Electrical Engineer

Neha Kaustubh Bhinge

********@*****.*** ***-**** (267) Raleigh, NC

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Professional Engineer with 7 years of electrical engineering experience with movable bridges. Actively involved in design of power distribution systems, PLCs, relay logic systems, roadway lighting systems, performing cost estimates, providing start-up and construction support services, performing bridge inspections, and writing project specifications. SKILLS

• National Electrical Code (NEC)

• Power Distribution Systems

• AC/DC Variable Frequency Drives

• Allen Bradley PLC and HMI

• SKM Power Tools

• Visual Lighting Software

• Voltage Drop and Conduit Fill Calculations

• Short Circuit Analysis and Arc Flash Calculations

• MicroStation / AutoCAD

LICENSES

Professional Engineer Maryland 44738 #

WORK EXPERIENCE

Electrical Engineer Grade IV Modjeski and Masters, Inc 01/2013 - Present Lead Engineer Cau Cau Bascule Bridge Valdivia, Chile

• Worked closely with mechanical engineers to design an optimal electrical system for the rehabilitation of the double leaf bascule bridge.

• Provided technical data, schedules, plans, calculations, and specifications for power distribution system involving incoming service utility, back-up generator with load bank, motor control centers, AC drives, and panelboards.

• Proposed and designed a wireless based PLC control system minimizing materials and installation costs involved with submarine cable option.

• Delivered a fully functional control system architecture involving all the components, quantities, specifications, and program in ladder logic format.

• Supplemented contract plans with voltage drop calculations, conduit fill calculations, short circuit/fault current calculations, and circuit calculations.

• Assisted contractors to bid the project by providing a complete electrical item list including specifications, quantities, and manufacturer part numbers. Lead Engineer Vertical Lift Bridges Angleton, TX and Paulsboro, NJ

• Coordinated with mechanical and structural disciplines to design a complete electrical system for the vertical lift bridges. Coordination involved sizing motors, designing an auxiliary system for the span movement, locating various sensors for bridge position and mechanical components, and mounting of electrical equipment.

• Minimized operator interface by designing and implementing an automatic PLC based control system.

• A manually operated relay based auxiliary system was designed and implemented to minimize interruptions for the boat traffic in case of variable frequency drives, main motors, and/or PLC failure.

• A ladder logic based PLC control system was designed using Allen Bradley for bridge operations involving fail-safe design and interlocking between different bridge components.

• Contract design and plans were supplemented by specifications, items list with quantities and manufacturer’s part numbers, voltage drop calculations, conduit fill calculations, short circuit/fault current calculations, and circuit calculations.

• A detailed cost estimate was provided which helped the Client choose the appropriate contractor by comparing the contractor submitted bid.

• Assisted contractor during construction phase by solving problems through RFIs, answering construction related questions, and performing site visits. Assisted contractor during start-up process and performed several tests to confirm that the bridge control system is implemented as per contract documents.

• Performed a final walk through inspection of the entire electrical system verifying compliance with all applicable codes, standards, and contract documents. Lead Engineer US-11 Bascule Bridge Slidell, LA

• Designed a complete electrical system for the rehabilitation of hydraulically operated double leaf bascule bridge.

• Coordinated with mechanical and structural engineers, and architects for proper interfacing of electrical components with machinery and bridge structure.

• Designed a power distribution system involving incoming service utility, back-up generator with load bank, switchboards, and AC wound rotor motors with resistor banks for speed control.

• Programmed a relay based control system by providing controls for hydraulics and implementing proper sequencing and interlocking between different electrical components.

• Provided point to point wiring, interior and exterior cabinet layouts, mounting and locations of all major electrical components, and all electrical equipment list with quantities and manufacturer’s part numbers.

• Currently providing construction support services which includes verifying shop drawings and electrical equipment cut sheets, providing solutions through RFIs, performing site visits to inspect construction progress, and attending shop tests. Lead Engineer RT-79, Fall River, MA I-49 (US-90), LA MLK Bridge, MO

• Coordinated with prime contractors and DOT clients to design and implement a roadway lighting system for major highways, roadways, overpasses, and under passes using Visual Lighting Software.

• Strategically located light poles and provided solutions to minimize glares and shadows.

• Worked closely with civil engineers to coordinate underground conduit locations with other underground utilities.

• Assisted contractors during construction by providing support services, performing site visits, and providing solutions through RFIs.

• Supplemented contract plans and specifications with lighting calculations, voltage drop calculations, conduit fill calculations, short circuit/fault current calculations, and circuit calculations.

• Provided contractor with accurate quantities and manufacturer’s part numbers for all the electrical items.

Lead Inspector Conn DOT Mass DOT MDOT UPRR

• Inspected all electrical systems on the bridge involving utility services, disconnect switches, circuit breakers, panelboards, AC/DC drives, AC/DC motors, resistor banks, transformers, conduits and wiring including submarine and aerial cables, terminal cabinets and junction boxes, control consoles, HMI screens, navigational lighting, traffic signals, CCTV systems, and all other miscellaneous electrical components.

• Inspected electrical systems for their compliance with the National Electrical Code, and all other applicable state and local codes.

• Measured voltage readings for incoming service, recorded current drawn for motors, and measured motor insulation values (megaohm). This data was further used to analyze the motor operation, bridge loading, load sharing, and service life of the cables.

• Various bridge operations were performed to monitor and inspect various electrical components and test interlocking between different electrical components.

• A detailed report was provided with existing conditions, deficiencies, recommendations, and cost estimate.

Lead Inspector Scoping Inspections

• The scoping inspections included inspecting major electrical components such as motors, switchboards, panelboards, control consoles, and control systems.

• Any critical findings that affect bridge operations were immediately notified to the client.

• Provided options with recommendations and cost estimates to increasing reliability, safety, security, and service life of the bridge.

EDUCATION

MS in Electrical Engineering Drexel University GPA: 3.95 2012 – 2010

•Power System Analysis - Modeling of power systems including transmission line, transformers, one-line diagrams, and power flows.

• Computer Aided Power System Analysis - Digital computation methods including load flow, fault, and transient stability analysis.

• Synchronous Machine Modeling.

• AC/DC-DC/AC Power Electronics Converters, and Power Electronic Experiments.

• Analysis of Power Distribution Systems.

• Power Distribution Automation and Control.

• Power Electronic Applications.

• Fundamentals of Systems I, II and III - Observers and controllers, feedback compensation and design, and robust stabilization.

BS in Electrical Engineering Mumbai University 2010 – 2006

•Electrical and Electronic Circuits – Thyristors,, semiconductor devices, controlled rectifiers, inverters, and converters.

• Signal Processing – I, II, and III.

• Electrical Machines – I, II, and III – Three-phase transformers, single-phase and three-phase motors, and synchronous generators and motors.

• Control Systems – I, II, and III – modelling in frequency and time domains, transient, steady- state, and stability analysis, root locus techniques, frequency response techniques, PID controllers, design via state space, and programmable logic controllers.

• Elements of Power Systems.

• Power System Analysis – Symmetrical fault analysis, unsymmetrical fault analysis, power system transients, and load flow studies.

• Protection and Switchgear Engineering – Instrument transformers, protective relaying, protection schemes, and protection of transmission lines.

• Design and Estimation of Electrical Systems.

• Industrial Controllers.

• Drives and Controls – Selection of motor power rating, control of electrical devices, DC drives, and AC drives.

• Electrical Networks – I, II, and III.

• Analog and Digital Integrated Circuits.

• Electronics Instruments and Instrumentation.

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