Christopher Nikonchuk, Electrical Engineer
586-***-**** adnt9p@r.postjobfree.com LinkedIn Public URL
St. Clair Shores, MI 48082
Summary of Qualifications
Construction Electrical Engineer with more than fifteen (15) years of valuable experience and employment history within the Construction, Building and Architectural/Engineering Industries. Dynamic leader with a detailed record of success in performing Schematic, Design Development, Construction Documents and As-Builts Drawings. Possesses strong leadership qualities coupled with the skills to function as an efficient team player in support of major project initiatives. Demonstrates the ability to efficiently manage and direct projects from inception to completion and delivery while remaining in compliance with budgetary guidelines and client specifications. Motivated professional with the ability to achieve and surpass optimum goals while driving company objectives in direct compliance with applicable standards, codes, and regulations.
Areas of Expertise
Project Management & Construction Operations
Draft Schematic, Design Development, Construction & As-Built Drawings
Electrical Specifications
National Electrical Code Compliance
Quality Assurance & Quality Control
Leadership Development & Team Collaboration
Training, Coaching & Team Motivation
Strong Written & Verbal Communication Skills
Troubleshooting & Strategic Problem-Resolution
Analytical Thinking & Key Decision-Making
Planning, Scheduling & Organization
Education
B.S.E.E. - Power Systems, Lawrence Technological University, 2001
Associates - General Studies, Macomb County Community College, 1994
Notable Projects
Miamisburg High School, Miamisburg, OH – Lead Project Electrical Engineer of complete electrical design of a 79,000 square foot addition and 163,000 square foot remodel facility using Revit MEP 2009.
Huron Valley School District, Milford, MI – Lean Project Electrical Engineer of complete electrical design of two (2) 69,000 square foot facilities that featured a competition pool, recreation pool, fitness center, basketball court with elevated track and multi-purpose rooms.
Cuyahoga Community College Natatorium Addition, Highland Hills, OH – Lead Project Electrical Engineer of complete electrical design of renovation and expansion. Design in Revit MEP 2011 from Schematic Design to Construction Documents.
Dowagiac Middle School, Dowagiac, MI – Power and lighting design for a new 145,000 square foot addition with auditorium, swimming pool and multi-purpose room.
University of Toledo Indoor Practice Facility, Toledo, OH – Power and lighting design for a new 90,400 square foot facility designed in Revit MEP 2009 (71,400 square feet for the football practice field, 7,470 square feet for the basketball court area and 3, 545 square feet for the golf practice area).
High End Residence, Holly Township, MI – Electrical Project Engineer of new 20,000 square foot residence with three kitchens, fitness room, indoor pool and conservatory. Project also includes full site stand-by power design for residence, two barns, one garage and 6,000 square foot Studio
van Eeghen Residence, Washington Township, MI – Lead Project Electrical Engineer of new 4,400 square foot three story house. Worked directly with owners to achieve the proper design and look of their custom built home.
Medridge Office Building, St. Clair Shores, MI – Complete power and lighting design of site, building core and shell. Power and lighting design of tenant spaces.
CoZmedic Surgery, Troy, MI – Power and lighting design of cosmetic surgery suite including an in-office medical procedure room.
Pozios Retail Mama Vicky’s Coney Island, Macomb Township, MI – Complete power and lighting design of retail center and site.
Civil War Barracks, Ypsilanti Township, MI – Design and project coordination of complete tenant fit out for basement and first floor tenant space. Power and lighting design for a 29,000 square foot core and shell redevelopment.
First United Methodist Church of Troy, Troy, MI – Project Electrical Engineer coordinating power and lighting design for chapel, kitchen and multi-purpose room addition with renovations to existing corridors and classrooms.
Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Ecorse, MI – Electrical Project Engineer of new activity center with classrooms, kitchen and multi-purpose room with running track.
Harper Woods Public Library, Harper Woods, MI – Project Electrical Engineer for complete lighting and power renovation of 12,000 square foot library originally constructed in 1964. The lighting criteria focused on an updated design that met the certification requirements of LEED - Silver Rating.
Mt. Clemens Public Library, Mt. Clemens, MI – Power and lighting renovation of 9,000 square feet of public area in a 1960s era library.
United Way Corporate Building, Toledo, OH – Power and lighting design of new 46,000 square foot facility using Revit MEP 2009.
Career Chronology
Quality Assurance Specialist December 2016 – September 2020
Federal Prison Industries, Inc. Milan, MI
Quality assurance inspections of raw, cut, punched, and formed metal pieces to comply within allowable tolerances for the proper construction and assembly metal furniture.
High School Mathematics Tutor March 2016 – December 2016
FCI Milan Milan, MI
Coordinated with mathematics’ teacher to aid in the assistance of students.
Created work projects for the students with the teacher’s approval.
GED Tutor March 2013 – January 2016
FCI Sandstone Sandstone, MN
Worked with GED students in passing the written GED Test in Mathematics, Science, English, and Social Studies.
Electrical Engineer November 2011 – December 2012
SCR Design & Engineering Services Ltd. Novi, MI
Design and coordination installation of a press machine at the General Motors’ Pontiac East Assembly plant in Pontiac, MI.
Electrical Engineer January 2011 – September 2011
SSOE, Inc. Troy, MI
Managed hours for the project.
Lead Electrical discipline from concept through completion.
Design of Electrical power distribution, power layout, lighting design, fire alarm design, CCTV layout, and site lighting in the Life Sciences Group.
Performed photometrics for ASHRAE90.1, LEED, and emergency egress lighting calculations.
Performed Arc Flash studies using SKM Power Tools for Windows.
Coordinated with Architectural, Mechanical, Structural, Civil disciplines and client needs throughout the project to minimize Construction Administration costs.
Performed Code Compliance review and compiled Electrical specifications.
Coordinated studies using Navisworks and Clash Detection with Revit.
Electrical Engineer May 2010 – December 2010
Osborn Engineering, Inc. Cleveland, OH
Managed hours for the project.
Lead Electrical discipline from concept through completion.
Design of Electrical power distribution, power layout, lighting design, fire alarm design, and site lighting.
Performed photometrics for ASHRAE90.1, LEED, and emergency egress lighting calculations.
Coordinated with Architectural, Mechanical, Structural disciplines and client needs throughout the project to minimize Construction Administration costs.
Performed Code Compliance review and compiled Electrical specifications.
Coordinated studies using Navisworks and Clash Detection with Revit.
Electrical Engineer July 2008 – December 2010
SSOE, Inc. Troy, MI
Managed hours for the project.
Lead Electrical discipline from concept through completion.
Design of Electrical power distribution, power layout, lighting design, fire alarm design, CCTV layout, and site lighting.
Performed photometrics for ASHRAE90.1, LEED, and emergency egress lighting calculations.
Performed Arc Flash studies using SKM Power Tools for Windows.
Trained the SSOE China office to use SKM Power Tools for Windows software.
Coordinated with Architectural, Mechanical, Structural, Civil, Interiors disciplines and client needs throughout the project to minimize Construction Administration costs.
Performed Code Compliance review and compiled Electrical specifications.
Coordinated studies using Navisworks and Clash Detection with Revit.
Field Test Engineer September 2006 – July 2008
General Dynamics Land Systems Sterling Heights, MI
Support field test sites at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Ft. Hood, Yuma Proving Grounds, and White Sands Missile Range.
Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) Steering team to achieve Level 5.
Electrical Engineer January 2002 – September 2006
ETS Engineering, Inc. Royal Oak, MI
Lead Electrical discipline from concept through completion.
Design of lighting, power, and technology for schools, hospitals, retail, residential and office buildings.
Lighting layouts using lighting software for point-by-point foot-candle calculations.
Power distribution design, including sizing of Electrical equipment and load calculations.
Performing load fault and voltage drop calculations..
Electrical Engineer January 1997 – January 2002
TMP Associates, Inc. Bloomfield Township, MI
Design of lighting, power, and technology for schools, hospitals, and post offices.
Lighting layouts using lighting software for point-by-point foot-candle calculations.
Power distribution design, including sizing of Electrical equipment and load calculations.
Performing load fault and voltage drop calculations.
Security layout for closed circuit television (CCTV) for post offices.
Professional References
Timothy Luttrell, UNICOR Packing Manager –FCI Milan 734-***-****
Carrie Mink, Adult Education and FCI Coordinator – FCI Milan (734-****-****
Tara Loew, Education Specialist – FCI Sandstone 320-***-****