Engineer Design

James Y. Chen

Monmouth County, NJ 732-***-**** *************@*****.*** linkedin.com/jamesychen1

Motivated Engineering Professional with success in managing communications in high stress public utility environments. Demonstrated history of strong technical aptitude, high proficiency in CAD modeling, and ability to improve learn & follow engineering methods in accordance to Lean & Kaizen principles. All the previous while maintaining a dedication to quality, and communication skills needed to cultivate relationships with key stakeholders.

Areas of Expertise

Mechanical/Structural Design (3D CAD Modeling)– Crisis Communications – Strategic Planning/Analysis

Regulatory Compliance – Process Improvements – Lean Manufacturing

Technical Skills & Certifications

Software: SolidWorks (CSWA expected), AutoCAD, PLS-CADD, PLS-Pole, CATIA, GIS, MS Excel, MS Word

Process Improvement: Lean Manufacturing Principles, Six Sigma Certification (expected 2021), CRM – Monday.com

Professional Experience

Transmission Line Engineer 2019 - 2020

TRC Companies Irvine, CA

Served clients in multiple projects that improved customer relationships and generated new business for TRC.

•Served as field engineer in power line construction by evaluating structural deformities of 1300+ electrical towers and standardizing the filing system of all significant findings.

•Developed transmission and distribution pole models using PLS-CADD & PLS-POLE with 90%+ accuracy for 30+ electrical poles in high-fire zones in Greater San Diego.

•Expedited generation process of key deliverables such as BOM’s for major clients by aggregating all necessary standards, documentation, and analysis tools.

Transmission Design Engineer 2017 - 2019

Jersey Central Power & Light Holmdel, NJ

Played key roles in initiatives such as road widening, solar/battery projects, relocation & servicing poles, reconstruction of transmission lines.

•Served as Hazard Dispatcher and maintained communications with field responders to resolve immediate dangers (e.g., downed wires/poles, large-scale blackouts), and relayed updated information to key stakeholders.

•Handled emergency responses during winter storms in Central NJ to ensure sustained service for 220K homes, while maintaining worker and customer safety in compliance with OSHA and National Electric Safety guidelines.

•Developed upgrades to electrical transmission system designs, resulting in savings of $500K.

Quality Assurance Engineering Intern 2015

Comcast Cable Communication, LLC Moorestown, NJ

Reviewed quality standards and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to enhance process flows.

•Led daily Scrum meetings to review project activities; yielded a 25% increase in execution efficiencies.

•Enhanced Cloud Decommissioning system by introducing an automated revision, resulting in a 50% reduction in ticket relay times with a projected savings of $16M.

Education – Professional Development

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Rutgers University

Notable Projects

Mechanical Engineering Thermal Siphon Design Project September 2015-May 2016

Created and enhanced a thermal siphon insulation system with SolidWorks and various machine shop tools.

American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Piscataway, NJ September 2013-May 2016

Led team to 7th of 40 teams at SUAS competition by manufacturing launcher that saw a 90% successful take off rate.

Selected Coursework

Measurements + Lab; Mechanical Engineering Design; Computer-Aided Design (SolidWorks); Vibrations & Controls; Heat Transfer; Engineering Economics

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