Electrical Engineer Engineering

BAHRAM SOLHJOU, PE

US Permanent Resident Los Angeles, CA 90049 310-***-**** ********@*****.***

Masters of Science in Electrical Engineering with Significant Experience in Project Management,

Project Cost Estimation, Team Management and Industrial Electrical Design.

Education:

M.S. in Electrical Engineering, with emphasis on Systems Engineering & Power Systems 06/2012

California State University Los Angeles (CSULA) GPA=3.97

B.S. in Electrical Engineering with emphasis on Power Systems, 09/2009

Semnan Institute of Technology

Skills & Area of Expertise:

• Project Management

• Project Cost Analysis

• Team Dynamics & Leadership

• Bid Package Preparation

• Job Inspection

• Panelboard Design

• Short Circuit Studies and Protection

• Circuit Breaker Coordination and Transformer sizing

• Power Quality and Power Factor Improvement

• Pump Design and Pump Control

• Process Operation and Modern Control

• Single Line Diagram Development

• Load Flow Analysis

• Indoor and Outdoor Lighting Design

• Energy Saving

• Pump Control Using Variable Frequency Drivers

• Report Writing and Result Presentation Technics

• Intelligent Building Power Management

• Stability Analysis for Systems and Power Networks

• Electrical Measurement Tools and Power Loggers

• OSHA/CALOSHA Safety Trainings

Related Professional Experience:

P2 Electrical Engineer, California Water Service Company, Torrance January 2013 –Present

• Plan, schedule, and cost estimating for projects including cost benefit analysis and business

case.

• Prepare electrical drawings and specifications for low and medium voltage power distribution

and motor control including:

-Short circuit calculations and breaker coordination studies.

-Cable and conduit sizing and voltage drop calculations.

-Panel board design.

• Prepare requests for proposals and contract documents.

• Work with and provide feedback and direction to contractors and consultants on construction

projects as needed to ensure the project stays on track.

• Respond to contractor RFIs.

• Startup and testing of capital projects including equipment configuration.

• Technical support for system operations and maintenance.

• Participate in and support the Company’s Continuous Improvement Process.

• Manage multiple projects with competing deadlines.

Electrical Engineer, United Water, El Segundo May 2012 – January2013

• Define, implement and follow up on energy-related cost reduction plan.

• Lead working groups on power and electricity related projects

• Assist operations, maintenance, engineering, and the client as needed.

• Problem solving on larger scope projects (maintenance, PM/CM, operational issues, upgrades,

capital projects).

• Coordinate work with outside contractors as needed.

• Establish processes to ensure proper and periodic monitoring of key critical equipment and

energy consumption detail.

• Proactive attitude to bring solutions and innovative ideas to team.

• Define, implement and follow-up on plant wide power reduction plan for ECLWRF and

Satellite facilities according to strategy defined by management.

Electrical Engineer, J K Electric Co, Los Angeles December 2010 – May 2012

• Performed estimates of potential projects with customers.

• Reviewed and revised single line diagrams of electrical installments.

• Performed project cost estimation.

• Supervised and inspected electrical technician teams in three different job sites.

• Finalized last details of project with customer to ensure satisfaction before presenting contract.

• Provided consultations to design team based on customer requirements.

Electrical Designer-Cost Estimator, Naghs-e Jahan Pars Ltd, Tehran March 2006-May 2010

• Calculated and designed lighting using computer and traditional methods.

• Sized distribution transformers and cables.

• Estimated the final cost of whole electrical equipment and labor for several projects.

• Negotiated with inspectors until they accepted the project.

Certificates:

California PE In Electrical Engineering-Power May 2014

California Engineer In Training (EIT) December 2012

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