State University Systems Engineer, M.S. (08/2014) *********@*****.***

Project Engineer, Pioneer Hi Bred Production Engineering, Johnston, IA March 2008 – Feb 2013

Accomplishments/Responsibilities:

Worked on roughly $150MM+ of successful capital projects for the production department at Pioneer for the

U.S. and Canada

o Primarily responsible for design, specification, and construction management of the electrical power

(120V – 35kV), controls installation (low voltage wiring and instrumentation install), communications

(WAN, LAN, VLAN, telephone), and Fire/Security systems at production facilities

o Worked with AHJ to meet applicable codes (NEC, NFPA, etc)

o Scoping, budgeting, scheduling/timeline development, vendor/contractor qualification, bidding and

contractor selection, construction and contractor management (quality and timeline)

Advanced Arc Flash Hazard program at Pioneer by learning SKM software, creating warning labels, and teaching

other engineers in department how to model electrical systems and perform short circuit and

Provided elevated support to facilities with advanced problems such as:

o Designed power factor correction for plant with 400kW photovoltaic system and worked with utility to

meet contract requirements for power supply back to grid.

o Assess and recommend breaker settings for motor starting problems and coordination among protective

devices.

Developed project management tools for project planning and construction status tracking

Created standardized specifications for networking & communications systems (previously non existent)

and updated existing electrical specifications

Reached out and initiated/developed connections with other departments with complementary expertise to

enhance working knowledge of the production engineering group

MEP Design Engineer, Mercer Engineering, Ames, IA Dec 2007 – May 2008

Accomplishments/Responsibilities

Designed electrical, HVAC, and plumbing systems for commercial and industrial buildings

Performed equipment and supply line sizing calculations per code and demand

Designed construction/bidding documents using AutoCAD

Applied fundamental concepts from psychrometrics, fluids, chemistry, and physics

Other items of interest

5 years of experience in auto mechanics (diagnosis and repair of electronics and mechanical components

including instrumentation, ECM, engine replacement, etc)

Knowledge of building and structural codes such as IBC and ACI318

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