OBJECTIVE

Seeking challenging opportunities within Transmission and Distribution Substations/Power Delivery Systems (HMI, SCADA, Instrumentation and Control System Applications).

SUMMARY

Results-driven and detail-oriented electrical engineer, with experience in coordination and execution of large-scale (FACTS) Reactive Compensation, HPFF Underground Transmission, and Air Insulated Switchgear (AIS) projects in the 115kV – 550kV range. EPC experience in design, installation, commissioning and project close out.

EXPERIENCE

Substation Engineer, AECOM Energy. Piscataway, New Jersey 05/13 – Present

Performed Electrical/ Mechanical detail engineering design reviews for accuracy, quality and timely construction of 230kV HPFF UG-Transmission Lines (30-miles) – with strict adherence to the project contract, state and local codes/ or utility company specifications.

Responsible for support and preparation of Project Execution Plan, Project Design Basis, Base Line Schedules, and Bid Evaluations. Maintained Electrical/ Mechanical engineering task schedules, per the requirements of the project. Coordinated equipment deliverables, rigging plans – with emphasis on safety, and on-time delivery.

Performed engineering support, and detail analysis for Electrical/ Mechanical vendor provided equipment including, but not limited to: high speed circulation system, heat exchanger, pressurization units, pipe cathodic protection, AC/ DC auxiliary power system load requirements, fiber-optic system installation design between plants, for supporting all of components and integrated control system.

Substation Engineer, ABB Power Systems. Raleigh, North Carolina 05/11 – 09/12

Responsible for the coordination and execution of high-voltage Air Insulated Switchgear (AIS) projects in the 115kV – 230kV range with an emphasis on Project safety, Project cost, On-time delivery, Quality of deliverables and reliability.

Conducted engineering services during design and construction stages of AIS substation projects with strict adherence to the project contract. Generated ACAD drawings with designer support. Provided on-site, installation and commissioning support to construction site-managers.

Notified project team members of any difficulties encountered in the engineering and design that may adversely impact safety, reliability, quality, cost, or schedule of the project deliverables, and provided recommendations for solutions (i.e. VB Automation Design Tools, Site-Construction Lessons Learned).

Worked with project team members to develop Design Criteria and the Document Deliverables list for the project. Generated equipment specifications and analyzed vendor technical compliances.

Developed single line diagrams, layout & section drawings, cable-raceway systems, station service load capacity and BOMs, for the substation design packages.

Performed technical, and constructability reviews of electro-mechanical design packages from internal engineering, and equipment providers to ensure completeness and accuracy.

Created studies and analysis, including but not limited to: Rigid Bus Analysis, Illumination Studies, Lightning Protection Studies, DC Battery Power Supply Studies, Grounding Studies and Auxiliary AC/DC Power System Studies.

Utilized knowledge of the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) to ensure design compliance with required outdoor electrical safety clearances. Utilized knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC) to ensure over-current protection and proper sizing of auxiliary transformers, outdoor AC distribution panels, conductors, and conduit fill calculations for cable raceway systems.

Communicated with project team members and customer, to success-fully coordinate, and resolve project related activities and issues. Recognized situations and applied appropriate concepts to solve problems during construction stages (i.e. Auxiliary Bus Clearances, Battery Building Layout, Circuit Schedule Ampacity).

Project Engineer, GE Infrastructure Energy. Ft Edward, New York 09/07 – 05/11

Responsible for high-voltage reactive compensation applications within FACTS (Flexible AC Transmission Systems), in the 345kV – 550kV range: including capacitor-bank protection, automation, and SCADA systems.

Performed studies and analysis, including but not limited to: Insulation Coordination Studies, Damping Reactor Studies, Equipment Reliability & Availability Data, DOE, DOO, Capacitor Bank Layout Design and Trigger Air Gap Studies – with strict adherence to IEEE, IEC, NEMA and NEC Standards.

Interfaced with customers during development and execution of start-ups, field functionality tests and equipment commissioning plans. Directed efforts for project team; consisting of engineers and designers on technical efforts necessary to meet the project specifications, objectives, budget and schedule.

Developed single line diagrams, layout drawings, conduit and wiring plans, protection and control requirements (i.e. alarm-trip & by-pass thresholds). Provided technical support during proposal stages with strict adherence to cost estimates for the complete project scope. Drafted equipment specifications, evaluated vendor quotations.

Lead System Specialist, Johnson Controls, Inc. Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey 03/06 – 09/07

On-site project leader responsible for planning, execution, and completion of control systems projects with assigned customers. Performed and delegated tasks as required for the execution and full completion of assigned projects including hardware design, system programming, installation coordination, system and network commissioning and project closeout.

Accountable for securing price and availability from outside vendors and suppliers, mechanical and electrical subcontractors including scope, terms and conditions. Involved in requesting several bids in pricing process and overseeing subcontractor payment and billing process.

Responsible for validating complete system functionality and resolution of issues to ensure proper system operation. Provided customers with accurate project as-built and commissioning documentation.

Multi-Disciplined Engineer II, Raytheon Defense Systems. Sudbury, Massachusetts, 04/01 – 08/05

Participated in the development of embedded software for the Tactical Tomahawk, Anti Jam Global Positioning Receiver (AGR4). Tasks included developing AGR4 baseline code by merging AGR3 and AGR8 (RxP legacy code), implementation of specification changes to the software units identified with the F1/F2 interface and test port, developing a design description (Data Flow Diagrams) for each Computer Software Configuration Item (CSCI). Also developed software (test drivers) for verifying that code modifications satisfied the AGR4 F1/F2 interface and testport requirements.

Designed firmware for RF Oscillator Fault Monitor Test Set for Aegis STAMO modules. The Test Set detects and measures RF Oscillator switching speed in the Stable Master Oscillator (STAMO) modules. Design taken from requirement analysis through integration and test.

Participated in the design of Burn-In Test Fixture (Hardware, Environmental Test Applications) MCM ASICs for THAAD XBR.

RF Hardware troubleshoot/ Diagnostic. Worked on troubleshoot, calibration and debug procedures on deliverable production hardware. Conducted AM/FM noise test on deliverable production hardware.

Machinist, Numet Machine Techniques Inc, Stratford, Connecticut, 02/92 – 09/97

Machined high precision components for Aerospace Industries including: setups for automated

machining centers (Fanuc and GE Controls).

Combat Signaler (621-31KL), US ARMY Signal Corp, 06/88 – 12/91

Installed, operated, troubleshoot and performed maintenance on tactical communications and auxiliary power equipment.

EDUCATION

University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut

Graduated with Bachelor’s Science Electrical Engineering.

LANGUAGE SKILLS (Fluent)

Portuguese, Spanish

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