RAMI BASHOUR

CLIFTON, NEW JERSEY

adi54d@r.postjobfree.com

973-***-****

CAREER SUMMARY

Broad knowledge, Experienced professional and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering seeking a position that will allow for both challenging experiences and learning opportunities. Excellent analytical, problem solving, and project management skills that will be best utilized for a position as Lead Electrical/Control Engineer. Proven interpersonal communication skills to articulate critical information to peers, as well as management for enhanced productivity. Easily works under pressure and thrives in stressful situations to meet objectives. Capable of working Proficiently in a team environment. Exceptional organizational skills, including written and oral communication effectiveness. TECHNICAL SKILLS

Software’s: AutoCAD, PLC programming (Rockwell Allen Bradley), National Electric Code (NEC). ComAp, ETAP, MicroStation V8I, Smart Plant Review, SCADA software, CableMatic Plus, LabVIEW, C++,Microsoft(Access, PowerPoint, Word, Excel), MATLAB,, Multisim.

* proficient with AutoCAD and E-TAP.

* Experienced with application of NEC,

Engineering tools: Oscilloscope, Digital Multimeter, Power tools, Spectrum Analyzer ACADEMIC PROJECTS

High Voltage Optical Fiber Sensor for Use in Wire Relay Electrical Protection System University of Derby, UK 2013-2016

Impact of loads on power flow in power systems using PowerApps and ETAP: Published Paper Links: http://sigma-not.pl/publikacja-92131-2015-7.html, http://hdl.handle.net/10545/621212 University of Derby, UK 2015

PC Based Power Factor Measurement & Correction System University of Derby, UK 2011-2012

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Centrica Business Solutions 2017 – Present

East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA

Centrica Business Solutions is focused on delivering the world’s best cogeneration, energy efficiency, and backup power generation solutions.

Lead Electrical and Product Engineer

(CHP - COMBINED HEAT & POWER, Solar PV, Battery Storage)

• Lead a team of Mechanical, Electrical and CAD Engineer in developing and designing Combined Heat and Power, Solar and Batter storage systems.

• Ensuring controls designs conform with all utility intertie restrictions and other regulations and Coordination of electrical interconnection to the utility power grid.

• Create cost and savings estimates, plans, producing engineering documents such as Engineering drawings and equipment schedules (BOM), General equipment layout, control schematics and Fabrication drawings.

• Review specifications of major equipment (Generators, Transformers, Switchgear, Protective Relays, etc.) and Evaluate designs for cost savings opportunities.

• System modeling and calculations including lightning protection, grounding, load flow, short- circuit, and arc-flash analyses.

• ensuring site specific installation drawings reflect project development proposals, value engineering opportunities, and adherence to the NEC and other applicable codes and standards.

• Develop instrumentation and control systems construction scope of work documents.

• Design, implement, maintain, and improve electrical instruments, equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems.

• Knowledge resource for the instrumentation, control systems and process automation field Support P&ID development; help maintain the P&IDs through the course of each project phase Support development of the Instrument Index and I/0 List; help maintain the Instrument Index and I/0 List through the course of each project phase.

• Monitors all engineering, design, 3D CAD and CAD drafting activities to assure conformance with Client and/or Company specifications, governing codes, and good engineering practice.

• Responsible for PLC programming and Generator set controller programming. Project management experience in systems using one or more of the major brands of PLC and HMI

(Rockwell Allen Bradley; Siemens). Ladder logic programming. Familiar with Honeywell and Carrier Control Systems, and other similar control systems.

• Developing control systems for cogeneration and micro grid applications. Working with Cogeneration and Generation applications.

• Design full electrical systems, including power, lighting, fire alarm and signaling systems

• Design and perform calculations for lighting systems and associated controls • Prepare load analysis for different stages of design • Prepare drawings detailing the system designed.

• Bill of material and submittal creation along with technical approval of sales department generated submittals.

• Power generation, combined heat and power, utility transmission and distribution on multiple projects of various sizes.

• Design and conduct diagnostics to evaluate electrical systems and applications.

• Prepare project submittals, quotes and operation and maintenance manuals for submission to the customer as it relates to CHP projects.

• Assist with commissioning to verify correct system operation and In-House support for units that are being tested.

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Stevens Institute of Technology

Hoboken, New Jersey, USA

Professor at School of Engineering & Sciences 2018 – Present

• Teaching:

o Engineering Design 1, Introduction to Systems Thinking. (Robotics) o Engineering Design 2, Design of Systems with Sensors. ESSEX COUNTY COLLEGE

Newark, New Jersey, USA 2018 – Present

Adjunct Professor

• Adjunct Faculty at Electronic Engineering Technology

• Teaching:

o CIRCUITS AND SYSTEMS FOR ENGINEERING.

o PULSE AND DIGITAL CIRCUITS.

o Electronics II Amplifiers.

POWER ENGINEERS

Oradell, New Jersey, USA 2015 – 2017

Electrical Engineer

• Provide technical leadership and project management of High Voltage Power Distribution & Simulation development activities.

• Interface with program customers, suppliers, and other engineering stakeholders.

• Ensure High Voltage Power Distribution & Simulation designs comply with program requirements.

• Drive timely closure of High Voltage Power Distribution & Simulation technical issues and anomalies to meet program requirements.

• Assist in High Voltage Power Distribution & Simulation design reviews. • Evaluate new High Voltage Power Distribution & Simulation technology and methods.

• Responsible for documenting the design and management of development programs as required.

• Prepare procurement specifications and work with suppliers to obtain components for High Voltage Power Distribution & Simulation build.

• Provide technical assistance in unit manufacture and test activities.

• Verify all unit requirements are met for technical maturity steps.

• Support High Voltage Power Distribution & Simulation questions during product development integration and test, as required.

• Support power subsystem trade studies with High Voltage Power Distribution & Simulation performance estimates and analyses.

• Assist in research of High Voltage Power Distribution & Simulation technology advances for potential application to company business needs.

• Perform analyses using appropriate analytical tools to identify and resolve any design issues in High Voltage Power Distribution & Simulation to ensure that design requirements are met.

• Prepare and present technical data and results to internal and external stakeholders.

• JEFFERSON PARISH RELIABILITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT: (ENTERGY) o Prepared the scope of work for the project.

o The overview of the project is constructing a new substation. This substation will be a 230kV substation that cuts into the existing Ninemile-Waterford 230kV and Nine mile- Estelle 230kV lines. The station will also cut into the existing Ninemile-Barataria 115kV line built to 230kV standards and connect to Barataria. o Did some modifications to the existing substations. o Got familiar with the substation components and development of single line diagrams. o Define high voltage system architecture for current and new products. o Support the optimization of high voltage system components using simulation and electrical analysis tools.

o Coordinate fusing strategy for the high voltage electrical system. • Define, supervise, and analyze results of compliance testing of high voltage components.

• MOXIE FREEDOM GENERATION PLANT PROJECT:

o I was the Field Support Electrical Engineer for this project, helping the site by answering RFI’s and providing additional details needed to complete electrical construction. o Had the opportunity to provide Engineering support at the site and provide the necessary bridge between the home office and the construction personnel which includes the clients and contractor.

o Develop facility control and automation solution based on P&IDs. o Design one line, 120V power panel, and three-line diagram generator drawings. o Design working drawings, wiring diagrams, wiring connection specifications or cross- sections of underground cables.

o Find coordinates for the equipment and instruments in the plant using SmartPlant review software.

o Route cables for Moxie-Freedom generation plant using CableMatic plus and TryMatic software.

o Performing detail design of low to extra high voltage substation and switchyards. o Cable termination using Cablematic software and Define cable types and sizes. o Design cable schedule reports, validates the database, test the models and associated power flows.

o Works with load flow and other analysis software to provide accurate power system models and associated cases.

EXPRO Group

Cairo, Egypt 2014 – 2015

Electrical Engineer

• Produced effective circuit board layouts using the company’s preferred PCB CAD software.

• Produced accurate and effective designs and test documentation to support the implementation of electronic hardware components into Expro products.

• Tested and debugged electronic designs, including recording, tracking of changes as required.

• Develop ideas and circuit designs for equipment used in the Expro range of products.

• Utilized experience and knowledge by participating in projects comprised of Surface well test and electronic data acquisition system.

EDUCATION

Master’s in Public Administration 2018 – Present

Fairleigh Dickinson University, USA

Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy), Electrical Engineering 2013 – 2016 University of Derby, UK

Master of Science, Control and Instrumentation, Electrical Engineering 2011 – 2012 University of Derby, UK

B.Sc. (Bachelor’s) with Honors, Electrical & Electronics Engineering 2006 – 2011 Damascus, Syria

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